Rockets-Sonics prepared to deal A few days ago Juwan Howard was released from the Van Gundy Doghouse. As he left it, Maurice Taylor entered it. According to a source, the Rockets have never been more eager to deal the 6-9 Forward, who cannot rebound The Supersonics, who have a 15-3 record, feel that they need more of an inside presence to open up the perimeter for stars Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis. The only inside presence that the Sonics have is Power Forward Danny Fortson, and Stu Jackson called his play "attempted murder" An unhappy camper of the Sonics, Vladimir Radmanovic, will not object in a deal allowing his game to flourish. Another source said," Radmanovic heading to Houston, has been talked about in the last 4-5 days, but has never been so deep." The Sonics would deal Radmanovic, Jerome James, and a future draft pick for Maurice Taylor. If Radmanovic was to come to Houston, he would be a 6th man or possibly starting at the Power Forward position. A Rockets spokesman quoted," The deal is prepared to be completed, and so far the Rockets feel very confident about it."
What kind of crap? That would be awesome to get Radmanovic and James. But how does that solve our PF slot? Is he a good rebounder and defender? What's James's role? Backup to Mutombo? That's kind of a weird trade.
Geez, that would be an awesome trade for us. But we would still have to be looking for a banger/rebounder. If we got Radmonovich, that would probably mean that we have Boki on the block. Boki and maybe Spoon going out somewhere for a bruiser? I can't believe Seattle would actually do this deal though.
I can't believe they would give up Rad and a 1st round pick?? Sounds too good to be true, but I'll keep hoping....
I don't see Seattle giving up 2 players and a pick for Mo. I'd be happy just to get Radmanovich though, although I still like Mo on this team as a post up threat.
Interesting deal to say the least. It does not solve our rebounding problems though. Excellent shooting pickup if this does go through. Shakey source as stated earlier tho.
I would rather give up Howard than Mo....Maurice does not get credit for his offense. He doe3s contribute and he does try to protect Yao....
Vladimir Radmanovic Career Stats: PPG: 10 RBG: 4.6 FG%: .418 3pt%: .376 MPG: 26.2 Height: 6'10 Hmmmmm..... interesting.
I personally haven't, but I've heard of it before. I posted this on realgm.com and a guy said he heard the same rumor on ESPN but we all know about the ESPN boards and rumors.
I don't buy it. I did a google search on hoopdynasty and found this article from that site about GS Warriors being the frontrunner to land McGrady.
i think this would be a nice trade.. it would spread out our offense more since radmanovic is a pretty good offense player and james is a good banger inside.. i think we can make james do all the dirty work on the boards while runnin with either yao/deke. good trade.. hope it works out.. next move, trade van dumby for a bag of peanuts...
we need a "POWER" forward more than anything. if trading with the Sonics I really hope we can get one of their rebounders: Fortson/Evans/Collison. if they really like MoTay and want to dump James then: Taylor+our 1st rd. pick (#10~#15) for James+Fortson. James'll probably sit besides Lue/Boki till' their contracts up next summer. Fortson is just what docter ordered for this team. We then pick up Eddie House, an excellent shooter this season, play the passing lane, runs fast break E. House, Sura McGrady, Sura Jackson, Padgett Fortson, Howard YaoMing, Mutombo House isn't a traditional PG but we have T-Mac to be the play maker (Kobe's role), so all House needs to do is like what Fish did for the Lakers. Fortson will box out and crush the board, and hit the 10ft jumper once Yao got doubled.
If this deal is on the level, then I'd pull the trigger without thinking twice. Heck, I'd do it just to get rid of Mo's contract. I don't know about sticking Radman at the PF slot, but then again it's not like Mo was crashing the boards with a vengeance. So it's almost a lateral move in terms of rebounding, but we add a guy that can shoot much better from the perimeter. And Radman will never have as many open looks as he would playing alongside Yao and T-Mac. Then we should sign Eddie House to play in the backcourt with Tracy, so we'd have a lineup of: House T-Mac JJ Radman Yao This lineup won't be able to rebound a damn, but it's not like we've been able to rebound a damn so far anyway. So why not put guys out there than can at least make shots. Either that or get a real power forward that can rebound and defend so as to cover some of Yao's deficiencies. You either play to Yao's strengths or you get someone to complement his weaknesses. This halfway stuff with Juwon and Motay obviously isn't working.
