Rockets consider amnestying Scola

[Mel_13]

That being said, Dwight might stay, but Rockets are taking a huge gamble since there is no evidence he wants to even be there.

The Rockets have won one playoff series in the last 15 seasons. The current roster doesn't appear poised to better that recent history anytime soon.

I don't see the huge gamble. If Howard stays, it's a huge win. If he leaves, they're the same mediocre mess that they are now. Even if they're worse, I doubt much of the fan base will notice and they'll be closer to the only other way to get a franchise player, sucking enough to get the #1 pick in the draft.

[djohn2oo8]

The thing is, a lot of enticing pieces have already been snagged. Nash, Deron, Dragic and Lowry are off the table. What I've been trying to say is that Rockets need a big move to keep Dwight and they probably will need to make it by this deadline because Dwight, from all I have seen, will probably want at least a minor guarantee things will be better.

I say 10% rockets keep him, which I thought was generous, because Rockets need a big signing or several good signings. It's being too optimistic he would stay for anything less than a solid PG and strong bench additions with serviceable shooters. If Scola is actually gone then it just makes it a more dire situation.

That being said, Dwight might stay, but Rockets are taking a huge gamble since there is no evidence he wants to even be there.

At any rate, hopefully the team gets their together before the deadline. They might entice Dwight if they landed a big name, looks like monkeyball dwight isn't being moved until later.

Gamble they HAVE to take. Let's say they acquire Dwight, if Griffin s up his knee again, would CP3 stay with the Clippers beyond next year, or bolt to play with Dwight? (Providing they have good pieces around Dwight)

[pass1st]

Gamble they HAVE to take. Let's say they acquire Dwight, if Griffin s up his knee again, would CP3 stay with the Clippers beyond next year, or bolt to play with Dwight? (Providing they have good pieces around Dwight)

That's just hopes and wishes, if that's what Rockets want then Dwight will fill that role

Not trying to troll or anything, but Rockets need to work on their gameplan if they really want Dwight. A lot to consider, like how many minutes will Dwight be playing considering he's off back surgery and who will fill in for him. Who will be the brains on the floor since Dwight is all brawn and no brain. Are they going to be able to afford another big signing? Dwight is pretty expensive.

Let's face it, Rockets have a terrible track record since their hay days when it comes to managing the team. There is a whole lot to do in a fairly short amount of time. Options just seem to be dwindling as well, the way I see it is that Rockets should gamble on Dwight being traded closer to the deadline instead of getting him now. Now should be making the moves to accommodate Dwight and make noise. From the looks of it, there is time to get Dwight.

[Kai]

Scola will be amnestied per Woj. just got real sons.

[Mel_13]

Houston has decided to use the amnesty provision on Luis Scola and will likely file with NBA on Friday, league sources tell Y! Sports.

Scola has three years and $21 million left on his contract. The Rockets are clearing space in pursuit of a Dwight Howard deal.

The Rockets will soon have the space to absorb Orlando's Dwight Howard, Jason Richardson, Hedo Turkoglu, Chris Duhon and Epcot Center.

https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA

[djohn2oo8]

Tony Mejia: Dwight Howard-to-Houston rental idea looks like it's coming together, as I've said all week. Luis Scola gets amnesty -won't be jobless long. 2 minutes ago

[Kai]

Let's face it, Rockets have a terrible track record since their hay days when it comes to managing the team. There is a whole lot to do in a fairly short amount of time. Options just seem to be dwindling as well, the way I see it is that Rockets should gamble on Dwight being traded closer to the deadline instead of getting him now. Now should be making the moves to accommodate Dwight and make noise. From the looks of it, there is time to get Dwight.

pass, we are 1 year removed from Yao's contract coming off of our books. The Rockets have a terrible track record trying to win a championship with broken goods, which Morey inherited, and was hired to build around. He did a very good job surrounding T-Mac and Yao with role players, but health dictated our season year after year. We have had 1 year to actually operate as a team that didn't have 50 million dollars of dead weight on the roster. No one could have done with two corpses eating up the majority of the salary cap. Morey has since purged the roster of all ugly contracts and created a smorgasbord of assets in order to trade for a star. We'll see how it turns out.

[Kai]

Can't imagine us amnestying Scola if we don't have a sure fire deal going down, Dwight or not.

[djohn2oo8]

Hardwood Paroxysm @HPbasketball
Rockets: We will literally take all of your crap for Dwight Howard. If you have bas children or bodies in suitcases, send them along.

[pass1st]

pass, we are 1 year removed from Yao's contract coming off of our books. The Rockets have a terrible track record trying to win a championship with broken goods, which Morey inherited, and was hired to build around. He did a very good job surrounding T-Mac and Yao with role players, but health dictated our season year after year. We have had 1 year to actually operate as a team that didn't have 50 million dollars of dead weight on the roster. No one could have done with two corpses eating up the majority of the salary cap. Morey has since purged the roster of all ugly contracts and created a smorgasbord of assets in order to trade for a star. We'll see how it turns out.

Welp, hopefully this finally gets you guys out of the funk. Don't really see how, but I'm not a GM

Seems like a 50/50 where Howard will go, Magic might gamble on Bynum or settle of getting rid of contracts. Tbh, neither team would get much better if at all

At any rate, g'luck to Rockets, don't up again

[Kai]

At any rate, g'luck to Rockets, don't up again

We can only hope.

[djohn2oo8]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA
Once Houston amnesties Scola, Rockets will be able to absorb 2nd max deal next summer in addition to Howard now. Gives them chance for CP3.

it. Go for it.

[Indazone]

Then someone tell Olajuwan to convince Dwight that Houston is a great place and to stay more than one year.

[Kai]

it. Go for it.

At least we wouldn't be risking breaking up a championship roster for it

Cuban

[djohn2oo8]

At least we wouldn't be risking breaking up a championship roster for it

Cuban

Gooottdaamn that was low

[djohn2oo8]

tommy beer: houston's sales pitch to dwight will be similar to what the nets did w/ d-will. Gut the roster and bring in players the star approves of... 2 minutes ago

[djohn2oo8]

FWIW

[Kai]

FWIW

Literally the only other non-Rockets they follow are Durant and LeBron. Hmmmm

[TIMMYtoZO]

Lakers
stuck with a pissy Bynum
false hope
still old and slow

Rockets
basically bringing Orlando to Houston

[InRareForm]

Rockets twitter trolling, nothing to see.. tbh..

[TIMMYtoZO]

Now that Howard is going to Houston, Laker fans can jerk off to going after two washed up turds in Antawn Jamison and Grant Hill.

[Kai]

Rockets twitter trolling, nothing to see.. tbh..

I hope so, Davis' contract is worse than Hedo's a year from now. Hedo doesn't have a (verified) twitter though, so who knows, they could conceivably take him on as well

[djohn2oo8]

Tony Mejia: Aside from Hedo Turkoglu, who comes off the books as nice expiring chip in '14, JRich, Duhon & Baby are contracts #Magic most want to move. about 8 minutes ago

Read more: http://hoopshype.com/twitter/media.html#ixzz20SuHQXCq

[TIMMYtoZO]

When this move goes down, how much capspace will Houston have next summer?

[Kai]

When this move goes down, how much capspace will Houston have next summer?

We don't know the deal yet, and I'm not sure either way I'll let you know when somebody on Clutchfans posts that .