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Is Ezeli still a possibility for the Rockets? Why are we not talking about this?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by DarkHorse, Jul 5, 2016.

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  1. DarkHorse

    DarkHorse Contributing Member

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    We know there's interest and a need, and the Warriors can't afford to keep him.

    And there's this article:
    http://www.inquisitr.com/3100962/nb...ng-golden-state-warriors-for-houston-rockets/

    Shouldn't be too hard to clear up a little more space and offer something like a $15 million/yr deal, right? Is this a pipe dream?

    Nothing really new here, but definitely less buzz than I would have expected:
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...-news-rumors-speculation-on-free-agent-center

    (I just reread what I wrote and threw up a little bit in my mouth. This market is so crazy)
     
    #1 DarkHorse, Jul 5, 2016
  2. LonghornFan

    LonghornFan Contributing Member

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    L.O.L.

    Not really. Scoring 6 points a game and getting PAID 80 million is the new exciting thing now.

    BTW- How would they sign him and keep DMo?
     
    #2 LonghornFan, Jul 5, 2016
  3. SirIvyLeague

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    He's horrible.
     
    #3 SirIvyLeague, Jul 5, 2016
  4. Bo6

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    please no
     
    #4 Bo6, Jul 5, 2016
  5. Baqui99

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    Bwahahahahaha $15M a yr for that scrub?????
     
    #5 Baqui99, Jul 5, 2016
  6. Joe Gent

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    I'll pass. Thank you for bringing him up though. I know your concerned.
     
    #6 Joe Gent, Jul 5, 2016
  7. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    I'd rather start the rookie Na-nu
     
    #7 REEKO_HTOWN, Jul 5, 2016
  8. rocketjunkie

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    Trade away about $5-6m of salary net into cap space and then resign dmo with bird rights to go over the cap.
     
    #8 rocketjunkie, Jul 5, 2016
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    Would much rather re-sign D-MO and roll with the rookies if we're not getting a real difference maker.
     
    #9 Fyreball, Jul 5, 2016
  10. coachbadlee

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    Probably because we have 9 bigs on the team already.
     
    #10 coachbadlee, Jul 5, 2016
  11. Nimo

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    F I F Y
     
    #11 Nimo, Jul 5, 2016
  12. OTMax

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    No thanks, he's not that good.
     
    #12 OTMax, Jul 5, 2016
  13. hakeemthagreat

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    Stick with DMo and be the worst defense & rebounding team in the league?
     
    #13 hakeemthagreat, Jul 5, 2016
  14. Aruba77

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    I'm gonna throw in with Darkhorse. I want some defense and rebounding and rim protection. Ezeili can give us that. I have no idea what his price will be, and that could scare me off, but i am not satisfied with our soft front court.
     
    #14 Aruba77, Jul 5, 2016
  15. Furious Jam

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    Well he's obviously better than Chinanu Onuaku right now. But how much better? 50% better? 90% better? I'd rather keep our cash for next summer and give Onuaku 15 minutes a night behind Capella.
     
    #15 Furious Jam, Jul 5, 2016
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    You really think he's gonna get 15 mil per? :confused:
     
    #16 kubli9, Jul 5, 2016
  17. HR Dept

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    Teams will learn the hard way about signing former Warriors role players to hefty contracts.
     
    #17 HR Dept, Jul 5, 2016
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    Trash
     
    #18 Rudyc281, Jul 5, 2016
  19. Matt78777

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    I don't really get the appeal. His injury history/price tag would scare me away. if you can't stay healthy in your mid-20's while playing 15 minutes a game, an expanded role is probably not in the cards.
     
    #19 Matt78777, Jul 5, 2016
  20. chandlerbang21

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    He cant handle pressure. This team will already be weak physically with all the injury prone players , we dont need any mentally challenged players
     
    #20 chandlerbang21, Jul 5, 2016
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