Dwight Howard begins recruiting Melo/Lebron

[UK2K]

It. Is. Happening.

Report: Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless discuss Dwight Howard, Rockets plans to add another max player and the rumors that LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony are potential targets.'

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11102241&ex_cid=espnsoc

Skip: If Im a betting man, Im betting that Houston lands either Lebron, or Melo.

Oh, and NO STATE INCOME TAX (for Melo) which would save him 11% of his salary. Florida has no state income tax either.

[Rocketswin2013]

LeBron or bust.

[hawksdogsbraves]

I wouldn't think Dwight is the greatest recruiter around lol :oldlol:

[Eric Cartman]

Lebron doesn't want to face the Spurs and Mavs 8 times a year + whoever many times in the playoffs.

[Trollsmasher]

LeBron and Dwight:bowdown:

[Jlamb47]

Lebron and Dwight would be a powerful dual to stop.

[Le Shaqtus]

LeBron on the Rockets would be so dirty, but then he would replace Parsons in the starting line up :(

[Rocketswin2013]

LeBron on the Rockets would be so dirty, but then he would replace Parsons in the starting line up :(
I think LeBron would play the 4. It's really up to him

[BigBoss]

No way those guys come out West.

Melo to Bulls
Lebrons staying put

New York landing them both a dark horse

[Natureland]

...am I missing something here? :biggums:

[SOD 21]

Just how mentally weak are these guys that they try to find situations were there are two other top 10-15 players on a single team?

They don't have the heart and mental toughness to try to beat their top challengers in the world, they want to take the easy route like LeBron did four years ago.

These guys are gutless.

[gts]

...am I missing something here? :biggums:A link to the source?

And cap space in Houston

[Derka]

"Yo there's lots of 16 y.o girls you can confide your emotions to, dawg. Also, they'll sit on your boner and you don't go to jail or nothin'. Come to Houston."

[navy]

LeBron on the Rockets would be so dirty, but then he would replace Parsons in the starting line up :(
Lebron can play and guard positions 1-4. Take out someone like Lin and put Lebron at PG.

[Rocketswin2013]

No way those guys come out West.

Melo to Bulls
Lebrons staying put

New York landing them both a dark horse
This whole post was comical. Probably every statement except the Bulls part.

[Rocketswin2013]

Lol cry more. The '86 Celtics and second threepeat Bulls were easily more stacked.

[Lakers Legend#32]

That p#ssy Dwight really does not want to be the main option.

[Macho Grande]

I don't see LeBron leaving the East. The West is just a meat grinder right now. An injury to just one key player, and you might not even make it out of the first round. In the east, LeBron can practically carry a team through the first two rounds almost by himself.

Nah. He'll stay in the east where he can keep takin' them cakewalks to the Finals.

[1~Gibson~1]

Just how mentally weak are these guys that they try to find situations were there are two other top 10-15 players on a single team?

They don't have the heart and mental toughness to try to beat their top challengers in the world, they want to take the easy route like LeBron did four years ago.

These guys are gutless.Not sure if they're "trying to find" these situations. But obviously you would want to put yourself in the best situation to win whether it be a superstar or the 15th man. Basically, what im trying to say is thay I dont think anyone in the nba is going to sign with a trash team so they can try and claw their way to a championship only to never win again. That would be a great story for fans to hear but personally these players arent going to choose THAT over what could potentially be a dynasty..... duh.

[Rocketswin2013]

I don't see LeBron leaving the East. The West is just a meat grinder right now. An injury to just one key player, and you might not even make it out of the first round. In the east, LeBron can practically carry a team through the first two rounds almost by himself.

Nah. He'll stay in the east where he can keep takin' them cakewalks to the Finals.
And getting destroyed by a said West team? :lol


People talk like LeBron is confident-less all-star tier player.

Beverley/Harden/Parsons/LeBron/Howard + Jones* or DMO*

*Not a guarantee

-- is definitely the favorite to win the title. If Wade opts in, nothing Miami has is.

[ArbitraryWater]

And getting destroyed by a said West team? :lol


People talk like LeBron is confident-less all-star tier player.

