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[Woj] Rockets finalizing deal to send Omer Asik to New Orleans

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by mikol13, Jun 25, 2014.

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Do you like the trade of Omer Asik for cap space and a protected first rounder?

  1. YES

    589 vote(s)
    88.2%

  2. NO

    79 vote(s)
    11.8%
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  1. langal

    langal Contributing Member

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    Can I vote in early July?
     
    #321 langal, Jun 25, 2014
  2. ThatBoyNick

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    I'm pretty sure we do, after Garcia, Hamilton, Casspi, Powell and Covington all have been cut or expired.
     
    #322 ThatBoyNick, Jun 25, 2014
  3. Phillyrocket

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    With this cap space and maybe another small move you can sign Lowry.
     
    #323 Phillyrocket, Jun 25, 2014
  4. Madano

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    It just gets moved back a year until the pick falls in that range. Most times the protection lessens each year it is moved back.
     
    #324 Madano, Jun 25, 2014
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    Woj:

    Houston's front office, Gersson Rosas & Daryl Morey, have been working hard to find a home for two big contracts. They got rid of Asik tonight. Now one contract away, Lin, to have a full max contract available for LeBron or Carmelo and are convinced they'll be in the running for both guys. Whichever guy steps in can be part of a championship contender. Houston's making an immense play right now.
     
    #325 J.R., Jun 25, 2014
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    wow

    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Source confirms the Rockets will receive the first round pick from Pelicans next year if it is between 4-19. That's huge.</p>&mdash; ClutchFans (@clutchfans) <a href="https://twitter.com/clutchfans/status/482000454629728256" data-datetime="2014-06-25T22:20:38+00:00">June 25, 2014</a></blockquote>
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    #326 Commodore, Jun 25, 2014
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    Even if we strike out with LeBron and mello this pick that we get can be used in a package to get kevin love
     
    #327 mattlivin05, Jun 25, 2014
  8. TheRealAllpro

    TheRealAllpro Morey only fan

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    How crazy would it be to have a big 3... and be picking in the lottery!?
     
    #328 TheRealAllpro, Jun 25, 2014
  9. Plowman

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    You might be onto something there. :cool:
     
    #329 Plowman, Jun 25, 2014
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    One pick to Philly in 2014, one pick to Hou in 2015...still illegal. They have to make a pick at least every other year.
     
    #330 thething, Jun 25, 2014
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    Yes yes yes.
     
    #331 Rudyc281, Jun 25, 2014
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    Even if the rockets strike out on the big names, if they can sign Lowry with this space it would make them so much better. Remember, Asik didn't even play for about half the season last year.
     
    #332 bingsha10, Jun 25, 2014
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    Cannot be understated how huge this is. This just might be the best possible asset Minnesota could receive in a Love trade.
     
    #333 rocketpower2, Jun 25, 2014
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    I brought this up on twitter. I felt Morey needed to make this move based on the trade that DAL did earlier today. I'm not saying he felt pressure but I think more along the lines of showing he means business. I think it makes it easier to have those sit down conversations with Melo and company.
     
    #334 CheezeyBoy22, Jun 25, 2014
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    Ha, how many guys behind him are still with the Rockets? :grin:
     
    #335 red32, Jun 25, 2014
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    Anthony Davis gets injured a lot.
     
    #336 tmacfor35, Jun 25, 2014
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    Holy **** that's huge! You almost never see a pick with that little lotto protection plus back end protection as well!

    Lin, Jones, Parsons, # 25 and this pick for Martin and Love?
     
    #337 Phillyrocket, Jun 25, 2014
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    You can't owe consecutive first round picks for future drafts. This trade won't be finalized until sometime after the 2014 draft is over. Technically it could be finalized after the 10th pick is made, which is currently in Philadelphia's hands.
     
    #338 ickaruto, Jun 25, 2014
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    #339 loveofthegame44, Jun 25, 2014
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    A) They couldn't possibly have done worse than losing in the first round.
    B) All the team needed to advance far this year was a functional PF and a wing defender, along with some bench help, which this trade would have provided.

    Basically the only way you are correct is if the Rockets win the title next year. Even then, there's no way to know that they couldn't have traded Asik last year and still cleared enough cap space this summer to do whatever it is they're trying to do right now. And we'll never know what they could have accomplished last year had they actually tried to win playoff games.
     
    #340 TheFreak, Jun 25, 2014
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