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[Chron] Rockets hope minor moves lead to a major one

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., Jun 27, 2012.

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  1. J.R.

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    http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2012/06/rockets-hope-minor-moves-lead-to-a-major-one/

     
    #1 J.R., Jun 27, 2012
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    SMH SMH SMH:(
     
    #2 teebone21, Jun 27, 2012
  3. shaggylambda

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    Of course Lowry would be more open to returning to Houston. If I was about to be sent to Toronto or Sacramento, I'd want to come back to Houston too.
     
    #3 shaggylambda, Jun 27, 2012
  4. HamJam

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    Oh man, now that the Rockets have given Milwaukee 1.5 million I think that means that they can not purchase any 2nd round draft choices -- which, in this deep draft, is particularly unfortunate. I hated that part of the collective bargaining agreement. I feel like that was aimed directly at Morey and Les and their 2nd round pick buying arms race.
     
    #4 HamJam, Jun 27, 2012
  5. Carl Herrera

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    YES!!!!!!
     
    #5 Carl Herrera, Jun 27, 2012
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    Needs to be a twitter account called.

    S### Morey Does.

    :grin:
     
    #6 Raven, Jun 27, 2012
  7. Rockets2K

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    They can if it doesn't cost more than 1.5M, teams are allowed 3M total per season to pay out as a part of any move.
     
    #7 Rockets2K, Jun 27, 2012
  8. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

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    They have to have other deals in play, the team has no room for 4 rookies.

    DD
     
    #8 DaDakota, Jun 27, 2012
  9. saleem

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    I am glad that Lowry is starting to change his mind.
     
    #9 saleem, Jun 27, 2012
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    Agreed. McHale's comments yesterday confirmed this for me.
     
    #10 Fullcourt, Jun 27, 2012
  11. NotInMyHouse

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  12. JMAD21

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    Oh boy, so many possibilities I can't even decide what I want anymore!
     
    #12 JMAD21, Jun 27, 2012
  13. saleem

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    Short term gain,long term loss. His trading value isn't likely to improve with time,he is a 2nd tier star who is overpaid.
     
    #13 saleem, Jun 27, 2012
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    I'm all for Gasol as long as we are not giving up what they were asking for before. If not the Lakers I'm sure will find other takers, I just don't want us to overpay.
     
    #14 clos4life, Jun 27, 2012
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    I'd be fine with Gasol of we can sign Eric Gordan...
     
    #15 JMAD21, Jun 27, 2012
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    Another brilliant piece of reporting by the most unimaginative beat writer in sports.
     
    #16 dmcray95, Jun 27, 2012
  17. BimaThug

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    How about this? (WARNING: Random trade proposal):

    IF the Rockets are able to package #12, #16, Brockman(?) and another young player to Sacramento for the #5 pick, then they KEEP IT, select [Top Prospect X], then make the following trade:

    Houston receives: Pau Gasol
    Toronto receives: Kevin Martin and the #18 pick
    L.A. Lakers receive: Luis Scola and the #8 pick

    This is EXACTLY the kind of trade package the Lakers are looking for.

    Meanwhile, the Rockets could come out of the draft with the #5 pick AND Pau Gasol, all without even having to trade Kyle Lowry.

    Just a thought.
     
    #17 BimaThug, Jun 27, 2012
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    Honestly, if we can't get Howard, I'd buy this. ;)
     
    #18 thephatp, Jun 27, 2012
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    I dont think we will end up with D Howard tomorrow night. I think it will be a mix of a young talent we draft and then a trade we never thought of for a good vet. Like Morey always does....... Pulls that rabbit out of his bag of tricks at the last hour.

    It's going to be interesting TV tmrw after the 1st pick. Im sure all of us rockets fans will be waiting for Stern to say "we have a trade to announce..."
     
    #19 Russjr2, Jun 27, 2012
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    Peter Vecsey: Memphis, by the way, says a source, is offering Zach Randolph, another solid citizen, for Pau. Rudy Gay, as of now, is not available
     
    #20 Spooner, Jun 27, 2012
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