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ESPN: Rockets talking trade-up with Kings, Raptors -- targeting Dwight or Drummond?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by ROXTXIA, Jun 24, 2012.

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  1. larsv8

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    Tmac all over again would be a gift.
     
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  2. The Cat

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    The Heat have shown the "way", too. That "way" is to acquire superstars. You're not going to get them by consistently putting a pretty good team on the floor and picking around #14. It's either by consistently being bad and drafting in the top five (like OKC), or adding established superstars via free agency/trades (Miami). Trade for Howard, and you might get lucky and have the latter happen. If it backfires, you're in a better position to go the OKC model. Either is better than status quo and "just say no".
     
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    sure thing, coming up next segment. I'm sure they'll reiterate things we already know, but i'll let you know.
     
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    And the Heat way just beat the Thunder way. In all honesty though, getting Dwight can put us in the direction go either way depending on what he does after a year. If he leaves we can finally go the Thunder way instead of picking at 14, if he stays then we can try to bring other stars in and go the Heat way. Either way I am fine with it, one will be more excruciating to see but I'll be a fan with hope through it no matter what.
     
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  5. BigMaloe

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    around the horn are buying our ability to trade for dwight....







    :grin:
     
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    $$$ talks BS walks.

    Texas has no state taxes meaning they are saving millions each year unlike New York and L.A.

    Not all superstars like New York and Los Angeles.

    Durant likes OKC

    Like I said. Get one. And they will come.
     
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    Around the Horn is buying this as a good deal for Orlando. Not one of the 4 panelists says Orlando shouldn't accept if it comes down to it. Cowlishaw likes what Morey is doing
     
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    Crap. They are always wrong.
     
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  9. BHannes2BHonest

    BHannes2BHonest 2 SOLID FOR WEIRD AZZES

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    cowlishaw was the only one poo pooing the idea with his Dallas bias.... seems very plausible...
     
    #709 BHannes2BHonest, Jun 25, 2012
  10. BigMaloe

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    it was buy/sell...

    all panelists bought it for both teams and feel like it would benefit both team... cowlishaw believes we will do alot of moving bur not enough for dwight
     
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    basically saying the rockets wil try to get 2 top 10 picks to package with a current player/players (morris mentioned).

    buy/sell.

    cowlishaw doesn't think it will be enough.

    blackistone says he'd take it.

    plaske likes it.

    woody says he'd take it if we add morris and another player or 2.
     
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    Just to be clear, they were buy/selling whether or not the Rockets would be able to trade for Dwight, assuming the first trade for two top 10 lotto picks?

    Must be a bad day in sports...
     
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    now it really won't happen
     
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    Exactly. :mad:
     
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    more buy or sell if its a good move for either organization to make this kinda trade...

    all panelists believe it woild be a win win for both teams...


    essentially orlando moves on from dwightmare and houston gets its coveted star big man..
     
    #717 BigMaloe, Jun 25, 2012
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    You fail to acknowledge that OKC was drafting in the Top 5 year after year. The way this current Rockets team is constructed, we will be drafting at the 14th pick every single year and it's way to hard to build through the draft at that position. This is all hypothetical but a potential Howard trade will do one of two things. It will make us better or it will make us worse. If Howard decides to leave after 1 year, our team will be completely gutted and we will suck big time but in turn that will lead us to the position of being able to draft in the Top 5. That is an opportunity to start building through the draft legitimately. If Howard decides to stay, guys may actually want to come here and play with him which would be the start of building a contender. Either way we aren't staying the course, and that's the biggest plus to me.
     
    #718 wallyj12, Jun 25, 2012
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    Thanks to you and BigMaloe. Reps.

    Generally, I don't take their opinions seriously, but this is a case where it's difficult to judge what people outside of the Rockets and Rockets fans think, so I was curious. Seems like it's a somewhat positive view
     
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  20. tmoney1101

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    that's about the only reason i watch espn, to get outsider takes. i rarely agree with them.
     
    #720 tmoney1101, Jun 25, 2012
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