Jonathan Feigen tweeted the following in response to fan questions today. I think they are interesting-- they may or may not be the Rockets' true intentions but Feigen usually pretty good at reflecting at least the team's public posture: <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>I expect a move. RT <a href="https://twitter.com/don_dougan">@don_dougan</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen">@Jonathan_Feigen</a> Could this be 1st deadline Morey doesn't make a move? Or do u anticipate something small?</p>— Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/statuses/430808008507932672">February 4, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Would seek defensive wing that can catch-and-shoot. RT <a href="https://twitter.com/don_dougan">@don_dougan</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen">@Jonathan_Feigen</a> In your opinion, for a shooter or backup center type?</p>— Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/statuses/430810146948657153">February 4, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Rule out starters, Lin, Brooks, Garcia, then who knows. RT <a href="https://twitter.com/SwaggedUpSpence">@SwaggedUpSpence</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen">@Jonathan_Feigen</a> which player most likely to be dealt?</p>— Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/statuses/430810761862991872">February 4, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Before asked about last tweet response Brooks, Garcia contract situations give right to block deals. Both chose to be here over good offers.</p>— Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/statuses/430811073042604032">February 4, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Would have to be pretty significant "role player.' MT <a href="https://twitter.com/htownhoopsgrl">@htownhoopsgrl</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen">@Jonathan_Feigen</a> Would Rockets take salary past 2015 for role players?</p>— Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/statuses/430811738955464704">February 4, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> Feigen also tweeted earlier that it seems unlikely that Asik can or will be dealt: <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Seems unlikely he can/will be dealt. MT <a href="https://twitter.com/htownhoopsgrl">@htownhoopsgrl</a>: <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen">@Jonathan_Feigen</a> What % chance would you give that he stays a Rocket past deadline?</p>— Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/statuses/430805226757451776">February 4, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Next season salary, value to Rockets bad mix for trade. MT <a href="https://twitter.com/HouRoxFr">@HouRoxFr</a>: because nobody will give up something we want or would fail physical?</p>— Jonathan Feigen (@Jonathan_Feigen) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen/statuses/430810040698552320">February 4, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
It'll be interesting to see what tidbits of news come out in the next 16 days. Rockets usually keep things tight lipped about what moves are conspiring behind closed doors.
Rule out trading Lin?!?!? This isn't going to make the people who want Lin to be "set free" on another team happy.
With Morey you never know. The Rockets will work the phones and listen up until the deadline. If a star player becomes available they will do what they can. Having said that, the facts are that Lin will not be dealt unless we get someone better than him, Asik will be hard to move, Parsons and Jones are not going anywhere unless the word "Love" is involved in the trade. Garcia and Brooks have no trade clauses, so that makes it harder. Montiejunas is possible, but he still has talent and the Rockets won't give him away. I expect the Rockets to add someone like Morrow, Dunleavy, Rush, Fredette or another 3 point shooter.
This....would love Afflalo. A guy of the bench that can: * Be a scoring punch * Defensive player * Give Harden or Parsons breaks
Gary Neal would be a nice fit here. Bucks arent going anywhere for a while and they will most likely deal him at the deadline. We wont have to give up alot for him either.
No, my brotha. Not awesome. It would be fan-m*****-f******-tastic. I won't get my hopes up on Aaron Afflalo, but that's the sort of direction Morey needs to go.
I would love to get Brandon Rush + Rudy Gobert from the Jazz. Those are just the pieces we need to move into elite status IMO. Gobert battles D-Mo and Greg Smith for backup C minutes. Rush does what Garcia and Brewer haven't been able to do - hit the 3 and play great defense. Utah doesn't need another C though so not sure what they'd want.
