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[ESPN / MacMahon] Sources say Rockets do have interest in a Russell Westbrook deal

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Deuce, Jul 7, 2019.

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  1. blahblehblah

    blahblehblah Member

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    Probably a minority opinion, but I'd love to see Westbrook join harden/rockets and the rockets sending cp3 to either Miami or Dallas.

    Would create two fun new duos Imo.
     
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  2. J.R.

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    https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27140524/sources-long-shot-rockets-eye-westbrook

    The Houston Rockets are among the teams interested in trading for Oklahoma City All-Star point guard Russell Westbrook, sources with knowledge of the team's thinking told ESPN.

    One Rockets source, however, described trading for Westbrook as a "long shot" due to the challenge of finding pieces that fit with the Thunder or pulling off a complicated multi-team deal.

    The interest in Westbrook fits Rockets general manager Daryl Morey's pattern of aggressively pursuing superstars. Houston landed Chris Paul in a sign-and-trade deal with the Clippers two years ago and attempted to add Jimmy Butler under similar circumstances this summer. Butler, however, did not meet with the Rockets before agreeing to a deal with the Miami Heat.

    A source said that Paul would not necessarily need to be involved in a deal that delivers Westbrook to the Rockets, although his $38.5 million salary is a perfect match with Westbrook's. Paul has $125 million over three years remaining on his contract, while Westbrook has $171 remaining over four years, including a player option for $46.7 million in 2022-23.

    Morey has acknowledged aggressively exploring the trade market this offseason but said recently that Paul and perennial All-NBA guard James Harden are the two players who will definitely return to the Rockets next season.

    Center Clint Capela and shooting guard Eric Gordon in particular have been shopped and would have been traded to other teams to make room for Butler, according to sources. Capela, 25, is coming off a season in which he averaged career highs of 16.6 points and 12.7 rebounds and is entering the second year of what is considered a team-friendly, five-year deal worth $80 million plus incentives. Gordon is a proven scorer (16.2 points per game last season) and underrated defender who is due $14.1 million next season in the final year of his contract.

    As unlikely as it may be, a trade that sends Westbrook to Houston would reunite him with Harden, his former Thunder teammate and fellow recent MVP. The Rockets acquired Harden, a sixth man in Oklahoma City, in a trade just before the 2012-13 season after the Thunder decided they did not want to give him a maximum contract.

    Westbrook won the MVP in a close vote over Harden in 2016-17, when the Thunder point guard averaged a league-leading 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds and 10.4 assists, joining Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history to average a triple-double for a season. Harden has won the scoring title the last two seasons and the MVP in 2017-18.
     
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  3. macan

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    i just don't know why a team would help us to take on CP's negative fat contract..
    maybe only the fakers..since CP is the godfather of lebrick's son
     
    #23 macan, Jul 7, 2019
  4. topfive

    topfive CF OG

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    I get you, BUT...

    No true Rockets fan ever pulls for the Lakers. EVER.

    I strongly suggest you try to relax until you come to your senses.
     
    #24 topfive, Jul 7, 2019
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  5. Vivi

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    I mean, i don't really know if we sholuld swap CP3 with Westbrook, maybe yes, maybe no...but getting Westbrook while keeping Paul and losing Capela and/or Gordon yeah, that would be 100% a mistake.

    All things considered i don't think something will happen here mostly cause Presti will ask Morey to overpay, but if Harden wants his buddy here we might even do that.
     
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    I'd take Westbrook with his flaws and all in a heartbeat
    Especially in D'antoni's system
    But it's Not gonna happen
     
    #26 Rocketman7, Jul 7, 2019
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  7. Icehouse

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    Please God no....
     
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    Such a short post, but so much wrong with it.

    Joe Johnson
    Carmelo Anthony
    Russ Westbrook

    Which one doesn't belong?

    Praying CP3 ends up on the Lakers so they can "kick ass and win the title."

    Wanting Morey to get axed.

    You're a f*cking moron.
     
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    man.... if we can get westbrook without letting go of CP.... endless possibilities
     
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    No, not at all! It'd be fine!

    We can definitely pay three point guards $115,211,964.
    ($38,506,482(RW), $38,506,482(CP), $38,199,000(JH))

    In fact, it'd be wise!

    [​IMG]
     
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    I have almost given up on Morey delivering elite shooters any way.
     
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    They don’t want Paul to involve. Shump involves
    I want Paul to involve bc tax is just too high.
     
    #32 BigBum, Jul 7, 2019
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    Capela
    Gordon
    Shump

    For

    Brodie
    Adams
     
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    He'll steal Capela's rebounds if Capela was stil here.
     
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  15. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    The Rockets *interest* in Westbrook SHOULD be an interest in being PART OF A 3 TEAM DEAL that nets the Rockets some usable parts with Westbrook being sent somewhere else.

    THAT is what Morey should be looking into. Getting involved as part of a multi-team trade.
     
    #35 Deuce, Jul 7, 2019
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    You love to see it
     
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    It gets worse if Paul not involve in trade.
    Please Paul involves.
     
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  18. Rocket Guy

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    Only problem is Russ would probably only be wanting to move to a team that can contend immediately. He is so loyal to OKC and leaving for another team not competing for a title is not something he would do. We are probably the only team in contention that has interest. Maybe Bucks but doubt it.
     
    #38 Rocket Guy, Jul 7, 2019
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  19. seclusion

    seclusion rip chadwick

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    NoOoOoOooOoooOoooOo! But seriously, no. What the ****?
     
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  20. daywalker02

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    That is a fine narrative to get the Rockets and their capped out arses back into the game again.
     
    #40 daywalker02, Jul 7, 2019
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