We need to remember Francis has zero trade value and Head isn't any better. These Head for Kobe [exaggerating] trades will not go through.
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Expiring contracts do have value, but only in exchange for players with either (A) bloated, long-term contracts far in excess of their production (the rare exception being Pau Gasol) or (B) larger expiring contracts who will clearly not re-sign with the other team (as Sacramento did with both Peja and Artest in recent years). The problem is that none of the Category (A) players is that the Rockets have not agreed to take on such a contract since the end of the Rudy T era. There is no evidence to indicate that Daryl Morey (or, more importantly, Les Alexander) would have any interest in acquiring such a player. Also, the Rockets do not have another Donte Greene to entice a team to give up any quality Category (B) players. Without having to give up a quality young player like Brooks or Landry, there is nothing of great value that the Rockets could net in any trade involving the expiring contracts of Luther Head or Steve Francis. The only hope is that those players PLAY WELL this season and can net some value on their own merits. However, if that were the case, then the Rockets would likely hold on to those guys, take their chances for a championship run and pay the luxury tax at the end of the season.
Know what system? JVG? Because under Adalmen, Rafer's suppose to be cutting. You never see him do that. Only thing he's good for is slowing the offense down.
Rafer+Head+Francis for Hinrich http://games.espn.go.com/nba/features/traderesult?players=1981~11~255~2763&teams=10~4~4~4&te=&cash= Head+Francis for Jeff Foster http://games.espn.go.com/nba/features/traderesult?players=250~255~2763&teams=10~11~11&te=&cash=
With the trade I proposed, the Bulls would be able to target LeBron at the end of next year. I'm pretty sure that is enticing enough.
I really like the second one if Indiana is down with it. It would slightly increase our payroll but would address a major need. The first one is too costly long-term and would leave us with only 12 players on the roster. It would also make it harder to resign Artest.
We package Head and Francis (injured) for Bobby Jackson. We ditch 2 expiring contracts and get another expiring contract in return. That way we get a serviceable pg and get rid of 2 contracts. We then sign Mutumbo for the playoffs.
Why would the bulls do this? It makes no sense. The bulls already have an up and coming pf in noah and they still have gooden. Why would the want Alston and that contract when Hinrich is the better player. I kno they have rose but cmon they could do soooooo much better for Kirk Hinrich. Stop Dreaming and come back to reality.
rafer and head for hedo turgelu. http://games.espn.go.com/nba/features/traderesult?players=11~2763~862&teams=19~19~10&te=&cash= Orlando really needs some Guards, and horrific to know, rafer and head is better than what they have now. rafer and head for haslem http://games.espn.go.com/nba/features/traderesult?players=11~2763~2184&teams=14~14~10&te=&cash= Same goes, possible starter for a bench player. rafer and head for mike james {sarcasm} but hey, its still a 1 year contract....
its funny how everyone wants to trade luther head. Its obvious if some watch the games that he is asked 2 do something thats not his strength. Head is a spot up shooter a great one. What if we weren't forced to play the jazz the last 2 play off series would yall like him. Funny how some people love him when he is making shots and doing good but when he messes up its lets trade head.. Where is the trade Francis threads. At least Luther can play we all are still waiting on Francis to actually step on the court and PRACTICE!!!!!!
I don't think the Bulls need another PF/C with Tyrus Thomas and Noah though I'm sure they would be interested in Battier. I shudder at the thought of losing Battier though but to get Hinrich we'd have to go there. The Rockets desperately need a point guard not just for this year but next couple of years as well. Alston is 32 or 33 and guards start a quick descent right at this age. I'm not sold Brooks can be a starter, though he's an awesome backup PG. There aren't really any other PG within reach in the league other than Hinrich, now that the Bulls have Derrick Rose. If we give up Battier, the Bulls could play him at the 2 or 3 with Deng, which they have a need for since Ben Gordon is on his way out. If the Bulls threw in either Noah or Thomas then I'd do it in a heartbeat. (Rox would have to use trade exception and Luther Head's contract) The biggest problem with this trade is that Artest is only signed for one year. So, to make this trade would mean a commitment to resigning Artest, which would require trading McGrady next year for someone with a huge trade exception and a SG. Which, might not be out of the question considering his health. That would leave the Rox with Yao, Scolandry, Artest, SG get in return for McGrady, Hinrich.
