LMAO ROCKETS

[Clipper Nation]

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:lol Paying CP0 $40mil/year to choke and/or get injured in the playoffs every year

[Budkin]

Dayum!

[AlexJones]

Right move

[baseline bum]

I'm surprised Paul didn't push for that fifth year since Houston has his Bird Rights. I think it's absolutely worth it considering they were one win from a title when he went down. Of course they're going to have to pay Capella now. Houston is lucky Phoenix won the draft lottery or I bet they'd have lined up a max offer sheet for Capella. With Phoenix out the picture with Ayton they might get off cheap with Capella.

[spurraider21]

good for them for not getting locked into a 5th year

[AlexJones]

Ah gee, should the Rockets blow up a 65 win team that should've won the championship just because they might overpay him by year 4?

[djohn2oo8]

Um OP Rockets are fortunate Paul didn't for the 5th year.

[Spurtacular]

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:lol Paying CP0 $40mil/year to choke and/or get injured in the playoffs every year

That's a lot of money for a guy who is going to lose a step (Parker style) in about a year or so.

[Clipper Nation]

Um OP Rockets are fortunate Paul didn't for the 5th year.

Maybe, but $40mil/year is still a huge financial commitment for a player in his 30s who can't be trusted to stay healthy and not choke in the playoffs.

[RsxPiimp]

:lol what a joke of a franchise

[djohn2oo8]

:lol what a joke of a franchise

You better hope LeBron doesn't long dick the Lakers like George just did

[Killakobe81]

You better hope LeBron doesn't long dick the Lakers like George just did

LeBron may not come like I said I'm fine to stay young... I believe in our youth...

[Chucho]

It's the best case scenario for them. They weren't going to find what he brings in FA, it's going to be his last big contract that will coincide with his last all star production type seasons. He'll miss games because of his injury history, but its expected and if they're really smart, they rest him more every year as the Spurs do with their aging guys, but DAntoni is also known to grind his guys down so we'll see.

[djohn2oo8]

LeBron may not come like I said I'm fine to stay young... I believe in our youth...

Killa at some point the Lakers will have to sign at least one star free agent. Or trade for one. Not gonna contend with just youth.

[djohn2oo8]

Ariza to Phoenix. 1 year 15 mill. Thanks for everything Trev sad to see ya go but...

[Clipper Nation]

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:lmao Ariza would rather play for the fucking Suns than put up with Frauden and CP0's antics for another season. Serves CP0 right for blaming the Clippers locker room incident on him.

[Chucho]

LeBron may not come like I said I'm fine to stay young... I believe in our youth...

If they whiff on King, the sense of urgency to get a big name in LA goes up ten fold and the Spurs bargaining leverage shoots further through the roof. Do you trust AIDS to not trade the future for an autist who's personality and psyche is too fragile to even speak for himself, let alone handle the largest media market in the country?

When I think about it, it would be a miracle if Kawhi worked out in LA honestly and the Lakers are fickle and insecure enough to wager their youth/future to make the franchise "feel" his it used to by being a destination for stars. Kawhi, based on his behavior/reclusiveness, is the anti-personality of someone who can handle the LA media and I think he melts being the number 1 guy there. He'd need a star on par with him there from Day 1 to put most of the media pressure on.

A potential Kawhi meltdown and failure and the Lakers screw themselves out of a perfectly fine, on pace rebuild plan. I'm warming up to it more n more...

[Killakobe81]

Killa at some point the Lakers will have to sign at least one star free agent. Or trade for one. Not gonna contend with just youth.

I agree... But maybe it's not the right time yet... GEORGE IS OVERRATED and LeBron and Paul don't fit our time line... If LeBron comes great who would turn down the Goat SF?!

[djohn2oo8]

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:lmao Ariza would rather play for the fucking Suns than put up with Frauden and CP0's antics for another season. Serves CP0 right for blaming the Clippers locker room incident on him.

Don't quite see anybody lining up to play for the Clippers. But that's nothing new. Not Kawhi. Not LeBron.

[Clipper Nation]

I agree... But maybe it's not the right time yet... GEORGE IS OVERRATED and LeBron and Paul don't fit our time line... If LeBron comes great who would turn the Goat SF?!

:lol Doesn't fit your timeline? What timeline? Is your "young core" going to just magically all wake up and stop being scrubs one day?

[Clipper Nation]

Don't quite see anybody lining up to play for the Clippers. But that's nothing new. Not Kawhi. Not LeBron.

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[baseline bum]

I agree... But maybe it's not the right time yet... GEORGE IS OVERRATED and LeBron and Paul don't fit our time line... If LeBron comes great who would turn the Goat SF?!

Says the guy hyping Ingram and Kuzma :lol

[Chucho]

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:lmao Ariza would rather play for the fucking Suns than put up with Frauden and CP0's antics for another season. Serves CP0 right for blaming the Clippers locker room incident on him.

Or the Suns are the only team that sees a $15 million player in Ariza. Do you honestly see $15 million in value for that dude?

[djohn2oo8]

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That's cute. Can't beat anybody's offers at all.

[RsxPiimp]

You better hope LeBron doesn't long dick the Lakers like George just did

my bad chief, that post was for the silly LAvengers thread :lol

grats on your offseason tbh.