Beverley/Harden/Parsons/LeBron/Howard + Jones* or DMO*

*Not a guarantee

-- is definitely the favorite to win the title. If Wade opts in, nothing Miami has is.

opting in would mean?

[UK2K]

And getting destroyed by a said West team? :lol


People talk like LeBron is confident-less all-star tier player.

Beverley/Harden/Parsons/LeBron/Howard + Jones* or DMO*

*Not a guarantee

-- is definitely the favorite to win the title. If Wade opts in, nothing Miami has is.

If the Rockets want to sign Melo/Lebron straight up, Jones will have to go :/

[Derka]

Lol cry more. The '86 Celtics and second threepeat Bulls were easily more stacked.

'86 Celtics were built by a brilliant GM making serious moves on his own, not by players trying to rid themselves of as much competition as possible.

[UK2K]

A link to the source?

And cap space in Houston
http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=11102241&ex_cid=espnsoc

[HOoopCityJones]

That p#ssy Dwight really does not want to be the main option.

I don't think Dwight realizes how much his numbers + touches will drop playing with these guys. He'll be regulated to what he didn't wanna be in LA. Rebounder, Paint Defender , Garbage bucket scorer.

He never stop with the contradictions. "I don't wanna play pick and roll"

*goes to Team who runs a primarily Pick and Roll system*

"I don't wanna play with Kobe, I need more touches"

*goes to Team with a Ball dominant SG who can't defend*

[Rocketswin2013]

Anybody worrying about how it can happen:http://insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=342911


Anybody worrying about touches and fit and whatnot:http://insidehoops.com/forum/showpost.php?p=10171032&postcount=69

[j3lademaster]

Lol cry more. The '86 Celtics and second threepeat Bulls were easily more stacked.Either of those teams have the best player, best center AND a top 10 player in the league at the same time?

[j3lademaster]

I don't think Dwight realizes how much his numbers + touches will drop playing with these guys. He'll be regulated to what he didn't wanna be in LA. Rebounder, Paint Defender , Garbage bucket scorer.

He never stop with the contradictions. "I don't wanna play pick and roll"

*goes to Team who runs a primarily Pick and Roll system*

"I don't wanna play with Kobe, I need more touches"

*goes to Team with a Ball dominant SG who can't defend*I think Dwight didn't like the "i eat first" comments from Kobe (along with a lot of other things Kobe said). It was easily apparent that Dwight didn't feel like rebounding and putting effort on defense that year on the Lakers.

[UK2K]

I don't think Dwight realizes how much his numbers + touches will drop playing with these guys. He'll be regulated to what he didn't wanna be in LA. Rebounder, Paint Defender , Garbage bucket scorer.

He never stop with the contradictions. "I don't wanna play pick and roll"

*goes to Team who runs a primarily Pick and Roll system*

"I don't wanna play with Kobe, I need more touches"

*goes to Team with a Ball dominant SG who can't defend*
Dwight already said he'd sacrifice touches.

[niko]

I don't think Melo goes to Houston. Is he divorcing his wife? Is Harden becoming a defensive player? Dwight is recruiting? That's reassuring, you'd think he could **** up anything.

I think Houston winds up with a good player for their FA money, I don't see either Melo or Lebron thought.

[TheMarkMadsen]

I don't think Dwight realizes how much his numbers + touches will drop playing with these guys. He'll be regulated to what he didn't wanna be in LA. Rebounder, Paint Defender , Garbage bucket scorer.

He never stop with the contradictions. "I don't wanna play pick and roll"

*goes to Team who runs a primarily Pick and Roll system*

"I don't wanna play with Kobe, I need more touches"

*goes to Team with a Ball dominant SG who can't defend*


Oh you didn't know?

He wanted to go to Houston so he could take 14 shots per game instead of 13

And losing in the first round with Pau, that wasnt enough help to avoid the sweep.

He wanted to team up with a first team all nba player so he could extend his playoff visit to 6 games instead of 4

[niko]

Why do Rocket fans think they can keep Parsons if Melo signs? You'd need to renounce Parson, remove Lin and Asik.

