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Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by omgTHEpotential, Jun 25, 2013.

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Would you give up D-Mo for a #3 pick in this years (2013) draft?

  1. Yes

    113 vote(s)
    77.9%
  2. No

    32 vote(s)
    22.1%
  1. omgTHEpotential

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    Would you give up D-Mo for a #3 pick in this years draft?
     
  2. Plowman

    Plowman Member

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    As much as I like D-Mo, yes. Too much value to pass up. Then I would flip it.
     
  3. Pragmatician

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    I'd trade Motie for a Top 10 pick and take Tekbo, without hesitation.

    Question is, would any team trade a Top 10 for a Lithuanian center who didn't play much last season?
     
  4. HTown_TMac

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    How quickly can I say yes?
     
  5. sammy

    sammy Member

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    Is this a serious question?
     
  6. Dubious

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    I don't. I don't give up on a 7 footer that runs like a deer.

    Draft choices are pie in the sky, people value the unknown more than the known
     
  7. Plowman

    Plowman Member

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    Yes, people do. Those people include the GM's of many other teams that we can do business with.
     
  8. 2016Champions

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    Victor Oladipo = future All-Star
     
  9. Dubious

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    The same was said of Motiejunas and Valanciunas.
     
  10. qwertzy

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    yes, and send pick,lin,t-rob,and maybe parsons for lma, but only dmo for 3 pick in this draft never
     
  11. rocketblaze

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    No way, this draft is extremely weak at the top. A lot of the high lottery picks would have been mid 1st rounder's in last year's draft.
     
  12. baller4life315

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    This.

    For a team like us that's posturing ourselves to add possibly two max players (one of which almost certainly would be acquired via S&T), do you really think DM would pass up the opportunity to acquire such a valuable bargaining chip?

    Or, hell, acquire the pick and flip it for DeMarcus Cousins.
     
  13. Mathloom

    Mathloom Shameless Optimist

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    Oh my God, are you kidding? Of course I would be ok with that. I'm genuinely shocked 35% have said no so far!!

    I would even give up two of our PF's for the number 3 pick, let alone the one who probably has the least trade value of the bunch right now.
     
  14. DVauthrin

    DVauthrin Member

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    You either trade it, or just take Trey Burke if Orlando takes Mclemore.
     
  15. Aruba77

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    ...only because TJones looks so good; and i trust Morey to find the best player in the draft at #3.
     
  16. Aleron

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    The salary cap implications are why I said no, you can keep D-mo and still sign Dwight, the 3rd picks hold would require him to be dumped for next to nothing.
     
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  17. Fullcourt

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    I think it'd be very easy to flip the #3 pick for a decent package that doesn't bring salary back.
     
  18. j3i

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    Brain says yes. It would be a steal for his current value and a high pick is easy to package in a trade for some proven talent.

    But I like Donuts' work ethic and skill set. Even in "win now" mode, you need to have young prospects to work with if you want to be a successful franchise. (that's not called the Lakers)

    Whatever I vote yes.
     
  19. Ziggy

    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    Would I trade him for #13? Probably.
     
  20. sammy

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    I would hold out for the #1 and Kyrie.
     

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