[DMC]

They didn't pay CP to win a ring. They paid him to sell seats. He's got star power and a lot of Houston fans were once living in New Orleans.

[Clipper Nation]

That's cute. Can't beat anybody's offers at all.

The Logo will find a way.

[Killakobe81]

Says the guy hyping Ingram and Kuzma :lol

Sure I am but only cuz they are underrated... Remember I was the one that posted that I couldn't believe PG got featured on ESPN like he was Bron... Me.

[HarlemHeat37]

No-brainer for Houston..Paul completely unreliable and is guaranteed to break down in the playoffs, but what choice did they have? Can't blow up a 60-win team when there's no alternative..

[djohn2oo8]

Gerald Green back for the vet minimum :tu

[baseline bum]

Sure I am but only cuz they are underrated... Remember I was the one that posted that I couldn't believe PG got featured on ESPN like he was Bron... Me.

LOL calling them underrated when people are asking if the Lakers should want to give them up for fucking Kawhi Leonard.

[angrydude]

Rockets will probably just let him rest more in the regular season and work that hammy every single day.

[DMC]

Rockets and DJohn's response

:lmao

https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2018/07/01/japan-rocket-blast-off-crash-vpx.cnn/video/playlists/space-launches/

[djohn2oo8]

Rockets and DJohn's response

:lmao

https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2018/07/01/japan-rocket-blast-off-crash-vpx.cnn/video/playlists/space-launches/

Lol getting your ass schooled by Jung Un

[Clipper Nation]

Looks like Capela's getting paid after all:

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[DAF86]

Looks like Capela's getting paid after all:

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This is good to lol at both Fna bases, tbh.

Rockets are losing Capela and Lakers are spending "Marquee" free agent money of Clint fucking Capela. :lol

[Clipper Nation]

This is good to lol at both Fna bases, tbh.

Rockets are losing Capela and Lakers are spending "Marquee" free agent money of Clint fucking Capela. :lol
Or the Rockets match and end up paying max money for a role player.

[Clipper Nation]

The Rockets could also really screw the Lakers by waiting until the last possible second to match their offer.

[djohn2oo8]

The Rockets could also really screw the Lakers by waiting until the last possible second to match their offer.

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yeah they will probably match at the last second. And just what the fresh hell is Magic doing?

[Killakobe81]

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yeah they will probably match at the last second. And just what the fresh hell is Magic doing?

I actually see some genius if Goal is to lock up Rox cap space.
If you can get rox to match at a higher price than they would want ...Rox are pretty much set with capela, anderson (lol), CP3 and harden which is damn good (except Ryan) but with little options to add much else ...

Unfortuantely right now its hard to give Magic CIA pop type credit ... his words and actions before this past week seemed ..well like Magic.
But now he seems to be in panic mode ...hope that is not the case.

[Clipper Nation]

I actually see some genius if Goal is to lock up Rox cap space.
If you can get rox to match at a higher price than they would want ...Rox are pretty much set with capela, anderson (lol), CP3 and harden which is damn good but with little options to add much else ...

Unfortuantely right now its hard to give Magic CIA pop type credit ... his words and actions before this past week seemed ..well like Magic.
But now he seems to be in panic mode ...hope that is not the case.
The Rockets don't have cap space to "lock up." They're over the cap whether Capela stays or goes.

[Killakobe81]

The Rockets don't have cap space to "lock up." They're over the cap whether Capela stays or goes.

maybe i worded it wrong ...
I have read morey can create space but to do without gutting core the hope was Paul/Capella would give hometown discounts.
If neither do makes it hard to get under cap even if they have to use picks to dump Anderson.

[djohn2oo8]

maybe i worded it wrong ...
I have read morey can create space but to do without gutting core the hope was Paul/Capella would give hometown discounts.
If neither do makes it hard to get under cap even if they have to use picks to dump Anderson.

He has gotten out of bad contracts before so we will have to see. But yeah matching Capela he will likely do. And if he does create some space, hopefully he isn't inclined to sign Melo when he is bought out :shootme

[LkrFan]

He has gotten out of bad contracts before so we will have to see. But yeah matching Capela he will likely do. And if he does create some space, hopefully he isn't inclined to sign Melo when he is bought out :shootme

Can the Rox afford to max out Capela? Yall top 7 guys are already eating up a chunk of it.

[djohn2oo8]

Can the Rox afford to max out Capela? Yall top 7 guys are already eating up a chunk of it.

Yes because they will be over the cap anyway. It won't matter.

[LkrFan]

Um OP Rockets are fortunate Paul didn't for the 5th year.

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[djohn2oo8]

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lol dumb article.

[Caltex2]

Right move

Unless, this comes with an option beyond the second year, it's beyond dumb.

[djohn2oo8]

Unless, this comes with an option beyond the second year, it's beyond dumb.

lol yeah that would not happen on this type of contract. Get over yourself.

[Caltex2]

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:lmao Ariza would rather play for the fucking Suns than put up with Frauden and CP0's antics for another season. Serves CP0 right for blaming the Clippers locker room incident on him.

