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Ken Berger's Trade Buzz Blowout: Lin, Asik, DMo, Dunleavy, and more!

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Carl Herrera, Jan 10, 2014.

  1. Chuck 4

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    He's okay when he isn't being a Lakers fanboy.
     
  2. KlutchQT

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    I don't think they need much. Iggy is much more capable of giving them backup PG minutes than I thought he would be... I think even a slight upgrade would take them over the top at this point. God forbid they land Lowry somehow.
     
  3. Clutch

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    Berger is definitely credible, but he often repeats what others have reported... which is fine, because he can be a second source, but honestly I can't find one Rocket-related thing in this report that wasn't reported earlier.

    Rockets talked to Nets about Asik, Lin; D-Will's name came up
    http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=248618

    Rockets shopping Donatas Motiejunas
    http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=249275
    http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=249326

    Rockets interested in Mike Dunleavy
    http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=249274

    Agent, Rockets trying to find a trade for Omer Asik
    ORLY?
     
  4. xiki

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    Only in shortest of minutes IMO. He's solid, just can't play much anymore. It could be Bulls ask too much, more than he can give.

    If Curry has issues he would be a very poor fill-in (which would be good for foes).
     
  5. Sadat X

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    Nothing new here.
     
  6. real_egal

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    Time changes. I used to like him, a lot, and felt that he could be perfect for Yao and Mac.

    Same thing with DW, once he gets digressing and becomes injury-prone, it will only get worse and quicker. People are crazy to take him to this young promising team.
     
  7. steddinotayto

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    I just thought Carl Herrera had an unlimited pass to repost things that were already posted before
     
  8. jtr

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    I do not believe that Morey wants to trade Lin, Asik or D-Mo. So he just asks an exorbitant amount like two 2014 first round draft picks for Asik and continues on. They are probably not going anywhere this season.
     
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    Yeah, but he's still worth a read. During the lockout he was the go-to-guy for news and updates along with Woj.
     
  10. KlutchQT

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    I agree he needs limited minutes... Douglas is only averaging about 11 mpg this season. I think Hinrich could upgrade them significantly if only called upon to fill that space.

    If you haven't noticed, I am vehemently opposed to absolutely anything that will even slightly increase the edge GSW already has over us. LOL.
     
  11. Codman

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    I am in the minority in my support for DWill. I don't think all of it is about health. Yes, he has some ankle issues, but many guys play through it.

    I think DWill is tired of a culture of losing. Remember, he was with a highly-productive team in Utah, and NJ has fallen off of the map.

    If you put DWill in Htown in a new situation with Dwight and James, his ankle "pains" will definitely lessen. A new situation makes everything feel better.

    DWill used to be an all-star player, but he really could be right back there. Part of it is mental.

    He is by far a better player than Lin and Pat Bev, even on a bum ankle. The contract is rough, but if he's able to be at 80%, we have a hell of a threatening team.
     
  12. xiki

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    Just asking - - how many Jazz guys left SLC and equalled, or exceeded, their production? Seriously, good players leave and leave their good playing behind.
     
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    I would be more inclined to take the chance if we were not having to put in all our chips to get him.

    If we were to let Asik and Lin go, and got nothing in return (if Dwill stays perpetually injured or hobbled), then we very likely would be out of contention (or further from it) for a few years.

    To me, the downside scenario is more likely than the upside one.
     
  14. Panda23

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    hes still a serviceable backup.
     
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    Exactly what Mark Cuban wanted to do.

    Pair up Dwight with Dwill.
     
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    Paul Trillsap.
     
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    The poison pill contracts have come back to bite us, because of the $15 million to be paid out next year it has hurt our trade leverage.
     

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