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Report: Houston Rockets have been searching market for ‘franchise centerpiece-worthy player

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by DaBeard, Jan 20, 2022.

  1. D-rock

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    Or a 2 way player.

    How many starters who are liabilities on defense can this team field?
     
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    Lol, there's an almost zero percent chance that lineup makes the playoffs, unless the 2022 FRP is LBJ 2.0
     
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  3. Hemingway

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    We’ll just have to disagree. Neither one of us know that. Zion is superstar level when healthy. We are only three games out of the playoff with the sh*t show we are putting on the court now.
     
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    Nothing that another 18+ ppg scorer can't fix, imo.
     
  5. D-rock

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    I like Zion more than Banchero if that helps.
     
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    I like Zion too over Banchero because he is proven but his weight issues scare me.
     
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  7. D-rock

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    Not just proven, but Zion when focused and in shape is downright dominant offensively.

    Banchero is not a dominating player.

    And his defense is average at best.
     
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    His weight and injury issues scare me too, but if we are truly looking for a franchise centerpiece, right now (i think its bs) he is the only choice. Name another one that is even remotely available other than him, Dame (too old), Irving (another one way player that is flaky as hell). I’m good just tanking and trying to land somebody next year or year after, but if the premise is we are going to do this now, its Zion.
     
  9. D-rock

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    Would you trade Green for Zion?

    Both need ball to be successful and neither are PG.
     
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  10. Dr of Dunk

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    What do you give up for a Zion? With him, it could be more than just the weight problem. It could also be a foot problem. He hasn't proven he's back from that yet. On the contrary, it's been proven he's taking longer than initially thought and his schedule has been pushed back to "indefinite". Dudes that big with foot problems... I mean, what would the Pelicans ask for him? What would you give up for him?
     
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  11. sirjesse

    sirjesse The Udoker has spoken!
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    I do not know what I would trade. But if New Orleans is listening I am talking.
     
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    WTF. HELL NO
     
  13. Francis3422

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    Dont really want Zion. Dont think he will ever be healthy but Id do Bucks Pick+Heat Pick+Nets 2024+Nets 2026+Assets from Cwood trade.
     
  14. Hemingway

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    Y
     
  15. rockets-1994

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    Try a 6-9 225 pounder. Or bring back Dwight Howard
     
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    Lol Zion

    Healthy

    Hahah
     
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    https://fanspo.com/nba/s/rockets/trades/QD7GXxu_TG3-e6/buy-low-on-zion
     
  18. MarioKissoDeath

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    Tilman looking at attendance and thinking we need a big name star to draw fans so I can pay rent at Toyota center. No way Morey deals with us for Simmons even if we wanted him. Kyrie would never play here for a loser. Zion seems like the only potential trade for a legitimate star we could make if New Orleans is looking to move on and we hope he goes vegan or something lol.
     
  19. Astrodome

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    I would do green for zion. Ban zion from the gumbo and jambalaya and he would be fine.
     
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    I'd take on Zion provided he's handcuffed to a treadmill and locked inside a gym.
     
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