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[Rumor] Rockets Mull Trading Jones, Motiejunas

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by omgTHEpotential, Dec 4, 2015.

  1. omgTHEpotential

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    http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2015/12/rockets-mull-trading-jones-motiejunas.html
     
  2. mogrod

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    Pretty obvious they'd be looking at trading at least one of those guys considering they'll both be restricted free agents after the season. Highly doubt they want to pay both those guys as much as they'll get on the market, especially with all the cap space that will be thrown around.
     
  3. Clutch

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    Not much to see here either.

    Pretty obvious one has to go... you're not paying both. In my opinion, it really needs to be Jones. What does he do that elevates this team?

    If D-Mo is dealt, you need to be getting something significant.
     
  4. fallenphoenix

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    hard to imagine trading dmo...
     
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    Agree 100%. But, kicking tires? That's hardly a new idea. Anywhere in the NBA (or team sports).
     
  6. Rockets_12

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    I'd like to see both go, unless D-Mo gets better at boxing out.

    We need a PF who can rebound, shoot, and defend.
     
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    Which team out there needs a 6-9 power forward that doesn't do anything exceptionally well?
     
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    And i feel that times a wasted go
    So where you going to tomorrow?
     
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    Haha doesn't everybody? Ibaka is the only one that fits the mold
     
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    Is Otis Thorpe in game shape?
     
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    DMo Capela and Harden are untouchable right now. I predict Jones goes to the Pelicans
     
  12. HeyDude

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    Teams desperate for scoring ;)
     
  13. TheRealAllpro

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    Lol @ Rockets selling TJones like this...but forreal he is young so that might be your best selling point.
     
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    this.
     
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    If not for his surgery, I don't think the Rockets would even consider it. They need to see him play as many games as possible, before the deadline, for obvious reasons.
     
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    i wonder if DM prefers ruffles or doritos for jones
     
  17. Bobbythegreat

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    Also, in other news they are thinking about trading either Corey Brewer, or James Harden. Potentially trading Jason Terry, or Dwight Howard.
     
  18. ThatBoyNick

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    The options I see

    One of them is traded for a pick and space/expiring

    Both will be traded for a cheap vet + pick/space

    Neither will be traded and we let one walk

    Neither will be traded, we let both walk and sign or trade for a replacement.

    Definitely not paying both not matter what happens so no brainer to check the market and explore all options.
     
  19. Newlin

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    Unless the Rockets think his back problem makes him too much of a risk to sign to a mega long term deal.
     
  20. Kevooooo

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    Definitely agree. T Jones is the odd man out. Being out half of last year certainly hurt his development. But I haven't seen enough consistency on either end of the floor to warrant a contract.

    Dmo, on the other hand, has certainly proved he can play in this league.
     

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