ESPNSteinLine Marc Stein If rest of deal goes through as proposed, sources tell ESPN that HOU would send Kevin Martin, Luis Scola and Goran Dragic to N.O. for Gasol If goes down like this will at least shed some light on DM's view of Kyle Lowry. CP3 effectively traded for Martin, Scola, Dragic (HOU) and Lamar Odom (LA). What, the Rockets couldn't throw something in to get CP3 and leave out the Lakers? So, clearly DM sees frontcourt as much more of an issue. Especially if it is then followed up with a strong pitch to Nene. Also, it would keep the Rockets international player philosophy going on, which one would have to finally assume is part of the business plan. But I'd be for that trade if draft picks are kept. And especially if Nene or like is added. Gasol + Nene is dominant frontcourt. If Morris turns into something, that's a huge and dominant SF, PF, C combo. Lowry is a above average PG and Lee is a more than serviceable SG. But they'd clearly have to focus on SG and SF position some more then.
Martin is going to free up cap space I guess. His future on this team was in doubt the moment Yao retired. With that said, I really hope we are getting a future draft pick back from the Hornets, they are going to suck.
yes we do. virtually we freed up some money so now we can go after NENE or Marc Gasol. Basically. And maybe other moves as well.
If there is no pick involved, I'm perfectly okay with this. Gasol is a professional, albeit soft at times.
Terrible trade. I hope we did not just trade our two best scorers, Dragic and PICKS for Pau. Morey better make a ton of moves.
we do have excessive PG..we can always pick up a 3rd stringer from waiver or FA market. If we could only manage to keep Martin.. I wouldn't mind throwing the NY 12 pick... 1st round + Flynn + Scola + cash for Pau?
A. We don't know the definitive details of this trade B. I'll take Morey's degree from MIT over a bunch of homer's with keyboards. I'm standing by Morey in this.
As I said, Bynum for Dwight is going to happen. Bynum will be UFA any ways, so the Magic will and can be in full rebuild mode.
From page Yahoo: The Lakers are close to landing Chris Paul in a three-team trade that will cost them Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom.
I hate it... please don`t happen. Scola is a great guy, leader and player. A legit 15 and 8 threat. A guy that will motivate his team. Martin is a legit 20, 4 guy - our only player that can create his own shot - a player that can get hot and score in bunches. Gasol is better than the two - but he is not better than the two combined. And he is getting old. Last year he was a shadow of himself. Sure he would put up better numbers here in Houston, but he won`t lead this team to the Finals. I believe he will actually destroy any chance of rebuilding that we have - because we don`t get one piece for the future out of our 2 best assets. This trade is for a win now mode - when "win now" means let`s get the 6th - 8th seed. I hate it. Please don`t happen... or please let there be another piece to the puzzle...
I dont get this trade at all... At least if gets done, Morey must have in mind to signb Nene inmediately. Lowry - Flynn Lee - Budinger - Morris - Parsons Nene - Patterson - Hill Pau - Thabeet
