1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

John Granato: Raptors & Celtics favorites to land James Harden

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by NateNate, Dec 20, 2020.

Page 24 of 46
  1. mightybosstone

    mightybosstone Member

    Joined:
    Feb 19, 2014
    Messages:
    3,421
    Likes Received:
    5,747
    I like Theis, but he feels like a throw in. I'd be thrilled with Brown, Smart and the two firsts.
     
    #461 mightybosstone, Dec 21, 2020
    catarax05 and 18pbr like this.
  2. saleem

    saleem Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2001
    Messages:
    29,313
    Likes Received:
    13,454
    This works in the ESPN trade machine. Harden's contract is 41 M plus. A useful throw-in doesn't harm anyone.
     
    #462 saleem, Dec 21, 2020
    Htown Legend likes this.
  3. mightybosstone

    mightybosstone Member

    Joined:
    Feb 19, 2014
    Messages:
    3,421
    Likes Received:
    5,747
    True, but the deal works with or without Theis. And he's their starting center and is far more valuable to Boston than he would be to Houston as a third big off the bench.

    If you give a team an ultimatum and draw the line at three of their starters for one player, they're going to pass unless they're especially deep. Boston's not likely to take that deal. They're more likely to give up Robert Williams or another throw in asset instead.
     
    #463 mightybosstone, Dec 21, 2020
    Nook, raining threes and saleem like this.
  4. 18pbr

    18pbr Member

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2009
    Messages:
    285
    Likes Received:
    534
    Wall
    Smart
    Brown
    Tucker
    Wood

    Should be a top 5 defense. And hopefully Silas offense would be respectable as well.
     
    #464 18pbr, Dec 21, 2020
    Y2JT, raining threes and Le$$ like this.
  5. saleem

    saleem Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jan 1, 2001
    Messages:
    29,313
    Likes Received:
    13,454
    I just ran the 3 names in for Harden on the ESPN trade machine a few days ago. I didn’t know that Smart and Brown matched James on their own. Thanks.
     
    #465 saleem, Dec 21, 2020
    raining threes and 18pbr like this.
  6. Imanimal

    Imanimal Member

    Joined:
    May 30, 2019
    Messages:
    2,704
    Likes Received:
    3,292
    I’m telling y’all for the millionth time that Danny Ainge ain’t trading for Harden. Move on to legitimate teams that will make a deal.
     
    #466 Imanimal, Dec 21, 2020
    Dubious likes this.
  7. Htown Legend

    Htown Legend Member

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2018
    Messages:
    1,418
    Likes Received:
    4,389
    FWIW, Granato is on 97.5 ESPN and is about to talk about his tweet in a couple minutes regarding the Harden trade talks involving Boston and Toronto
     
    #467 Htown Legend, Dec 21, 2020
    18pbr and matchesmalone like this.
  8. RHU525

    RHU525 Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2002
    Messages:
    4,583
    Likes Received:
    6,283
    I can't see Boston trading their two best defenders in any deal. I gotta imagine they view Smart as the perfect complement to James Harden.

    Personally I think Boston could trade Kemba to the Knicks for Toppin or Barret and some FRPs. Which would be better for us.
     
    #468 RHU525, Dec 21, 2020
    matchesmalone likes this.
  9. xiki

    xiki Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jun 18, 2002
    Messages:
    17,501
    Likes Received:
    2,889
    #469 xiki, Dec 21, 2020
    TimDuncanDonaut and 18pbr like this.
  10. Verbal Christ

    Verbal Christ Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2009
    Messages:
    17,590
    Likes Received:
    27,203
    Granato also dropped the scoop about Clowney getting traded FWIW.
     
    #470 Verbal Christ, Dec 21, 2020
    18pbr likes this.
  11. 18pbr

    18pbr Member

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2009
    Messages:
    285
    Likes Received:
    534
    This might be bullshit but take it for what its worth. I do not know if they are credible.

     
    #471 18pbr, Dec 21, 2020
    Y2JT, Bo6 and Plowman like this.
  12. Rockets4Life13

    Rockets4Life13 Member

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2016
    Messages:
    5,836
    Likes Received:
    10,257
    If that’s true I’m more than happy.

    Murray and MPJ would be awesome i think - i don’t think we can get anything better than that.
     
    #472 Rockets4Life13, Dec 21, 2020
    Y2JT, King1, raining threes and 4 others like this.
  13. matchesmalone

    matchesmalone Member

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2014
    Messages:
    397
    Likes Received:
    883
    Murray, Porter, Hampton, Bol and picks for Harden, Tucker and Clemons?
     
    #473 matchesmalone, Dec 21, 2020
    Bo6 and 18pbr like this.
  14. J.R.

    J.R. Member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2008
    Messages:
    107,409
    Likes Received:
    156,236
    ...as “reported” by IverFraud :rolleyes:

    LOL IverFraud has so many people fooled. Just heard Lance reading his tweets.

     
    #474 J.R., Dec 21, 2020
    BallaDoc, saleem and 18pbr like this.
  15. Htown Legend

    Htown Legend Member

    Joined:
    Jul 31, 2018
    Messages:
    1,418
    Likes Received:
    4,389
    Summary of Granato this morning:

    -James is gone
    -stands by “impeccable source” claim
    - it was not a leak for leverage
    - not saying that James is for sure getting traded to Boston or Toronto. Just saying that as of RIGHT NOW, the best offers are the Jaylen Brown package and the Siakam package.
    - did interviews with Toronto radio and they would love to have Harden, Boston fans claim they don’t want harden ( lol )
    - Says he would not be surprised if Philly or Denver upped their offers
     
    #475 Htown Legend, Dec 21, 2020
    Deuce, saleem, True Rocket and 7 others like this.
  16. cmoak1982

    cmoak1982 Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2012
    Messages:
    16,401
    Likes Received:
    19,950
    Probably full of crap but yes please
     
    #476 cmoak1982, Dec 21, 2020
    saleem likes this.
  17. JayZ750

    JayZ750 Contributing Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2000
    Messages:
    25,273
    Likes Received:
    12,994
    too good to be true, lol

    Murray, MPJ and plethora of picks...
     
    #477 JayZ750, Dec 21, 2020
    saleem, True Rocket, King1 and 9 others like this.
  18. cmoak1982

    cmoak1982 Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Jul 13, 2012
    Messages:
    16,401
    Likes Received:
    19,950
    I know they were rumored about Tuck too. Maybe Harden and Tuck and work out the rest
     
    #478 cmoak1982, Dec 21, 2020
  19. Os Trigonum

    Os Trigonum Contributing Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    May 2, 2014
    Messages:
    72,906
    Likes Received:
    111,090
    brabra am disappoint
     
    #479 Os Trigonum, Dec 21, 2020
  20. finsraider

    finsraider Member

    Joined:
    Oct 21, 2010
    Messages:
    6,924
    Likes Received:
    4,984
    that, to me, has always been the ultimate offer. Better than even Phillys best offer.

    it is the only offer I might take right now vs trying to keep him.
     
    #480 finsraider, Dec 21, 2020
    OmegaSupreme and True Rocket like this.
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 24 of 46

Share This Page

Toggle Width
Style
ClutchFans Original

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Rockets Content

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now