[MVBallin2K]

Are we all just supposed to believe Harden is going to sacrifice being the ball dominant guy for the team just because he did so in OKC? He could have shown that this year with talent on the team and didn't. Houston's offense consisted of Harden playing hot potato with guys until one took a three or he drove in to get a foul.

The team might look good on paper but I don't see this working if it goes down and I'm not sure why Lebron would even think about doing this. Melo? Maybe. If you're Lebron though, this was a first round exit team last year in a tough competitive Western conference. He'd be better off going to Cleveland again in a weaker conference where he's almost guaranteed at least second round. Sorry Rockets fans but I don't see this happening but if you get Melo, more power to you in figuring out how he and Harden will share the ball.

[SOD 21]

Not sure if they're "trying to find" these situations. But obviously you would want to put yourself in the best situation to win whether it be a superstar or the 15th man. Basically, what im trying to say is thay I dont think anyone in the nba is going to sign with a trash team so they can try and claw their way to a championship only to never win again. That would be a great story for fans to hear but personally these players arent going to choose THAT over what could potentially be a dynasty..... duh.

Well, you don't have to go to such extremes that you go to a super team that already has a couple of top 10 players on it or you go to a cellar dweller… There is some in between ground there.

But hey, if you're the type of fan that enjoys gutless superstars, then more power to you. Jordan doesn't join Bird or Magic. Wilt doesn't decide to play with Russell.

Maybe Lebron can join the Clippers to have three top ten players on the same team in their prime. If you take that route, or one similar to it, then it says a lot about his lack of mental toughness.

[Smook A.]

http://rockets.clutchfans.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/lebron-james-houston-rockets.jpg

:confusedshrug:

[Marchesk]

Harden, Melo, Lebron, Dwight - most hyped/hated team in history. 5 peat or bust.

[HOoopCityJones]

Why do Rocket fans think they can keep Parsons if Melo signs? You'd need to renounce Parson, remove Lin and Asik.

They can't comprehend how slighted Parsons is feeling right now, he was supposed to be their guy at the three , first they don't pick up his option and now their is rumblings of them chasing Bron AND Melo? That guy is gonna walk, he doesn't wanna be a role player anymore , he JUST came into his own in this League. Hell, Harden too, but I don't think he nor Dwight minds being a number 2 or 3 guy on a roster.

He must be looking at D12 sideways right now after he fought so hard to recruit him, and now he's the odd man out.

[Xoush]

Man they will be more hated than the Heat. Who could have imagined that.

[Jameerthefear]

Damn. That team would be amazing. LBJ/Dwight PnR would be so unstoppable.

[Lebron23]

Damn. That team would be amazing. LBJ/Dwight PnR would be so unstoppable.


Long time no see.

[Jameerthefear]

Long time no see.
yep :D

[boozehound]

Why do Rocket fans think they can keep Parsons if Melo signs? You'd need to renounce Parson, remove Lin and Asik.
why parsons? why not renounce DM or some other bit player (who is making more than him anyways)

[Rocketswin2013]

Why do Rocket fans think they can keep Parsons if Melo signs? You'd need to renounce Parson, remove Lin and Asik.
At least click the link of thread I posted
Houston can easily keep Parsons and get LeBron.

[boozehound]

They can't comprehend how slighted Parsons is feeling right now, he was supposed to be their guy at the three , first they don't pick up his option and now their is rumblings of them chasing Bron AND Melo? That guy is gonna walk, he doesn't wanna be a role player anymore , he JUST came into his own in this League. Hell, Harden too, but I don't think he nor Dwight minds being a number 2 or 3 guy on a roster.

He must be looking at D12 sideways right now after he fought so hard to recruit him, and now he's the odd man out.
they didnt pick up his option in order to make him a restricted FA. He cant walk unless they let him.

If they picked up his option, then he would be a UFA next year.

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Laker fans would seriously commit suicide if that team won a title.

