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Who to pair Harden with?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by GreenLantern, Oct 27, 2012.

  1. jboger

    jboger Member

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    Tyreke Evans and jj hickson

    Jeremy Lin
    James harden
    Chandler parson
    Terrence jones
    Omer Asik

    Bench

    Tyreke Evans
    Jj hickson
    D mo
     
  2. kaitanuva

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    1. LaMarcus Aldridge
    2. Paul Millsap
    3. Al Jefferson
     
  3. Fullcourt

    Fullcourt Member

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    Obviously have to gun for Bynum and CP3 next summer, but both are extremely unlikely. I'd be hesitant to give anyone else the max. I'd rather we try to trade for another star, preferably a big.
     
  4. JoeBarelyCares

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    Save our cap space for the summer of 2014, when LeBron opts out. :grin:
     
  5. Aruba77

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    I think we have our big men. 2 years from now Jones and D-Mo will be a potent combo at the 4. Who says Jones cant be Josh smith? I also think its gonna be hard to upgrade on Asik, who is an elite 7 foot defender. There just arent many. That leaves the 3. I know everyone has a hard-on for Parsons, but I don't think he's an elite talent. If I could pick another building block player to aquire it would be Paul George. Doubt Indy would trade him though.
     
  6. Yao4REAL

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    I heard a lot of DeMarcus Cousins name around here. But not a single one can explain how the hell you're going to get him?? And why would the Kings give him up?? I live in Sacramento and also a Kings fan, i don't see the Kings giving up their best player on the team. So stop dreaming and let's be real here. You might get Tyreke but he ain't that great.
     
  7. RollsRoyce

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    Love is untouchable, but man this team would destroy with that lineup:

    Lin
    Hardin
    Parson
    Love
    Asik

    Championship!
     
  8. Yao4REAL

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    Try to get Howard or Bynum again and it failed...then get Josh Smith + Ginobili or Josh Smith + Millsap
     
  9. snowconeman22

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    The guys I'd love to pair him with are Terrance Jones at small forward and Donatas Motiejunas at PF. Think about those two players coming to their own by the end of next year.

    Lin
    Harden
    Jones
    Motiejunas
    Asik


    With backups

    Livingston
    Parsons
    Morris/White
    Patteron/white
    Smith/Aldrich

    how sick would that be... this is assuming that jones and motiejunas get better than parsons and pat
     
  10. Yung-T

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    Gibson, Aldridge, Millsap, Jefferson.
     
  11. Sean88888

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    Can Dwight play PF? If he can he would be the obvious 1st choice. If we somehow sign CP3 then we can trade Lin for someone else.
     
  12. Yung-T

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    Dwight-Asik would make some pretty bad spacing and clogg the paint.
     
  13. cmlmel77

    cmlmel77 Up all Night Watching Houston Sports
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    I'd only do that if LeBron would commit and Charlotte would trade us Anthony Davis for our 2014 2nd round draft pick. Otherwise, we won't have any talent in the future and we'll be a bit weak at SF.
     
  14. GreenLantern

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    We need to trade for a 4. I would love Aldridge but the asking price may be too much.
     
  15. Aruba77

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    Why do we need to trade for a 4? Aren't you curious how good Jones and D-Mo could be? I think 2 years from now they'll both be better than anyone we could realistically trade for now.
     
  16. Sanity2disChaos

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    I think if you can add Bynum or Cousins you are doin pretty damn good....

    I really ,really like T. Jones at the 4 spot. He reminds me of J.Smoove but with a better shot and handle.Jones will be an all-star a few times in his career I strongly believe.

    but a Line-up of....

    Lin
    Harden
    parsons( I like parsons but honestly we could upgrade this position)
    Jones
    Bynum

    of

    Lin
    Harden
    parson
    Cousins/Jones
    Asik/Cousins

    Either one works I think.....The second would allow for a nice front court.You have Athletic big(jones) , Defense big(Asik), Offensive Post (Cousins).....
     
  17. mr. 13 in 33

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    my friends think if we add josh smith we'll be good as long as we don't give him a max
     
  18. juicystream

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    The easiest way for the Rockets to come away with a star to partner with Harden is via another trade. The most likely candidates would be 2013 FAs where the team moves them at the deadline.

    Josh Smith
    Andre Iguodala
    Steph Curry (R)
    Chris Paul
    Dwight Howard
    Monta Ellis
    Andrew Bynum
    Al Jefferson
    Paul Milsap

    Paul/Howard definitely aren't going to be sold, and we aren't luring them away from LA.

    I consider Curry a possibility, but he's had health issues. It would make for scary outside shooting along with Harden, and we have young post players that may prove to make that a solid combination.

    Josh Smith isn't your traditional star, but would add to our strong defensive potential, and fast break potential. ATL is clearing the deck, but I think they keep Smith, who is a hometown player.

    Iggy is most likely staying in Denver.

    Bynum is the best player that stands any chance of being available, but his injury history makes him a substantial risk (and the only reason Philly might deal him at the deadline). I think we should stay clear, because he isn't walking away from the full max, and a trade likely means the Sixers are out of the playoff race and Bynum is injured or cancerous.

    Monta Ellis doesn't fit at all, and would be a bad choice anyway.

    Paul Millsap & Al Jefferson are both on the trading block, and likely that one moves in FA. Al Jefferson is an extremely gifted player that doesn't play up to his full potential, but would be the best bet for a truly inside out threat.

    We could also get Carlos Boozer, but nobody wants to see that.

    Millsap & Jefferson are definitely the easiest targets this year.
     
  19. Jenopogi

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    1st time I saw u post (yes, I'm new) and what I read is a slight to person. FO.
     
  20. eman

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    Would like to see how this roster does:

    Lin Livingston
    Harden Cook
    Parsons Delfino
    TJ Moti Patterson
    Asik Smith Aldrich

    We can go BIG with multiple mixes of that roster.
     

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