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How About Ben McLemore To The Rockets?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Jah1, Jul 11, 2016.

  1. rocketsballin

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    not for bev. for kj and dekker or brewer
     
  2. vstexas09

    vstexas09 Contributing Member

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    I wouldn't trade Bev, but would for KJ/Brew/Dekker.

    I think he'd be a great fit in MDA's offense, and provide an immediate impact off the bench.
     
  3. Mathloom

    Mathloom Contributing Member

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    Not for Bev obviously, but would like to replace Brewer or McDaniels with McLemore.

    We need depth at PG right now because Bev is the only somewhat of a PG on the roster, I guess Gordon too. He's a safe option, he works well with Harden on the court, plays defense and MDA believes he's an important part of the team.

    Would love to do Brewer and a 2nd rounder (or two) for Koufos and McLemore. That would really balance out our roster and give us tons of reasonable contracts on the roster, most liekly to increase in value. I wonder if they are that interested in dumping Koufos' contract? They owe Koufos and Mclemore ~ $30m guaranteed total over 3 years. After the trade they would owe only Brewer ~$15m over 2 years. They also get a 2nd rounder whatever that's worth.

    Capela/Koufos/Harrell
    Anderson/DMo/Beasley
    Ariza/McDaniels/Dekker
    Harden/McLemore
    Bev/Gordon

    That's a good summer towards building a contender. You have a great season, then enter next summer with bloated contracts becoming more normal. All these assets appreciate, everyone but Anderson on this roster in underpaid. But in a year's time, Anderson + Rockets 2017 1st rounder + Rockets 2nd rounder + (insert whichever of McDaniels/Dekker/Capela/Harrell/Mclemore had the best season)...

    That will fetch a star, and I suspect we would be having discussions about whether it's worth trading a team that's cohesive and young players that have again shown steady but slow improvement.
     
  4. baller4life315

    baller4life315 Contributing Member

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    McLemore and KJ's games are nothing alike. That's a poor comparison.

    That said, I'm not opposed to trading for McLemore. He's an okay shooter and his percentages would likely improve under MDA. His skillset is very limited otherwise, but he's a Nick Young. He can light it up occasionally.
     
  5. OTMax

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    I'd take that deal, especially because of Koufos! Nene and a veteran PG round out the roster.
     
  6. Mathloom

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    Oh I forgot about Nene. For the 3rd PG I would maybe take a risk and go with GP3 and if it's not looking good, sign a vet at the All Star break.
     
  7. OTMax

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    Yeah, maybe bring Canaan into training camp on a partially guaranteed deal and see who earns it more. I would love that roster anyhow, two legitimate big men and Koufos could even start.
     
  8. Aruba77

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    At this point Dekker is probably as good of a prospect as McLemore
     
  9. Cashmoney

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    Not yet
     
  10. BigggReddd

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    I'd still like to have him today. I think he'd flourish in this system.
     
  11. Sidarma

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    Necro bumping for a has been thrash :rolleyes:
     
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  12. YOLO

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    this guy sucks
     
  13. RocketsTerps

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    No way. He’s trash. In before the lock.
     
  14. saleem

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    I don't know if he is trash, but I don't want him on the Rockets. He doesn't help us out.
     
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    HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
     
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  16. mike2k132

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    This guy was from 2019 while we was in 2016
     
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  17. tycoonchip

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    I'm feeling the fire works
     
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  18. alethios

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    Oh the irony. Do you think we can still get Noel for Capela and filler? Although I'm betting the Thunder might balk at that.
     
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  19. Mr.Scarface

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    God, you are just BAD at basketball evaluation.
     
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  20. TilmanFinancialWindfall

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    Come on guys, stop trashing our guys like WestBrook and McLemore.
     

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