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Re: Why is Houston stockpiling picks to rent Howard for 1 year?
« Reply #15 on: July 11, 2012, 11:45:17 AM »

Offline Snakehead

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It puts them in position to offer the most money. 




And they believe they will have a strong season with him. 

This.  Other teams like the Nets may ruin their chances if they don't get him this year and at worst they have a good chance at a sign and trade with a return if he doesn't resign with them.
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Re: Why is Houston stockpiling picks to rent Howard for 1 year?
« Reply #16 on: July 11, 2012, 11:53:20 AM »

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It puts them in position to offer the most money. 




And they believe they will have a strong season with him. 

This.  Other teams like the Nets may ruin their chances if they don't get him this year and at worst they have a good chance at a sign and trade with a return if he doesn't resign with them.


The Nets have no cap space and unattractive contracts to trade.