I have no clue. The amount of cash included in trades is not widely reported. I just happen to know that the Rockets have only spent $1 million in cash so far. As for Philly, it depends on how much cash (if any) was thrown into the Dwight-Iguodala-Bynum trade last summer. If it was a lot, then Hinkie couldn't outbid Morey on draft night. It it was little or none, then Hinkie could outbid Morey. In the end, though, I am skeptical about the Rockets spending most/all of their Maximum Annual Cash Limit. They already have an enviable draft position (cap-wise) in the early second round. They might do what they did last year and buy a late second rounder to get a draft-and-stash guy (Aldemir last year). But that won't cost them $2.1 million. If there's a really highly rated prospect on their draft board--international or otherwise--available early in the second round, besides the guy they take, they might spend most of it there. There's also the possibilty of using the cash to dump Royce White's contract, although I don't think that's a strategy the Rockets want to explore at this time. Bottom line: Don't expect the 2013 NBA Draft to be an overly eventful night for the Houston Rockets, aside from the selection of one--maybe two--second round picks. (Flash forward to huge trade on draft night. :grin: )
I absolutely want Ricky Ledo on this team! I see him as the next Jamal Crawford. We could use that kind of scoring presence off the bench, especially in the playoffs.
Man, another way in which that trade will cost the Rockets! Teams can outbid us for a juicy 2nd round pick by up to ONE MILLION DOLLARS!
forget Bullock...he's way too soft and his defense really isn't even all that great. Go with James Southerland....better rebounders. Just as good a shooter, also bigger and good finisher at the rim.
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Interesting. And he fits our profile. Probably not going to acquire him right now though. Just booking him for the future. One thing to remember about Morey. He values on-ball defense from the point very highly. Lin, Beverley, this kid, that kid at Ohio State. All of them great on-ball defenders. I agree with that. The best way to disrupt the opponent's offense is to make the point guard have to work hard just to get into the offense and eat up shot clock before they can get their offense set.
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3 wings that should be around the #34 pick are SG | Jamaal Franklin | 6’5” 191 | San Diego State | My #32 Overall Prospect SF/SG | Tony Snell | 6’7” 198 | New Mexico | #37 Overall SF/SG | Reggie Bullock | 6’7” 200 | North Carolina | #38 Overall Franklin is a high-energy, high-motor 2 who has athleticism and defensive potential. He'd be great off the bench for us. Both Snell and Bullock are long shooters with solid but not great athleticism.
