Rockets going for Kevin Durant

Can you explain where this came from? Thanks, man.

 

Not doing the Burt deal. Not including #10 and 2027 pick. if they want the 2027 pick back I’m OK with that but I’m keeping #10.

 

Don't get too excited, it's an old running joke.

 

To Rockets
Durant
#18

To Suns
Holmes
Smart
Londale
Whitmore
Eason
#6
Future suns pick swap returned

To Wizards
Jalen Green
Holiday
#10

Lets us replace Eason with a pick at 18...

 

It’s strange we haven’t heard any reports/rumors involving FVV.

 

Glad you aren't the GM

Stone would have to be fired if he ever did this

 

As an OG, I feel I must know the lore.

Edit: was this the Burt twitter post from years ago?

 

it’s actually a very interesting trade proposal.

 

Youve lost your friggin mind dude. Adding durant, we are going to have to keep Tari's 5.6 million contract next year to compete. That production from that little salary is essential.

 

From @Twin Towers

Love this trade idea! With 2 tweaks if you don't mind:

Tweak #1
Swap #10 for 2028 FRP (if necessary)

Tweak #2
Route Cam Johnson or Jalen Green + picks to NOP for Trey Murphy III

Amen I Reed
Trey Murphy III I Cam Whitmore I #10
Sam Hauser I Tari
KD I Jabari
Alp I Stevo

That gives Rockets 3 elite 3P snipers around Amen and Alp. KD, Trey and Hauser are also highly efficient offensive players to replace the least efficient Rockets starters (Jalen). Would then draft the most efficient offensive player at #10 (Cedric Coward - 40% 3P and 70% TS) who can also play Udoka type defense.


I ain't mad at it

 

Yes sir, that's the one.

 

Trade talks stall and Burt rises from the ashes like a Phoenix. Coincidence?

 

that's an awful trade for a old, injured KD who will be expensive

 

That’s why have a feeling we’ll get the random alert he’s the one traded. That’s normally how it goes

 

Numbers don't work without him.

Why would a contract help us compete?

As I said, they can get a cheaper and younger replacement with #18.