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[CBS Sports] Rockets make Asik, Lin available in trade talks

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., Jun 30, 2013.

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  1. daywalker02

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    I potentially envy you for that. You potentially have removed CWarren from her life.
     
    #321 daywalker02, Jun 30, 2013
  2. Brandyon

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    Would really like to see them moved for assets. Maybe open enough space to sign Millsap or Iguodala in addition to Howard.

    While I love the idea of having Asik or Howard defending the rim at all times, I understand spending $29mil at the center position just isn't an option.
     
    #322 Brandyon, Jun 30, 2013
  3. gamer4Life

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    Lin >>> Calderon.

    Any trade for Lin will mean that the Rockets give up their 2014 #1 pick.
     
    #323 gamer4Life, Jun 30, 2013
  4. rob1

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    asik possibly had the best season he could have. its the perfect time to trade him. asik + d12 would be redundant, plus they cant shoot.
     
    #324 rob1, Jun 30, 2013
  5. hotballa

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    +1. Amazing how so many people here are so positive on this. Talk about hopes overcoming reality.
     
    #325 hotballa, Jun 30, 2013
  6. jgreen91

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    perfect gif for this thread
     
    #326 jgreen91, Jun 30, 2013
  7. Htownballer38

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    Great point of view. And you are right.
     
    #327 Htownballer38, Jun 30, 2013
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    Doubt Calderon is a Rocket. Usually there are no leaks prior to a trade being struck during the Morey regime.
     
    #328 ctry2582, Jun 30, 2013
  9. houston#1

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    Thats what I am talking about. Rockets should not trade Asik. I think Lin as well because of his impact on Rockets marketing and fans in Asia. A lot of people in Asia would wear Howard's jersey because of Lin.
     
    #329 houston#1, Jun 30, 2013
  10. Han Solo

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    Were in for one wild night

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    #330 Han Solo, Jun 30, 2013
  11. fleecysphere

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    It's inevitable. Think back to last year when there was NO WAY the Magic could find another team to trade Dwight to because Houston's offer was too good to pass up.

    Personally, I'm just as confident about it as last time. Last time I was through the roof with excitement and anticipation. :p
     
    #331 fleecysphere, Jun 30, 2013
  12. RedDynasty

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    Calderon - Veteran, 3pt Shot, Free Throw Master, Dimer
    Harden - Star Player, 3pt Shot, Elite Drives
    Parsons - Jack of All Trades, 3pt Shot, Defense
    Smith - Defense, Dunking Machine, Rebounding
    Howard - Defense, Dunking Machine, Rebounding
    Beverley - Defense, 3pt Shot
    Garcia - 3pt Shot, Defense
    G. Smith - Reboundig, Dunking Machine

    8 men. Crazy team right there!!!!!!!! Elite Offense and Defense!!!!!!!
     
    #332 RedDynasty, Jun 30, 2013
  13. bumbum09

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    It'd be nice if we got Greg Monroe with Calderon. His skills would go well with Dwight,
     
    #333 bumbum09, Jun 30, 2013
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    Lmao. Kobe is the most popular player in Asia. If they're not wearing Dwight's jersey now, they're not going to start.
     
    #334 ~~~, Jun 30, 2013
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    I don't believe the Calderon part, nor the "they'd have to get a starting point guard in return" part.

    Just doesn't make sense, unless you're talking about a big time upgrade which doesn't seem to be very likely at all.

    I think the Rockets may have thrown around the idea of swapping PGs in conversations to simply keep leverage. If you start off by saying "how about Lin for cap space", even the team that like Lin probably would raise questions about why the Rockets are so quick to get rid of him.

    Obviously that's just me speculating, but I think Beverley, Canaan, vet PG/combo guard (e.g. Toney Douglas) would get the job done. No need for Jose Calderon-ian players.
     
    #335 HMMMHMM, Jun 30, 2013
  16. hotballa

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    Why the hell would Boston trade Rondo for Lin and Asik? Rondo is by FAR the better player and a top 10 guy in the league IMO. If he trades Rondo, Ainge is NOT going to take back Lin and Asiks salaries for the next 2 years. That's stupid. Again, be realistic.
     
    #336 hotballa, Jun 30, 2013
  17. JayGoogle

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    I feel like Calderon is a downgrade from Lin. Offensively he's better...but we get slower and older at the point and I'm not sure I like that.
     
    #337 JayGoogle, Jun 30, 2013
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    I just don't want a weak non-defensive backup center (i.e. Greg Smith). I was hoping we would keep Asik. If not, maybe get Dalembert? But maybe has nothing left in the tank....
     
    #338 oakdogg, Jun 30, 2013
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    I disagree. I think he has it in him to improve offensively.

    If trading him is what it takes, I'm fine with it. I think he's the type of player you need for a long playoff run, though.
     
    #339 leroy, Jun 30, 2013
  20. treeman

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    Guys, has anyone thought about the fact that this is all happening RIGHT AS THE HOWARD/ROX PARTIES ARE PREPARING TO MEET?!?!?

    How can the Howard camp take this other than "Holy S*it, these guys are serious", and then Morey and Co. show up a few minutes later and tell them how fu**ing serious they are, this is no BS, they are going to WIN, we are making a championship team for you RIGHT NOW..."

    If nothing else, the cojones on display here are impressive. This will go down in Rockets history - one way or another.
     
    #340 treeman, Jun 30, 2013
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