Can either of these guys by themselves bring a draft pick between 12-16? Let's say the Rockets wanted to add Stoudamire and still pick up their SF like a Chris Jeffries? Too many rookies? or would it make sense to either trade up for one player or stay pat?
On the simply bs-ing side... Houston trades: PF Kenny Thomas (14.1 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 1.9 apg in 34.5 minutes) PF Maurice Taylor (14.1 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 1.9 apg in 34.5 minutes) Houston receives: SF Lamar Odom (13.1 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 5.9 apg in 34.5 minutes) Change in team outlook: -1.0 ppg, -1.1 rpg, and +4.0 apg. L.A. Clippers trades: SF Lamar Odom (13.1 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 5.9 apg in 34.5 minutes) L.A. Clippers receives: PF Kenny Thomas (14.1 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 1.9 apg in 72 games) PF Maurice Taylor (14.1 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 1.9 apg in 72 games) Change in team outlook: +1.0 ppg, +1.1 rpg, and -4.0 apg. TRADE ACCEPTED I also included picks 8 and 12