1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

{NBA Daily} Bosh Leaning Towards Houston?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by mikeyharris, Jul 5, 2010.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. mikeyharris

    mikeyharris Member

    Joined:
    Oct 7, 2008
    Messages:
    1,063
    Likes Received:
    59
    Take it for what it is, but Twitter is abuzz with word that Chris Bosh may have chosen his desired free agent destination, after he "got a chance to clear his mind".

    With stories, and quotes from Bosh, saying how much he loved his trip home to Dallas and heartily enjoyed time with his family - big gatherings, meals, and a trip to church.

    Thinking is that his trip home may have made him realize how much he loves being around his home turf, even if he doesn't want to be directly in his hometown of Dallas - siting the added pressure and requests for his time in that setting. A return to another Texas city would certainly allow more of a buffer, and more trips home.

    He HAS, however, met with the Rockets and left very impressed with what they had to offer. Playing alongside a healthy Yao Ming, Aaron Brooks, Luis Scola, and whatever group of wings they keep in a sign & trade (Battier, Ariza, Martin, Budinger), would certainly give a strong level of competition for playoff success.

    He would get to be the man, but in a much more balanced attack of star power. Yao would still get most global media attention, but Bosh would get more touches on offense!

    Maybe he's still liking the idea of following Dwayne or LeBron around, but if he goes anywhere without those two - Houston is tops on the list, with Chicago being a close second.

    If Bosh has in fact chosen Houston, it's a best case scenario for a Raptors team if they're looking to add player assets to their club. They may already have wings Hedo Turkoglu, DeMar DeRozan, Sonny Weems and Marco Bellineli under contract, but that list of names also suggests that there's room for an upgrade.

    Battier would add the veteran leadership, class and hard-nosed defense that the Raptors sorely lack.

    Ariza would offer athleticism on the wing to run alongside the young guns.

    K-Mart would add another lethal offensive weapon to a team that may be better served to add some stoppers. (Still fun to picture them scoring 120 points a night with him there!).

    Aaron Brooks would be the dream situation, but he's badly needed in Houston, with a considerable dropoff to back-up Kyle Lowry running the show.

    Word is expected to officially come down soon on Bosh's choice, and here's hoping it's located deep in the heart of Texas.

    http://www.nbadaily.net/mainstory.cfm?articleid=79
     
    1 person likes this.
  2. ABrooks0

    ABrooks0 Member

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2010
    Messages:
    1,505
    Likes Received:
    60
    If we can some how get DeMar DeRozan in our line up alongside Bosh without giving up to much, I would be SO HAPPY!
     
  3. Raven

    Raven Member

    Joined:
    Jul 24, 2002
    Messages:
    14,984
    Likes Received:
    1,024
    I'm still holding my breath on what we'll have to give up. I'm guessing a veteran, one pick, and one of the kids.

    .
     
  4. roflmcwaffles

    roflmcwaffles Member

    Joined:
    Mar 28, 2006
    Messages:
    2,388
    Likes Received:
    113
    Lowry is NOT a huge dropoff from AB0 imo.

    Honestly to me AB0 is not a dealbreaker, but I'd def prefer to keep him. I really think this team needs to keep Battier, he is the only vocal leader on this team and Bosh doesn't give me the impression he could take that role. Obviously if they demand Battier I wouldn't say no, I just think I'd rather see Ariza go than Battier.
     
    1 person likes this.
  5. Angkor Wat

    Angkor Wat Member

    Joined:
    Jun 14, 2007
    Messages:
    13,148
    Likes Received:
    978
    Great, another speculation article. I can't take this anymore!!
     
  6. RedRedemption

    RedRedemption Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2009
    Messages:
    32,463
    Likes Received:
    7,639
    I say this is what we give up:

    Scola, Hill, Battier or Ariza, and NY picks...

    It's worth it for a one and done year... but rebuilding will be even more a pain in the ass. :(
     
  7. TTRocket

    TTRocket Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Apr 26, 2005
    Messages:
    1,341
    Likes Received:
    3
    Good find, but almost no actual facts in the article. Comes across as just hopeful speculation.
     
  8. Trip

    Trip Member

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2007
    Messages:
    565
    Likes Received:
    13
    Unsourced and pure speculation. I thought NBA Daily was something from ESPN or NBA.com. Is this even worth posting?
     
  9. spookyoldtree

    spookyoldtree Member

    Joined:
    Feb 17, 2009
    Messages:
    519
    Likes Received:
    15
    That's too much to give up.
    Replace Scola with Jefferies.
     
  10. rocketblaze

    rocketblaze Member

    Joined:
    May 2, 2009
    Messages:
    4,400
    Likes Received:
    129
    Man I just hope he makes an announcement soon. Personally I'd prefer to give up a Scola and Battier, with the 2012 NY pick... but lets see what happens.

    --RB
     
  11. durvasa

    durvasa Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2006
    Messages:
    37,906
    Likes Received:
    15,373
    What buzz on twitter is he referring to?
     
  12. Someguy1229

    Someguy1229 Member

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2009
    Messages:
    2,855
    Likes Received:
    116
    Git er done Morey!

    (Just don't give up AB or Martin in the deal)
     
  13. leebigez

    leebigez Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jun 24, 2001
    Messages:
    15,485
    Likes Received:
    586
    So he gives the rox a brief meeting before heading out and now the rox are the favorites? For what its worth? Lmbao
     
  14. Codman

    Codman Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jun 24, 2001
    Messages:
    6,765
    Likes Received:
    11,710
    Give up everything in the main offer except Scola. THrow in Jared's expiring, the picks, Hill and, unfortunatly for us fans of effort guys, Shane. :(
     
  15. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

    Joined:
    Aug 1, 2001
    Messages:
    26,573
    Likes Received:
    35,627
    5 stars for the sentiment
    1 star for the source. :(
     
  16. Angkor Wat

    Angkor Wat Member

    Joined:
    Jun 14, 2007
    Messages:
    13,148
    Likes Received:
    978
    Well, I found one random guy from Nevada that tweeted bosh to houston:

    sammyreynolds
    :confused:
     
  17. Yao4REAL

    Yao4REAL Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2007
    Messages:
    3,856
    Likes Received:
    133
    No way we're going to give up both Ariza and Battier. We can offer them expire contract w/ draft picks, can't we? We can offer them Jordan Hill, Jeffries and all of NY picks + Ariza or Battier, can't we?? Isn't that more attractive to them than taking on the salary of those players? We need to keep either Scola or Battier.
     
  18. VictorB

    VictorB Member

    Joined:
    Jun 26, 2009
    Messages:
    95
    Likes Received:
    6
    I just don't see the Raptors wanting Battier. For what reason? Veteran leadership? Their team is going no where next season. They need young cheap players...not a player who is past his prime and is set to make close to 8 million in his last year.

    Battier would be better served on our team because he is the type of player that a contending team needs.

    I can see them wanting Ariza over Battier simply because of age and contract length. Ariza will give you solid performance for a relativity good price in comparison to what others in the league are getting.
     
  19. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

    Joined:
    Aug 1, 2001
    Messages:
    26,573
    Likes Received:
    35,627

    The problem is the source. Is this Fox Sports as in the national brand? Or Fox Sports RADIO in some jerkwater town with a bunch of sports radio hacks speculating?

    It's all about context.
     
  20. Dr of Dunk

    Dr of Dunk Clutch Crew

    Joined:
    Aug 27, 1999
    Messages:
    45,147
    Likes Received:
    31,081
    What exactly is "NBADaily.Net"?
     
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.

Share This Page