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[Woj] Rockets finalizing deal to send Omer Asik to New Orleans

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by mikol13, Jun 25, 2014.

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Do you like the trade of Omer Asik for cap space and a protected first rounder?

  1. YES

    589 vote(s)
    88.2%

  2. NO

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  1. RedDynasty

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    Haha I would normally think it was a joke, but it's quite a random time to add that, especially in a post that has nothing to do with DaDakota himself lol
     
    #241 RedDynasty, Jun 25, 2014
  2. Crashlanded19

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    damn why trade him in our division tho?.. davis and asik are gonna kill us
     
    #242 Crashlanded19, Jun 25, 2014
  3. BMoney

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    Lee and Bass would not have helped the Rockets win a championship last year, or ever. Adding LBJ, or Melo would make the Rockets a real contender. It's absolutely worth the risk, IMO.
     
    #243 BMoney, Jun 25, 2014
  4. tmactoyao

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    all you guys complaining about harden being traded don't understand the reason why. if he's getting traded for melo, it would obviously be because lebron would only sign here to play with melo rather than harden! it's that simple. while many of us would prefer harden due to his age, melo IMO may even be a better fit potentially with lebron and dwight.
     
    #244 tmactoyao, Jun 25, 2014
  5. J.R.

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    http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...ets-new-orleans-pelicans-draft-pick/11388103/

     
    #245 J.R., Jun 25, 2014
  6. fallenphoenix

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    he's expiring. he'll be somewhere else soon
     
    #246 fallenphoenix, Jun 25, 2014
  7. J Sizzle

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    "Kill us"? LMAO

    Asik is good. He didn't single handedly make the Pelicans a contender. Calm down. I think we'll be just fine.
     
    #247 J Sizzle, Jun 25, 2014
  8. filamswag

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    do you think this trade will happen tomorrow? (fingers crossed)
     
    #248 filamswag, Jun 25, 2014
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Asik trade cannot be official until after tomorrow's draft, if Pels clear cap room that quickly. If not then, have to be in July.</p>&mdash; Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/statuses/481994316907163648">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
    #249 mr. 13 in 33, Jun 25, 2014
  10. Bobbythegreat

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    If it wasn't essentially a done deal with either Lebron or Melo there's no way this deal happens.
     
    #250 Bobbythegreat, Jun 25, 2014
  11. Commodore

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    it sounds like the pick is protected on the high and low side

    NO gets protection if it is too low, HOU gets protection if it is too high
     
    #251 Commodore, Jun 25, 2014
  12. BleedRocketsRed

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    We'll probably use that Pelicans first to dump Lin
     
    #252 BleedRocketsRed, Jun 25, 2014
  13. sun12

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    Can certainly trade away Lin with the NO 1st rounder and 1.5M cash to clear space and get Melo
     
    #253 sun12, Jun 25, 2014
  14. Haymitch

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    Trading Lin will be quite a bit harder. Will likely have to include this pick and at least a first of our own.

    Still, good work Morey. Exciting times, gentlemen. Exciting times.
     
    #254 Haymitch, Jun 25, 2014
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    I'm going to be up all night now going through different scenarios.
     
    #255 Rudyc281, Jun 25, 2014
  16. filamswag

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    yeah he's right after 2015 asik's going to be a free agent. he's just there as a rental lol
     
    #256 filamswag, Jun 25, 2014
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    This is huge for us for the Love chase if Melo or Bron do not work out. This is a legitimate asset that could put us above GS' offer.
     
    #257 rocketpower2, Jun 25, 2014
  18. Dr of Dunk

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    I get what you're saying, but to me, he was more of a negative with his attitude than any season-long positives he brought. And it's not like things were going to get better. I think you've basically gotten rid of a really good player who wasn't going to be a really good player for you in exchange for the opportunity to make a legit run at an elite player. You have to do that.
     
    #258 Dr of Dunk, Jun 25, 2014
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>No. Protected through 10. Similar to Lowry deal. RT <a href="https://twitter.com/rocketsand49ers">@rocketsand49ers</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen">@Jonathan_Feigen</a> is this pick the rockets getting back unprotected ?</p>&mdash; Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/statuses/481994958576967680">June 26, 2014</a></blockquote>
    <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
    #259 tmactoyao, Jun 25, 2014
  20. CDrex

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    God, I hope this works.

    I'm more nervous than I am pleased, but doesn't mean this is wrong. If you can get stars you have to get stars.
     
    #260 CDrex, Jun 25, 2014
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