Didnt this rumor originate from Bill Ingram and/or Hoopsworld? Nothing to see here. Sure enough, Hoopsworld has it! Hard to believe the Rockets are coveting/eyeing Haywood and his large contract. Now you see how such boguys rumors get started: GARBAGE
It's hardly a ridiculous notion, they would have to throw in some young talent as well like Beaubois but it's exactly what the Rockets need. They should have gone after him in the offseason like they went after him in the McGrady deal. Lee is a very capable starter and we'll see what Williams brings. A defensive minded big man is not only rare but also the most important piece to a championship team. Why do you think Dallas and Orlando sign BACKUP centers for 10 mil per?
How about a two-part trade? Trade 1: Martin for Beaubouis and Butler (expiring) Trade 2: Haywood ($6.9MM) for the Ariza Trade Exception ($6.3MM) Does the second trade work capwise?
Originally Posted by Bill Ingram So if they love Martin and want to dump Haywood, what's the reaon why Houston wants to participate in this deal? Why does Houston give them someone they "love" in exchange for someone they "want to dump"? If they indeed want to dump Haywood, it would seem that they'd be willing to give him up for much less than Martin in exchange.
No..No...Nooooo!!!!!!!!! Please don't trade Martin!!!....you know, unless its part of a deal for you know who, IF Houston was somehow to convince you know who to sign an extension. Outside of that, please don't trade Martin! Noooooooooo! Just my opinion..... (Mini meltdown over)
Houston Trade Breakdown Change in Team Outlook: -4.3 ppg, +7.4 rpg, and -0.5 apg. Incoming Players Shawn Marion 6-7 SF from UNLV 10.6 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 1.0 apg in 26.2 minutes Brendan Haywood 7-0 C from North Carolina 4.0 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 0.2 apg in 19.1 minutes DeShawn Stevenson 6-5 SG / SF from Washington Union (HS) 5.2 ppg, 1.1 rpg, 1.1 apg in 13.6 minutes Outgoing Players Kevin Martin 6-7 SG from Western Carolina 22.8 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 2.4 apg in 31.7 minutes Jared Jeffries 6-11 SF from Indiana 1.3 ppg, 1.8 rpg, 0.4 apg in 6.8 minutes
Yeah, he is perfect for a rebuilding team: only 31 years old, averaging 4 points 5 rebounds, signed through 2014/2015 at $8-10M, also we have a chance to help Mavs by giving them our best player. Should Morey pull the trigger?
What about Haywood's contract would make Morey's money value approach make anyone believe this is a true possible move? He had a price for Gortat and I doubt he is willing to pay almost if not double that for Brenda's contract.
That would be hilarious. If you all recall, last year the contemplated trade was T-mac's expiring for Butler, with the penalty being that the Rockets would have to eat Haywood's contract. Instead, the Rockets added Landry into the deal to trade up for Martin, and now the proposed trade is that they give up Martin for the poison pill of the Butler deal? LOL
F*** NO!!!!! I'd rather stay with an undersized center than to leave the team without a primary scorer that's getting more comfortable with the system
Uhhhh you've got it backwards. Butler was the bad contract that Washington was getting rid of and Haywood was becoming a free agent gettin ready for a big payday. Haywood was the main reason the Rockets wanted the deal but NY wouldn't give up enough picks/talent to Washington.
