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Would you trade for Joel Embiid?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by shakes05, Aug 21, 2023.

  1. RHU525

    RHU525 Member
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    What a dumb trade. If we traded all that for Embiid, how is it any different than his situation in Philly? We aren't winning with Embiid and whatever trash is left. Not to mention we suffered for years watching our MVP underperform in the playoffs, why would we want another MVP that underperforms in the playoffs. I'd trade all that for Giannis.
     
  2. astrosrule

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    You don’t want a guy who underperforms in the playoffs and then you want…..giannis? What is happening
     
  3. AroundTheWorld

    AroundTheWorld Insufferable 98er
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    Sengun is an appreciating asset. Embiid is a rapidly depreciating asset.

    Seems like always the same posters are keen to trade always the same players.
     
  4. AlperenSengun

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    I won't trade for Embiid. In case you wanna start other threads I won't trade for Kyrie, Wood, Harden, KAT or any other toxic or regular season player who wouldn't be a leader and a good example for our young core.
     
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  5. saleem

    saleem Contributing Member

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    I entirely agree with you.
     
  6. astrosrule

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    He’s not rapidly depreciating yet….he was the 2nd best guy in the league just last season. No need to go overboard
     
  7. Snow Villiers

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    Degenerative knees
     
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  8. BamBam

    BamBam Contributing Member

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    No
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    Go Rockets!!!
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  9. Believe It!

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    Too many dudes about to step up. Would not consider getting rid of Sengun, Bari, Tari or Green. They now have some vets and a coach to balance and lead. No way you break it up without seeing what you got.
     
  10. RHU525

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    Giannis doesn't underperform in the playoffs. Last I checked he won a ring. Probably woulda been in the finals this year if he wasn't injured for 3 games.
     
  11. larsv8

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    Maybe, depends on the price tag.
     
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  12. Dobbizzle

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    I definitely wouldn't. I want to see us let the kids try and make it or bust now. We've got the team around them, it's up to them to step up. If we get lucky and 2 of Green, Sengun, Bari and Amen hit all-star level with any of them and Whitmore and Tari becoming starters then we could be building something special. It's worth the patience tbh.
     
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    He was playing hurt. There's no denying Embiid's greatness when he's out there, and at 100%. C'mon.

    That's not the issue here.
     
  15. cml750

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    Absolutely no! That would be a stupid trade. Let Ime work with the kids. We have not had a real coach here since Pringles. I am excited about our talent and want to see what they can do under real coaching.
     
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    we've never really had a rebuild, even with franchise and mobley we had the old times plug and play that lakers loss, not for me,
    let the kids play, we have 6 of the best players in the last three drafts, done dare give that to morey or no one!
     
  17. rocketchamp

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    If they'd take Sengun, Cam & Eason w/ a first round future pick I'd do it
     
  18. kiwirocketsfan

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    Embiid's best years are behind him and he coudn't get it done with some decent casts around him.

    Think we have a better shot with what we are building.
     
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    No I’m not going through another yao Ming era where your all star big man is constantly hurt and never there healthy when it matters most
     
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    napalm06 Huge Flopping Fan

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    Thread Title = question
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