CBS: Some execs believe Courtney Lee-for-OJ Mayo would make sense

I can't see Mayo handling playing behind K Mart very well

 

could Mayo play the 3?

 

If we are giving up Lee for Mayo, I would seriously go for unloading whatever it takes to get Gasol as well... F Thabeet

 

Speculation....

I can not wait for the 24th.

 

That was my rationale in the Lee/Jeffries/2nd rounder trade proposal. Are you hearing anything from the Rockets side that they would be even interested in Mayo or Thabeet (especially)?

 

Mayo for Lee is a no brainer

 

With that in mind, a Scola for Mayo/Thabeet deal would be interesting. I am 100% in the same boat with you, Clutch, on Thabeet. I don't think he's a player. But he could be a nice expiring contract for trade next season. And Memphis has to find a low budget replacement for Zach. They're simply not going to pay him big dollars. If they have Scola, it makes them a better team right now heading toward a playoff push. And then if Zach does re-sign for reasonable dollars next season, they can flip Scola or Zach for something else, whichever one they value less.

Acquiring Mayo would definitely be interesting. And it would have to coincide with a further shakeup of our swingmen and expirings for a legit big man. Perhaps Lee and Hill to Chicago for Gibson and Asik.

 

I like Lee, but I think he has "topped out" of his potential. He is what he is. And that's not bad. Solid role player. But OJ Mayo seems to have some room left to grow potentially.

Is OJ Mayo a PG like Russell Westbrook? I don't know a ton about him.

Other than the fact Twill is taller/bigger, any differences between TWill's game and OJs? (not that it would dictate whether I would trade for OJ or not. Right now Rockets just need to collect high ceiling talent and work things out later).

EDIT: I totally agree with Clutch on Thabeet.

 

I only like Lee for Mayo if Martin is in turn traded to drastically improve the 5.

 

Mayo for Lee? Really? Where I have to sign? :grin:
The only drawback could be the Thabeet's contract

 

man there should be an IQ exam before joining clutchfans! ..... somewhere deep down i know u are not being for real. at least i pray so ...

 

Mayo has more potential, but really in actual development and production is just a hair better than Lee. And Mayo is the type of player who could easily become overpaid because people fall in love with his draft pick position. (in other words as of right now in his career he's somewhat overrated) He doesn't get to the basket as often as he should (some report he lacks a quick first step to even get there) or draw fouls like other star potential scorers do. His ability to consistently create his own shot has been questioned too.

Lee on the other hand is not overrated, and will get an appropriate contract. (Mayo is paid about double what Lee gets with very similar career production)

Mayo's production has progressively gotten worse each year he's been in the league in just about every stat. Maybe a change of scenery would help, If he takes a contract that matches his current production (and not based on love for his potential) I would do it. It is a slight gamble. If we keep Lee, I wouldn't be upset either.

Check their compared career numbers, Lee and Mayo match-up very closely and they have been in the league just about the same time:

http://www.basketball-reference.com...&sum=1&p1=leeco01&y1=2011&p2=mayooj01&y2=2011

 

I am at work else I would research this myself but could someone do a statline comparison of Lee and Mayo. I have a hunch Lee is performing better at everything, getting paid less, and is a better defender.

edit: nm^ just what I thought.

 

Im seriously debating not coming back to clutchfans until the deadline.


But on an off note what about...

Lee to memphis

Mayo to bulls or suns for asik or gortaT?

Both would prob prefer upside of mayo

 

who else is going to score in the post? hill?

 

Does Mayo play defense? I believe the answer is no. Lee does. There would definitely need to be more to this deal than just Mayo for Lee for it to make sense. Personally, I'm not a Mayo fan.

 

Question for Memphis X, or somebody who has followed the Grizzlies closely- how did Mayo do when he played point guard?

 

Thats a garbage trade. Not even lateral. Mayo doesn't play defense. Lee is better.

 

I like this actually, something like:

Mayo to Bulls
Lee to Grizzlies
Asik + Bobcats pick to Houston