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Is it time for the Rockets to make a deal with the Devil?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by rockets934life, Nov 11, 2009.

  1. rockets934life

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    First off I know that I will probably get annihilated for starting this thread but I am big boy so I can take it but want to make a few things clear first...

    1) Not panicking or anything just thought the timing made sense with the recent TMAC drama.
    2) I am looking at 2011 not 2010 since we wont have ANY money to spend anyway.
    3) We need a big and shooting guard...this Battier/Ariza 2/3 thing ain't going to work over 82 games.
    4) We are going in the right direction but we need that cold blooded son of a gun who is willing to step on a throat and this guy would fit that bill and then some.

    I know ALOT of people really don't like Stephen Jackson but I believe in the Adelman system he will be a good fit along with a leader that wont be afraid to take that shot at the end of the game. He can create a bit and this season while going through hell and back in Oakland has been showing off his entire game dimes, boards and scoring.

    He has TONS of baggage and is a headcase but look at how Ron Ron who is a way more insane then this fool was able to act understanding what was at stake. It would be committing to 4 years of SJAX so thats a BIG risk but with the money we will be having next summer will there be anything else better out there without losing alot?

    Here is the deal, keep in mind your getting a big that would be ideal in Adelman's system, SJAX and Foster who is as tough an SOB as they come along with getting rid of TMAC and his headaches. All this can happen because GS is having a hard time trading SJAX and I know its for a reason but this could be the ideal scenrio for SJAX.

    http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop

    Here is the deal with the devil...

    Rox get SJAX, Murphy and Foster(Gunner and bigs we need)

    GS gets Diener and Cook(Expiring contracts and gets out of SJAX contract)

    Indiana gets TMAC(Gets out of 18.7 million in salaries for a franchise who is struggle BIG TIME financially)

    We will then have Yao's, Murphy's and Foster's contracts all up in 2011 total=34 million.

    Brooks/Lowry
    SJAX/Budinger
    Ariza/Battier/Taylor
    Scola/Landry/Foster/Pops
    Murphy/Hayes/Andersen/Yao

    Ok go ahead and tear me apart but please be gentle... ;)
     
  2. DcProWLer277

    DcProWLer277 Rookie

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  3. True Rocket

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    Random Trades FTW.
     
  4. Blaze_3

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    how much time did you spend on figuring out t-mac trades??
     
  5. Kwame

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    Stephen Jackson is a better player than Ron Artest.
     
  6. Prometheus

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    0 stars. Terrible idea.
     
  7. Ziggy

    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    We made the deal with the devil. We got 2 rings for it. Now we have to sit through Rudy T health issues, constant injuries, Kenny Thomas getting bit by a dog in the face, blue dildo unis, Katrina, David Andersens face, etc...
     
  8. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    I'd rather lose 50 games then have Jax for 3 years.
     
  9. rockets934life

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    Considering its the first one I created that I can remember, not long at all. Isn't it obivous? lol :p
     
  10. Rokman

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    LOL!! Now that's funny!!
     
  11. Slimjim19

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    The Rockets would get the best deal theoretically out of this, but realistically, I don't think it will work out well. We still don't know how T-mac will play when he returns.

    Also, what are the Warriors going to do with Diener and Cook? Plant them on the bench probably. It's also a bad deal for Indiana. Yes, McGrady's contract is coming off their payroll, but a lineup of T-mac and Granger this year isn't going to work. I also don't see the Pacers giving up Murphy who's extremely valuable to them.

    At least you put some decent thought to this, in my opinion.
     
  12. rhino17

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    how is this a bad deal? I don't get some of you guys
     
  13. Possum

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    I would do it yesterday. If we could get a player the caliber of Jackson and 2 Centers that fit Adelmans system for nothing more than TMac,,,,,,,,,,well it would be crazy not to take that. I dont know how anyone could pass up this deal.
     
  14. rockets934life

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    Thanks Slim, Diener and Cook are expiring salaries who will come off the books and eliminate a headache who seems like they can't find a good fit for Wacky Nelson. Indiana is really having a hard time economically so having 22 million come off there books now instead of in 2 years may be worth them losing an asset like Murphy. Atleast this is the way I look at it from both GS and Indiana's view point.

    :D
     
  15. Big MAK

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    Wow, another Jackson Tracy thread, what an original idea...

    Here 's the simple answer, f no. Why would you want that trash on our team?
     
  16. llRainmanll

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    warriors aren't that desperate.
     
  17. RV6

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    and where would you like to put those two centers, in Yao's socks? This thread is in response to Yao's injury, stocking up on centers now just clogs up the spot when Yao returns, and creates a whole at that time. What may helpus this year may not help us next year...

    Sjax is a head case for one, if he doesn't like something all of a sudden he's going to throw a fit, you don't want someone that sensitive when you're trying to build a contender, it will screw up your plans quickly...he's also not that much better than Ariza, he can dribble, but it's not like he can get his own when he wants, his success is mainly due to the warriors' style, without it he's just above Ariza's current role/play. He's not the swingman we need to replace tmac.

    On paper it seems good, but as far as impact it would be like getting Sjax and one back up big. Jax may get some minutes, but foster isn't going to beat out Yao, scola, or landry for minutes and maybe not even chuck. Murphy can compete for minutes, but where? you've got FOUR guys not just at the forward spot, but power forward, and another 4 at center??
     
  18. Kojirou

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    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.....

    breathe.....

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

    So, no.
     
  19. rockets934life

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    1) To many centers? - I call them trade assets and 2 expiring contracts NEXT season plus ERIKA DAMPIER HAD 20 FREAKING REBOUNDS :eek:

    2)Sjax now >>> Ariza..can't be serious, he has been good in SA and Indiana now when his contract expires then yes Ariza could and should be better.

    3)Foster is here for depth and toughness...one injury right now and WE ARE SCREWED...my example look waht happened when we lost Budinger for a game. Most importantly Murphy can be 4 or 5 and even 3, SJAX can be 2 or 3 maybe even a 1 in a pinch and gives you tons of flexiblity at other spots.
     
  20. T_Man

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    Patience My Young Padawan

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    He that can have Patience, can have what he will

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