****OFFICIAL ROCKETS 2017 OFFSEASON THREAD****

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In reply to CFTXAG10 • 10:45a, 6/28/17
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That seems like an awful lot to give up for Paul.
What? Bev, Dekker, Lou and a low 1st for the best pure PG in the league? I'm amazed the Clippers couldn't get a better offer.
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10:46a, 6/28/17
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Troy Williams, not Lou. I thought the same at first.
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In reply to CFTXAG10 • 10:47a, 6/28/17
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CFTXAG10 said:
That seems like an awful lot to give up for Paul.
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.




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10:47a, 6/28/17
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I really hate that Bev was in the deal, he was my favorite Rocket. Do we still have to get rid of Anderson?
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In reply to george07 • 10:47a, 6/28/17
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Troy Williams, not Lou. I thought the same at first.
It's Lou
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10:48a, 6/28/17
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I can't see how getting a ball dominant PG is going to help us. Seeing Bev go makes me sad.
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10:48a, 6/28/17
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Are you sure? I've seen both. Really hoping it's Troy.
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10:48a, 6/28/17
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We have ZERO backcourt depth off the bench now besides Gordon.
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In reply to george07 • 10:48a, 6/28/17
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george07 said:
Are you sure? I've seen both. Really hoping it's Troy.
bleacher report just said it's Lou Williams
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10:49a, 6/28/17
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Someone better step up to be an emotional leader with bev being gone. Can also guarantee you that he will torch us at least once next season
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.




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10:49a, 6/28/17
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If true that is crazy
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10:49a, 6/28/17
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Chris Paul joined a team he lost a 3-1 lead to.
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In reply to Guitarsoup • 10:50a, 6/28/17
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Guitarsoup said:
CFTXAG10 said:
That seems like an awful lot to give up for Paul.
What? Bev, Dekker, Lou and a low 1st for the best pure PG in the league? I'm amazed the Clippers couldn't get a better offer.


I understand but now Morey needs to turn his attention to the bench and depth. Who is currently on it outside of Gordon?
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10:50a, 6/28/17
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Starting 5:
Paul
Harden
Ariza
Anderson
Capela

Bench:
Gordon
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In reply to CFTXAG10 • 10:53a, 6/28/17
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CFTXAG10 said:
That seems like an awful lot to give up for Paul.
Not to me. Seems cheap.
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In reply to CFTXAG10 • 10:53a, 6/28/17
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CFTXAG10 said:
Guitarsoup said:
CFTXAG10 said:
That seems like an awful lot to give up for Paul.
What? Bev, Dekker, Lou and a low 1st for the best pure PG in the league? I'm amazed the Clippers couldn't get a better offer.


I understand but now Morey needs to turn his attention to the bench and depth. Who is currently on it outside of Gordon?
Trez and Onuaku and the 2nd rounder.

And it has to be Lou Williams, they need his salary to make the trade come close to working.
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10:54a, 6/28/17
Great move
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10:55a, 6/28/17
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Is Paul only under contract for 1 year?
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10:55a, 6/28/17
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I don't like it.
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In reply to WES2006AG • 10:56a, 6/28/17
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Is Paul only under contract for 1 year?


He agreed to sign an extension
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.




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10:56a, 6/28/17
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I can't wait to watch for all the flopping
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10:56a, 6/28/17
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I don't know how to feel about this. I guess you have to do something to contend with GS, but I hate giving up that much. I'm sure Morey has some plans to sign a few role players that will replace Lou Williams and Beverley, but I hate to see them go. Paul better stay healthy.
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10:56a, 6/28/17
Great move, I still don't think they compete against GS, but they are a better team today and gave up little to get him.
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10:57a, 6/28/17
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I doubt morey is done. Cap room to chase Griffin or Hayward?
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.




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10:58a, 6/28/17
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I think adding Paul is an obvious upgrade to the starting lineup but we still are going to be tasked with piecing together a decent bench. Hopefully once the dust settles we can get a clear picture on how much cap we are working with.
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10:58a, 6/28/17
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Ugh. Not a fan
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In reply to Guitarsoup • 11:00a, 6/28/17
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Chris Paul joined a team he lost a 3-1 lead to.

So did KD
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11:00a, 6/28/17
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This is promising

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According to Wojnarowski (via Twitter), Paul and Harden were "determined" to play together, so the duo is presumably unconcerned about how the ball-handling duties will be shared going forward.

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In reply to Skinny Wrinkles • 11:01a, 6/28/17
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Skinny Wrinkles said:
Guitarsoup said:
Chris Paul joined a team he lost a 3-1 lead to.

So did KD
That

is

the

joke
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11:01a, 6/28/17
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Omg Hayward would fit our athletic white SF hole that was just vacated so perfectly
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In reply to Skinny Wrinkles • 11:01a, 6/28/17
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Skinny Wrinkles said:
Guitarsoup said:
Chris Paul joined a team he lost a 3-1 lead to.

So did KD
Except KD's team didn't sign him at the expense of half their talent
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In reply to Skinny Wrinkles • 11:01a, 6/28/17
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Skinny Wrinkles said:
Guitarsoup said:
Chris Paul joined a team he lost a 3-1 lead to.

So did KD


I think he was trying to be funny.
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11:02a, 6/28/17
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Chris Paul spends more time in State Farm commercials than he does in the playoffs
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11:02a, 6/28/17
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It'll depend on chemistry in the long-run, but it looks like a great acquisition to me. I don't like losing Beverly, though.
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In reply to Mr.Bond • 11:03a, 6/28/17
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Mr.Bond said:
I doubt morey is done. Cap room to chase Griffin or Hayward?
There is no cap room. There was a max ~8mm in cap space if everyone was renounced/non-guaranteed cut.

That 8mm + Lou + Bev + Dekker = ~23mm needed for Paul's 2018 salary.

Gotta Move Anderson/Ariza to get any working room.
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