[Chron] Rockets talk to Knicks but still playing the field

J.R. · Feb 16, 2010

The deal with the Knicks isn't bad, depending on if the Rockets really would take on Jared Jeffries and another year of his contract. If nothing else, it would mean the Rockets are more likely to move Tracy McGrady than not, and the game in the Garden next month should be fun.

It is not, however, the only possibility.

There is a reason the Rockets have not pulled the trigger and it has nothing to do with haggling over the level of protection on draft picks coming this way.

While Daryl Morey did run up the phone bill with Donnie Walsh on Sunday and Monday, they are not exclusive. The Rockets are still talking to Chicago. They could still be a third-team in the Phoenix deal to move Amar'e Stoudemire. They are still talking to Philadelphia, and not just about Andre Iguodala, though he would still be their ideal addition.

With Chicago, Tyrus Thomas would seem to be a logical target. The Bulls have grown increasingly eager to clear cap space next summer. The Rockets are not interested in Kirk Hinrich, unless his is the contract that gets them something else. Brad Miller would be a solid fill-in for the rest of the season. A source with knowledge of their talks said Luol Deng "is not in play." That would seem to make Thomas a key to any deal with Chicago, sort of Jordan Hill several years into his career.

With Phoenix, the Rockets would be more the facilitator of a deal. The Cavs and Heat are working to get Stoudemire. If Miami gets him, the Cavs could return to efforts to get Antawn Jamison, and to do that, they will likely need the help of a third team.

There was at least as much talk the past two days about the Rockets being a third team in deals as the potential two-team deals with New York and Chicago. The Rockets' talks with the Knicks, however, do seem to indicate that an interesting prospect such as Hill would key a deal.

Hill has potential. He is a special athlete who runs the floor well and should be a good finisher, but with a very unrefined offensive game who could not find his way onto the court as a Knicks rookie. He could go either way — a steal or a role player with a relatively limited role.

There is something else to be taken from the potential Knicks deal. The likelihood of something happening has increased. It might not be with the Knicks. For now, however, the Rockets are closer to coming up with a deal with New York that they would be willing to do on Thursday than they are to actually doing it today while they keep working on getting something better.
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http://blogs.chron.com/nba/2010/02/rockets_talks_with_knicks_move.html

larsv8 · Feb 16, 2010

There is something else to be taken from the potential Knicks deal. The likelihood of something happening has increased. It might not be with the Knicks. For now, however, the Rockets are closer to coming up with a deal with New York that they would be willing to do on Thursday than they are to actually doing it today while they keep working on getting something better.
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I read this like six times trying to find out what it means.

Rocket Guy · Feb 16, 2010

larsv8 said:

I read this like six times trying to find out what it means.
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same here

smoothie · Feb 16, 2010

larsv8 said:

I read this like six times trying to find out what it means.
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lmao i read it about 3 or 4 times myself.

durvasa · Feb 16, 2010

larsv8 said:

I read this like six times trying to find out what it means.
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I also struggled with it, but I think he's just saying the Knicks deal is more likely to happen on Thursday than today.

The_Yoyo · Feb 16, 2010

larsv8 said:

I read this like six times trying to find out what it means.
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meaning that the knicks deal is the fallback that they will do on thursday but not today because they are listening to offers from other teams. now that the asking price for McGrady has been somewhat established (young talent, picks, expiring and one bad contract) other teams may come in and offer more for McGrady

i think originally a possibility of the rockets standing pat was legit but now they more than likely will make a move and trade tmac

mikol13 · Feb 16, 2010

This has turned into pure madness. Yesterday I thought the Knicks deal was about 99%. Now I have no idea

s2kboy16 · Feb 16, 2010

wow...so i feel a little less stupid for reading it a few times.

What I got out of that paragraph was that: the chances of something happening have increased regarding Rockets making a deal.

ebu · Feb 16, 2010

RT: @WojYahooNBA
If the Knicks trade with Houston happens, Larry Hughes will be in the package -- not Al Harrington, league sources tell Y! Sports.

THAT SUCKS IN MY OPINION...I'D RATHER HAVE HARRINGTON THAN HUGHES!!

spaceage808 · Feb 16, 2010

LOL QUE?

LabMouse · Feb 16, 2010

Someone posted in another thread:"If the Knicks trade with Houston happens, Larry Hughes will be in the package -- not Al Harrington, league sources tell Y! Sports"

I would say the Knicks's deal could be dead if this is true.