Ariza is nothing but another aging body. He's beloved around here but doesn't add enough overall to justify keeping around. His untrustworthy shooting is partially what caused the Rockets to lose Game 7 to the Dubs.

[phxspurfan]

Rockettes need to add more clutch players. Can't win against the SuperDubs when Ryan Anderson and PJ Tucker are your 3rd options (especially when your 2nd option is likely to be inured in the playoffs)


PS we will trade u Belinelli for a 2nd rounder :drunk

[Caltex2]

They didn't pay CP to win a ring. They paid him to sell seats. He's got star power and a lot of Houston fans were once living in New Orleans.

LOL, yeah a few leftover Hurricane Katrina refugees (their homeland was wasted, they were refugees), less than 10% of Houston's population, are big on Paul because he briefly played on their home town team.

[Caltex2]

Or the Rockets match and end up paying max money for a role player.

So stupid, you can accomplish about as much with a slightly less polished player. Capela's offense is pretty much dunking and rebounds. He's good on D but overall isn't a max player.

[Caltex2]

lol yeah that would not happen on this type of contract. Get over yourself.

Then you better win it all because if not, that contract is gonna be a salary cap anchor. You can find someone who can do 60-70% of what Paul does at a much cheaper price and same for Capela. This nucleus is good enough to challenge the Warriors but no slam dunk to beat them. I'd try and sign and trade Capela for a 3-point marksman and just plug in a garbage work big man.

I repeat, this team can beat the Warriors but isn't better than them, so why the insistence on keeping the core together?

[DMC]

LOL, yeah a few leftover Hurricane Katrina refugees (their homeland was wasted, they were refugees), less than 10% of Houston's population, are big on Paul because he briefly played on their home town team.

Your homeland was wasted too, faggot.

[Caltex2]

But we never had to evacuate. When we did evacuate, the storm didn't hit (Rita)

[Clipper Nation]

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:lmao

[Caltex2]

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:lmao

He could be a cancer but it's worth a shot. You can't beat the Warriors unless you've got a boatload of talent.

[DMC]

He could be a cancer but it's worth a shot. You can't beat the Warriors unless you'very got a boatload of talent.

Melo isn't a boatload of talent. He's a cancer just like a lot of washed up "pretty good" players who were surrounded by greatness.

[Caltex2]

As long as he understands his role, he's worth a shot. The Warriors are stockpiling and the Rockets can't return the same team and expect to win it all.

[HarlemHeat37]

I'm not sure if he's even better than Ryan Anderson, though:lol

[Caltex2]

Plug him in as the 6th man and he's in.

[Clipper Nation]

As long as he understands his role, he's worth a shot.

...said Nuggets fans, Knicks fans and Thunder fans when their teams acquired him.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

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:lmao

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[LkrFan]

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:lmao

Do it Morey! :lmao

[TDMVPDPOY]

so they not keeping capela and ariza?

shouldnt they be getting rid of that anderson contract first?

[Raven]

they will obviously be weaker than last year. They should use their F positions for young athletic players that can shoot, even if not that talented. No use in going the cleveland way with stockpiling hasbeens

[ambchang]

The 2018 Webber Kings.

[LkrFan]

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:lmao at djohn2oo8

[LkrFan]

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:lol

[djohn2oo8]

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:lmao at djohn2oo8

Damn. Not even the cancer wants to play with LeBron

[TDMVPDPOY]

cp3 thinks the rockets have unlimited money to go out sign his bff

[Clipper Nation]

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:lol at Houston replacing their defense with Melo's chucking. Good luck with that.

[hater]

:lmao

Highway robbery by Cliff Paul

[Clipper Nation]

You just know CP0 is going to start criticizing the Rockets' front office and demanding a trade when his idea to replace Houston's defense with Melo doesn't work out for them. And the media will 100% blame Morey for this when it's obvious that CP0 wants to play with his buddy.

[hater]

Wait

Melo joined LOLckets as well????


Thought it was a bad joke


:lmao LOLckets

[Down Under]

CP's GM skills rivalling MJs, LeBron's & Magic's. It's almost like there's an correlation between how Smart/Good a player was in the NBA & how bad they are in the Front office.

[spursistan]

Houston are taking a step back by the looks of it..

Melo and MCW ugly fit.
Paul a year older.
Harden maybe "relaxing" after getting his MVP.
Capela souring for getting lowballed..

[Dex]

Plug him in as the 6th man and he's in.

AY CP, THEY SAY I GOTTA COME OFF THE BENCH! :lmao

[LkrFan]

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Getting rid of their best two perimeter defenders doesn't surprise me one bit. After all, Pringles is their coach. And didn't he once say that he quit his job in New York because of Melo? Now CP0 is bringing him back. Pringles is probably thrilled :lol

[Ghazi]

they probably still are the 2nd best team in the West tbh. They were a 65 win team, even with some regression they’ll win 55-60

[HarlemHeat37]

The Mavs and Suns? Why even mention them, wtf? Lol

And OKC? Getting rid of Melo makes them better, but it's not like they added anybody else..

