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Rockets have waived Jon Leuer and Jerome Jordan

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Rockets34Legend, Jul 18, 2012.

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  1. Fawkward

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    The only reason I could think is that Leuer and Jordan had unguaranteed contracts and Brockman had a guaranteed one, but I'm not sure if it's true.
     
    #21 Fawkward, Jul 18, 2012
  2. DaneB

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    Well we can always sign him next year for a $25 million contract for 3 years next year when he comes into his own! :grin:
     
    #22 DaneB, Jul 18, 2012
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  3. True Rocket

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    What? Should have easily been Courtney Fortson. I can confidently say I'm better then him.
     
    #23 True Rocket, Jul 18, 2012
  4. mazinger

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    Neither player could have been traded until later this year. Keeping the other guys help as filler trash on the trade to Orlando.
     
    #24 mazinger, Jul 18, 2012
  5. Pete the Cheat

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    haha best answer
     
    #25 Pete the Cheat, Jul 18, 2012
  6. hooroo

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    Leuer is 6-11 and has proven he can give solid minutes at C. The only partially guaranteed contracts are Livingston and Smith.
     
    #26 hooroo, Jul 18, 2012
  7. Aruba77

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    Assuming you're right about the partial guarantees, this makes a lot of sense. They will both likely be picked up off waivers and didn't have a chance of playing in Houston. Good for the players and good for the organization.
     
    #27 Aruba77, Jul 18, 2012
  8. Rockets34Legend

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    David Weiner ‏@BimaThug
    Rockets waive Jon Leuer & Jerome Jordan. Those upset by losing Leuer: his contract would have become fully guaranteed if not waived today.
     
    #28 Rockets34Legend, Jul 18, 2012
  9. Matthieu

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    and who does he backup ?
     
    #29 Matthieu, Jul 18, 2012
  10. sugrlndkid

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    The Rockets will make more cuts...some of the players that are remaining for now are going to be a part of a package (expiring deals) in order for the Rockets to make a deal. Might as well give a chance for players that may actually be useful for a bench...rathering than cutting a player before the season starts...Morey is giving these players a chance...
     
    #30 sugrlndkid, Jul 18, 2012
  11. Shroopy2

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    Lame moves

    This is the bad "asset" side of management.
     
    #31 Shroopy2, Jul 18, 2012
  12. LonghornFan

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    lulz, repped.
     
    #32 LonghornFan, Jul 18, 2012
  13. RedRedemption

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    LOL.
    That sucks.
    Chandler Parsons was looking forward to play with Leuer.
     
    #33 RedRedemption, Jul 18, 2012
  14. Prince

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    yeah, unfortunately DAvid Stern does not like tall players.
     
    #34 Prince, Jul 18, 2012
  15. juicystream

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    To those wondering why Jon Leuer:

    Leuer was non-guaranteed, and could not be traded as part of a package until August 27th. As he makes the minimum, his contract was really untradeable aside from another player in the same position, or for a 2nd round pick which I guess Morey couldn't find a taker amongst the teams with cap space. Not to mention he would have been guaranteed after today (thanks Bima).
     
    #35 juicystream, Jul 18, 2012
  16. barnsleyfan123

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    Good question. I'm now wondering the same thing
     
    #36 barnsleyfan123, Jul 18, 2012
  17. True Rocket

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    I'm confused, why would Asik become a backup center when Dwight begins playing for the Lakers?

    :confused:
     
    #37 True Rocket, Jul 18, 2012
  18. barnsleyfan123

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    Nevermind. Question answered ^^^
     
    #38 barnsleyfan123, Jul 18, 2012
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    I wonder if this tells us something about Livingston (Team Option). If he's healthy, he can be a very good PG off the bench.
     
    #39 emjohn, Jul 18, 2012
  20. Aruba77

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    The answer right now is Greg Smith
     
    #40 Aruba77, Jul 18, 2012
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