Chuck 4 · Feb 16, 2010

ebu said:

RT: @WojYahooNBA
If the Knicks trade with Houston happens, Larry Hughes will be in the package -- not Al Harrington, league sources tell Y! Sports.

THAT SUCKS IN MY OPINION...I'D RATHER HAVE HARRINGTON THAN HUGHES!!
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As would I, but neither are in our long terms plans and both expire at the end of the season. I wouldn't expect to even see either crack the rotation.

The_Yoyo · Feb 16, 2010

^ not really hughes can be traded for a piece IF morey is willing to take on another contract beyond 2010 of course depending on who that piece is it will have lux tax implications in 2011

i think most important what is the market right now for hughes and his 13 million expiring?

i never believed for once that harrington was going to be part of the deal he is actually a contributor on that knicks team they werent going to give him up

ASidd_1990 · Feb 16, 2010

I hope some how we involve a 3rd team because honestly, ohther than Harrington, no one on the Knicks roster really impresses me. If we do end up with a deal with Philly, Phoenix or Chicago, I hope we get Iggy, Amare or Deng outta it. BTW, what ever happened to the Antwan Jamison rumors?

rox4lyf · Feb 16, 2010

ebu said:

RT: @WojYahooNBA
If the Knicks trade with Houston happens, Larry Hughes will be in the package -- not Al Harrington, league sources tell Y! Sports.

THAT SUCKS IN MY OPINION...I'D RATHER HAVE HARRINGTON THAN HUGHES!!
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In terms of talent, definitely. But, you figure both players were going to be 30 game rentals since they are both expiring contracts. And in terms of long run success, Hughes may be better because he won't help us win as many games as Al potentially could, which means possibly a higher draft pick.

ivenovember · Feb 16, 2010

Chuck 4 said:

As would I, but neither are in our long terms plans and both expire at the end of the season. I wouldn't expect to even see either crack the rotation.
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Not crack the rotation? Now thats a little extreme too. Hughes would get time at the 2 and Al would be a back up C for sure. They have no effect to our plans beyond this season and their impact will be minimal but to not crack to rotation, I dont think thats correct either.

Chuck 4 · Feb 16, 2010

The_Yoyo said:

^ not really hughes can be traded for a piece IF morey is willing to take on another contract beyond 2010 of course depending on who that piece is it will have lux tax implications in 2011

i think most important what is the market right now for hughes and his 13 million expiring?

i never believed for once that harrington was going to be part of the deal he is actually a contributor on that knicks team they werent going to give him up
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I just don't view it as a "deal breaker." Perhaps that would mean Cook doesn't go to New York. Oh, Happy Day.

Rox Addict · Feb 16, 2010

Chuck 4 said:

As would I, but neither are in our long terms plans and both expire at the end of the season. I wouldn't expect to even see either crack the rotation.
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Yeah but Harrington averages 18 pts a game where Hughes averages I think 4 pts per game

WhoMikeJames · Feb 16, 2010

There is something else to be taken from the potential Knicks deal. The likelihood of something happening has increased. It might not be with the Knicks. For now, however, the Rockets are closer to coming up with a deal with New York that they would be willing to do on Thursday than they are to actually doing it today while they keep working on getting something better.There is something else to be taken from the potential Knicks deal. The likelihood of something happening has increased. It might not be with the Knicks. For now, however, the Rockets are closer to coming up with a deal with New York that they would be willing to do on Thursday than they are to actually doing it today while they keep working on getting something better.There is something else to be taken from the potential Knicks deal. The likelihood of something happening has increased. It might not be with the Knicks. For now, however, the Rockets are closer to coming up with a deal with New York that they would be willing to do on Thursday than they are to actually doing it today while they keep working on getting something better.There is something else to be taken from the potential Knicks deal. The likelihood of something happening has increased. It might not be with the Knicks. For now, however, the Rockets are closer to coming up with a deal with New York that they would be willing to do on Thursday than they are to actually doing it today while they keep working on getting something better.There is something else to be taken from the potential Knicks deal. The likelihood of something happening has increased. It might not be with the Knicks. For now, however, the Rockets are closer to coming up with a deal with New York that they would be willing to do on Thursday than they are to actually doing it today while they keep working on getting something better.There is something else to be taken from the potential Knicks deal. The likelihood of something happening has increased. It might not be with the Knicks. For now, however, the Rockets are closer to coming up with a deal with New York that they would be willing to do on Thursday than they are to actually doing it today while they keep working on getting something better.
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mob16151 · Feb 16, 2010

What I learned from this article, Morey's such a player. Hes P-I-M-P :grin:

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