If TJ and DMo continue to play as they have in January, the 2-3 swing-man (3D) player would have the most impact IMO.
First, if it's not broken, don't fix it. I'm sure Morey knows it too. Second, I don't think that trading Casspi or Garcia is wise, because they play on vets min salary that does not make a cap hit. They provide more flexibility to Morey than anything that can be had for them. If Asik comes back, the second unit Asik-DMo-Casspi-Garcia-Lin will be one of the best in the NBA. If Asik does not come back, he needs to be replaced with a big man. I would prefer Varejao or Hawes.
I'd be willing to flip Asik for a bag of cool ranch Doritos and the roster spot... who am I kidding... the nacho cheese flavor would do jus fine... get this crybaby dead weight off the roster already... it's like Royce White part 2 - without the entertaining twitter comments.... #poormillionaire
the truth is asik is still by far the best rim protector backing up Howard and impacts the game more than overrated centers like hawes. unless for a star,. varejao is probably the only back up C/Pf I can understand Morey would trade Asik for... or perhaps an impact sf/SG like Thaddeus young.
do you guys think motiejunas and Brewer for dunleavy is realistic? the bulls can add talent while the rockets get a solid veteran on a 2 year friendly contract to back up harden and Parsons. do you think Morey is willing to part with motiejunas? I think dmo can still be a starter in the league in 2 years and do well offensively.
Actually from what we've heard, there are teams that want both of them. But the issue is Morey's asking price is way too high, two first round picks? Yeah right I wonder what kind of donut?
This is why I insist we consider a straight up swap of Asik-for-Garnett as a last resort. The Nets are one of the few teams with both a need a center -AND- have an owner that probably doesn't care about paying the balloon payment next year. The status quo is unacceptable. Yeah, it's good to hear Asik is getting "closer" to a return, but I still have my doubts. Between this mysterious injury and his long desire to be traded, I just get the vibe that this whole relationship is forced and he'll probably never fully embrace his role on this team as a reserve. KG is getting better as the season progresses. He's shooting 57-58% from the field in 2014 and the Nets are -7 defensively with him off of the court. For some perspective: that's better defensive +/- margins than Dwight, Ibaka and Hibbert. He was also top 20 in defensive win shares last year (and averaged 13-14 in the playoffs). Simply stated: his days of playing meaningful basketball are far from over and he has a contract that won't interfere with our potential 2015 plans. If Asik is never going to play or continue to sulk and be unhappy, this could be a worthwhile move to consider. At least, in lieu of something better.
I would do Asik+Motiejunas+Brooks (he could play there) for KG and Teletova. Howard/KG Jones/Teletova Parsons/Casspi/Teletova Harden/Garcia Bev/Lin
Correct. Neither Brooks nor Garcia can be traded without their permission. Which they're very unlikely to give unless we trade them to the Heat or something. The Rockets are VERY limited in their ability to match salaries due to the <150% salary difference rule. They have two players making $8.3mil, and a bunch of guys making near or at minimum. The Rockets have to limit themselves to very cheap guys like Dunleavy or put Asik or Lin in a package. Both of whom seems to have very little value right now.
For what it's worth, guys... Doc Rocket basically says same thing Feigen said to me when I asked if he had a feeling about deadline (told him kid on here feels Asik/Lin for Rondo package 70% done)... that a wing defender/shooter "has preference"... <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en data-scribe-reduced-action-queue="><p><a href="https://twitter.com/don_dougan">@don_dougan</a> ....honestly, not sure Don. I think the Rondo thing has heat, but how much? Wing defender/shooter has preference, I hear.</p>— Doc Rocket (@Thedocrocket) <a href="https://twitter.com/Thedocrocket/statuses/431646013300826112">February 7, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Asik and Lin to Boston? We'd have to relieve Boston of Gerald Wallace. That'd take care of defense. Shooting? Meh.
So the Rondo BS is trying to come back alive? Is it because Howard has been doing so well in "Hack-a-Howard" FT shooting that we want to give teams another guy to put at the line instead?
