That is the worst argument I have ever seen, it is practically laying down, the organization almost always makes moves like I do, always.....especially in regards to assets. Why don't you explain how trading Scola for Landry makes sense? Instead of whinging about me pointing out your horrible trade. Explain why trading a starting PF for a backup PF makes sense when that backup PF is a complete free agent and we have the starting PF locked up to a reasonable contract for the next 3 or 4 years? Do you honestly see Morey trading a starter for a backup? His history suggests otherwise. The only way it makes a little sense is in the money, but overall it would make this team noticably worse..... Scola may not be in the top 10 in PFs but he is not that far behind in production, and Landry has proven in his starting stint that he is not even CLOSE to being a decent starter. Seriously, I am sorry I am coming off so harsh, but that is well below your normal quality posts or ideas, that one is rotten to the core. DD
get Landry for a TPE, flip jhill/bud + picks for center or melo? i'd be all over that. similar to what we did with ariza - making a lateral move to fill out the depth chart is what morey might be looking to do.
Now that makes sense...if you can get Dalembert etc, then that is another can of worms.... We don't need Landry, his skillset is more than covered with what we have, and again...HE IS AN UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENT AFTER THIS YEAR...... We do need a shot blocking, athletic, rebounding big though.....that instantly transforms everyone's role on this team...and would instantly make us a serious threat to make the playoffs. Anything else, is uncivilized. DD
I think we should take a serious look at bringing in Dalembert. I know there are a lot of objections out there but the guy is only 29, averages 1.6 blocks with little minutes, has a low turnover rate, rebounds at a acceptable rate if given the normal playing time, and is an all around good guy with a big heart. Oh yeah i forgot a tiny detail.....he's a true center and not a PF/C combo.
Has anyone mentioned generating an extremely large TPE in a potential trade with the Kings? Can't we do DPE for Landry and then 3 mil and Yao for a 2nd? Wouldn't this create a massive TPE for us?
You'd need some more outgoing salary from the Kings (~$1.3mil) to make the trade work, but yes it would create a giant TPE. I probably woudn't do such a trade though.
Because we were trading for a much younger backup who wasn't a known commodity like Landry is. Landry and Scola are both known commodities. Unless the Rockets are regretting their contract with Scola then I don't see why we would trade for a player that isn't as good.
That was a starter who 2 years later is looking for a job in China. I see what you did there but i think what was implied by the "trading a starter for a backup" comment was "talented vs less-talented player".
Why do the Kings need to send out more salary? Can't the DPE be used to trade for less than what it's max value is? (eg. DPE for Landry) With their team payroll at 40.8 million after that trade then we can trade Yao to them and create a TPE that is large enough to swing for Carmelo I believe.
Lowry was extremely young with a lot of room to grow. Landry is 27 and has more or less reached his peak. I usually don't agree with a single thing DD says, but he's right on this one. I might give up on this organization if they were dumb enough to trade Scola for Landry.
I agree... the time for Landry has passed. He fits the "good" but not "good enough" to make a difference player.
Bringing back Landry would be a secondary move after one of the current PFs is traded. With that, I would like to have Carl back as he's an emotional guy whose effort can be contagious and he is someone who can also score in the 4th quarter. These are two things that this team is lacking right now.
So, civilize us - - who fits that bill? Cousins? They swear he ain't going away. Favors? Hmm, 'internet rumormongering' suggests Jersey Nyets want Martin. Simple deal: Martin - Dorsey. (Murphy and Hill 'flesh' out the $s.) Anyone else on or anywhere near the horizon? If last night is prelude, could ATL blow up their roster for cap relief? (Oh, gimme gimme gimme Josh Smith!) What's Nene's future? (Like anyone has a clue.) So, civilize us, please, if possible - - who fits that bill?
The DPE for Landry part is fine, but the Kings woudn't be deep enough under the cap to take on Yao's contract.
http://rockets.clutchfans.net/1249/trade-yao-for-nothing/ You don't read any articles from this site, do you?
