The "Random Rocket Trade Proposals" Thread - 2007 Offseason

That's very creative. Never think of that.

Assume Bibby wants Houston, he opts out and signs a lesser contract for a sign and trade. So, Bibby basically dumps 10+ mils in 2 years to join Houston.

And the Kings can take back JHo's (or someone else) contract and save some money.

But still dont see it happens.

 

Bibby would dump $8-10M over 2 years but in a sign and trade, he can add years to make up for the loss.

For Houston, it's just a straight up trade for Juwan or Rafer for Bibby.

 

Bibby is due 28 mils next 2 years.

 

Fire Juwan Howard. He sucks and earns too much money

 

Sure, but the idea is right.

It doesn't have to be either $28M over 2 years or just MLE money.

If he wants out, and the Kings don't want to pay that much money for him, and the Rockets want him, thenthey can reach a point in the middle where Bibby, the Kings and the Rockets all benefit.

Right now, a straight up trade is not possible, and Bibby taking the MLE money is not possible.

Would Houston want to pay Bibby $8M over 5 years?

 

wow thats a big question! I dont know ....he would have to work out for us or something to ensure his off year was really true. I see our "win now" project being over in 3 yrs.


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Yao
Emecka Okafor
Tmac
Gerald Green
T.J. Ford

6th Man: Vince Young

 

i don't think Hawk will do it

 

I still think Juwan Howard is great though his salary is a little bit high, but he can still play

 

Bibby is not thinking that strategically. If Sac-town knew he was going to opt out - they still wouldn't trade him for a Juwon Howard. And Bibby wouldn't say first he wants to play for Houston - he'd just say he plans to opt out and force Sac-town to work with him.

It just doesn't make sense. It's a bogus rumor. People aren't going to do irrational things. It's not like Bibby thinks he'll win a ring just by joining Houston.

 

As much as we would like a big name trade for Rafer, it just isn't likely to happen. I don't know if anyone has suggested Jose Calderon? It would be great for him because he doesn't like to play backup when he's starter quality. On looking at his stats, they are about as good as Rafer's in only about half the minutes! They are even better considering his good shooting percentages.

 

Too bad Toronto wouldn't trade him in a million years. The guy makes less than a million dollars and happens to be the best backup in the league.

Unless you give them something really good, and take a bad contract with it along the way, then Calderon isn't going to get traded.

 

Rockets should go after the draft rights to Joel Freeland.
http://www.draftexpress.com/viewprofile.php?p=1055
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/us_sport/basketball/article1632845.ece

Not really sure what the Rockets can offer on this one. Maybe Sura + cash for Fred Jones or Dickau + rights to Freeland if they need to shed some dollars to stay under LT? I doubt they'll be in that position though.

 

um, actually, that works with Lebron too.

 

Do you think Pollard could help us, as is he was a Adelman exceller, or is he too old to do anything?

I would go after ATL's second pick, would you? I think its like 10.

I would talk to knicks and lakers about the picks they are not excited about, since they are high they may be attainable, and it is a deep draft.

 

Here's my attempt to get Bibby:

Bibby opts out, then re-signs with Sacramento for 4 years and 10 mill per year. They then trade him to Houston for Battier and Sura's expiring. In a separate trade, Houston sends Juwan to Sacramento and they send back KT and his bloated contract.

Sacramento does this if they know Bibby wants to leave. Rather than just let him go for nothing they receive one of the best role players in the league and a replacement for Ron Ron and they dump KT's massive contract.

The Rockets do this obviously to get Bibby, but they also get a 4 man that can excel in an up tempo offense and one that is familiar with Adelman. This would also open up a spot at the 2 or 3 in the starting lineup for a slasher that Adelman has talked about.

 

Forget Bibby, he is not going to be Houston with so much money, also he is not that good either.

 

He very well could be our best option if he wants to play for his old coach. What other point guards do you have in mind? Chucky Atkins?

 

I'm sure Bibby really wants to pkay here because of coach Adelman. But the only obstruction can be money

 

You guys obviously don't see the genius in my trade suggestion.

 

Andres Nocioni - Possible 6th man?

I'm well aware of the needs of the Houston Rockets. Andres is a free agent this summer and will definitely get a look from different teams. I'm sure he is going to be a bit pricey, but I think a 4 year 24M deal could possibly land him. This would only work through a sign and trade since the Rockets are over the cap. I know we are a bit deficient in assets and it's only a dream to even think of these type of deals but I propose that we at least try to trade Juwan Howard for him. I think we would perhaps have to take Adrian Griffin in this type of trade to at least compensate for them taking Juwan's deal, but since PJ Brown is more than likely to bolt from that team, I think it would be perfect for them to have Juwan.

They need a PF with midrange game since Ben Wallace is basically a mute point on the offensive end. Juwan's weaknesses would be covered a bit more since Wallace would be covering his behind, but he would be perfect in terms of him scoring the necessary points for them. I know I'm reaching here since Chicago taking Juwan doesn't benefit them from a cap point, but he would definitely provide veteran leadership as well as some hustle for their team.

Chicago Receives

-Juwan Howard
-future 1st (have to compensate for them having to take this deal)

Houston Receives

-Adrian Griffin
-Andres Nocioni (4 years 24M sign and trade)

Andres would provide the toughness needed in Houston as well as the fire that Bob Sura once gave the Houston Rockets and that everyone sorely misses. He is a flopper, but he would fit in right with the new coach Rick Adelman. He is a good shooter and can create off the dribble. I believe this would make Shane Battier expendable, which could possible help us land a point guard or a power forward. We need to sacrifice in order to get some things, and as much as I love Shane (He's my favorite player), I think he is perhaps one of our only assets that can possibly land us a good player.

Just a suggestion though, any thoughts?