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Behind the scenes of the Lou Williams trade

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by cyberx, Feb 22, 2017.

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cyberx said: ↑

Spoke to people on both sides.

Pelinka called Harden to inform him that he was going to become GM of the Lakers. During the conversation Harden asked if Pelinka could help do them a solid and bring in Williams (half joking).

Magic had an offer from the Jazz, Wizards, Rockets. All similar deals and for a pick.

Magic approached Lou and his agent and told him that he wanted to do right by him. (Magic is really trying to get word around the league that he takes care of his players and looks out for them. Part of bringing in a good name to the Lakers org)

Lou chose Houston. The Lakers didn't choose Houston, Lou wanted to be here.
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Cool. I guess Lou chose one of the winning sides.

At his age a good decision on his part.

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good stuff mr cyberx. I hope Morey isnt done and is looking for a big man....... after all if the front office listens to our players..... Nene said he needed help

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cyberx said: ↑

Magic had an offer from the Jazz, Wizards, Rockets. All similar deals and for a pick
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Hey, can you comment on the value of those picks?

There are also several tweets that say Rockets were offering the only 2017 pick. While the others technically could be better picks in the future, tweets say Magic placed added value on being in this draft.

did anyone else offer a 2017?

And do you as a fan feel Magic should have gone with the Jazz or Wiz offer
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Great info CyberX!! thanks!

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Thanks for the info Cyber, made my morning.

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heypartner said: ↑

Hey, can you comment on the value of those picks?

There are also several tweets that say Rockets were offering the only 2017 pick. While the others technically could be better picks in the future, tweets say Magic placed added value on being in this draft.

did anyone else offer a 2017?

And do you as a fan feel Magic should have gone with the Jazz or Wiz offer

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Lou never once complained - through B. Scott and through this year he has been a GREAT leader from what I have been told. He helped the young guys and he lead with his work ethic. Lou is a hard worker. Lou is so respected in the league - also, I heard a big reason Lou came was to play with Kobe last year and now Kobe is gone.

I was told there were multiple first rounders offered from various teams.
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heypartner said: ↑

Hey, can you comment on the value of those picks?

There are also several tweets that say Rockets were offering the only 2017 pick. While the others technically could be better picks in the future, tweets say Magic placed added value on being in this draft.

did anyone else offer a 2017?

And do you as a fan feel Magic should have gone with the Jazz or Wiz offer

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WOJ reported that the Wizards offered this year's 2017 pick.
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FINALLY SOME ROCKETS LOVE

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Sources tell me Brewer has already got his hands on some nudes of Magic!

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justtxyank said: ↑

Well he didn't have the part about Harden asking for a solid. That's lolworthy if it played a role.

Basically said what you said. Washington offered their first round pick, Magic liked Corey Brewer (lol lol lol) and saw him as value, etc.

There was another report from someone else that jives with what you said about Magic wanting to do right by Lou. Basically that Lou's agent was the one negotiating with Magic yesterday and that Magic told him the teams that were interested and Lou told him Houston.
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So the new Lakers GM was essentially negotiating with himself to get Lou to his preferred destination?

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So the new Lakers GM was essentially negotiating with himself to get Lou to his preferred destination?
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From everything I've read, the new GM wasn't involved in this trade. Magic was the one who worked the phones and Magic worked with Lou Williams's agent to send him where he wanted to go.

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cyberx said: ↑

Spoke to people on both sides.

Pelinka called Harden to inform him that he was going to become GM of the Lakers. During the conversation Harden asked if Pelinka could help do them a solid and bring in Williams (half joking).

Magic had an offer from the Jazz, Wizards, Rockets. All similar deals and for a pick.

Magic approached Lou and his agent and told him that he wanted to do right by him. (Magic is really trying to get word around the league that he takes care of his players and looks out for them. Part of bringing in a good name to the Lakers org)

Lou chose Houston. The Lakers didn't choose Houston, Lou wanted to be here.
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Thank for the interesting tidit.

I've always liked Magic Johnson, both as a player and as a person. Totally cool guy.

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Lou Williams with his play and lifestyle could easily become one of my favorite Rockets "players". (see what I did there?)

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Thanks for the info. Just comes to show the importance of winning and not being dysfunctional when attracting player.

If last season wasn't such a mess, we could've been in the picture for Durant. Oh well.

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justtxyank said: ↑

From everything I've read, the new GM wasn't involved in this trade. Magic was the one who worked the phones and Magic worked with Lou Williams's agent to send him where he wanted to go.
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Pelinka is both Harden and Lou's agent. And now GM of the Lakers.

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Pelinka is both Harden and Lou's agent. And now GM of the Lakers.
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I'm pretty sure his agent is Wallace Prather.

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justtxyank said: ↑

Well he's locked up for two years. We are also going to be able to offer him a deal that would net him close to $100 million more than anyone else can offer him so it's hard to imagine him bolting. We aren't talking the extra $10 million that used to be in play under the old CBA, we are talking like $93 million or something.
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Pretty sure that he was with that agent primarily because he was Kobe's long term agent (Harden is a big Kobe guy). Most likely Harden will get a new agent and continue his role in Houston where he has significant influence on team operations and already has started building his own legacy

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gotsis said: ↑

Thanks for the info. Just comes to show the importance of winning and not being dysfunctional when attracting player.

If last season wasn't such a mess, we could've been in the picture for Durant. Oh well.
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Forget that front-running, choking, 3-1 lead-blowing bandwagon joiner

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justtxyank said: ↑

I'm pretty sure his agent is Wallace Prather.
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Ya - Pelinka isnt Lous agent.

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justtxyank said: ↑

I'm pretty sure his agent is Wallace Prather.
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Then I'm confused, how did Harden ask Pelinka for a solid if Pelinka was not even involved? Help cyberex!

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