[Clipper Nation]

they probably still are the 2nd best team in the West tbh. They were a 65 win team, even with some regression they’ll win 55-60

I don't think anyone's denying that they'll still chuck and flop their way to lots of meaningless regular-season wins. But their defense will be a lot worse with Melo replacing Ariza and Luc, and it will be exposed in the playoffs.

[Ghazi]

^ true... 2018 was probably their best chance.. crazy how fast windows can close.

[Fabbs]

I don't think anyone's denying that they'll still chuck and flop their way to lots of meaningless regular-season wins. But their defense will be a lot worse with Melo replacing Ariza and Luc, and it will be exposed in the playoffs.
smh Houston FO giving CP0 all that money and power.

[rjv]

melo on the rockets-just what they need, another iso player who holds on to the ball.

[InRareForm]

Capella wants 100 mill

[LkrFan]

Itshappening.gif:
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:lol at Melo having to guard LBJ or Ingram this year. :lmao

[LkrFan]

I wanna see Kuz cook his TOSB ass too :lol

[Caltex2]

smh Houston FO giving CP0 all that money and power.

Without a team option, it was stupid.

[DMC]

He will have another injury early on so he sits out all year so he can hang out in New York or wherever.

[Double-Up]

:lmao

Highway robbery by Cliff Paul

Kawhi not wanting to even play in your shit city anymore and compete for a 'ship...:rollin

[djohn2oo8]

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[baseline bum]

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Seems a little low IMO, that's only about $14.7 million for next year assuming full Bird raises. If they give him 5 years, $100 million that base salary they'd be paying next season would jump to around $17.25 million. I think less than $20 million base salary for Capella isn't bad IMO. How close is Houston to hitting the repeaters tax? (eg 3 of last 4 years in luxury tax)

[LkrFan]

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I'd take the QO if I were him for a year, then GTFO. Harden, CP0 as no Melo can't defend for shit. Capela gonna foul out 10 games or more tryna cover for their defensive ineptness. :lol

[HarlemHeat37]

Capela might be the most overrated player in basketball today..

[Clipper Nation]

Capela might be the most overrated player in basketball today..
Capela isn't even the most overrated player on his own team, tbh.

[TDfan2007]

Capela might be the most overrated player in basketball today..

He's a great defender and can catch lobs. That qualifies for a fat contract in today's game. Dude outplayed KAT in a playoff series, tbh...

DAntoni has mentioned before that he has a post game, but then says something to the effect of "we don't do that here" :lol

[140]

Capela isn't even the most overrated player on his own team, tbh.

[LkrFan]

Capela might be the most overrated player in basketball today..

Do you think they make WCFs without him tbh?

[Carhanu]

Do you think they make WCFs without him tbh?

Rockets will go down in history as the dynasty that never was. Basically the Houston Clippers.

[LkrFan]

Rockets will go down in history as the dynasty that never was. Basically the Houston Clippers.

:lmao

[LkrFan]

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:lol

[Clipper Nation]

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:lol Rockets

[djohn2oo8]

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:lol Rockets

Lol Chargers and Clippers both the shitstains of LA. No wonder you are bitter.

[Clipper Nation]

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:lol Frauden's flopping truly is a disgrace to the game.

[LkrFan]

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djohn2oo8 get your country music listening ass in here and:downspin: this shiiiiiiiiiiiiit!! :rollin :lmao :rollin

[LkrFan]

Friendly reminder: Melo once made Mike D quitPERIOD (http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/knicks/carmelo-anthony-gave-ultimatum-forced-mike-antoni-article-1.3150485) :lmao

[djohn2oo8]

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djohn2oo8 (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=14870) get your country music listening ass in here and:downspin: this shiiiiiiiiiiiiit!! :rollin :lmao :rollin

Vet minimum?

[djohn2oo8]

Vet minimum it is. 1 yr 2.4 mill.

[LkrFan]

Vet minimum?

Yep yep. I think he'll do well in H-town, offensively. Defensively? :lmao

[djohn2oo8]

Yep yep. I think he'll do well in H-town, offensively. Defensively? :lmao

Yeah of course not defensively. Now I guess the next question is will he come off the bench?

[Fabbs]

WTF are the Hawks doing?

"That's a complicated deal, but it ultimately frees Anthony up to choose a new team. He was set to make $27.9 million from the Thunder next season, but the Hawks are footing the bill to let him walk."

[rjv]

Rockets will go down in history as the dynasty that never was. Basically the Houston Clippers.

[LkrFan]

Yeah of course not defensively. Now I guess the next question is will he come off the bench?

I doubt it for 2 reasons. 1) he wouldn't do it in OKC and 2) you guys will need the firepower since your perimeter defenders are weak now.

He should come off the bench but he won't.

[Clipper Nation]

I doubt it for 2 reasons. 1) he wouldn't do it in OKC and 2) you guys will need the firepower since your perimeter defenders are weak now.

He should come off the bench but he won't.
:lol Firepower? What firepower? The Warriors will happily leave Melo wide open to chuck bricks.

[djohn2oo8]

I doubt it for 2 reasons. 1) he wouldn't do it in OKC and 2) you guys will need the firepower since your perimeter defenders are weak now.

He should come off the bench but he won't.

James Ennis seems to be a good pickup and defender. So does their 2nd round pick Melton. But we will see.

