John Granato: Raptors & Celtics favorites to land James Harden

Yea. He’s basically the disappearing act that people call Harden, he’s known to put up 30 one day and 10 the next . He’s averaging 2 more points than Simmons and 4 less assists. Shoots 35% from three. He’s a sub par defender. He’s never going to be more than a fringe all star. Herro has youth on his side. I don’t like either as the main piece.

 

If the Rockets can get Simmons, Thybulle, Maxey and picks... you do that deal now. That is a haul. That is possible 3 starters and all have fairly high ceilings. I don’t want to deal Harden but if he is still wanting out, do that deal.

 

And a pick and roll maestro.

Wood would help unlock Murray even more because of the 3 point threat he is compared to jokic.

 

If you do the Simmons Thybulle Maxey trade
Houston still needs to make a trade for a Legit Shooter preferably SF ish who can DEF really well.
Eric Gordon has to go aswell..

So if the picks from 76ers are unprotected

Maybe add in Gordon and House plus few of those heavily protected picks for let's say a
Luguentz Dort- Oklahoma City Thunder
Or
Micheal Porter Jr- Denver Nuggets

 

If you have a chance to get Murray from Denver , pull the trigger!

 

Maxey can’t be traded til January three. It gives Denver the edge. Basketball rehab

 

I really don’t understand all the Denver talk. Murray is legit. The second he was offered the deal would be done. I don’t believe any Denver rumors.

 

Didn’t we just establish he’s bogus?

‘and
Scoop?

You separate the deal

PJ/Harden now for Simmons/Thybulle /Picks and Clemons for Maxey in a week.

 

Come on dude Jamal Murray is ice cold.

Id be happy with either one but I’d prefer Murray and if MPJ is involved even easier decision.

 

Nah, Harden straight up for Murray and MPJ is better, if true..

 

Yeah. I’m referring basketball rehab. Yeah scoop b is a crackpot

 

No he’s not. He is a bubble mirage just like Herro. 18ppg undersized shooting guards. Your talent evaluation is on the fritz.

 

Basketball rehab is not legit. Millsap can’t be traded because he just got resigned.

 

I hadn’t seen the Millsap tweet. He just re-signed so February is the earliest for any trade

 

He wasn’t playing like Lou Williams in the playoffs man. Far from it.

 

He had a great run. Gordon dropped 50 on the Jazz. Everyone here hates him. Similar skill set. Simmons is much better of a target. My friends who are Nuggets fans value MPJ more than Murray. Get both? Ok that’s interesting. I’d take MPJ, Barton, Harris 3FRP over Murray + a pick or two. Simmons is a better target.

 

http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=ydc5le9e

Add a 1st to Houston and a 1st to Orlando from Denver.

 

Murray averaging what he did at the highest level is far from Gordon dropping 50 when everyone is sitting out. The guy isn’t Eric Gordon, clearly. Closer to Donovan Mitchell caliber.

I’m worried about Simmons. Net negative characteristics?

 

Did anyone watch the playoffs this year? Murray was one of the best performers. He almost single-handedly beat the Jazz, and kept Denver close against the Lakers. The dude is legit. In fact he was more clutch than Harden in the playoffs. Put him in a new offense giving him a little more free reign to shoot, and look out.

As for his height, it’s a non factor due to his athleticism and leaping ability. He gets above the rim with ease. The 360° layup he made during the playoffs was sick. Perhaps one of the best I’ve seen in a playoff game since Michael Jordan. Nah, if the Nuggets offered up Murray I’d do that deal straight up. Throw in a draft pick or another player, you do that deal in a heartbeat. Way better than anything you get with Simmons

 

Rich Paul on the phone scrambling right now.