[ClutchFans] Podcast: Taking a look at Omer Asik Trade Possibilities

I'm not sure how true this rumor is, but....

a source familiar with those talks says Morey actually asked for more than that: two first-round picks and the right to swap first-round picks in a third draft. The team in question was the Bobcats

Daryl morey asking 2 first from the bobcats+ plus the right to swap another pick????? wow that's just ......



Heres the link to the source:

http://www.grantland.com/blog/the-triangle/post/_/id/85751/is-anyone-willing-to-pay-for-omer-asik

 

Sure, that's steep, but Charlotte probably offered Ben Gordon (worthless player but expiring contract), and we probably wouldn't get a pick from them for awhile because they already owe Chicago a first.

 

The Varejo talk from David Aldridge
The Bobcats multiple 1sts from Zack Lowe
Rockets want 1st and a good player from Stein.
Millsap, Ersan etc etc

Rockets leaking "good trades" to sports writers so as to drive up the Asik value.

 

Makes one wonder what Morey's priority is:

1) Best fit
2) Best player
3) Best asset(s)

 

Ideally it would be all 3!

But right now, my guess is "best asset" to be able to flip for the "big prize" down the road. That's why Morey wants 1st rounders. They are liquid assets that can be attached to any player as sweeteners.

 

He wants a first or a young player with upside. Morey loves flexibility.

 

I want Giannis + ZaZa or Andy V + The Waiter.

 

My scenarios

Since it has been rumored that Cleveland, Philadelphia, Boston, Milwaukee and Atlanta are the favorites for Asik here are my trade scenarios.

Cleveland scenario (most likely imo)

Houston trades: Omer Asik, Ronnie Brewer, a future second round pick

for

Cleveland: Anderson Varejao, Alonzo Gee, and Kings 2014 1st round pick (top 12 protected)



Philadelphia scenario (4th most likely)

Houston trades Omer Asik and rights to Kostas Popanikolaou

for

Philadelphia trades Spencer Hawes and Nets 2014 2nd round pick


Boston scenario (3rd most likely)

Houston trades Omer Asik and future 2nd round pick

for

Boston trades Kris Humphries and the nets/hawks 2014 1st round pick (Boston has rights to the less favorable pick because Atlanta owns the right to the better pick.)

Milwaukee scenario (least likely)

Houston trades Omer Asik,and Ronnie Brewer

for

Caron Butler, Nate Wolters, and the Lakers 2014 2nd round pick


Atlanta scenario (2nd most likely)

Houston trades Omer Asik, Donatas Motiejunas, future 2nd round draft pick and the rights to Kostas Popanikolaou

for

Atlanta trades Paul Millsap, Gustavo Ayon and the rights to Lucas Nogueira



Word has been that Morey wants picks or a solid young prospect and either a backup center or stretch 4. I feel all of the scenarios cover what Morey is looking for given the current value of Asik.


I feel like the Cavaliers will be willing to give the most bang for the buck for Asik. Varejao and Gee seem like Morey type of players and Houston has had interest in both in the past. Houston gets a protected first round pick as well. Morey is most likely collecting assets to make a bigger move at the deadline so going best value is the route he will go with this trade. Just my thoughts.

 

Honestly I wish we keep Asik. We have 2 of the best defensive Centers in the league. You saw how crucial Asik was from last nights game. 48 minutes of protected rim wins playoff games. Rockets have top offense in the league already. All we really need is to develop our defense system. Good luck beating Tim Duncan or Blake Griffin or stopping KD and Westbrook from driving in the playoffs.


Shouldve signed Stephen Jackson instead of Brewer. We need a Tony Allen who will guard Lebron or Kobe while having rim prortectors... ROckets are complete already.

TJones and Dmo are enough if we need a scoring shooting PF. Trading Asik is just a big blow.

Develop Canaan more and trade Brooks+Brewer for a defensive guy like Shumpert. Since Knicks need a PG bad. I'm sure they'd love to have Brooks right now while they're vulnerable and desperate.

It's looking like Morey is getting impatient if he does trade Asik soon. Unless he gathers assets to wait for Aldridge or Kevin Love in a couple of years.

 

I DON'T KNOW YOU BRO

 

No clue why Asik is being such a whiner. He's earning millions sitting in the bench on a Contender team. He had a taste of the limelight and now he wants more of it.

Gobble gobble.

 

I am sure this is expediting his departure.

 

Because he isn't a Bench Center and is entering the Prime of his career
Not to Mention he wants to Play for his next Big contract.

 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sport...celtics-milwaukee-bucks-phoenix-suns/4015187/

 

Sam Amick
@ sam_amick
Northern California
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can we please get gogi back?

 

Dont forget ya'll. Marcus Camby will be back before playoffs. So we have enough Center depth with Smith soon coming back.

 

This is BS. You want more time on the floor, develop a GD jump shot!! You're a f*kin' professional basketball player - while you're at it, learn to catch the d*mn ball!!!

You want to be traded? Play so well as a reserve that teams are beating down Morey's door with great offers!!

But no, we're just giving in to the loser's demands. I freakin' hate this ugly-haired Turkish piece of............. I could take him too. Look in his eyes. He's a sissy, I know it. He looks like he's been crying half the time. This sucks.

 

DreamShakeSBN: Rockets may have "deal in place" for Omer Asik, report says http://t.co/Fw5FJKzZzc

If this is accurate then all is left is to speculate until the 15th.

 

if that is the case, Woj will have more details on the players involved and picks if any by this weekend, but the cavs and hawks might bid up over the sixers.