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Jared Zwerling: Asik to be moved real soon, Atlanta/Millsap makes sense

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Carl Herrera, Dec 12, 2013.

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  1. Carl Herrera

    Carl Herrera Contributing Member

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    From Houston:

    A source said Rockets center Omer Asik, who just switched agents to power broker Arn Tellem, is "going to be moved really soon."

    Two sources said "it makes a lot of sense" for Asik to be traded to the Atlanta Hawks for power forward Paul Millsap. In that scenario, Asik would slip into the starting center position in Atlanta alongside Al Horford, and Millsap would become the starting power forward in Houston next to Dwight Howard.

    One NBA scout said the trade would be more beneficial to the Rockets.

    "Asik is a liability for Atlanta," the scout said. "I think he's a talented rebounder and a pretty good basketball player all around, but Atlanta needs better point guard play besides Jeff Teague."

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...nicks-bring-in-a-pg-trade-talk-around-the-nba
     
    #1 Carl Herrera, Dec 12, 2013
  2. Captain Hook

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    But its the bleacher report. I never believe in there "sources"...
     
    #2 Captain Hook, Dec 12, 2013
  3. RedDynasty

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    Bleacher Report?

    Is that a legit source now?
     
    #3 RedDynasty, Dec 12, 2013
  4. Rockets0515

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    I really hope we trade for picks / backup center or pf, unless its k love or aldridge... im really liking T jones in the 4 spot and dont want to demotivate him by trading for someone to take his spot when he is playing so well.
     
    #4 Rockets0515, Dec 12, 2013
  5. baller4life315

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    delete
     
    #5 baller4life315, Dec 12, 2013
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  6. J.R.

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    From BleacherReport's newest hire Jared Zwerling, formerly of ESPNNY.

    But Asik-for-Milsap/Asik-to-Atlanta really isn't new or news.
     
    #6 J.R., Dec 12, 2013
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    Read it again.
     
    #7 smr6, Dec 12, 2013
  8. NotChandlerParsons

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    I think Zach Lowe said that an Asik/Millsap trade would probably be kinda dicey because both teams are smart and would want the other team to sweeten the pot. I pretty much agree with that, but I'd still be really happy with Asik for Millsap straight up.
     
    #8 NotChandlerParsons, Dec 12, 2013
  9. dobro1229

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    Bleacher Report is actually starting to hire qualified writers now (think Howard Beck is writing for them now), but this writer is pretty green. Not sure I buy into this as mere speculation or actual sourced speculation.

    either way.... looks like pure speculation.
     
    #9 dobro1229, Dec 12, 2013
  10. bmd

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    This would be awesome news before Terrence Jones started beasting.

    Now it kind of doesn't fit as well.

    Tough choices Morey has to make.
     
    #10 bmd, Dec 12, 2013
  11. ItalianRocket

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    I remember Horford Saying he would like to Play with Asik and Omer's new Agent is representing Horford aswell,maybe it's true
     
    #11 ItalianRocket, Dec 12, 2013
  12. baller4life315

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    Duh :eek:
     
    #12 baller4life315, Dec 12, 2013
  13. THE DR34M

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    Blah! Blah! Blah!

    ITS BLEACHER REPORT!

    No better than regular fans opinions on forums.
     
    #13 THE DR34M, Dec 12, 2013
  14. GoRox2013

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    It looks like we'll probably have to part with one of our point guards, which is most likely Lin.
     
    #14 GoRox2013, Dec 12, 2013
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    bleacher report is actually becoming legit, but I don't know how much to trust them
     
    #15 LosPollosHermanos, Dec 12, 2013
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    Im down but TJ has been playing great but if sucks tonight then Paul Milsap it is
     
    #16 rocketblood713, Dec 12, 2013
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    No way Morey would trade Asik AND Lin for Millsap. Maybe with their 1st rounder.
     
    #17 AvgJoe, Dec 12, 2013
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    I look at the actual writer.

    They've got some legitimate Star writers on the payroll now since it's being pushed by the NBA.

    I ignore the guys without a real track record.
     
    #18 torocan, Dec 12, 2013
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    Lin and Asik for Milsap, Korver and their first rounder will be fine by me.
     
    #19 REEKO_HTOWN, Dec 12, 2013
  20. Clutch

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    Not trying to rip this apart, but Zwerling is not really telling us something we didn't know. December 15th to the 19th is "really soon."

    http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=247910

    The Atlanta part seems like speculation we've all made.
     
    #20 Clutch, Dec 12, 2013
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