Update: Blog post... Rockets "on course" to deal Omer Asik by Thursday http://rockets.clutchfans.net/5629/rockets-on-course-to-deal-asik-by-thursday/ <HR> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>ICYMI: Rockets will trade Asik next Wednesday or Thursday. And do not discount Cleveland/Varejao. Would be perfect fit next to Howard.</p>— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) <a href="https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt/statuses/411361352981037057">December 13, 2013</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
I'll go ahead and discount Morey trading Asik for an injury-prone 31 year old when its clear he wants picks and prospects.
People are really underrating Varajao here. He was playing like an all star before his wrist injury. He's a team first guy and would not mind coming off the bench. It's like getting close to Asiks production on an expiring contract. Varajao is a better scorer, defends, can play 4/5 and has always been a an elite rebounder.
what does Varejao offer that Asik doesn't? Asik is a better rebounder and defender and they both suck at offense. Aldridge has never been first to break any trades so i put no stock in this.
i don't want verajao shooting mid range jumpers. besides aldridge and dirk i don't want anyone shooting mid range jumpers.