I don't think he does. Maybe it's just me...I just know Harden and Derozan are close and Derozan wants out of SA. I think Pop would love Gordon and Tucker in SA.
That is a lot for guy who's game does not fit in our 5 out system. This trade also kills the defense by sending out the 2 best switch defenders of what we have left.
Maybe. I would wish him the best of luck doing so. Derozan's smooth offense replacing Gordon's 30 foot chucking, awkward handles and Tucker's extreme lack of offensive variety won't kill any 5 out concept. Derozan isn't a great 3 point shooter but he IS a great offensive player. We've all been crying for variety anyway. As far as defense, I don't think Gordon is a great defender like Tucker is but honestly I'm kind of over Tucker being a starter. He and Gordon both were better off the bench.
I'm not sure why we should expect Ariza to sign back here after the rumors we got in the past weeks, if he gets bought out i'd expect him to go back to LA at this point, to either the Lakers or Clippers.
Unless Rockets add multiple FRP, Spurs will not even pick up the phone. DeRozan not a good fit and he will cost a ton of Rockets shallow depth.
Please come up with a realistic proposal. It's much too skewed in our favor. The Pacers won't even bother with this.
You noted Turner, but both Sabonis and Warren are better players and all are locked into good contracts. If dreaming, we would need a secondary ball handler if Westbrook is gone so take Brogdon (another good contract) instead of Turner (He is redundant with Wood, Cousins and now Sabonis). All 3 of the players you get back are 2 way and near all-star level. There is so much talent with Harden add into the starting line-up that Cousins needs to come off the bench because there is only one ball. A two-man game with Harden & Sabonis would be tops in the league plus the other 3 starters can shoot 3’s, too. So there is no way to double or stop Harden’s game. Brogdon can bring to ball up so no double of Harden at 1/2 court either. All starters play defense, too. Harden plays defense when not asked to average 30+ points a night; making it the best starting line up in the league. Don’t forget we still have Eric Gordon, too. He would thrive as the 6th man again; along with Cousins (remember Walton’s role with the C’s) —> Both big & small. Plus House and Nwaba make a nine man rotation. Rounding out one the best rotations ever. Stone has made some really interesting pick ups over the last few weeks that maybe could definitely develop into to something special. Their playing time comes in as the mop up crew or even in the 2nd quarter when playing lesser teams. I don’t know how many FRP it would take to get the YES from the Pacers, but it is okay to dream. @saleem is right, it will never happen; but if it did we would be like the Bull, Lakers or maybe even better with the first 4 in row. Harden would be in the legitimate talks as the GOAT. Dream would become the second best all time Rocket. There would be banners of Stone & (the owner). 2021-2025 would be the Rocket era. It’s okay to dream...
I think a realistic trade would be gordon for randle. They just drafted the rookie and signed Noel. Gordon adds spacing for barrett and Knox while randle adds hustle and energy and versatility as the 6th man. Plus, Randle expires and can resign for lower to due his lack of 3pt %
Really want to work out a deal with OKC for Hill with the agreement that they buyout Ariza so he can sign with the Rockets. OKC IN: Gordon, Portland 2021 FRP, Houston 2024 2ndRP HOU IN: Hill, Ariza (buyout) WB/Hill Harden/McLemore House/Nwaba/Brown PJ/Ariza/Tate Wood/Cousins/Coboclo
