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[ESPN / MacMahon] Sources say Rockets do have interest in a Russell Westbrook deal

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Deuce, Jul 7, 2019.

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  1. tc0330

    tc0330 Member

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    just thinking... we always complain about our pace during games, westbrook could fix that. dude is explosive af
     
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  2. JayGoogle

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    Yep...this isn't happening.

    I think there is an argument for getting him, sure, that CP3 is old and washed and replacing CP3 with Westbrook at this point keeps your window open and I'm not so sure of that but I understand the argument but...

    Look at Westbrook's contract? 3-4 more seasons. That means it will take a lot to trade for him, young players and picks and other teams will have better young players and better picks.

    With that said, some slim chance it could happen is if Westbrook demands to be traded to Houston...which I guess isn't that far fetched considering that he knows Harden very well, so if it is a PG13 situation and Harden lobbies for westbrook and Westbrook demands only to go to Houston then it will happen no matter what. Rockets will give up picks and whatever players OKC is interested in and some third team will probably step in to take Capela I imagine.

    I mean it's certainly possible but I wouldn't set my mind on it happening.
     
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  3. Homey the Clown

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    It's worth the risk at this point.
     
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  4. Space Ghost

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    The same was said about Melo. And signing the CP0 contract.
     
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  5. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    Board's owner wants his team to win a championship.

     
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    I was criticizing Westbrook, not Harden
     
    #106 KePoW, Jul 7, 2019
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    Like many, hate the idea but the more I chew on it and kinda imagine that offense coming down the floor (not sure who we keep and who goes but) its just crazy enough to be somewhat intriguing

    Whatever, I’m a homer and will always be - so I’m down regardless of fireworks or farts
     
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  8. Plowman

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    No. KLove is much better than YOU think.

    There's a tremendous overlay here as his talent has been hidden for years on the LBJ teams. Then toss in the injury last year, and the Cavs holding him out once he was healthy.
    Love is an elite rebounder, three point shooter, and passer...who also possesses a top notch post game. He hasn't lost it. KLove can play the 4 or 5 for us.
     
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  9. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    And then when CP3 does get the ball he can’t beat his man or even a big on a switch because he’s washed up.
     
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    Iso shouldn’t be his game. Nash extended his career by becoming a set up man. Chris can replicate that.
     
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    I dont know instead of blowing up team I would rather bring a need in Covington- Jerami Grant-Winslow-Giles.
     
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  13. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

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    It isn't necessary. He needs to use his jump shot.
     
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    Famous last words :)
     
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    I don't think Nash was ever as slow as CP3 was for most of last season. We need to start running double screens for him.
     
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    In order to set up others you have to initially break down the defense by beating your man with penetration or off pick and rolls. If you can’t beat the initial defense the remaining defense doesn’t have to help, which means the only thing you set up is a shot clock violation.
     
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    Been screaming for Love since before butler but just haven’t seen anything with us being tied to love in any trade tho smh.
     
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    @Air Langhi & @Carl Herrera are right: CF would come to love & embrace Westbrook. Just like Jason Terry, Austin Rivers, Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony & many others!
     
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    Tripling down baby!
     
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    I warming up to the Paul, Westbrook, Harden trio starting together.

    ....So that means it's probably not going to happen, so relax guys.
     
    #120 xtruroyaltyx, Jul 7, 2019
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