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Rockets in talks with Cleveland for Lonzo Ball

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by kennysmith, Jan 30, 2026 at 2:48 PM.

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  1. Imanimal

    Imanimal Member

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    I found out that this was 100% a false rumor. Rockets and Cavs have had zero talks about Lonzo. They have had talks about Darius Garland. We are actually closer to a deal for Garland than White. Problem is that Cleveland has turned their season around and are not as anxious as a couple weeks ago to make a move.
     
    #61 Imanimal, Jan 30, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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  2. kennysmith

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    We need one with their dad as RP
     
    #62 kennysmith, Jan 30, 2026 at 8:53 PM
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    The Rockets' hopes at PG have sunk so low that they think the savior is a Ball with a mechanical leg.....
     
    #63 daywalker02, Jan 30, 2026 at 8:58 PM
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    Garland on a max deal. It would take a lot to get him. We’d have to include 3 players at least to salary match since we’re at the 2nd level.

    Rockets ain’t about to give up 3 key pieces for Garland
     
    #64 mac_got_this, Jan 30, 2026 at 9:01 PM
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    Not sure what you mean, but cheers.
     
    #65 Thrilla, Jan 30, 2026 at 9:21 PM
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    Lonzo isn't the target. Just a contract.

    Any deal with the Cavs has to have Craig porter Jr (FVV clone) incoming.
     
    #66 TheBeastSystem, Jan 30, 2026 at 9:22 PM
  7. kennysmith

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    Your target, not you :D
     
    #67 kennysmith, Jan 30, 2026 at 9:24 PM
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    Garland and Reed together would be a fun watch.
     
    #68 the11mingdynasty, Jan 30, 2026 at 9:25 PM
  9. kennysmith

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    Finally, Loki speaks. Now we can all sleep soundly
     
    #69 kennysmith, Jan 30, 2026 at 9:30 PM
  10. mac_got_this

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    Ball bricking more open 3’s tonight than Jabari during his shooting spell… he would fit in well with this teams perimter shooting
     
    #70 mac_got_this, Jan 30, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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    Stone playing 4D chess to land LaMelo is the fanfiction version of this timeline that i could live with. Big balls should come in pairs.
     
    #71 kennysmith, Jan 30, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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    Creating a complex strategic plan to acquire the broken La-Z-Boy your neighbor put out by the curb?

    LaMelo's value on his current contract is basically nothing. Neutral at best, but probably "pay me to take him"
     
    #72 OremLK, Jan 30, 2026 at 9:55 PM
  13. kennysmith

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    I'm fine with a straight up for Fred then. If Lavar wants his balls in one sack, we don't need even need Dwight to accommodate
     
    #73 kennysmith, Jan 30, 2026 at 9:58 PM
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    I think so too. Lonzo might be the hockey assist though
     
    #74 kennysmith, Jan 30, 2026 at 10:08 PM
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    Durant-DFS two-man game numbers were elite last i checked
     
    #75 kennysmith, Jan 30, 2026 at 10:13 PM
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    Ball with a big ole zero in 22 minutes. He will fit right in.
     
    #76 Hakeemtheking, Jan 30, 2026 at 10:24 PM
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    Craig Porter mysteriously sat tonight’s game out….
     
    #77 Imanimal, Jan 30, 2026 at 10:48 PM
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    I think there's a decent chance he's fine in the second half. His FG% is heavily impacted by his 3PT%. Is it really that crazy is a guy with that much rust on his body takes half a season to get his legs and his form back to NBA level? I think he could hit 36% of his 3's in the second half and that would lift his overall FG% enough.

    The problem is why on earth would we want to take on a reclamation project at a position of immediate need? We don't need to be doing this. Just get Alvarado or someone who can slide in and help right now as a backup PG.

    I really think CP3 as player-mentor, on court coach and backup PG would be perfect for us. We can even use a little bit of his over competitiveness on the roster.
     
    #78 Mathloom, Jan 30, 2026 at 11:29 PM
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    The most games Lonzo has ever played in was the shortened Covid year. Let that sink in.
     
    #79 Castian Crew, Jan 30, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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    Another non-shooter who would not even move a needle is one of our targets, Jfc man
     
    #80 ryano2009, Jan 31, 2026 at 12:21 AM
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