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Rockets deal Brad Miller, #23, 2013 MEM pick, $ for Jonny Flynn, Motiejunas, 2012 2nd

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Egghead, Jun 23, 2011.

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Do you like this trade for the Rockets?

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  2. NO

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  1. skenney1993

    skenney1993 Member

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    I bet the trades not done. The commish or deputy commish hasnt announced our trade. Somethings gotta give
     
    #201 skenney1993, Jun 23, 2011
  2. Phillyrocket

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    This isn't true, Flynn just like Thabeet, Twill, and Hill are in their last guaranteed year this coming season. After that it's team options for all.

    Perhaps Morey is trying to line up the salaries to expire at the same time for a run at Deron, Howard, or CP3? Those 4 equal about 14 million in expirings.
     
    #202 Phillyrocket, Jun 23, 2011
  3. smoothie

    smoothie Jabari Jungle

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    we would have to give up the #23 just to get out of millers contract. we probably could've got the #20 for #38 and a future first. so we basically got flynn for nothing!

    the memphis first is lotto protected until it turns into 2 second rounders. not a big loss there.
     
    #203 smoothie, Jun 23, 2011
  4. smoothie

    smoothie Jabari Jungle

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    good thinking. there might be a reason morey is targeting the 2009 draft.
     
    #204 smoothie, Jun 23, 2011
  5. 1JumpShot

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    If D. Motiejunas can even reach the level of Andrea Bargnani, I still consider that a win but I hope he reaches Dirks level, probably not
     
    #205 1JumpShot, Jun 23, 2011
  6. jayhow92

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    I just can't see why this trade is bad at all for Houston. We dump Miller, Parsons, Center that wasn't coming over anytime soon and a 2013 pick for Flynn and Mote.

    This is a low risk/ high reward move and definitely worth doing.

    Draft Class of 2009...gotta collect'em all! :p
     
    #206 jayhow92, Jun 23, 2011
  7. emjohn

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    Knowing it's the Memphis pick, I'm officially very happy about this trade.

    Just wish we could get that super-payoff trade we've been waiting for since last year....
     
    #207 emjohn, Jun 23, 2011
  8. eddiewinslow

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    wait so do we have parsons or not
     
    #208 eddiewinslow, Jun 23, 2011
  9. dreamfellas21

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    i wonder what team needs a PG
     
    #209 dreamfellas21, Jun 23, 2011
  10. albuster

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    DM really got the cream of the busts of the 2009 lottery class. And a lot of folks seem to be happy about it? I guess the culture of mediocrity has really set in among Rockets fans.

    This draft by the Rockets is really a puzzle considering that they have been generally undersized all along. Another undersized forward and an unproven prospect in Donatas is not my idea of a "great draft".

    The Rockets do not have a c and no amount of Morey spin will change the fortunes of the team in the coming years unless that blackhole is filled.
     
    #210 albuster, Jun 23, 2011
  11. pugsly8422

    pugsly8422 Member

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    Who cares?

    Pugs
     
    #211 pugsly8422, Jun 23, 2011
  12. meh

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    Ah yes. Because a grown man growing 4 inches is just like a young 20 yr old correcting his attitude issue.

    I know quite a few NBA players who lacked maturity, but grew up and reached their potential in the pros.

    I'm not sure I ever remember this one time there was a Rocket who was too short, but then he grew 4 inches and became perfectly sized? Care to remind me anyone who did this?
     
    #212 meh, Jun 23, 2011
  13. JayGoogle

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    This trade was not about getting Flynn.

    Oh and if you aren't satisfied with Donatas than what proven prospect would YOU have taken there?
     
    #213 JayGoogle, Jun 23, 2011
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    good point. not on nba.com either.
     
    #214 rn_xw, Jun 23, 2011
  15. Hard Rock

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    looks like my proposed trade is becoming true now :grin:
    Scola + Lowry + Hill for Pau Gasol

    and then just trade Martin for Granger we'd be set:

    P. Gasol, Yao Ming, Thabeet
    Patterson, Morris, Motiejunas
    Granger, Budinger, Parsons
    C. Lee, T-Will
    Flynn, Dragic

    Motiejunas/T.E./NY's pick can be be used to upgrade the PG
     
    #215 Hard Rock, Jun 23, 2011
  16. rpr52121

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    what are looking for?

    Morey is trying to find a potential impact player, diamond-in-the-rough. Its not easy, and you will have a lot of attempts not pan out. Once you find that player you build around him. If Morey doesn't see that player there, he tries to players most likely to last as good role players and trade pieces.

    Until, Morey finds that impact player, there is no point in filling in holes on a borderline playoff team. This team right now is simply a holding ground until that player is found.
     
    #216 rpr52121, Jun 23, 2011
  17. skenney1993

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    I guess it takes a while to process cause of millers injury. Morey will talk about the draft when its over so i assume the done is deal
     
    #217 skenney1993, Jun 23, 2011
  18. conquistador#11

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    I wonder what advice rudy fernandezzz gave him.
    totally sold on the pic after that video. :)
     
    #218 conquistador#11, Jun 23, 2011
  19. topfive

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    Another way of looking at it:

    Morey has stockpiled players from the 2009 draft who still have potential, and more importantly, have expiring contracts. All that cap space might come in handy when pursuing a certain free-agent center next summer.
     
    #219 topfive, Jun 23, 2011
  20. skenney1993

    skenney1993 Member

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    Is the minny trade a done deal?

    It hasnt be announced on espn or nba.com so maybe morey has gotten another team involved?
     
    #220 skenney1993, Jun 23, 2011
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