[Killakobe81]

Vet minimum it is. 1 yr 2.4 mill.

Dont think he has a lot left but im pretty sure if you gave him all of the # pt FGA's missed by Ariza and Mtue especially in g ame 7 Melo hits more of those so on offense its an upgrade.
CP3 is working on getting him in shape (according to reports) so how is this not a "win"?
Defense last year for Rox was an aberration Mike D always wanted an offense first team, anyways.

YOu let HArrell, Pat bev, Ariza mtue walk and wont pony up for Capela so ths focus is on offense.

[Killakobe81]

WTF are the Hawks doing?

"That's a complicated deal, but it ultimately frees Anthony up to choose a new team. He was set to make $27.9 million from the Thunder next season, but the Hawks are footing the bill to let him walk."

Took on the salary for a pick. Plus they dumped Schroder's salary.

[djohn2oo8]

Dont think he has a lot left but im pretty sure if you gave him all of the # pt FGA's missed by Ariza and Mtue especially in g ame 7 Melo hits more of those so on offense its an upgrade.
CP3 is working on getting him in shape (according to reports) so how is this not a "win"?
Defense last year for Rox was an aberration Mike D always wanted an offense first team, anyways.

YOu let HArrell, Pat bev, Ariza mtue walk and wont pony up for Capela so ths focus is on offense.

Capela wants 100 million. Before ponying that up he has to show he can make his free throws first. Jeff B is the defensive guy thats what helped the Rockets on D last season. But yeah. Melo on a one yr deal at the minimum is hard to pass up. Beverley was always hurt. Luc Mah Mbute's shoulder is still messed up. There was real concern about that. And Ariza. 15 mil was alot for him.

[djohn2oo8]

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[Killakobe81]

Capela wants 100 million. Before ponying that up he has to show he can make his free throws first. Jeff B is the defensive guy thats what helped the Rockets on D last season. But yeah. Melo on a one yr deal at the minimum is hard to pass up. Beverley was always hurt. Luc Mah Mbute's shoulder is still messed up. There was real concern about that. And Ariza. 15 mil was alot for him.

Not advocating the spending just saying I do expect to see some defensive slippage.
Bit honestly top of west is overrated.
Maybe OKC can make a jump but I think State is the clear # 1 and yall the clear #2
The #3 spot to me can be any of Utah, OKC, portland etc.
But none of those teams scare me.
Obviously I still need to see Lakers play but I puts us anywehere between 3-6 Im guessing probably 5th but could see Lakers tanking for sixth if that is a better matchup ...

[LkrFan]

:lol Firepower? What firepower? The Warriors will happily leave Melo wide open to chuck bricks.

:lmao

[LkrFan]

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67? That's how many chins DMC has! :lol

[DMC]

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67? That's how many chins DMC has! :lol

That's how many years since you've won a playoff game.

[LkrFan]

That's how many years since you've won a playoff game.

:lol

That's rich. This coming from a fan of a team that is paying $83+ million dollars to a player that might not even make the all star team. :lol

[DMC]

:lol

That's rich. This coming from a fan of a team that is paying $83+ million dollars to a player that might not even make the all star team. :lol

And you're the fan of a team who paid 50 million dollars to a player who didn't even suit up for 2 years.

[LkrFan]

And you're the fan of a team who paid 50 million dollars to a player who didn't even suit up for 2 years.

:lol

[Clipper Nation]

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:lmao

[djohn2oo8]

CN weeks late.

[djohn2oo8]

What’s funny is CN is now a Laker servant :lol

[Stabula]

I wouldn't take Carmelo Anthony for free

[LkrFan]

What’s funny is CN is now a Laker servant :lol

:lol

[LkrFan]

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:lol

[djohn2oo8]

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:lol
Get him for cheap. It’s low risk.

[LkrFan]

Get him for cheap. It’s low risk.

No doubt. But WHEN not IF CP0 goes down, Bin Harden will have to depend on Melo to play big minutes. He's not that dude no more. And when either of Harden, CP0, or Melo get switched on the Kang? Gonna be consequences and repercussions :lmao

[djohn2oo8]

No doubt. But WHEN not IF CP0 goes down, Bin Harden will have to depend on Melo to play big minutes. He's not that dude no more. And when either of Harden, CP0, or Melo get switched on the Kang? Gonna be consequences and repercussions :lmao
Rox looking to trade for Tyler Johnson or James Johnson. So we shall see

[Clipper Nation]

What’s funny is CN is now a Laker servant :lol
What's funny is Melo is now a Rocket :lol

[djohn2oo8]

What's funny is Melo is now a Rocket :lol
What’s funnier is you will spend every night watching Laker games and pretending like you don’t

[Clipper Nation]

What’s funnier is you will spend every night watching Laker games and pretending like you don’t
Nope. But you'll spend all season talking yourself into Melo because "he's cheap and worth the risk!" while any half-decent opponent leaves him wide open to chuck bricks.

[djohn2oo8]

Nope. But you'll spend all season talking yourself into Melo because "he's cheap and worth the risk!" while any half-decent opponent leaves him wide open to chuck bricks.
If it doesn’t work out they can cut him or send him home. But I get it. You need a distraction from LeBron making you drink laker jizz.

