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Kings want Motiejunas packaged with picks for 5th?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Carl Herrera, Jun 27, 2012.

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  1. prs325

    prs325 Member

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    Nope. Originally it was Lowry and our picks for Evans and the 5th. They want DMo instead of Lowry now.
     
    #141 prs325, Jun 27, 2012
  2. jayhow92

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    He fell that low for things that are in the process of being corrected (added bulk, rebounding) as well as contractual issues. He's better than Zeller and Leonard right now and both of whom are lottery bound draftees. Top ten talent.

    And Parsons was picked 39th. Does that mean we should "gamble" by getting the 9th pick with him?
     
    #142 jayhow92, Jun 27, 2012
  3. coachbadlee

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    They really do. They actually think that a #20 pick in a weaker draft is some how going to magically transform into a #5 pick in a deep draft.
     
    #143 coachbadlee, Jun 27, 2012
  4. thetatomatis

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    Just sounds too scared to make moves. He better be special if the we dont get the 5th pick because of him.
     
    #144 thetatomatis, Jun 27, 2012
  5. Bandwagoner

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    Quite tired of hearing anything David Aldridge has to say. Screw that guy.
     
    #145 Bandwagoner, Jun 27, 2012
  6. mattrbowers

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    I'd say no way. If it were me Dmo stays put.
     
    #146 mattrbowers, Jun 27, 2012
  7. Ricksmith

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    This thread proves why only 30 people get to be NBA level GM's.
     
    #147 Ricksmith, Jun 27, 2012
  8. thetatomatis

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    Man this is bull. Some people want a star but not really want to trade up to the 5th pick to potentially get one? Just to keep guys stashed in Europe? If he was good he would be here already. He would be thought of higher right now than he already is.
     
    #148 thetatomatis, Jun 27, 2012
  9. drc3906

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    There is no reason no to think high of him. He was rated as a top five draft pick at one time...then roller coaster a bit. He keeps improving and has a very high ceiling. Unless someone has a crystal ball, there is no proof that Harrison Barnes, or any other prospect outside of Anthony are going to be better than him in the long term. It's a gamble either way. Only the Rockets front office would have a better prospective than the fan off the street. I want to see him play for us.
     
    #149 drc3906, Jun 27, 2012
  10. klutch sidy

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    anybody who tells Dwight Howard to "come and catch me if you can" should probably be traded.
     
    #150 klutch sidy, Jun 27, 2012
  11. Spooner

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    What are you talking about. He had contract obligations overseas. That is one of the main reasons he slipped so far. Do you have any idea how hard it is to find 7 footers with that kind of ability?
     
    #151 Spooner, Jun 27, 2012
  12. drc3906

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    Bad logic...
     
    #152 drc3906, Jun 27, 2012
  13. desi tmac91

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    Isn't Legion Sports BS?
     
    #153 desi tmac91, Jun 27, 2012
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    Got his big contract, then sucked. Another contract year star.
     
    #154 cod, Jun 27, 2012
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    Come on now? Harrison Barnes! The top 5 picks of this year in a stronger draft? :rolleyes:
     
    #155 thetatomatis, Jun 27, 2012
  16. RedNation

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    Wasn't he injured for a long time last season?
     
    #156 RedNation, Jun 27, 2012
  17. Han Solo

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    I want

    C:Drummond
    PF:Scola
    SF:parsons
    SG:Tyreke
    PG:Dragic

    Mold Tyreke to play like DWade
     
    #157 Han Solo, Jun 27, 2012
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    WE better not trade Donata! THAT DUDES A BEAST!
     
    #158 shanvhere, Jun 27, 2012
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    Yeah I want to debate this further but honestly I don't want to derail the thread anymore.

    Back to DMo, the Kings and Portland:

    The more I think about it the more I think Drummond is just a smokescreen, and we're after Lilliard. Why would Houston keep trying to work out a deal for the 5th pick?

    Based on the public knowledge, this is what we know of the draft orders:

    4rth: Barnes or MKG
    5th (Kings): MKG or Barnes
    6th (Portland): Liliard
    7th Warriors

    Looking at the teams, picks 4-6 are not going to pick Drummond, if DM wanted him all along why not do a trade for the 7th pick? Warriors already have Bogut as their center, they're not gonna draft Drummond, and a pg like Lowry would be golden for them, because he can defend SGs and make up for Curry being undersized. In fact, I would argue that Drummond could be available all way to the 10th, since Raptors have Bargnani/Valanciunas while Pistons want to make the playoffs (gave up 1st round pick to get Maggette)and Drummond is another long term project.
     
    #159 roslolian, Jun 27, 2012
  20. Spooner

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    This draft is deeper. Not stronger at the top. If anything Motiejunas was slated in the top 5 in stronger drafts in the past.
     
    #160 Spooner, Jun 27, 2012
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