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[CBS Sports] Howard no lock for Lakers; interested in Rockets

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., May 19, 2013.

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  1. ILoveTheRockets

    ILoveTheRockets Member

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    If we get rid of Asik, I'll be extremely disappointed.

    Asik is a monster and really just found out what he is capable of. It would be such a shame to see him go to the Lakers and become a dominate player
     
    #81 ILoveTheRockets, May 19, 2013
  2. FLASH21

    FLASH21 Heart O' Champs

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    This off season is going to be so exciting.

    I'm not worried about what we need until we get that second star next to Harden. Whether it be Howard or someone else, I suggest you guys all focus on that.
     
    #82 FLASH21, May 19, 2013
  3. zaam

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    Dream had a beautiful mid-range game. He created space on the floor. When Charles came to Houston, Dream actually stepped out more and allowed him to work the left post. I can't see that kind of spacing with Howard and Asik. I think Harden's ability to penetrate would really be compromised.
     
    #83 zaam, May 19, 2013
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    Didn't Gortat/Howard play alongside each other as starters at some point?
     
    #84 sTeKcOr22, May 19, 2013
  5. Krizzle

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    I lost it at Kevinv McHale as defensive minded.


    Also maybe Dwight feels if he and Asik play together they'll just be a defensive minded/rebounding machines for the Rockets and let the offensive come from the PG/SG/SF all our offensive power comes from those position. Just a dominating twin towers just minus alot of offense.
     
    #85 Krizzle, May 19, 2013
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    Another reason that works for Spurs is Duncan/Splitter are decent passers.

    Asik and Dwight aren't high post players who can pass. Either of them are face up players.

    It can possibly work w/ Marc and Dwight or Joakim and Dwight but not with Asik and Dwight.
     
    #86 kuku, May 19, 2013
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    Who says that Asik and Dwight will have to be in the starting line up? T-Jones and Dwight would make a lot more sense especially if Jones work on those threes and midrange shots. Let Asik get 30-32 minutes a game off the bench. That's the average time he spend this year starting so that way Rockets will always have a dominant defensive BIG man prowling around the paint.
     
    #87 sleepyazn, May 19, 2013
  8. DarkHorse

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    I read this and the only thing I see is that Howard will use us as a bargaining chip.
     
    #88 DarkHorse, May 19, 2013
  9. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    What is he bargaining for? The Lakers are giving him the max.
     
    #89 rockbox, May 19, 2013
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    how? he's getting the max regardless so what more can he bargain for?
     
    #90 bgrice, May 19, 2013
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    LOL

    CBS reporters reading Clutchfans
     
    #91 Amel, May 19, 2013
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    leverage people.. leverage
     
    #92 timelordtwo, May 19, 2013
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    Im just going to say I hope this is true so lets not get too excited just yet but cause Howard can change his mind tomorrow
     
    #93 rocketblood713, May 19, 2013
  14. houston#1

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    I think having james harden will attract howard. Last year, we didnt have anybody to attract him. I hope this is true.
     
    #94 houston#1, May 19, 2013
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    this would be awesome

    D12 come to Houston
     
    #95 HtownRocket1, May 19, 2013
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    New year, same results. He'll re-sign in LA for the extra $30 mill
     
    #96 AXG, May 19, 2013
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    To get player(s) he wants on the team with him. That, I fear, is how Rox would get JSmoothe if DHoHo were to alight at TheToyShop.
     
    #97 xiki, May 19, 2013
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    No doubt getting Harden is what changed his mind but having Harden and Parsons and Howard would this team nice !:grin:
     
    #98 rocketblood713, May 19, 2013
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    Not that they were ever realistically a landing spot or talked about but...

    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>You can cross Clippers off list of Dwight suitors, btw. Not happening for multiple reasons, according to sources</p>&mdash; Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) <a href="https://twitter.com/ramonashelburne/status/336300380239568897">May 20, 2013</a></blockquote>
    <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
    #99 J.R., May 19, 2013
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    #100 rocketblood713, May 19, 2013
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