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Trade with OKC

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Houston77, Sep 29, 2022.

  1. xiki

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    I believe he’s a good fit on a contending team.
     
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    both trade pieces
     
  3. xiki

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    30 mil pkg??!
     
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    we need favors contract to add to gordon when we trade for westbrook and picks!
     
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  5. TEXNIFICENT

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    He can’t shoot and is an overrated defender. Looks like Tarzan plays like Jane. He’s a fringe NBA player
     
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  6. Le$$

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    rockets finally get harkless lol, would of been a great fit around Howard/Harden team.
     
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  7. Jontro

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    dam

    this changes things
     
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  8. Rashmon

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    My first thought was, "Are we sure it's not Derrick Favors Jr?"

    Had to look him up and was surprised he's only 31; seems like he's been around for a long time.
     
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    Yes can salary match some of these overpaid stars with some throw ins. For example Kevin Love. Cavs probably better off with Gordon and Favors.

    Westbrook
    Tobias Harris
     
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    I would keep Bruno, he has been killing it on defense. If Sengun goes down to injury we dont have anyone to bsck him up except old men.

    We are a young team we dont need veteran presence apart from EG and Boban imo.
     
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  11. Joe Joe

    Joe Joe Go Stros!
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    Smith and Garuba aren't old.
     
  12. Houston77

    Houston77 COOKIES AND CAKE, MY TEAM BAKED!
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    We 100% should keep Favors if only because an aggregated Gordon/Favors package could have real value.
     
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  13. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    Is there a reason for this trade? Seems like sort of a nothing deal? Maybe just to pick up another pick with our end of roster chaffe?

    DD
     
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    Want that Favors jersey
    @Jontro
     
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  15. xiki

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    how did the trade come together, how did they decide to piece so many (mostly) worthless pieces
    So, we disagree.
     
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  16. xiki

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    of course, however - - who, why? Love has become a great fit in Cavsland. Who else for 30 +/-?
     
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    lmao Lakers can get Turner and Hield if they were willing to give up those picks, wouldn't you think they would choose that over a bunch of bench players?
     
  18. xiki

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    hey, it’s one of the most interesting deals EVER. Worth a 30for30 (or at least a 4for4). Seriously, I would love to know:
    Who initiated?
    How they (convivially?) worked thru the I don’t want him you take him 8x?
     
  19. TEXNIFICENT

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    They were going to release everyone they traded and now they get to kick the tires on A young guard and a Vet big, plus a 2nd Rounder and cash. Nothing big but could spur other moves
     
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  20. Houston77

    Houston77 COOKIES AND CAKE, MY TEAM BAKED!
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    CWood and Nwaba = 3 SRPs, TyTy, Boban, and Favors. Not too shabby.
     

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