I don't know if this has been posted or not but I was listening to the midday show with MJ and he said he has sources in Vancouver that said the Rockets are thinking about trading up to #6 if Battier is still there. Probably even if he's gone they might trade up. He said the Rockets are offering #13 and #23 for #6 but Vancouver wants all 3 picks. Clearly #13 and #23 is not enough. So the question is, would you trade all 3 picks for Shane Battier. It's a tough decision in my opinion. I would trade 2 of the picks but I am reluctant to trade all 3. I'll tell you what, I would trade all 3 for #6 and Vancouver's second round pick because I believe their second rounder is pretty high. ------------------
And release us from the Francis future #1 pick obligation. Then, I might consider it. ------------------
13 and 23 may be enough in the end. The Griz may be bullying for more, but bullies don't always get their way. ------------------ "How far you go in life depends on you being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak. Because someday you will have been all of these."
Hmm ... getting interesting. Props to buck88, who mentioned this rumor this morning. http://bbs.clutchcity.net/ubb/Forum9/HTML/000920.html The Rockets were going to do all 3 for #6 before, so not sure how much sense this makes... if it's accurate, I bet they fell in love with the idea of filling two needs -- SF and C -- rather than just one. ------------------ NOTHING BUT .NET CLUTCHCITY.NET [This message has been edited by Clutch (edited June 27, 2001).]
Dont we have a pick of Detroits for next year? Don't the Grizzlies owe Detroit a pick next year? Couldn't this be worked out somehow to make this deal happen. Rockets get #6 and next years Francis pick back Grizz get #13, #23, and Mirsad Turcan pick ------------------
I'd do all 3 for #6 in a heartbeat. I may or may not use #6 on Battier, but I'd definitely would think that position was worth it. We know that the Rockets would prefer to pick only once anyway to save some cap-space for Webber, so why not? If we can squeeze more out, fine; if not, fine. ------------------ RealGM Gafford Art Artisan Cakes
Battier could fall to #13 why don't we wait to see if the Griz pick him. If they do we give them all three, if they don't two picks for Battier would be much more appealing to someone lower in the draft ------------------
We should at least have this deal cemented and ready to go so that New Jersey will get undercut...screw New Jersey ------------------ -jbond77 "truth be told, my car is dead, and I'm having am radio withdrawl symptoms"
I'd trade all three picks if Battier is still available. But like SoonrockStro said, I'd make sure we get at least a second round pick in return, allowing us to set our sights on a Ken Johnson or that center out of Seton hall. ------------------ A desirous Mo Taylor is better than a prude Chris Webber.
Dont we have a pick of Detroits for next year? Don't the Grizzlies owe Detroit a pick next year? Couldn't this be worked out somehow to make this deal happen. Rockets get #6 and next years Francis pick back Grizz get #13, #23, and Mirsad Turcan pick ------------------
I would do all 3 picks for #6 and #27. They would still have 4 1st round picks. ------------------ I'M COOKING WITH GAS...
I would MUCH rather have Vancouver's second rounder (#32 overall) than the 27th pick. For sacrificing only a handful of spots, the Rockets could free themselves of having to guarantee a contract. That would surely play a role in our ability to sign Webber or other free agents. #27 is an albatross compared to the option of an obligation-free pick at #32. ------------------ [This message has been edited by BimaThug (edited June 27, 2001).]
BimaThug, Don't you think Vancouver is thinking the same thing!!!! ------------------ Don't think....just throw. Don't think....just throw.
I like the idea of 13 and 23 plus next years number one and maybe even a player if they want Cato I know cato is a deal breaker but I had to throw it in there. ------------------
