Rockets trade Battier to Grizzlies for Thabeet, first round pick

...to me this was a pretty clear indication that we weren't going to attempt to resign Battier - and honestly, he would be better served at this stage in his career going to a contender(OKC would be perfect him now that Greene's gone).

Basically they gave up Battier(who they only had for two more months) for a chance to take a flyer on a big AND(most importantly) a potential mid first rounder. This is no different than what Denver or Utah did in that we cut out losses and tried to get value out of someone we weren't feasibly going to retain.

 

The Grizzlies fans are rejoicing for getting getting someone to take Thabeet off their hands. I'm not expecting much of anything from him, but I hope he surprises me. He is only under contract through next year, so if he is as bad as most people think, he won't be on our roster for very long. I'll be sick if Ish turns out to be something special.

 

I'm actually surprised how positively people on this board are reacting to this trade. Thabeet has been pretty much a bust with flashes of competence since coming into the NBA. This trade is really all about the 1st rounder, which is even lottery protected at that. It's funny reading more negative comments in the Dragic thread than here in the Thabeet thread. IMO, the trade with the Suns was far superior to this one. The 1st rounder is really all we have going on here.

People need to stop thinking that Hakeem has some magical potion that he can give Thabeet to become great. The "project" label is just something that's used to calm the masses. If you ask any Grizzlies fan, they'll tell you that the guy is a dud.

And trust me, I really, really want to eat crow on this one. Just don't think that I will.

 

Especially after adding Ish's salary. Only Memphis players who would fit in that gap would be Tony Allen or Xavier Henry

 

Don't the Rockets have a trade exception? If not, then maybe they do get one of those players.

 

Memphis don't have trade exception? If morey gets Henry then he's the new god

 

To think Thabeet went #2 overall in a draft where a guy who continually p*wns him in Dejuan Blair goes in the 2nd Round...guess that shows the difference between organizations in Memphis and San Antonio

 

Does anyone know what draft pick we received in this deal?? Memphis doesn't own their 2011 1st rounder.. is it their 2013 first??

 

You cannot combine a TE with players in a single trade. You can do a complex trade in which a player is traded for a TE which is then used to get the other player, but at least one team has to be under the cap to do that.

The wait on this details not to mention the protections is killing me.

 

100% correct. There is more to this trade. I am wondering why we haven't gotten all the details.

Ish+Battier for Thabeet does not work salarywise. 1.3M more needed according to ESPN Track checker. Like rpr52121 said, Henry or Allen.

 

I was all for trading Shane,but not for such a meager return. Thabeet is a bust.
Big mistake by Morey. Dalembert would have been acceptable.

 

I know earlier, on this very page even, I expressed my doubt of Thabeet's ability (which I still do), but the more I think about it the more reasonable it becomes as to why Morey picked him up. He gives us great size that we are lacking at 7'3", and his value is pretty much all invested in his defense and ability to block shots, something that we sorely need from a big man.

He's essentially a tall dude that, if he gets playing time, can get a couple of BPG and alter shots. He's still an offensive wretch though.

 

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Can't believe they picked this guy up, he's a stiff. Africa's version of Stromile Swift.

I expect to hear the Rox propaganda about how the Rox organization is the best in the league for developing big men. Good luck to the diehards around here that think thats going to work on this bust.

 

Tony Allen would be nice.

 

Agreed. It can't be too much longer before the details pour out.

As for the trade itself, I'll withhold judgment until I have all the relevant details.

 

This made me laugh so hard.

I still like the trade. It's the best we could do ... for now. We are still loaded for a Franchise Player Trade with the deals Morey did today.

 

Actually teams shied away from Dejuan Blair because of knee issues.

Anyhoo, the 2 great African centers in NBA history played for our organization and still have good ties with the team. Hopefully, they can step in and mentor the kid. The main problem is his work ethic; Thabeet was one of those kids who probably didn't like basketball but since he was so tall, he was pressured into playing.

 

I think there must be a contract or unwritten rule somewhere that says the Rockets must first trade with Memphis before any other team.
Who needs a D league when you have Memphis to farm your players. :grin:

Anyway, I am not a fan of Thabeet but I also wasn't a fan of Kyle Lowry and maybe in our system and in time Thabeet can improve.
Not holding my breath but staying hopeful. Bring in Deke and Dream to work with Thabeet and see what they can do.

FREE TWILL! FREE TWILL!!

 

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Jordan Hill Vs Hasheem Thabeet lol