Rockets called about Thaddeus Young; Thaddeus Young wants to be traded to Houston?

At the age of 27 Thaddeus Young probably isn't picking up that player option. He could probably get at least $8/yr for four years someone else and possibly even more. And even if he does pick it up he is probably somebody you can move fairly easily. I think it's a gamble worth taking because the Rockets are good enough to compete for the next two years if they add Young to this roster. Plus, I think the most likely scenario for Love is that he goes back home to LA when his contract is up.

 

Come on MAN!!! The latest trade thread was 5,000 long......give it a rest! I didn't get no sleep last night. Why don't we wait until Morey is walking to the podium before we start talking trades.

 

The issue with player options is that despite what you "think" may happen, you never actually know. An injury, a bad season, something can always happen and a team can't prepare for it. Heck, Rudy Gay even last season was considered to be someone who'd have opted out. The analytics GMs hate his guts, but there are plenty of GMs who value his traditional stats and would've gave him a nice, big contract. A year later? It's clear he opting in.

That's the issue with POs. GMs can't prepare for them. All their moves have to be based on it meshing with two distinct scenarios. Sure, for a guy like Dwight you give him that because it's the only way you can sign him. But for Young? Well, Morey drew the line with Dragic and instead went with a sure-thing 3yr contract in Lin.

 

Rockets might take an amnesty candidate

 

Young's contract is nowhere near Rudy Gay status but I understand the risk in taking him on. But minus an injury he is likely moveable for an expiring at the 2015 trade deadline and especially if the Rockets are willing to throw in some picks. I just don't see Thad Young as somebody they can't unload in a year in a half if they must.

And I still think Morey made the wrong call with Goran. I think we'd be better off right now if we had Goran even with his player option. I don't think the odds of LMA or Love coming here as free agents are very high but it is possible.

 

Young wants out and he wants the Rockets? Lets hope pouts enough that even if we don't offer them Asik they would except it.Besides Asik who makes enough Cash that the salaries would match?

 

We have a small window to win a championship, possibly 2-3 years. We are in win now mode so if Young can be had around february and Morey doesn't pull the trigger, I'm wondering if he's really that competent. It's kind of sad if our FO and owner possibly feel we need at least a Love / LMA to win that throphy. The chances that we have a shot at getting Love / LMA is very small, let alone get a deal done. I'm glad we didn't trade Asik for short term flips, so let's see what the wizard can do come February.

 

In 2-3 years Harden will be in his prime. I don't think our window is that short.

 

Thad Young looking good lately. 7-7 from 3 the last two games. 30 and 10 tonight. Why don't we want him again?

 

we don't have a spot for him..unless he wants to come off the bench after parsons..

 

I say this as a Terrence Jones fan, but right now, he is better than Jones and he sure as hell is better than Casspi. I think if Jones keeps getting minutes, he'll snap out of this mini funk. Most statistical indicators point to us not needing a power forward and considering the combined salaries of Jones and Casspi, they are an absolute steal as they both have very nice looking advanced statistics when in the lineup. I know this...however, Thad Young is still better than both of them and he can play starting pf and backup sf.

I don't know. I say if you can get a player as good as he is for Asik, do it and figure out the rest by the trade deadline. That said, analytics don't really support my opinion so...

 

make it happen moray

 

He can't play the 4?

 

Thad is a great player. Please Morey. Open your big EYES for once and lower down your pride. Omer is a great defender but THad young is an all around player which is rare and is too good to pass up! Omer misses layups for gods sakes. It's the best trade for both teams...and both players want to leave so let it happen!

 

Thad is a great player but if we traded for him we'd be in worse shape. Because Thad plays at a position where there is plenty of talent in his class. Just like Lin does. For that reason and for the salary he is being paid and because MOST other teams already have a good piece at the PF spot he wouldn't be that easy to move out in favor of an upgrade or another superstar. Morey won't trade Asik for Thad for that reason. Not unless he's got a deal lined up to send Thad somewhere else for something of value.

We need to bring Lin back, let him run the O from the top, feed him the ball and let him put up a bunch of 25/10 type games and then see if we can get somebody to bite on him.

 

2-3 years when Harden is 25 and Howard is 28?

What? lol

 

I like Thaddeus' game. I watch him some nights on League Pass.

I know we all have been conditioned to look at contracts ever since Morey took over and made smarter decisions than CD, but sometimes money doesn't give a fair picture.

When good players are slumping on bad teams, the minute you put them in a new situation with a cohesive team goal, they play to their potential, and I guess, contract amount.

I have no doubt that Thad, Bass and even Courtney Lee would play at a higher level if given a chance to come here. The Rockets now have a culture of winning and the element of having a team "family."

Asik, even with his ability, is going to create tension over time. He can hide his emotions, but he is going to be indifferent to the Rockets winning or losing. I don't blame him at this point, but if your team isn't invested in the wins and the pain of the losses, you have to adjust. The sooner Omer is dealt, the better for the team and the progression of team chemistry.

Personally, I like Brandon Bass a lot. I've followed him for years, and his jumper gets better and better. His range is deep and he plays underrated post defense. Cortney is another guy that never got his shine, but he is certainly a baller in this league.

We need some of those guys on this team: Guys that are looking to refuel their career again. I think we'll have to get over some bigger, longer contracts to go farther in the playoffs.

Salaries aren't always going to be where we want them. I guess it comes down to "win-now at all costs mode" or "win-now but leave room for next year" mode.

 

Not an age thing. Howard wants to win and if he feels that Rockets won't get it done he can opt out after 3rd year. So in a way, window of contention is 2-3 years for Howard's sake.

 

We don't have a backup center, smith is hurt again from the same knee & even if he wasn't you can't rely on him as your backup center if your plan is to "win now" dmo & jones won't cut it at backup center & Tim playing in our dleague won't either.

To get young we have to make sure camby is healthy or we have to get another solid center we can TRUST to rebound & protect the rim when Howard is in foul trouble or needs a rest PERIOD.

 

I don't know if Howard will get another long-term max contract though. The league is changing, and although he's playing well, you can tell he's not as powerful as he was in Orlando.

Just a thought.

I hope he stays until he retires. I don't see a big man that can change a game as much as he can, with the exception of LaMarcus.

Blake Griffin isn't a game changer yet. Kevin Love is an exceptional player, but he doesn't change shots and point guards' mentality for driving to the basket like Dwight.

Even with these years of weaker big men, in comparison to the Hakeem/Ewing/Shaq/Barkley etc.. big man era, Dwight seems to be the best option around.