Ok, sure, but if the Rockets really are in rebuild mode then Lowry should be their most valued player right now. Martin and Scola I'd be more willing to part with. I think they're easier to replace.
None of this makes any god damn sense: Why the hell would the Lakers pull out instead of us? We were the ones asked to give up more assets while they were still in route to get CP3 ? Why the hell would the Lakers trade Odom to Dallas for a veeery late 1st round pick? That pick is not going to add much value for a D. Howard trade, that pick will be around 25ish... How are the Clippers front runners for Paul now if they're not even offering Gordon? Who could they offer besides Griffin / Gordon that would've been better than Scola / Martin / Odom / pick? And what is NO smoking not accepting Boston's trade offer of Rondo? You're getting a young, stud PG who will lead the league in assists and steals for years to come and you can build around.
Anyone on the team that can net you a shot at a high pick in the next few drafts would and should be in play. DD
I have a feeling Morey has something else up his sleeve... I just don't know what. And frankly, I really don't wanna know at this point.
rocket's can't draft high if Les says the team has to be competitive. That means no tanking - and it really isn't Morey's fault that those are the conditions. Free Agency and trades are the hardest way to land a franchise player.
Lets go all in for Howard. Trade Kevin Martin, Luis Scola, Goran Dragic, Jordan Hill, Terrence Williams, and picks to Orlando for Dwight Howard & Hedo Turkoglu? 1) Kyle Lowry / Jonny Flynn 2) Courtney Lee / Chase Budinger 3) Hedo Turkoglu / Marcus Morris 4) Patrick Patterson / Chandler Parsons 5) Dwight Howard / Hasheem Thabeet
Well heres a tip for Morey. Keep your next move quiet. Surprise us all. Get it passed like the Tyson Chandler signing came out of nowhere. Without a word. Everyone knows Morey is desperate or can bid against him if he lets everyone know. Come in and swoop up his deal or halt it.
