[Rumor] Rockets considering trade of #26 to Indiana?

Diogu on the Rockets would be awesome! I would give up Luther & #26 for Diogu.

But, why would the Pacers move Diogu? Honeslty wasn't he one of the CRUCIAL reasons the Pacers made that mid-season trade? I mean they didnt just take on all of that salary because of just Murphy and Dunleavy. They clearly saw something in Diogu, the same way they saw something in Oneal when they made the trade for him with Portland.

The only way I see the Pacers moving Diogu, is if they do in fact do that Oneal for Odom/Bynum move. That would put Odom at PF with Murphy coming off the bench. They probably dont have as much need for Diogu then. They have their young stud front court guy in Bynum.

And like Clutch said, probably would then use the #26 pick on a PG and try to ship out Tinsley.

With Diogu, remember, he is still very young but with lots of upside. He may be 6'8" but doesn't he have like a 7'4" wingspan?

 

Indiana could get a better deal than our 26. I would bet that this is just one of several "deals" tha Bird has and that ours is just a backup in case one of the others falls apart. If they do this then they are either keeping O'Neal or are getting another starting four.

If Indiana likes some one enough to get trade for a first, it does not seem likely it would be someone who would still be available at the 26?

Sounds like I-net fodder to me.

 

i dont think you have to give up that much. luther alone is equal to diogu's value, imo

 

I agree. #26 and any combination of Novak, VS, Snyder, JL3, Sura, etc. BIG yes. No brainer.

Luther + filler + 26--seems too steep. I'd want something else advantagous and it is hard to find something fair. Indy has traded their next two 2nds, their next years #1 seems too steep for them even if allowed by rule (unless very protected), only thing I can find close is Harrision or Williams.

On the one hand I don't see a lot of difference between Al Horford and Diogu coming into the draft--I saw both of them play a lot in college (Al does have 2 inches of ht, but wingspan and reach are about the same).

On the other hand Diogu, who was very polished coming into the draft and the best player at the time in the Pac 10, has hardley established himself as starting caliber 4 and is only playing 14MPG his 1st two years on bad teams. People were tearing apart Brian Cook for low PT (in a potential Head trade), who averages 16MPG in 4 years (and 14MPG his 1st two).

So #26 + VS or Snyder (their choice) + Novak or JL3 (their choice). Head should be off the table unless we keep #26.

 

alston + 26 for diogu+granger works i think...probably no way indiana lets go of both of them though, small money for that potential

 

Just adding to the potential Diogu for #26+contract trade......I don't want any part of Tinsley's contract (ends in 10/11). BUT, if they wanted to move Marquis Daniels I would listen.

 

I don't want either player. Alston is Tinsley on a less committed contract and probably a better attitude (and healthier). In regards to Daniels, we already have an SG who can't shoot in Snyder, would at least is on a rook contract and has more upside. The Rockets have no contracts as bad as either of these players and we should not allow them to enter the discussion.

 

Nice vid, but this one is better!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=X3MyU_NCyu0&mode=related&search=

Pick #26 for this guy would be a steal!

 

I would be ok with Luther for Diogu straight up. I would definetly not be ok with Luther + 26th pick for Diogu. I understand that the Rox have a big need at the 4, but shooting is still at a premium in this league.The Rox should be very shrewd in any deals involving their best 3 pt shooter. Luther was the 24th pick in the same draft as Diogu, but a big case can be made that Luther has contributed more than half the guys ahead of him in 2005.

I like Diogu. I think he is a definate upgrade from our current situation, but I dont want the organization to start over spending due to the current necesity at the 4.

 

yeah, they definitely dont need to get too desperate. 26+head for ike is just a bit too much imo

 

LOL! That's hilarious!

 

i don't see why Indiana would do this.....but I also don't know how we got Mike James for Juwan Howard which was a steal....

 

Unless there is a filler with Ike. What's the situation on Marquis Daniels?

 

he makes over 6 mill a year.

looking at indy's position, it seems they only have 11 guys under contract. That doesnt seem right but oh well. http://hoopshype.com/salaries/indiana.htm

makes me think they will deal oneal

 

Why do we want to trade... There is too much talent in this draft. I like Diogu and all, but I think we can find better.

 

I have always been under the impression that trading a big with potential for a small was always taboo and hardly ever happened. Many people were shocked when the Raptors traded Villanueva for TJ Ford but I guess it is becoming more and more acceptable and that turned out well for the Raps. I just think Diogu would bring a lot to this team but you guys are probably right about Luther's shooting. I just hope other teams value him as high as we are, which I don't think is possible. Luther's numbers as a starter are pretty dang good but I think if Diogu was given Luther's minutes he would put up some really nice numbers while being able to play both ends of the floor effectively.

 

At 26? If Diogu re-entered the draft, do you think he'd be there at 26?

 

Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress.com did a live chat on WashingtonPost.com and kind of clarified a couple of Rockets rumors:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2007/06/22/DI2007062200832.html

 

Whoa that's kind of interesting, I think you take it!

But this is probably the one where if the player is not there for the Lakers they make the deal, if he is there then there is no deal. I can't wait for the draft, its going to be wild.

 

Well that Lakers deal is something I think a lot of us figured might be on the table. And I would do it, especially if there is a standout player at #19.

Sura+26 for Diogu? Sounds good to me. Then you still have Luther as a trade chip down the line.