[Clipper Nation]

If it doesn’t work out they can cut him or send him home.
And piss CP0 off in the process.

[140]

What's funny is Melo is now a Rocket :lol

:lol

[RsxPiimp]

If it doesn’t work out they can cut him or send him home. But I get it. You need a distraction from LeBron making you drink laker jizz.

nah son, they’re not cutting melo :lol

[LkrFan]

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What a damn lardass!!! :lmao

[Chucho]

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What a damn culo de manteca!!! :lmao

Simone, guey!

[baseline bum]

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What a damn lardass!!! :lmao

Damn didn't nigga get eat his summer away last time they made the WCF too?

[LkrFan]

Damn didn't nigga get eat his summer away last time they made the WCF too?

:lmao

[140]

1027766831812104192

What a damn lardass!!! :lmao
Guess frauden decided to pull a DK and make the switch to beisbol tbh

[Clipper Nation]

1027766831812104192

What a damn lardass!!! :lmao
With CP0, Frauden and Melo, the Rockets are now officially Team Fatass.

[djohn2oo8]

With CP0, Frauden and Melo, the Rockets are now officially Team Fatass.
LeBron made the clippers team irrelevant just like the old days.

[djohn2oo8]

Btw gotta wonder about Jose in here posting about shirtless dudes

[Clipper Nation]

LeBron made the clippers team irrelevant just like the old days.

The Warriors already made every other team irrelevant, including the Rockets.

[djohn2oo8]

Ol boy gonna be sitting there tuned to Laker games every night. Probably begging Timvp to change his name to Laker Nation

[LkrFan]

With CP0, Frauden and Melo, the Rockets are now officially Team Fatass.

:lol

[LkrFan]

Btw gotta wonder about Jose in here posting about shirtless dudes

:lol

[anon]

How exactly is the Paul/Melo/Gordon possession pecking order going to work as contender-level basketball?

[LkrFan]

Simone, guey!

:lmao

[LkrFan]

Bin Harden is an IG model:

https://media1.tenor.com/images/5c6e88f1f17b7b7ed164f8e78454ac70/tenor.gif?itemid=7598185

:lol

[Clipper Nation]

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:lmao

[LkrFan]

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:lmao
:rollin :lmao :rollin

[djohn2oo8]

It’s a one year contract for 2 million. There’s not a lot of risk.

[djohn2oo8]

I do wonder about CN. Doing all he can to deflect his master joining the Lakers. Hardly said a word about it.

[Clipper Nation]

I do wonder about CN. Doing all he can to deflect his master joining the Lakers. Hardly said a word about it.
:lol Says the guy deflecting from Melo joining the Rockets.

[djohn2oo8]

:lol Says the guy deflecting from Melo joining the Rockets.
I already said it’s a one year deal with not much risk. Either it works out or it doesn’t. Easy to move on. No long term commitment and he’s not getting paid 30 million from Houston.

[djohn2oo8]

Woj says he is coming off the bench but I doubt it.

[Laker_1995]

Woj says he is coming off the bench but I doubt it.

Honestly Ariza was a better fit in that starting lineup since JH and CP3 control the ball so much. Is PJ Tucker still there? Hed be a better starter tbh over Melo.

[djohn2oo8]

Honestly Ariza was a better fit in that starting lineup since JH and CP3 control the ball so much. Is PJ Tucker still there? Hed be a better starter tbh over Melo.
Ariza wanted to get paid. He did get his money. While yes his defense is good Ennis seems to be a good Ariza replacement. They are saying Carmelo is coming off the bench.

[djohn2oo8]

[The Rockets are expected to bring Anthony off the bench this season

Woj

[djohn2oo8]

Honestly Ariza was a better fit in that starting lineup since JH and CP3 control the ball so much. Is PJ Tucker still there? Hed be a better starter tbh over Melo.
And yes Tucker is still there

[StinkyWeezleteats]

Caramello Fathony will destroy the Rockettes chemistry when he is in the game. For you Rockette fan's sake, you had better hope he doesn't play more than 10-15 minutes a night or there will be problems.

[djohn2oo8]

Caramello Fathony will destroy the Rockettes chemistry when he is in the game. For you Rockette fan's sake, you had better hope he doesn't play more than 10-15 minutes a night or there will be problems.
Then they could send him home or cut him and his next stop will be in China

[djohn2oo8]

Tucker or Ennis likely starting

[LkrFan]

Ariza wanted to get paid. He did get his money. While yes his defense is good Ennis seems to be a good Ariza replacement. They are saying Carmelo is coming off the bench.

1026941461034496000

:wow

[LkrFan]

Tucker or Ennis likely starting

Over Melo? He'll balk at that shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit! :lol

[djohn2oo8]

Over Melo? He'll balk at that shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit! :lol
Woj already states Melo coming off the bench.

[Fabbs]

1026941461034496000

:wow
All Pathetic Team

[LkrFan]

Woj already states Melo coming off the bench.

