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Sell High. Asik + (Lin or Parsons) for a Star.

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Rocketman1981, Nov 18, 2013.

  1. Rocketman1981

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    We need a third Superstar/back to the basket presence on this team. When the games slow down in the Playoffs, i'm not sure Parsons and Lin will have the impact as during the wild running early season.

    They're both having great years so far and we have a premier piece in Asik to trade. Asik as well as either Parsons or Lin could net us much more than just Asik and could be the key to getting a LaMarcus Aldridge, who should be our primary target. Love is having too phenomenal a year and unless he shows he is leaving it would be hard to get him. Too bad Kahn isn't still running the Wolves as he would love the all white team of Asik and Parsons (not sure how he felt about Asians).

    LMA is young, from Texas, has a great back to the backet game combined with a smooth jumper and even has range to the three point line. LaMarcus with Dwight as the defensive helper and the outside game of Harden and (Lin or Parsons) could be deadly.

    Dwight is a dominant defensive force and amazing rebounder. He does not and I don't believe ever will have a consistent post up game. That is a component needed in today's NBA to win late in games or for teams with Championship Intentions.
     
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    Asik+Parsons+Lin
    who do you think we can trade for?
    if i'm Portland i wont
    already got Batum and Lillard at SF and PG
     
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    I don't know why Portland would agree to this trade for Lin or Parsons when they have Lillard and Batum.
     
  4. Raven

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    Portland is number two in the West. They are not going to give us LMA for Asik and Parsons. That might - might - have perked their interest in July, but not now.
     
  5. boiler

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    Get other teams involved.
     
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    Oh shiiii..t. you have just released the kraken! And I'm not sure if this belongs in the random trade ideas thread, sooo... IBTL
     
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    Agreed. This winning streak and early success Portland is having is making my blood boil.
     
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    /endthisLMAnonsense
     
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    While sounding reasonable, that's the stupidest idea there can be. We already got a stud in the making in TJones, DMo played real well the other night too. And how are you supposed to fill the holes at PG/SG and SF? With a logjam at PF?
     
  10. Captain Hook

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    & End this trading Parsons nonsense. Parsons had just as much of an impact as Harden did in bringing Dwight here. Everything the Rockets do in the future, Les Alexander wants him to be a part of it. He is a great 4th option/glue guy on a championship team
     
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    if we get another guy who specializes in back to the basket, what will we do with howard? would that not create the same problem as the TT did? we need a 4 who can shoot from outside pref 3s. LA fits that description but last thing we need is a guy who needs to have his back to the basket
     
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    If anyone, with that combination, we better get Kevin Durant. Being from Texas or having gone to college on Mars is irrelevant. KD can play 3 or 4, and OKC has ****ed up surrounding him with a championship caliber cast ever since letting Harden to the Rockets. Not to mention Harden and KD are close friends so he can definitely do some sales pitch there.

    KD makes way more sense with that combination than LMA.
     
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    If I were Pat Riley, I would seriously consider Parsons and Asik for Bosh. Parsons can replace Battier, and Asik can help them match up against big teams.
     
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    All these ppl thinking to make major unecessary trades during the season makes me ROFL since they assume they are so smart in coming up with the idea.

    You think it's that easy to make dramatic changes to the roster and think it will click overnight without the offseason??

    Parson's is so important to the dynamics and chemistry of this rockets team, if you replace him, you will be totally changing the dynamics again!

    This is not as simple as those video games where you upgrade this person over this person and bang, straight away the team is improved the next game and onwards. It takes time with adjustments, on and off court chemistry, finding the teams identity etc...
     
  16. Ben Frank

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    I might as well join the fun

    Parsons, Asik, Lin for Melo, and a 1st Rd unprotected pick :grin:
     
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    I would think the Heat would take that any day. I as a Rocket fan wouldn't want this, because I think it would make us worse.
     
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    I think Serge Ibaka would be a perfect fit, he has a decent jump shot, doesn't demand the ball, plays great defense, he could play some backup minutes behind Dwight and he is still very young. He may not be a great 3 point shooter, but I think having Dwight and Ibaka inside would make for one of the best front courts in the league.

    If we hadn't made them look stupid for the Harden trade and they weren't in the same conference I would say it is a no-brainer. I still wouldn't mind helping out them out if it benefits us significantly. I think its more realistic than LMA. After Ibaka I would go with Ilyosova or Anderson. I would prefer to keep Lin, but if we could get Ibaka and maybe another serviceable player for Asik and Lin, I would not hesitate.
     
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    Why? The Heat have won two rings w/ there core of LBJ Wade and Bosh. Why change what isn't broken?
     
  20. James88

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    Asik, Birdman, Parsons, Wade, Lebron.

    THAT'S ****ING SCARY. I don't do this, because I fear an unbeatable team.
     

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