Rockets Have Talked To Kings and Bobcats About Yao

HRocketsFan · Dec 28, 2010

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bk/bkn/7355667.html

For the Rockets, replacing Yao Ming likely will be impossible. Making moves — from using salary-cap exceptions to dealing Yao’s expiring contract — could be the key to retooling without him. The Rockets have begun talks regarding a variety of options designed to motivate teams seeking cost savings to make a deal, a person with knowledge of the Rockets’ thinking said. The Rockets have spoken with Sacramento, which has the sort of young talent the Rockets would seek, and Charlotte, which would more likely have to include attractive draft picks along with contracts, according to one individual familiar with the talks. The Kings have been steadfast in a refusal to deal first-round pick DeMarcus Cousins, despite a rocky start. The Bobcats are more likely to offer players who don’t fit in to the Rockets’ plans, such as Boris Diaw and Nazr Mohammed, along with desirable draft considerations. Nothing is close, with a deal much more likely closer to the February trade deadline, as with last season’s trade of Tracy McGrady’s expiring contract. Yao, 30, who attended Monday’s game against the Wizards but declined to speak with the media, was given “a heads up” that his contract could be involved in trade talks before the Rockets began discussions with other teams, according to an individual with knowledge of those conversations.
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I sure hope Morey can somehow convince the Kings to trade Cousins. I think he would be a nice fit on this team.

Rox2010Champ · Dec 28, 2010

HRocketsFan said:

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bk/bkn/7355667.html

I sure hope Morey can somehow convince the Kings to trade Cousins. I think he would be a nice fit on this team.
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finally some rumor with legs

JoeBarelyCares · Dec 28, 2010

Yao, Chuck Hayes and CBud for Dalembert and Carl Landry, gets the Rockets under the luxury tax to make up for the loss of the insurance money.

thegame_2234 · Dec 28, 2010

HRocketsFan said:

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bk/bkn/7355667.html

For the Rockets, replacing Yao Ming likely will be impossible. Making moves — from using salary-cap exceptions to dealing Yao’s expiring contract — could be the key to retooling without him. The Rockets have begun talks regarding a variety of options designed to motivate teams seeking cost savings to make a deal, a person with knowledge of the Rockets’ thinking said. The Rockets have spoken with Sacramento, which has the sort of young talent the Rockets would seek, and Charlotte, which would more likely have to include attractive draft picks along with contracts, according to one individual familiar with the talks. The Kings have been steadfast in a refusal to deal first-round pick DeMarcus Cousins, despite a rocky start. The Bobcats are more likely to offer players who don’t fit in to the Rockets’ plans, such as Boris Diaw and Nazr Mohammed, along with desirable draft considerations. Nothing is close, with a deal much more likely closer to the February trade deadline, as with last season’s trade of Tracy McGrady’s expiring contract. Yao, 30, who attended Monday’s game against the Wizards but declined to speak with the media, was given “a heads up” that his contract could be involved in trade talks before the Rockets began discussions with other teams, according to an individual with knowledge of those conversations.

I sure hope Morey can somehow convince the Kings to trade Cousins. I think he would be a nice fit on this team.
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I don't know but Boris Diaw can be a good acquisition's at center shoot the three and was a double double machine in the past

Shaud · Dec 28, 2010

I will be shocked if a team gives up some young talent for Yao. That would be a dumb move on their part.

Pull_Up_3 · Dec 28, 2010

Only people i want from the bobcats are tyrus thomas, gerald wallace and stephen jackson( can bring that ron artest toughness to the team)

topfive · Dec 28, 2010

Maybe DM can trade Yao to BOTH teams and we can get Cousins and Wallace in return.

waytookrzy079 · Dec 28, 2010

JoeBarelyCares said:

Yao, Chuck Hayes and CBud for Dalembert and Carl Landry, gets the Rockets under the luxury tax to make up for the loss of the insurance money.
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I dont know if i'd wanna part ways with Hayes to bring in Landry. Hayes is a pretty valuable player with a very friendly contract. I think he's silently had one of his best years so far as a Rocket.. and he's making his FTs now! Kinda miss his extra hitch that got ppl committing lane violations lol

I think Yao and an additional filler (other than Hayes) could probably get it done. I would love to have Dalembert on this team. He's very productive and would be instant help defensively and for rebounds.

I dont think i would want any of the garbage that Charlotte has other than the owner - if he decided to suit up for 10-12 mins a game lol

devilsdandruff · Dec 28, 2010

this goes to Yao trade thread.

xiki · Dec 28, 2010

Kings? They have less than twice Yao Ming's contract on the books as of next season. Their only two 'bad' contracts are Udrih and Garcia. To fit those two + (presumably) Cousins on the roster would be to include two more Rox (Brooks and C-Bud?).

Is that a deal to be made?

trugoy · Dec 28, 2010

Feigan is just being used as a propaganda mouthpeice by Morey. Those rumors make no sense.

Kings have the lowest payroll in the league, they are way below the salary cap, and they will get more under the cap this year, why would they trade for Yao? and give up Cousins? ridiculous, they would fire their coach and their GM before giving up Cousins.

Bobcats rumor also makes no sense, rockets need a Center, and the bobcats have an even worse Center situation than the rockets.

larsv8 · Dec 28, 2010

Diop/Wallace/Livingston for Yao/JJ

clos4life · Dec 28, 2010

Man, it would be great to snatch Cousins for Yao. I would do it right now.

I love Yao but the guy just can't stay healthy.

dobro1229 · Dec 28, 2010

JoeBarelyCares said:

Yao, Chuck Hayes and CBud for Dalembert and Carl Landry, gets the Rockets under the luxury tax to make up for the loss of the insurance money.
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I think some combination of the above trade could be a possibility but unlikely Hayes would be the one moved. Maybe just Yao, Bud, Ish, +TE for Dalembert, Garcia and a 1st round pick.

thegame_2234 · Dec 28, 2010

topfive said:

Maybe DM can trade Yao to BOTH teams and we can get Cousins and Wallace in return.
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DM IS DM Got dammit I trust he can do it and would do it :grin:

Rockets2K · Dec 28, 2010

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