Rumor Mill/Trade Talks

Shut Oladipo down immediately. An injury on him would be devastating for the rockets.

 

This article suggests the Rockets may hold on to Oladipo because his value is so low, but I think that's posturing. Value is low, but no reason to keep him unless Stone is willing and able to do a sign-and-trade. This article also mentions that Wall has been available, but the Rockets are impressed with his leadership and his price tag is high enough to limit a deal. Another example of posturing in my opinion. Just remember the Wizards claimed that Wall would be their PG this season and then got Westbrook lol. Don't believe every report out there. A lot of reports about the Rockets this season, who knows what to truly believe. Would be a bad look to admit to tanking and publicly shopping Oladipo as if the team doesn't want him anymore. This next week will be interesting. I've been waiting for a PJ Tucker trade to happen already. Rumors/reports are fun to follow, but also tiring. Hopefully trades happen sooner rather than later!

Also, just saw this article mentions Rockets as one of the teams interested in Dinwiddie and Nuggets interested in PJ Tucker

 

How big will the fire sale be in Houston?

The Rockets are in a free fall, winless since early February—a 16-game losing streak, all without Christian Wood. P.J. Tucker, whose numbers have dipped precipitously this season, is expected to be traded, with rival executives pointing to Miami as the favorite. Victor Oladipo rejected a two-year, $45 million contract extension last month, and while that’s not necessarily an indicator that Oladipo wants out (Oladipo can and will secure a longer term deal as a free agent) Houston may not roll the dice on losing Oladipo for nothing next summer. Miami, again, is a projected suitor for Oladipo.

 

Still would be fun to see

 

Umm what do you think wall and kpj are ?
I am ofcourse kidding, the point I was making is that I am not denying the fact that you need size, I am just saying it's not as important anymore. You can have a really good team with serviceable big men and great guards but not the other way around. I would much rather spend my energy on the under 6ft 6 inch positions (though someone like cade is a 6 ft 8 guard) then on getting big men. I can find those to fit my team.

 

I don’t expect Oladipo to get traded. I think Tilman would prefer to have that contract come off the payroll, and I think that was always the case with him. They made him an offer that they knew he wouldn’t accept, but I don’t think they ever really intended to bring him back. We’ll see...

 

We are going to get a second round pick for Tucker and just let Oladipo walk at the end of the season, right?

The Harden trade really is counting on these future draft picks panning out (in form of a pick or as currency to trade for a future superstar) or it might have been really bad.

On the other hand, the roster built is allowing us to tank, which I still prefer than being mediocre with Ben Simmons leading the team.

 

it’s not okay to lose Vic for nothing. A rebuilding team simply cannot take that approach; we have to continue to accumulate assets. This would be tantamount to giving away a 1st round draft pick for cap relief...which Tilly has done before. Can’t do this. They’ve had plenty of time to get creative.

 

It’s not for nothin as long as they used the money to get something this summer. Depends on what stone does with the money to spend. If we let Vic let, don’t we open up another max slot or close to it?


I’m asking because I’m not sure

 

While Oladipo probably has very little trade value due to his lack of quality on the court, I'm sure they can get something for him.

 

I don’t see this summer as the best chance to get an impact player in free agency. The big free agents are older veterans that are not a good fit for a rebuilding team. I think 2022 is promising when guys like Zach LaVine and John Collins will be unrestricted free agents.

 

Man, @D-rock scours my twitter timeline like a beast!

 

A bag of chips.

 

Tucker and Dipo better be gone and hopefully more.

 

Pretty much just hoping for KZ at this point.

 

Maybe it's just me, but I'm not particularly interested in trading for guys like Nunn or Robinson, who will be owed big pay days in free agency this offseason. I'd rather accumulate draft picks and/or young players under cheap, controllable contracts, and use cap room (or TPEs) to extract further assets from teams looking to dump salary next season. I'm fine being bad next season and maximizing our 2022 draft pick. IMO, it's the best way to establish a new foundation before those Westbrook trade picks (in 2024 and 2026) REALLY start to take their toll on this franchise.

 

Iggy (contract expires in 2022)........and Nunn. Wow.
Where's the Jurgens and Kleenex? It was supposed to be right here next to the computer where I keep it handy.

 

I think its all a ploy for teams to bring down the asking price.