[Rocketswin2013]

People are shook at how genius Morey is. :lol

[Rocketswin2013]

They have Parsons rights. He's staying.

[ArbitraryWater]

I don't think Dwight realizes how much his numbers + touches will drop playing with these guys. He'll be regulated to what he didn't wanna be in LA. Rebounder, Paint Defender , Garbage bucket scorer.

He never stop with the contradictions. "I don't wanna play pick and roll"

*goes to Team who runs a primarily Pick and Roll system*

"I don't wanna play with Kobe, I need more touches"

*goes to Team with a Ball dominant SG who can't defend*

lol good comment thats actually true.. although I think with Bron as ballhandler, he will feed Dwight a lot... I can see that. Would be a joy to watch.

[UK2K]

Why do Rocket fans think they can keep Parsons if Melo signs? You'd need to renounce Parson, remove Lin and Asik.
Theres no reason not to.

His option was declined so he could become a RFA this season as opposed to an URFA next season. Seems like the Rockets want him to stay.

Those who dont know, really have no clue.

[UK2K]

They can't comprehend how slighted Parsons is feeling right now, he was supposed to be their guy at the three , first they don't pick up his option and now their is rumblings of them chasing Bron AND Melo? That guy is gonna walk, he doesn't wanna be a role player anymore , he JUST came into his own in this League. Hell, Harden too, but I don't think he nor Dwight minds being a number 2 or 3 guy on a roster.

He must be looking at D12 sideways right now after he fought so hard to recruit him, and now he's the odd man out.
Hes a restricted FA for a reason...hes going to be the starting 3 no matter if Melo or Lebron come to Houston.

Your post is full of hate, but you dont have the slightest clue what you're talking about.

[NumberSix]

I'll always root for LeBron to succeed, but I'll be extremely disappointed if he leaves Miami.

[niko]

They have Parsons rights. He's staying.
Then you don't have room for Lebron. Period.

[UK2K]

Then you don't have room for Lebron. Period.
Uh... yes they do.

Trade Lin, Asik, Jones

Sign Lebron

Match Parsons offer

That would put the Rockets at around 63m in salary. So again, the haters dont know what they are talking about. If they have room for Melo, they have room for Lebron. What we had the cap space for Melo but all of a sudden no space for Lebron?

The denial is strong in this thread.

[UK2K]

The plan, if all goes well, would be to free up the salary cap space necessary for another star while then matching any offer for Parsons from other teams (because he would be restricted, they could go over the salary cap to do so). What's more, the Rockets are planning on trading center Omer Asik and point guard Jeremy Lin as a way of making room for the likes of LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh or any other maximum-salary level caliber player who's available.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/rockets/2014/06/17/dwight-howard-rockets-free-agents-lebron-james-carmelo-anthony/10714707/

[1~Gibson~1]

[QUOTE=SOD 21]Well, you don't have to go to such extremes that you go to a super team that already has a couple of top 10 players on it or you go to a cellar dweller

[NumberSix]

Uh... yes they do.

Trade Lin, Asik, Jones

Sign Lebron

Match Parsons offer

That would put the Rockets at around 63m in salary. So again, the haters dont know what they are talking about. If they have room for Melo, they have room for Lebron. What we had the cap space for Melo but all of a sudden no space for Lebron?

The denial is strong in this thread.
To who? Who is going to pay $30 million for Lin and Asik? They're stuck with those poison pill contracts.

[Rondo]

Wade's flopping game wasn't up to scratch this season. Time to team up with the Beard.

Seriously though, LeBron and Howard on the one team would be unstoppable. Not sure how Harden would fit in with LeBron though. Both need the ball in their hands a lot.

[Rocketswin2013]

To who? Who is going to pay $30 million for Lin and Asik? They're stuck with those poison pill contracts.
Morey traded Thomas freaking Robinson for picks and a Euro for space for D12. Asik will be easy and Jones is good with potential. Lin would be toughest but not really difficult. The pick goes too. It'll be pretty smooth.

[UK2K]

To who? Who is going to pay $30 million for Lin and Asik? They're stuck with those poison pill contracts.
Asik is a top 8 C in the league, he wont be hard to move.

