Allan Houston to Get Net Contract Offer

He will be given non-guaranteed vets minimum offer and unless he gets guarantee, he is likely to sign with the Nets, joining former Olympic teammates Kidd and Carter...and staying close to home, reports Al Iannazzone in the Record, quoting multiple sources. </p>

Frank said he had a "very, very good workout". Told ya.</p>

http://www.netsdaily.com</p>

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Haha wow no kidding? Mud in my face NI thats good work. </p>

I'm still surprised by this move. My knee-jerk reaction says "win now mode" (oh hey that should be our slogan btw) but there's just so many swingmen on the team. Hite can maybe get minutes as a third PG; signing Houston would get rid of his SG minutes I believe. BRob loses all hope of seeing playing time.</p>

The implications of such a move also affect Rod Benson of making the team, what with Malik Allen also being given a shot (and one step ahead of him since he already has a contract). If we can buyout BRob and Illic, do we still have enough room to sign Houston, Allen, and Benson?</p>

EDIT: also wtf was up with Rod saying they had no interest? I didn't know smokescreen tactics applied anywhere but the draft.</p>

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GMJigga)</div><div class='quotemain'>

Haha wow no kidding? Mud in my face NI thats good work. </p>

I'm still surprised by this move. My knee-jerk reaction says "win now mode" (oh hey that should be our slogan btw) but there's just so many swingmen on the team. Hite can maybe get minutes as a third PG; signing Houston would get rid of his SG minutes I believe. BRob loses all hope of seeing playing time.</p>

The implications of such a move also affect Rod Benson of making the team, what with Malik Allen also being given a shot (and one step ahead of him since he already has a contract). If we can buyout BRob and Illic, do we still have enough room to sign Houston, Allen, and Benson?</p>

EDIT: also wtf was up with Rod saying they had no interest? I didn't know smokescreen tactics applied anywhere but the draft. </p>

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It is interesting to note that even after Garcia reported in the Daily News that the Nets had no interest, Iannazzone in the Record was reporting the Nets would be going to the Houston workout, a sure sign they had interest. Iannazzone is just a better reporter than Garcia. Maybe Garcia phrased his question wrong or didnt ask the right follow up. In any event, the only real scoop the Daily News had on the Nets all summer turns out to be wrong...not just wrong, but 180 degrees wrong. </p>

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Should be a decent pickup for the bench</p>

Waits for the first post saying it is time to trade RJ once Houston signs....</p>

 

Outstanding.</p>

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cpawfan)</div><div class='quotemain'>

Should be a decent pickup for the bench</p>

Waits for the first post saying it is time to trade RJ once Houston signs.... </p>

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It will be around December 15. If Houston is doing well, there will be calls to trade CARTER. </p>

It's a win now strategy...and the other part of Thorn's philosophy: if you load up the team with quality leadership guys, you can take some chances with knuckleheads.</p>

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So if they do sign him, I can see him and Carter playing together, Carter at the point, in a big lineup with Boki at the SF. Not much defense but bombs away!!

 

So much for Kittles' comeback . . .

 

I'm a little surprised he's not going to the Spurs, Mavs, or some other team like that in hopes for a championship, but it's better than signing Malik Allen, and a lot better than signing Robert Hite. Hopefully he can stay healthy this year, wherever he plays.

 

Hopefully he really is in good of shape as they are making it out to be. If that wasn't a smokescreen to cover up our interest in him, he still must be balling.</p>

 

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Charles)</div><div class='quotemain'>I'm a little surprised he's not going to the Spurs, Mavs, or some other team like that in hopes for a championship, but it's better than signing Malik Allen, and a lot better than signing Robert Hite. Hopefully he can stay healthy this year, wherever he plays.</div></p>

I think he's in the area. And perhaps there is a little doubt in his mind if he can make a team. If not, why not stick close to home?</p>

-Petey</p>

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I understand what you're saying, I just figured if he's playing for peanuts he'd want to get a championship. But if he wants to play for the Nets, then I'm not going to complain.</p>

 

Man, I really hope he is one of the big stories in the NBA this season. The Nets could use a lucky break like that.</p>

I'm going to be positive about this since there's zero risk and I don't care about any of the alternatives. </p>

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti)</div><div class='quotemain'>

