Actually Gasol or Jefferson wouldn't be able to run up and down the floor with this team. Same with Z-Bo. Cousins is too much of a head case. Smith and Millsap are the best fits from guys who are available.
I'd trade Marc Gasol for d.cousins. Dude is real. The grizzlies need a guy that can score down low and while I love Marc Gasol, I just think Rudy and D.cousins would light teams up.
Let's get Granger. He'd be a terrific '2nd star' behind Harden. Can play the 2-4 spots and could make for a nice 'forwards combo' alongside Parsons.
This. Perfect time to go after Granger. It's possible to trade for him and also trade for more complimentary pieces. Harden, Granger w/ a Milsap, Cousins etc. would make the Rockets contenders.
For me, Paul Millsap or Josh Smith are on my list. No to Cousins and no to Gortat, or anybody else. My dream coach would be Stan Van Gundy. Morey I hope you're reading this.
Cousins All DAy, come on people wake Up. Dont mind Lin leaving and hate to see Parsons go but We need big help inside and Cousin be Beastn' like no Other...
damn..i'm watchin the replay of Nets-Hawks..became iffy on Josh...not a cerebral PF that we need...we need a PF with basic fundamentals..can set solid picks, rebound, defend and run PnR
I'm tired of this team running up the floor, taking only quick shots, 3's and the only "plays" that seem to be run is pick n rolls and isolations while everybody spreads out. I wan't this team to slow it down a bit, run plays, play D and rebound and stop relying on trying to outscore the other team with elementary offense. I know were a young team, and that running fits us when 3/4 of our players don't play D or rebound but dammit this 6 game loosing streak is horrible to watch. Are team playing no defense, no toughness, no rebounding...can't win like that.
I'm not hearing any mention of rondo if mchale and morey can pull some Boston strings I hope we get this deal done morey anybody but harden rondo will give us what we need a true pg who can play with pace and make something happen in a half court set i love Lin and im a big Lin supporter but there's no way he's on the same level of rondo. And we do need another player to come off the bench
The only player I'd trade for is Granger, and only if the price is fairly low, almost a salary dump. Otherwise, there's no reason for the Rockets to w**** an extra 3-5 wins while giving up prospects. Not when they can just sign someone outright in the offseason. Bird right is pointless here because no one will command the max. Granger to me is intriguing because there are so few good SFs in the game. He also solidify our small lineups. But Granger+several prospects/picks < signing Josh Smith/Jefferson in the offseason.
I don't see a major trade at the deadline, but Morey trying to acquire an extra pick wouldn't surprise me, probably a conditional.
"With teams like the Lakers, Mavs and Celtics off to disappointing starts, and with several other teams like the Rockets and Heat trying to stock up for title runs, there's plenty of action to be had." I guess no one saw that part of the article. Rockets stocking up for a title run? Sounds like Chad Ford is a believer
As much as I like all theses potential all stars I'm a little concerened that their current teams will ask for the world and our first born to replace them, leaving the Rockets with major spots to fill. Lets face it not all of these players on this list will be traded by the trade dead line. So I say wait till the off season... We got money anyway! That way we can build up this young team with the nice pieces we currently have.
