Rockets Report: Andre Returns!

Well first and foremost we'd like to thank everyone for attending so let's get this started... We'd like to announce the signing of a vital part of our success here in Houston, a player we felt from Day One could come in here and have an immediate positive impact on the ballclub and one who would fit in very well with the established centerpiece on the team and we're very fortunate to retain Andre's services as he was priority number 1 for us during this FA period... Well now we could focus on other players out there now, with Andre back it gives not only us as a team a clearer picture of what the team will look like but other FA's and their respective Agencies as well... Well it uh takes the uncertainty out of the equation, they know we have a base of Harden and Iguodala to build with along with our other players so they can see a clear vision of us bringing back our Finals team and hopefully it makes us a more enticing destination... Well we had a set number truthfully that we were willing to pay to retain Andre as a player while also realizing the pay scale of the players here in tow, James in particular so we went about our negotiations with that in mind and admittedly were not willing to cross that line... No I wouldn't say it was a hard stance, just more about the order of things in our eyes and fortunately we were able to keep things in order which is not to say one guy is more important than the next but there is indeed an order in which a team and players function and we had to keep that order established... Yes I informed Andre and his Agent we would respect any decision made and if the order of things were going to be risked we would accommodate Andre and his Agent by facilitating a Sign & Trade and there was a point when we felt that may in fact have been a reality and we were ready to move forward with that as an option but fortunately Andre ultimately decided to return to Houston where we are ecstatic to have him!..... Well without any further ado here is Andre...


Happy...happy that it's over and we got this done and I'm very happy to be here in Houston... Well there were obviously offers out there that make you think I mean, that's what being a FA is all about but Houston is where we chose to stay and I couldn't be happier about returning and hopefully we'll be able to compete once again at a high level...we got some unfinished business... I think I'll be able to contribute at a high level for the entire contract...no reason to think otherwise... Just happy to get it done and ready to get in Training Camp with guys and get prepared for the season...


Well let's make this official! (Pulls out pen) Any more questions....

Jake0890 (MIN) wrote:I actually almost offered 13 mil per year for 4 years with something like 3% raises, but I was told it wasn't the best offer on the table, so I backed off.

The one thing you needed to do this offseason was resign him, and you did that, so good job.

WillyJakkz (HOU) wrote:

Jake0890 (MIN) wrote:I actually almost offered 13 mil per year for 4 years with something like 3% raises, but I was told it wasn't the best offer on the table, so I backed off.

The one thing you needed to do this offseason was resign him, and you did that, so good job.

Curious as to your intentions.

You have Chandler McLemore, was this an asset ploy or attempt to weaken a rival?

Wouldn't have expected Minny to chase him.