Man, I really hope he is one of the big stories in the NBA this season. The Nets could use a lucky break like that.</p>

I'm going to be positive about this since there's zero risk and I don't care about any of the alternatives. </p></div>

Is he really better than Eddie House? House's numbers over the past three or four years are comparable to Houston's career stats--including last year's .429 three-point percentage and .917 FT%, which are both higher than Houston's career marks. Given that the Nets denigrated ("he's too one-dimensional") and jettisoned House, I'm a little surprised that they are pursuing this. Assuming he makes the team, it would also seem to reduce the dependence on Marcus (a good thing) and Antoine; doom Hite to being cut; and possibly spell the end of BRob. IT would alaso seem to make it harder for Rod Benson; he'd have to fight it out with Malik Allen and Ilic for that last roster spot.</p>

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dumpy)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti)</div><div class='quotemain'>

Man, I really hope he is one of the big stories in the NBA this season. The Nets could use a lucky break like that.</p>

I'm going to be positive about this since there's zero risk and I don't care about any of the alternatives. </p></div>

Is he really better than Eddie House? House's numbers over the past three or four years are comparable to Houston's career stats--including last year's .429 three-point percentage and .917 FT%, which are both higher than Houston's career marks. Given that the Nets denigrated ("he's too one-dimensional") and jettisoned House, I'm a little surprised that they are pursuing this. Assuming he makes the team, it would also seem to reduce the dependence on Marcus (a good thing) and Antoine; doom Hite to being cut; and possibly spell the end of BRob. IT would alaso seem to make it harder for Rod Benson; he'd have to fight it out with Malik Allen and Ilic for that last roster spot. </p>

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My personal feeling is that this is a waste of time and Houston has basically nothing to offer an NBA team.</p>

But since this roster spot is obviously not going to be properly used for a versitile backup player who can fill in at the point, I'm going to hope that this move placates the enormous ego of Jason Kidd and gives him a reason to believe the Nets can do great things. </p>

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dumpy)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti)</div><div class='quotemain'>

Man, I really hope he is one of the big stories in the NBA this season. The Nets could use a lucky break like that.</p>

I'm going to be positive about this since there's zero risk and I don't care about any of the alternatives. </p></div>

Is he really better than Eddie House? House's numbers over the past three or four years are comparable to Houston's career stats--including last year's .429 three-point percentage and .917 FT%, which are both higher than Houston's career marks. Given that the Nets denigrated ("he's too one-dimensional") and jettisoned House, I'm a little surprised that they are pursuing this. Assuming he makes the team, it would also seem to reduce the dependence on Marcus (a good thing) and Antoine; doom Hite to being cut; and possibly spell the end of BRob. IT would alaso seem to make it harder for Rod Benson; he'd have to fight it out with Malik Allen and Ilic for that last roster spot. </p></div>

Remember, THRON is a size queen and Houston is considerably taller than House which allows him to play at either wing spot. </p>

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cpawfan)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dumpy)</div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti)</div><div class='quotemain'>

Man, I really hope he is one of the big stories in the NBA this season. The Nets could use a lucky break like that.</p>

I'm going to be positive about this since there's zero risk and I don't care about any of the alternatives. </p></div>

Is he really better than Eddie House? House's numbers over the past three or four years are comparable to Houston's career stats--including last year's .429 three-point percentage and .917 FT%, which are both higher than Houston's career marks. Given that the Nets denigrated ("he's too one-dimensional") and jettisoned House, I'm a little surprised that they are pursuing this. Assuming he makes the team, it would also seem to reduce the dependence on Marcus (a good thing) and Antoine; doom Hite to being cut; and possibly spell the end of BRob. IT would alaso seem to make it harder for Rod Benson; he'd have to fight it out with Malik Allen and Ilic for that last roster spot. </p></div>

Remember, THRON is a size queen and Houston is considerably taller than House which allows him to play at either wing spot. </p></div>

Right--so I guess that makes Houston two-dimensional?</p>

 

I think we are reacting way to soon.</p>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><u>Allan <a href="http://rockets.realgm.com/">Houston</u></a> worked out Tuesday for a few NBA teams at the New York Athletic Club. The Miami Heat seem the most interested, as are the Cleveland Cavaliers .</div> </p>

RealGM says Heat and Cavs are more interested and it never said Houston agreed to play for us, no?</p>