First Cup: Thursday
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... Richard Justice of the Houston Chronicle: "Marcin Gortat, who has never made huge money and wasn't part of a college recruiting process, seemed touched when Morey showed him how hundreds of messages were pouring in. By mid-afternoon Wednesday, Gortat had received more than 2,000 messages telling him how he'd love being a Rocket. There's also a tough-love side to this story. Gortat's agent mentioned wanting a full mid-level exception. That amounts to around $30 million over five years. The Rockets aren't offering nearly that much and apparently aren't prepared ...
Suicide lines: Grizzlies try Randolph; Nuggets start on Birdman ...
Ball Don't Lie —
... Richard Justice, Houston Chronicle: "[Marcin] Gortat, who has never made huge money and wasn't part of a college recruiting process, seemed touched when Morey showed him how hundreds of messages were pouring in. By mid-afternoon Wednesday, Gortat had received more than 2,000 messages telling him how he'd love being a Rocket. There's also a tough-love side to this story. Gortat's agent mentioned wanting a full mid-level exception. That amounts to around $30 million over five years. The Rockets aren't offering nearly that much and apparently aren't prepared ...
The Fundamentals
BallerBlogger.com —
... Richard Justice of the Houston Chronicle: “Marcin Gortat told the Rockets he wanted playing time and to be part of a winning team. Welcome to the intersection of opportunity and availability. Now, if his agent will stop yapping about money long enough to let the young man sign the contract Daryl Morey offered, the Rockets will have taken a step in the right direction. ‘We really believe in this kid,’ a member of the Rockets’ brain trust said. ‘We see him as a draft pick.’ That’s because the 6-11, 245-pound Gortat has played just 825 NBA minutes, because ...
Thursday Bolts - 7.2.09
Daily Thunder.com —
... Gortat has said he wants a mid-level deal: “Marcin Gortat, who has never made huge money and wasn’t part of a college recruiting process, seemed touched when Morey showed him how hundreds of messages were pouring in. By mid-afternoon Wednesday, Gortat had received more than 2,000 messages telling him how he’d love being a Rocket. There’s also a tough-love side to this story. Gortat’s agent mentioned wanting a full mid-level exception. That amounts to around $30 million over five years. The Rockets aren’t offering nearly that much and ...
Thursday Bullets
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... Some insight into the Rockets' love of Marcin Gortat. Is he worth the full mid-level exception. Normally, a mobile, strong and tough big man who keeps improving would be worth more, but I suspect he'll get less. ...
July 9th Houston Sports FaF Smear
Fourth And Fifty —
... I worried that the Rockets were going to fall into the last category after Yao’s most recent prognosis. Desparate for someone to man the center spot, we were going to overpay for Marcin Gortat, a backup white bald Euro center with wristbands. Wristbands! 4 points per game! Did Rockets Fans Really Love Gortat? In Morey we trust, certainly, but ...
