Trade for Eric Bledsoe. Give up a package of Beverley/Dekker/Ariza/Capela/future first. Draft Thon Maker & Zhou Qi. Sign Whiteside and Batum to max contracts. Sign Gentile, Russ Smith, Raphaeil Putney, Perry Jones. Harden/Goudelock Bledsoe/Llull/Russ Smith Batum/Putney/Gentile Beasley/Jones/Harrell/Maker Whiteside/D-Mo/Qi Rockets need more length, scoring, ball handling, versatility and WANT-TO on D.
At least we'd get some fun this season when his attempts at sliding into celebrity DMs get publicized.
Trade Ariza, Beverly, and KJ to Chicago for Derrick Rose Rose even in his current state is better than all the guards available on the market at the price that will have to be paid. Can't see giving Conley 30mil. Free agency ( The assumption is that everyone has been renounced accept Beasley and Brewer has been cast off for cap space) Leaves approx 49 to 51 mil in space. Allen Crabbe 11 mil Ryan Anderson 15 mil Whiteside 20 mil Brandon Jennings 5 mil Gerald Green - Veterans min. or LLE if available Lineup: Whiteside/Capela Anderson/Beasley/Harrell Crabbe/Dekker Harden/Green Rose/Jennings This lineup has shooters, drivers and a rim protector who actually likes running the PNR.
Just for grins, if you decide to go with a big lineup(assuming previous moves garnering cap of around 51 mil. Take Crabb at 11mil Take Batum at 18mil Take Whiteside at 20 mil Take Gerald Green at vet. min. or LLE Lineup Whiteside/Capela Harrell/Beasely Batum/Ariza/Dekker Crabb/Green Harden/Beverly
Not a bad idea, Generally I like your thinking expect I dont thing Whiteside only should get 18MIL. Y
I think the max Whiteside could get is around 20. I think if push came to shove the Rockets could make a move to secure that amount.
I think the max Whiteside could get is around 20. I think if push came to shove the Rockets could make a move to secure that amount. Also I forgot that I'd really like to see Brandon Jennings as a backup PG and if moving Beverly in a sign and trade with Orlando would work I'd be thrilled. Love Bev but this offense will not suit him. Also I would seriously consider a sign and trade of Solomon Hill for Ariza.
This will be a unique offseason. Guys currently on max contracts can be absorbed into virtually anyone's payroll. I think we will see lots of trades of big name players.
Why does everyone keep talking about Whiteside? Or is that just a fantasy/NBA2K thing? He ain't leaving Miami. Pat Riley doesn't give nicknames to guys he doesn't want. And Whiteside has stated he wants to stay. If we want to be more realistic, best look at 76's with their glutt of bigs.
Trade Brewer, 1 2nd rounder for the 30th pick in the draft Draft Thon Maker Draft Gary Payton Jr. Sign Conley Sign Whiteside Sign Parsons Sign Eric Gordon Sign and Trade Motiejunas and a first for Ryan Anderson Sign and Trade T. Jones for Spencer Hawes Trade Ariza and Dekker for JR Smith Sign Allen Crabbe Conley/Beverley/Payton Harden/Gordon/Goudelock Parsons/Smith/Crabbe Anderson/Harrell/Maker Whiteside/Capela/Hawes This team is full of shooters/offensive stars, along with a solid defensive crew. If defense is needed, Conley, Bev, Smith, Payton, Harrell, Whiteside and Capela can all suffice. Offense would flourish with MDA as coach. Every single wing player can shoot at a high clip. This team would be fun to watch. Any double team leads to an open scoring threat. Not to mention a real big man in the middle.
Houston Rockets Trade Breakdown Change in Team Outlook: -3.2 ppg, +3.7 rpg, and -0.9 apg. Incoming Players Omer Asik 29 year old, 7-0, 255 lb C from Fenerbahce Ulker (Turkey) 4.0 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 0.4 apg in 17.3 minutes in 2015-2016 Outgoing Players Corey Brewer 30 year old, 6-9, 186 lb GF from Florida 7.2 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 1.3 apg in 20.4 minutes in 2015-2016
