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Nets fire Vaughn - observe if they change directions of tanking

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by daywalker02, Feb 19, 2024.

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  1. Joe Rocket

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    Good this should make them tank even more. Theyre one of the dumbest teams in the NBA I cant wait to see them lose even more and give us that juicy pick.
     
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    This could be their plan but if they were going to do it this way they are starting a few days too late. It looks like they would have made some deals at the deadline.
     
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    He’s currently the assistant to the leader of another revolutionary group
     
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    Spending short term assets on a losing season is not wise whether or not one controls their own draft pick. Mikal Bridges is incredibly valuable right now as he's in his prime on a great contract. Every season he plays, he chews through value. His 2023-2024 season was probably worth close to a FRP and that value likely can't be recovered.
     
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    As an aside Jacque Vaughn is among my favorite college basketball players of all time. So smart. #YouCare
     
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    It most certainly does NOT bode well for the Rockets moving up in the draft. Nets started the season 15-16 and finished 6-17 leading up to the ASB and were completely flaming out. Any change to a new coach is an improvement.

    LOL, just by sheer force of his very strong personality, Kevin Ollie will get more out of that team their last 28 games. As a long term solution, he ain't it though.
     
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    BKN will finish with the 7-9th worst record. KO isn't going to change that. It's all about next year.They'll hire a big noise, in an attempt to go the FA/trade route. And, they will tread water, before drowning or ending up with a similar record. We're sitting pretty. It's been mate for quite awhile.
     
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    Talks about Nets @ 1:53 mark.
     
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    Souper suggestion
     
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    Maybe they tank the value of their picks and call up Houston when the season end to have conversations.
     
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    we can agree to disagree.
     
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    Nets to Ollie:

     
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    Good luck with that. I think they are screwed.
     
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    It would depend on who they get but considering Nets seem like a **** show doesn't like they'd get a premier coach for them that can lead them to instant wins.
     
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    Suns and Mavs picks which would be 22nd and 19th picks this year.

    A bunch of low frps ain't gonna amount to much IMO.
     
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    They became decent by clearing cap and getting KD and Irving. None of the picks they got before mattered.
     
    #39 roslolian, Feb 19, 2024
  20. Joe Rocket

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    Dumb team gonna dumb.
     
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