Photoshop: Stoudemire in a Rockets uni (merged: Rockets-Suns trade rumor)

How do you know who our starting PG would be next year?

Morey might pull a rabbit out of his hat.

 

If we get a great, pass-first point guard, then getting Amare isn't a bad deal. I would still worry about his defense and rebounding though, since it is pretty bad for a power forward.

But a great passing, point guard would definetily justify the Amare move.

 

Wait so what is Kyle Lowry?? He may not be Nash but I could have sworn he was a pass 1st point guard

 

Tracy McGrady for Amare and Nash. We can throw in Laker's season tickets to sweeten the deal and make the salary cap match, but more importantly, to make it fair to the Suns.

 

To me, Amare Stoudamire is a top 3 big man in this league in terms of his offense. He's a dramatic improvement over every big we have on the roster except Yao.

 

He had a down rebounding year this year, for sure. For his career, Amare averages 8.9 rebounds in 34.2 minutes -- slightly better per minute than Scola was this year.

I don't think people realize just how ridiculous he is offensively. Career 21 ppg guy on 54% from the field. He gets to the line 7-8 times per game and shoots 75-80%.

This is fair, but really how many better players than Amare could possibly be out on the market? Maybe a Chris Bosh or a Kevin Martin? I'm not sure I'd take either over Amare.

I guess you could say we don't really need a 4 since we have Scola, but I don't think there will be a talent available better than Amare.

 

I think you guys are forgetting that Amare has an awesome jumpshot. I'm serious. I don't think you guys watch enough Suns games to wonder if all his points are set up.

 

Talent wise, Amare is up there. But as for the priority of the team, he is not. Morey mentioned today that we are missing players who can provide high quality shot at the end of the game. In that sense, I do think Kevin Martin is a better choice for our team.

 

I wasn't specific enough...I meant a great pass-first point guard. Lowery is a nice player, but he's not a starter on just about any team.

He is the safe and sound point guard who won't make too many mistakes, but he won't make any big plays either. You pretty much know what your getting with him, which isn't a bad thing at all for our team, off the bench.


Brooks has the potential to be the guy to feed others, but he is shoot first point guard. He can get by just about anybody in the league 1-on-1, but he uses that better for scoring than setting others up.

 

His attitude, health, and ability to mesh with Yao are all major concerns. I'd rather the Rockets pursue Vince Carter or another perimeter player.

 

I would definitely take Kevin Martin over Amare. He had a down shooting % year, though still shot 42% from three, and is typically an enormously efficient scorer. Most importantly, he would fill the exact position we need.

That said, why would the Kings trade him? Hard to imagine someone as good and as young as he is could be had, even when the team is struggling financially, even if the Rockets took back Beno Udrih type salaries. It'd have to be a huge trade, ala

McGrady, Battier, Lowry, Future Pick
for
Martin, Udrih, Thomas, Nocioni, Kings Lotto Pick this Year

and that's a ton of salary for Les to sign on to, and you'd definitely have to re-sign Artest to replace the loss of Battier. I'd do something like that...and the Kings might, but seems like to complex of a deal to happen in reality.

I'm with you, I wouldn't want Bosh over Amare. I agree, Amare is a uniquely talented basketball player. Not a Kobe, Lebron, Wade unique talent, and again, doesn't really address our weakness, but would be hard to pass on.

 

Tmac+ Scola??? No way...Scola is a great player for this team. Brings toughness n defense to the team. One of the reasons Rockets stayed alive in playoffs was Scola. I think Tmac + Landry should do the deal as Amare is also injury prone player like Tmac so not much should be given away.

 

you guys telling me you wouldnt take Amare for T-mac and landry....i mean i would hate to see landry go but come on.

 

Count me in as not being thrilled by Amare trade talks. I think he is an even greater risk than Artest.

His injury history is one concern. His attitude is another. And getting him means limiting Scola's role or even trading him away. Amare is definitely a better talent than Scola. But he is a lot less dependable.

I'd rather use T-Mac's contract to get a high end wing player or PG.

 

clutch i have ben here a long time, and all i can say is you and the crue work yors @&* off don't feal bad we will read

 

well...I don't think thats neccesarily so. I think Amare would spend a good bit of time at the 5 with Luis playing alongside him when Yaos breathing. I don;t think he'll impact Luis' minutes anymore than Carl does currently.

 

Love the number you selected to put on Amare's jersey.

 

I think it's a clue

 

Except he'd be starting over Scola

 

I don't like the deal. Looking at talent only, I think McGrady + Landry for Amare is a great deal. Chemistry is what scares me. This team had fantastic chemistry and the hardest working group of guys I have ever seen. Everyone busted their backsides on every play. The team defense was a beautiful thing to behold.

Bring in Amare and you have a guy who might work harder than McGrady but he is a bigger cancer and certainly a more vocal one. I don't see any way he doesn't upset the chemistry on the court and disrupt the team defense. He is going to want to be the alpha dog on the team when he isn't even mature enough to handle his own personality in the locker room.

Sometimes it is not just about talent and this is certainly one of those times. This team needs to bring in another work house who happens to be talented.