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[Yahoo!] Rockets, Pistons talking trade for #8 pick?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., Jun 21, 2011.

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  1. desi tmac91

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    Nvm found it. From Ford's chat today.

     
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  2. Swami

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    I'd make that move for sure. :) However, the Pistons are so bad they may not be willing to also give up the 33rd (a high pick in the second round). They need all the help they can get.

    Even still if they weren't willing to fork over the 33rd, the 14 + 23 for the 8 straight up would work well as Clutch said early on in the thread. At this point we can use quality and not quantity with 11 already under contract not including Chuck Hayes or Yao.
     
    #102 Swami, Jun 22, 2011
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  3. solid

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    As I recall, Kobe was taken at 11: now that's amazing.
     
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  4. Carl Herrera

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    #105 CCorn, Jun 22, 2011
  6. Drew_Le

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    Just wiki'ed Todd Fuller and did you know he graduated Summa from NC State in applied mathematics, was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, then turned down a Rhodes Scholarship to enter the draft? Amazing!
     
    #106 Drew_Le, Jun 22, 2011
  7. Carl Herrera

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    I guess the mathematics didn't apply too well to his NBA career.
     
    #107 Carl Herrera, Jun 22, 2011
  8. Swami

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    Good question. Presuming Valanciunas (and Kanter) are already gone, my speculation is that Morey may want his pick of a/the top wing in this years draft class. If you look at the various mocks the following group of wings is more or less slated to disappear between 7 and 13:
    Jan Vesely (he could go higher); Kawhi Leonard; Marcus Morris (who projects to a 3 in the pros); Klay Thompkins; Alec Burcs & Chris Singleton.

    Hypothetically, if Morey believes that one of this group is clearly superior in talent to the rest, then perhaps he has that one targeted to draft and can only assure that we get it by moving up. If we draft a quality wing, it would make a quality wing expendable as an asset in a future trade. Other than this hypothetical, I'm in the dark as to why the desire to move up.
     
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  9. Garner

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    Or, Morey is leap frogging the Jazz to grab Jimmer/turn around and trade the pick for a 2012 lotto pick.

    If morey ends up flipping the #14 & #23 for a 2012 lotto pick, I'm happy.
     
    #109 Garner, Jun 22, 2011
  10. rocketblaze

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    I think if Valanciunas get taken with in the Top 6(which things seem to be pointing that way). Then I think it would be best for us to stay at 14th and pull the rumored Chicago trade for Asik + draft picks using Courtney Lee + other assets.

    Try to load up on dome draft picks(through the Chicago deal) allowing us to move around and get the players we want at the middle of the draft (like Nikola Vucevic or Tobias Harris) on draft night.
     
    #110 rocketblaze, Jun 22, 2011
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    http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/post/_/id/30611/latest-buzz-picks-nos-8-11-the-trade-zone
     
    #111 HMMMHMM, Jun 22, 2011
  12. LCII

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    I am the only one who thinks Valanciunas will be a bust? He doesn't seem to have any shot blocking ability or defense. Plus, you can't even pronounce his name. Biyombo is who Morey should try his hardest for IMO.
     
    #112 LCII, Jun 22, 2011
  13. rocketblaze

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    This part is interesting...

    Because Its been reported on ESPN that both the Sac and Cavs are considering Leonard and Thompson at the 7th and 4th picks, respectively.

    Man I can't wait for tomorrow's draft!:)
     
    #113 rocketblaze, Jun 22, 2011
  14. ansfjs73

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    Rockets are after Kanter not Valanciunas , and are hoping to get the 8th pick. If Kantar is not drafted when the 5th pick is announced , he will drop all the way to eight.
    Otherwise they will draft Donatas Motiejuna using their 14th pick.
     
    #114 ansfjs73, Jun 22, 2011
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    I don't believe Tristan Thompson will go in the top 10 but now I'm hoping he somehow does because that 8th pick sure would be nice.
     
    #115 BrownBeast99, Jun 22, 2011
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    Kanter will get picked up earlier than 8th, that's for sure. If he is our real target, Morey must be confident his package to move up even earlier than 8, will get it done.
     
    #116 BrownBeast99, Jun 22, 2011
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    <iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YwKRM_835uk?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #117 anchel, Jun 22, 2011
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    I agree.
     
    #118 cdain3, Jun 22, 2011
  19. Egghead

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    Only way this happens is if Wolves or Jazz take Kanter.

    1. CLE -Kyrie
    2. MIN- Kanter
    3. Utah-DWill
    4. CLE- T.Thompson
    5. TOR-Knight?
    6. WAS-Vesley
    7. SAC-Leonard
    8. Rockets pick?

    I guess the Rockets would go with Valanciunas. I would take Klay Thompson. Biyombo and Singleton would be considered as well.
     
    #119 Egghead, Jun 22, 2011
  20. rocketblaze

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    Just heard on ESPN they just said that Houston has offered 10 DIFFERENT TRADE SCENARIOS! For the T-Wolves 2nd overall pick!!:eek:
     
    #120 rocketblaze, Jun 22, 2011
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