But he's even more immobile than Thomas.
I don't buy that Bonner loses the spot that quick.
Adding Mutombo though makes this team beyond versatile.
I would just hope hes got at least a few gallons left in the tank, enough to give something and play well against the Lakers.
Thats the team he would be perfect against.
He is a team first guy and good defender, so he fits in like a glove.
I'm starting to root for it happening, but I doubt it does..
Mutombo is gonna end up either in Houston or Boston, and odds are he returns to Houston. The move to trade Steve Francis was to clear up roster and salary space for Mutombo
Doc Rivers just said that they weren't going after him....
They said the same thing about Marbury too
...and all reports out of Houston are that they have yet to call him and tell him anything. Houston may be stringing him along a little bit as a back up plan. By freeing the money they have freed they could be thinking the same thing Boston is thinking in regards to Joe Smith, as they would likely be able to outbid Boston for him.
They better be careful though. Waiting too long to tell Deke their intentions could land him on our roster and they could be left with nothing. Wouldn't be nice to actually screw Houston for a change?
...and all reports out of Houston are that they have yet to call him and tell him anything. Houston may be stringing him along a little bit as a back up plan. By freeing the money they have freed they could be thinking the same thing Boston is thinking in regards to Joe Smith, as they would likely be able to outbid Boston for him.
They better be careful though. Waiting too long to tell Deke their intentions could land him on our roster and they could be left with nothing. Wouldn't be nice to actually screw Houston for a change?
All reports out of Houston?
You sure about that?http://blogs.chron.com/nba/2008/12/s...gain_dike.html
Please find me a quote in that article that says they have contacted Mutombo. As of Christmas Eve, they have not contacted him.
MyFox Houston
The problem is Mutombo's phone has been ringing off the wall with calls from the Rockets, but not from the front office.
Mourning and Mutombo, twenty years later, will both be playing big roles for playoff contenders this year. Houston, Boston, San Antonio in the mix.
As I type this, NBA TV Steve Smith just name dropped Joe Smith possibly going to Boston
Steve Smith is probably just repeating what we all have read on the Boston Herald. Nothing is going to happen until OKC makes the first move.
Update
Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said he had "a good meeting" with the agent representing Dikembe Mutombo, but that he does not expect a decision for several days as the earliest.
Since last week’s trade of Steve Francis to Memphis moved the Rockets out of position to be required to pay a luxury tax, Morey has spoken several times with Mutombo in addition to Monday’s meeting with David Falk to express the team’s interest in bringing back Mutombo.
"He is considering his options, which he has every right to do," Morey said.
I wonder what is going on? Perhaps Deke wants some guarantees about being played more than Adleman played him last year? More truth to Lakers/Rockets/Bucks trade than initially assumed?
Maybe Pop is swaying his decision.????
I hate when players come out with a decision date, then don't meet it.
If you wanna take your time to decide, great. Probably the smart thing to do.
But don't say you'll have an answer waiting on the 31st and then flub on it.
That's the surest way to turn the Spurs off.
maybe he'll sign with the spurs.
two days.
In an article a few days ago Deke in his own words had Houston out of the conversation...even though reports from the Houston media had him going back there. He could be a little irritated with the Rockets for waiting forever to contact him even though he has been pretty vocal about wanting to play.
He has also been in Africa doing a ton of charity work, I think Deke is own his own time.
As long we don't see an article from McDonald or Monroe led "Spurs are the front runners for Mutombo", we should have a decent shot.
I think he just might be really enticed to join the Spurs. After watching them win on Christmas day and after seeing them win a Double OT game. He sees a team that has the championship mettle to compete and thats something he probably doesnt see in Houston.
Plus Boston says they are out of the race. So that really only leaves the Spurs.
It is not life or death for the Spurs if Deke does not sign. I am not sure the real interest he has in the Spurs. It would be nice, but there is still plenty of time to make smart moves.
I feel the same way. I'd like to have him as insurance but if we don't get him there is still plenty of season left to bring in some help. Ten day contracts haven't even started yet.
I'm sure we will have at least a few posters that have a meltdown over it though.
Id still take Alonzo over Deke though
If Alonzo Mourning ever becomes a Spur, I'll consider rooting for the Lakers.
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