Rockets offer Brent Barry 2 year contract

[Roxsfan]

http://www.myfoxhouston.com/myfox/pages/Sports/Detail?contentId=5856223&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=6.1.1

He would be third Barry to play for Rockets.

Rockets Offer Barry Contract
Last Edited: Friday, 22 Feb 2008, 3:02 PM CST
Created: Friday, 22 Feb 2008, 2:48 PM CST
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HOUSTON -- Within minutes of the Seattle SuperSonics releasing guard Brent Barry Friday, the Houston Rockets were on the phone with Barry's agent, Arn Tellem, offering a two-year deal.

"We are offering the maximum allowed on a two-year contract," said Daryl Morey, Rockets General Manager. "We are in full pursuit."

And not just in the figurative sense. The Rockets are literally going after Barry.
"Coach (Rick) Adelman and I plan to go to San Antonio and meet with Brent," Morey said. "We want to give him the full treatment."

Barry's father, Rick, played for the Rockets during the 1978-1979 season and is a member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. His brother, Jon, played for the Rockets for two years and is currently an NBA television analyst.

Brent Barry is a 13-year veteran. Including this season Barry played for the San Antonio Spurs for four years, helping them to two NBA titles. He was traded to Seattle Wednesday in the deal that sent Kurt Thomas to the Spurs. He was included to make the deal work financially and was released 48 hours later.

The Spurs would like to re-sign him. The Phoenix Suns, L.A. Lakers, and Boston Celtics have also expressed interest.

"We think Brent can be a key piece in our playoff run if we can get him," Morey said. "We think he can help us in a significant way."

The first day Barry can sign with any team is Tuesday.



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[ChumpDumper]

We are offering the maximum allowed on a two-year contract:lol

The maximum minimum contract!

[Trainwreck2100]

If they want him so bad why don't they just pick him up off of waivers?€

[genomefreak13]

dream on rocket fans...we got him covered since day one :p: :p: :p:

[Roxsfan]

just saw this thread in the spurs section, oh fucking well.


I want Barry.

He is pissed about being delt. No fucking way he goes back to SA.
He knows this is an even year. :smokin

[Roxsfan]

dream on rocket fans...we got him covered since day one :p: :p: :p:


see my comments above.

First Scola, now Barryola.

[TDMVPDPOY]

rockets still have the MLE to flash around...

[genomefreak13]

see my comments above.

First Scola, now Barryola.

Being pissed about it is part of the acting job. We enrolled him in acting class before we sent him to vacation. :) :) :)

[Trainwreck2100]

I don't get this if they want him so bad pick him up off waivers, if you're going to insult him with the minimum at least wait till he clears waivers

[ChumpDumper]

rockets still have the MLE to flash around...You mean the MLE they spent on Scola and Francis?

[Roxsfan]

I don't get this if they want him so bad pick him up off waivers, if you're going to insult him with the minimum at least wait till he clears waivers


Insult him, ummm he is not playing like this.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXg-k_1NGMY&eurl=http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=143166


I mean wtf, he camps out at the arc and drains..........wtf.

[Trainwreck2100]

Insult him, ummm he is not playing like this.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXg-k_1NGMY&eurl=http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=143166


I mean wtf, he camps out at the arc and drains..........wtf.

Basically they are saying "we want you to play for us, but we don't want to pay you what's left on your contract. instead we'll pay you less :tu" the vet min.

[ChumpDumper]

"We'll pay you the most of the least amount possible!"

[RonMexico]

The Suns will pay $1 more than whatever the Rockets offer. And 70 virgins.

[anakha]

The Suns will pay $1 more than whatever the Rockets offer. And 70 virgins.

Screw Brent, I'll take the offer. :lol

[Roxsfan]

Basically they are saying "we want you to play for us, but we don't want to pay you what's left on your contract. instead we'll pay you less :tu" the vet min.


its business, he goes where he can win a title............

in Houston. :smokin

[m33p0]

The Suns will pay $1 more than whatever the Rockets offer. And 70 virgins.
sign me up. in fact, i'll PAY the suns $1 for the 70 virgins!

[m33p0]

You mean the MLE they spent on Scola and Francis?
:lmao

[Budkin]

just saw this thread in the spurs section, oh fucking well.


I want Barry.

He is pissed about being delt. No fucking way he goes back to SA.
He knows this is an even year. :smokin

I can't wait to bump this after he re-signs with us.

[Roxsfan]

I can't wait to bump this after he re-signs with us.


go ahead, bump my day.

[Indazone]

lol this thread if funny.

[spurscenter]

"We are offering the maximum allowed on a two-year contract," said Daryl Morey, Rockets General Manager. "We are in full pursuit."

And not just in the figurative sense. The Rockets are literally going after Barry.

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CIA POP
:lol

[Bruno]

"We'll pay you the most of the least amount possible!"

:lol

[ThomasGranger]

Barry will go to a contender (i.e. Spurs or Boston), not a wannabee like Houston.

[spursfan09]

Spurs to Rockets: "We basically gave you Scola we did a great favor for you guys. Now it's your turn to return it. Pretend you are going hard after Barry. Then act as though you've decide to not follow through with the deal. We'll be waiting with open arms for Barry."

[m33p0]

which one is better? barry's acting job in this one or in jerry maguire?

[BonnerDynasty]

HEB needs to get a Brent Come Back campaign going on like they did for Timmeh.

[Roxsfan]

Barry will go to a contender (i.e. Spurs or Boston), not a wannabee like Houston.


fuck off

[Spuradicator]

We gave Barry a 30 day vacation, he's not pissed, its just part of the guise. He's not going anywhere. But I could see him fitting in nicely in Houston.

[td4mvp21]

fuck off

:rolleyes Call your team "contenders" when they get out of the first round.

[Leetonidas]

just saw this thread in the spurs section, oh fucking well.


I want Barry.

He is pissed about being delt. No fucking way he goes back to SA.
He knows this is an even year. :smokin
Yeah right. Pissed? I'm sure Pop had a conversation with him. It's no coincidence that he was cut right away. He's still injured, and needs to rest for a little while anyway. So, this 30 days off is perfect and he will resign with the Spurs in a month.

I doubt he was pissed.

[Roxsfan]

:rolleyes Call your team "contenders" when they get out of the first round.
:flipoff

[Roxsfan]

You might want to get out of the first round before you start claiming that Houston will win a title :toast


you think, wow I didn't know you had to get out the first round to win a title.

Fuck, you guys are smart. :rolleyes

[endrity]

He's still gonna get his contract paid for. If someone pick him off the waiver they will, if not it will be on the Sonics book until it expires this summer.

Anything he gets after clearing waivers is extra, so therefore it's also in Brent's interest to be signed AFTER he clears waivers.

[T Park]

roxsfan hates the truth

[Roxsfan]

roxsfan hates the truth

even year,

accept your truth

[v2freak]

fuck off

Why should he 'fuck off'? Why shouldn't a Spurs fan post on a Spurs message board?

[dude1394]

Basically they are saying "we want you to play for us, but we don't want to pay you what's left on your contract. instead we'll pay you less :tu" the vet min.

And the spurs say...we don't really want you at all, we've been trying to trade you for two years. Now that you're hurt we can finally do it.

The spurs didn't want to pay his salary either you know.

[MajorMike]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't he already GET his money when he got bought out? Therefore wouldn't anything else he gets be extra gravy?

[Leetonidas]

even year,

accept your truth

Wow, you fucking fail at life. Like that has any baring on whether or not the Spurs win this year or not. You're fucking retarded.

[Thunder & Lightning]

If SA got Barry back wouldn't it be after March 1st, which would make him not eligible for their playoff roster?

Just asking because I don't know if the rule applies to that situation.

[Leetonidas]

If SA got Barry back wouldn't it be after March 1st, which would make him not eligible for their playoff roster?

Just asking because I don't know if the rule applies to that situation.
No, he was waived before March 1st so it doesn't apply.

[Flight3107]

If they want him so bad why don't they just pick him up off of waivers?€


Yeah, its not like the Rockets are over the salary cap or anything.

[Findog]

Wow, you fucking fail at life. Like that has any baring on whether or not the Spurs win this year or not. You're fucking retarded.

Who's the chick in your sig? Don't ever change it.

[Findog]

On topic, looks like Dirk and Kidd called Barry. He'd be lethal in our system spreading the floor, but I'm sure it's a done deal for him to return to San Antonio:

http://dallasbasketballdotcom.yuku.com/topic/10304/t/Dirk-and-Kidd-have-called-Barry.html

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