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Congrats fam :toast

[140]

1028993512266588161
:lmao
:lol

[LaMarcus Bryant]

Harden always been fat, tbh, the real reason he's so amazing is that he's able to be so explosive and athletic with such a doughy, flabby, ugly body

[ambchang]

Rockets signing another name that doesn’t improve them.

Only this time it makes them worse.

[Genovaswitness]

rockets will be seeded lower than the spurs this year

[djohn2oo8]

Rockets signing another name that doesn’t improve them.

Only this time it makes them worse.
Makes them worse defensively. Though it’s not like Anderson provided much anyway.

[Clipper Nation]

Woj
Woj already walking it back:

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[djohn2oo8]

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Ennis likely to start

[LkrFan]

Prelude to Lakers vs Rockets?

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Rockets = f:lolcked

[LkrFan]

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Ennis likely to start

Damn it! :lol

[Clipper Nation]

How long before Melo gets D'Antoni fired again?

[Leetonidas]

Rockets took a big step back this summer lol

[DMC]

Houston needed more bricks after the hurricane.

[LkrFan]

How long before Melo gets D'Antoni fired again?

This. Maybe by the end of the year? :lmao

[ambchang]

Makes them worse defensively. Though it’s not like Anderson provided much anyway.

Makes them worse defensively and likely offensively as well.

[ambchang]

Prelude to Lakers vs Rockets?

1029066627709644800

Rockets = f:lolcked

:Lol. Taking our steps to make a dunk. :lol today’s nba.

[Killakobe81]

I agree Rox took a step back.
I know Ariza played bad in game 7, but he was a key part of their team and his length covered up for the poor (harden) or short (cp3) defenders. Though skinny his length/quick feet allowed him to switch 1-5. He will be misseed much more than Mtue.

Rox will be fine though
As many have pointed out Melo probably gonna start because the other options are not much better.
Ryan is horrid on defense and has lost confidence in his shot (Melo is not good on D either but at least he is strong)
Green can score too and is quicker but also sucks on defense and is slight of build.

I get Melo would ruin things if he pouted on the bench, but who else is gonna start over him?

C Capela
PF Melo
SF Tucker
SG HArden
PG Paul

those forwards are not an ideal pairing but neither were Paul/Harden ...they will not be as good as last year but I dont see them dropping down the west standings. Still think they are the 1st - 3rd best regular season team in the west

come playoffs they gonna get smoked ...

[LkrFan]

Pretend this is Melo checking Big Daddy Kang:

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:lol

[LkrFan]

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Ennis likely to start

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Craigslist :lol

[Double-Up]

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Craigslist :lol

We can't get rid of that fucker for anything. :lol

[TDMVPDPOY]

dunno why they took on melo even when they got him cheap, his an inefficient chucker compared to andersons range...

[LkrFan]

We can't get rid of that fucker for anything. :lol

He's a better defender than Melo tho :lol

[Clipper Nation]

He's a better defender than Melo tho :lol
That's not saying much. They could bring in volunteers from the stands every game and they'd probably defend better than Melo :lol

[LkrFan]

That's not saying much. They could bring in volunteers from the stands every game and they'd probably defend better than Melo :lol
:rollin :lmao :rollin

[Captain Marvel]

I once partied with Carmelo Anthony. Once back in college. He's a funny fellow.

[Stabula]

Pretend this is Melo checking Big Daddy Kang:

971230139332878337

:lol

:lmao

[Clipper Nation]

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And with that, Houston has replaced Bzdelik, Ariza and Mbah a Moute - the architects of last year's defense - with Melo.

:lmao Rockets :lmao

[Kobe'sAchilles]

They are in trouble. Look for melo to whine about his touches and then play no defense and then come out and blame everyone else but himself. Also I feel bad for Mike 'Antoni bc this scrub already refused to listen to him and got him fired from NY and now he has to go through it all over again.

[140]

:lol chokets

[Clipper Nation]

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:lmao FOUR first-round picks for a fake star? Has Morey lost his mind?

[LkrFan]

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:lmao FOUR first-round picks for a fake star? Has Morey lost his mind?

Oh snap! That Harden injury must be worse than they are willing to admit. :wow

[Clipper Nation]

It gets better:

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All unprotected? When did Houston hire Billy King?

[LkrFan]

When CP0 is 40, making $80 milli per, with no 1st round picks. djohn2oo8 get your corned beef eating ass in here and :downspin: this shiiiiiiiiiiiiit!! :lmao

[LkrFan]

Anybody got a Cluth Fans account? They gotta be losing their shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit!! :rollin :lmao :rollin

[LkrFan]

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[LkrFan]

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[BatManu20]

Wolves better jump all over this if true. Lol Morey going full retard and mortgaging his team’s future for a potential rental.

[Darth_Pelican]

:lol So what’s AD worth, 8 first rounders?

[ambchang]

Butler seeing harden with those prostitutes instead of practicing basketball will see both of them over the edge.

[djohn2oo8]

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:tu

[Broly]

1055582497377943552
:lmao FOUR first-round picks for a fake star? Has Morey lost his mind?
It's been more than a week and it's so quiet regarding this trade. Did the Wolves hit the decline button and did I completely miss it or something?

[DAF86]

1059492111328919552

:tu

How incapabable do you have to be to beg a guy to comeback to teach some defense? Haven't you been paying attention to what he has been teaching?

[Spurs da champs]

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:tu
This reeks of desperation. He'll definitely be a plus to keeping Butler if they're able to get him tho.

[Clipper Nation]

1059492111328919552

:tu
Still doesn't change the fact that CP0 replaced Ariza and Luc with Melo. This is just sheer desperation by the Rockets. It also shows once and for all that Dumbtoni is a shit coach.

[MultiTroll]

4:38 to go Rockets 83 Pacers 81 tech foul on Nate Mc.

Anyone see what that was about?

[DMC]

:lmao

[Laker_1995]

:lmao

You a fool nigga lol

[DAF86]

As long as the Spurs keep beating the direct rivals (Lakers, Rockets, Mavs) I don't care how shitty they are, tbh. :lol

[DMC]

You a fool nigga lol

Unique and unexpected eloquence from a Laker fan alt on ST

[Laker_1995]

Unique and unexpected eloquence from a Laker fan alt on ST

man shut the fuck up lmao

[phxspurfan]

LOL Lakers


LOL Rockettes

[anon]

:lol Hton
:lol Antoni begging for the defensive coach to come back
:lol Moorey take my max picks
:lol Thibs raising his middle finger to Moorey
:lol Moorey outplaying himself
:lol Fertita losing tens of millions for a second round exit
:lol CP0 nepotism
:lol CP0 Benjamin Button body
:lol Carmelo anywhere near your non-tanking organization
:lol deep in lux tax but forced to field Gary "Who Clark and Isiah Are These Scrubs" Hartenstein

[phxspurfan]

:lol "Supermax" CP0 13 points 4 assists in 40 minutes against Spurs' HEB cashier backcourt
:lol Rockettes one TOSB Ariza and who tf Luc Richard Djibouti away from the lottery
:lol Melo still can't get on the court, out "sick"
:lol Next Town D'Antoni Brown
:lol Moreyballs not falling leads to lottery balls
:lol Harden looking like a true YMCA 50 year old but still getting freebie FTs every game

[anon]

:lol Moreyballs not falling leads to lottery balls
Nice ring to that one :toast

[Mitch]

Nicr to see less rocketfan around here, Tbh. Especially the hogg cock holster.

[Brazil]

Spurs' HEB cashier backcourt


:lol

[JPB]

Rockets in talks with Carmelo Anthony over his role on team

Adrian Wojnarowski ESPN

The Houston Rockets and Carmelo Anthony are discussing his role with the team and how the franchise and the 10-time All-Star forward still might be able to proceed together for the rest of the season, league sources told ESPN.

What a shit show :lol

[baseline bum]

Time for Melo to go play in China.

[Clipper Nation]

Rockets in talks with Carmelo Anthony over his role on team

Adrian Wojnarowski ESPN

The Houston Rockets and Carmelo Anthony are discussing his role with the team and how the franchise and the 10-time All-Star forward still might be able to proceed together for the rest of the season, league sources told ESPN.

What a shit show :lol
The best part is that they can't cut him without pissing off CP0. And they're stuck with CP0 because nobody's ever trading for that contract.

[Jodelo]

Where are the Rockets fans? DJohn being quiet...

[Chris]

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[Killakobe81]

Well that detoriated quickly, lol.

[Rusty]

I bet Mike D'Antoni orchestrated all of this. He absolutely hates Carmelo and this is his way of getting back at him for forcing him out of New York

[MultiTroll]

Wade on Marshmello
:lol faggot convention.

[RsxPiimp]

we got next

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[Broly]

Sixers want to claim him off waivers so I've heard. :lmao

[RC_Drunkford]

who said Harden is better than Ginobili again? :lmao it's not even close tbh Manu >>>>>>Harden

[LkrFan]

Still doesn't change the fact that CP0 replaced Ariza and Luc with Melo. This is just sheer desperation by the Rockets. It also shows once and for all that Dumbtoni is a shit coach.

This :lol

[Laker_1995]

who said Harden is better than Ginobili again? :lmao it's not even close tbh Manu >>>>>>Harden


I’d take prime manu over harden any day. If Manu had the touches harden has he would average 20+ points easy. I’m a huge Manu fan. Idk why so many laker fans hate San Antonio every finals y’all played in I rooted for y’all cause of Duncan. Most humble superstar ever

[LkrFan]

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:lol

[Arcadian]

I’d take prime manu over harden any day. If Manu had the touches harden has he would average 20+ points easy. I’m a huge Manu fan. Idk why so many laker fans hate San Antonio every finals y’all played in I rooted for y’all cause of Duncan. Most humble superstar ever

:tu

[Killakobe81]

I’d take prime manu over harden any day. If Manu had the touches harden has he would average 20+ points easy. I’m a huge Manu fan. Idk why so many laker fans hate San Antonio every finals y’all played in I rooted for y’all cause of Duncan. Most humble superstar ever

Outside of Bowen... I like most Spurs players including David, Duncan and Gino.
Their fans though are some insecure Laker hating scros... So the hate flows here... And if you ever lived in SA... You would hate them too.

[LkrFan]

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:lmao