Lin will have to have a first rounder sent off with him.

Obviously they wouldn't go to the same team, and nobody is stuck with any contracts, they both expire after this season. So how is anyone 'stuck' with them? What part of having 15m in cap space in 9 months makes you stuck?

[Black and White]

LeBron is a stretch, I don't see it happening, Melo would be much more likely, but it doesnt guarantee anything because I see issues with him and Harden working together, not to mention Dwights touches would plummit (I think the ball should go through him), using the money on a few good players is a better option, strengthen the bench.

[UK2K]

LeBron is a stretch, I don't see it happening, Melo would be much more likely, but it doesnt guarantee anything because I see issues with him and Harden working together, not to mention Dwights touches would plummit (I think the ball should go through him), using the money on a few good players is a better option, strengthen the bench.
I think Lebron would be a better fit. He has to see that.

Lebron is a much more all around player than Melo. Whereas, Im not sure how two pure scorers would do on the same team (although Harden did average 6 assists and 4 rebounds and Melo is flirting with double digit rebounds), but Lebron who is a 'do it all' type player would probably mesh better.

Besides, Lebron doesnt seem to want the ball in his hands all that much, and a lot of times he ends up passing when he should just bulldog his way to the rim. Dwight has already said hed sacrifice touches for a third star as well.

Not because Lebron is better than Melo (he is) but Lebron would be a better fit.

[Cocaine80s]

Bron would easily win 3-4 titles withy Dwight and harden.

:bowdown:

[kamil]

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[Droid101]

http://i62.tinypic.com/2r2yt88.jpg
:lebronamazed:

[longtime lurker]

Uh... yes they do.

Trade Lin, Asik, Jones

Sign Lebron

Match Parsons offer

That would put the Rockets at around 63m in salary. So again, the haters dont know what they are talking about. If they have room for Melo, they have room for Lebron. What we had the cap space for Melo but all of a sudden no space for Lebron?

The denial is strong in this thread.

Lol you're assuming that Lebron or Melo will sign before Parsons. If either of those guys take their time and Parsons signs the offer sheet right as free agency starts the Rockets either match him and lose out on Lebron Melo or let Parsons walk. Literally every thing would have to go right for them to keep Parsons and land Lebron or Melo

[knicksman]

still they lack that go to scorer in the clutch. The hardest position to find and so they will fail.

[hawksdogsbraves]

I think Lebron would be a better fit. He has to see that.

Lebron is a much more all around player than Melo. Whereas, Im not sure how two pure scorers would do on the same team (although Harden did average 6 assists and 4 rebounds and Melo is flirting with double digit rebounds), but Lebron who is a 'do it all' type player would probably mesh better.

Besides, Lebron doesnt seem to want the ball in his hands all that much, and a lot of times he ends up passing when he should just bulldog his way to the rim. Dwight has already said hed sacrifice touches for a third star as well.

Not because Lebron is better than Melo (he is) but Lebron would be a better fit.

LeBron is a better fit for any team, any system, any division, conference, country, galaxy, or universe than Melo.

[Real14]

Does this mean dat Dfright gonna recuit his 16 year old girl to them too?:coleman:

[Black and White]

I think Lebron would be a better fit. He has to see that.

Lebron is a much more all around player than Melo. Whereas, Im not sure how two pure scorers would do on the same team (although Harden did average 6 assists and 4 rebounds and Melo is flirting with double digit rebounds), but Lebron who is a 'do it all' type player would probably mesh better.

Besides, Lebron doesnt seem to want the ball in his hands all that much, and a lot of times he ends up passing when he should just bulldog his way to the rim. Dwight has already said hed sacrifice touches for a third star as well.

Not because Lebron is better than Melo (he is) but Lebron would be a better fit.

Of course LeBron is the better fit, I just see it as highley unlikely, so being more realistic with it, bolstering the bench and supporting cast would be great, think players like Ariza, Meeks, Deng etc

[pegasus]

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Brilliant foreshadowshopping:applause: