morey probably wouldn't do it b/c again, this is tracy's first very bad game since coming back. and we're not gonna play 4 games in 5 nights all the time. but if he did, the lakers would be the only partner who would absorb tracy's contract. and odom is the only guy they would part with (and it's likely he's gonna be traded soon b/c he's not happy with his role).
Found this thought it was a good read. "Carlos Boozer will be a member of the Miami Heat. When? Sooner rather than later. How? Good question. As reports trickle in about Boozer's apparent trade request last season, his declaration to opt out of his contract this summer and his family's residence in Miami, it all adds up to the original statement -– Boozer is going to end up with the Heat one way or another. Should the Utah Jazz trade Boozer? Reports indicate they almost did last season. Of course, it was out of respect to Boozer's personal request, stemming from his son's diagnosis of sickle cell anemia and a better recovery atmosphere in Miami. The Jazz have always been a classy organization and trading Boozer under those conditions would have been commendable. But if they trade him now, the motivation won't be philanthropic; it will be out of the best interest of the franchise. Utah does not want to repeat the mistake made by the Cleveland Cavaliers back in 2004. That's the year Boozer requested that the Cavs not pick up the team option on his contract so that he could re-sign with the club for the long-term with a heftier base salary. Cavs owner, Gordon Gund satisfied the request, but was shafted as Boozer signed a mega-deal with the Utah Jazz. It's certainly plausible that Boozer will opt out of his contract this coming off-season, bolting Utah and signing a max contract with the Heat, if they have the money available. That leads to the "how?" query. Miami has many options on how to land the all-star forward. 1. Create cap space for the summer of 2009 The Heat are currently positioned to have oodles of cap space in 2010. However, if they want to land Boozer this summer, they need to make a trade to offload the cap-clogging contract of either Mark Blount or Marcus Banks, preferably both. This would ensure the Heat have maximum cap space to sign Boozer to an Elton Brand-type contract. They could send Mark Blount and a future first round pick to the New York Knicks in exchange for Malik Rose. Or, they could package Shawn Marion with Blount and Banks in exchange for the disgruntled Stephon Marbury and the aforementioned Rose. Of course, that trade would hinge on the Knicks interest in taking on Banks' contract, which extends past the anticipated summer of 2010. 2. Trade Michael Beasley and Mark Blount to the Jazz for Boozer and Jarron Collins Most Jazz fans are pretty amenable to this scenario. If the supposition is that Boozer will inevitably leave Utah, netting a talented young prospect like Beasley would strengthen the long-term health of the franchise and give Utah a potential stud to pair with Deron Williams. Conversely, most Heat fans hate the idea of giving up on Beasley so early and taking the "win-now" route with Boozer. However, let's not forget Pat Riley is running the show in Miami. His track record proves he is willing to deal youth in order to become a contender now. He traded two young talents in Caron Butler and Lamar Odom (not to mention a first round pick) in order to land Shaq in 2004. It would not be shocking to see Riley move Beasley, who's still relatively unproven, for a 20/10 big man who would catapult Miami back into contention in the East. 3. Trade Shawn Marion, Udonis Haslem, Jamaal Magloire and a future first round pick to the Jazz for Boozer, Matt Harpring, and Jarron Collins Most Heat fans like this scenario. It lands Boozer while retaining Beasley. Conversely, most Jazz fans aren't too fond of giving up Boozer without getting a top-of-the-line prospect like Beasley. However, given the predicament of Boozer's impending player option, they may have no choice but to go this route. Fortunately, this route isn't that bad. Marion's expiring contract would give the Jazz plenty of cap flexibility to re-tool the team in the off-season while Haslem is a double-double forward who would fit perfectly in a Jerry Sloan system. And let's not forget, Paul Millsap is playing out of his mind right now. Maybe opening up more consistent playing time for PM would be a wise decision. Whichever scenario occurs, rest assured Carlos Boozer will eventually don a red and white uniform and enjoy the sun rises on South Beach. It only comes down to when and how. " "4 Team Christmas Blockbuster multi player trade. Rockets send McGrady and Hayes to Milwuakee and Battier and future 1st to Utah and furure 2nd to Milwaukee for Redd, Beasley, Sessions. Utah sends Boozer and Kerilenko to Miami for Marion, Battier, Villeueva, Jones and future 1st from Houston. Miami sends Beasley to Houston and Haslem to Milwaukee and Marion to Utah for Boozer and Kerilenko and future 1st from Milwaukee. Milwaukee sends Redd and Sessions to Houston and Villaueva and Jones to Utah for McGrady, Hayes, Haslem and future 1st from Miami and future 2nd from Rockets. Yao/Scola Scola/Landry/Beasley Artest/Beasley/Barry Redd/Barry/Wafer Alston/Sessions/Brooks Rockets semi rebuild for the future the way Obama sees it =) The future is getting closer to a dynasty with Sessions, Brooks, Beasley, Landry and Wafer all 1st and 2nd year prospects. I dont care what people say that there is a better team then we have now. It something this organization should be looking into in any T-Mac trades especially any on the fly.
Morey isn't stupid enough to trade $21 million coming off the books in arguably the biggest free agency period the league has seen in a decade. I fully expect McGrady to be here till 2010.
I doubt Morey would be dumb enough to overlook that lolz. Redd, Beasley, Sessions for T-Mac, Battier, Hayes i'm all for it while holding onto Head and i forgot about Dorsey oh my another youngsters can't you tell Houstonians are full of spirit this holiday =)
Exactly what I'm thinking. You probably will trade for him if the other guys contract also expired in 2010. I would put up with Tmac for the time being. The guy is damn talented and I would say let him rest and see how far we can go without him. I said he come off the bench with Artest.
Actually Lamar Odom routinely owns Shawn Marion.. Marion simply cannot create for himself let alone create for the team, this would exacerbate your already PG and ball-movement problems.. his shooting is terrible and would be a very bad fit along with Yao Ming.
Man, if we can somehow get Redd + RJ for Tmac, alston, or whoever to fill this spot except for yao/ron/brooks than please by all means MOREY, PLEASE DO IT. Lineup of: Yao/Deke if he signs Scola/Landry Ron/RJ Redd/RJ/Barry Brooks/???? WOO, we wont have a tmac to carry anymore with his bum knee, broken back, and lost of first step (more like lost of athletic ability). If this happens, man the rockets can kill anyone inside or out. Its SCARY.
Umm.. The Tmac now ISNT the tmac of old. I have nothing to worry about. Tmac doesnt play d and is very unstable with how he scores now as he likes to take jumpers. I am not one bit worry. Now if this was the old mcgrady back in the orlando days than HELL NAW, but this tmac is old and washed up. I can care less. Open you eyes rockets fans, tmac is not the same tmac so stop making him out to be a superstart because he is NO LONGER. Injuries and age have taken a toll to his body and ability to do what he could when he was younger. He is starting to look like the old cwebb now more than anything.
This thread is so ludicrous it makes me want to jump off a bridge Are you $&#*ing serious? T-Mac for a bonefide scrub lamar odom, or redd who both are chronic injury risks and don't even come up to half what t-mac is at full capacity? Give me a break Please lay off the pipe
tmac wont be traded the middle of the season. the only way he'll be gone out of houston is if the rockets dont make it to WCF atleast. this team is built for playoff success. it really doesn't matter what we're doing in the regular season right now. and the rockets just arent getting breaks. there are about four games where they could've won. patience is what we all need.
How so? Not sure if Marion is a SF or PF, but either way, we're deep at both positions. Makes zero sense.
I agree that the Rockets are unlikely to do it. The Lakers are more likely to go this route if they feel Tracy is healthy enough for the rest of the regular season and the playoffs. They will have to add another player because Odom for McGrady doesn't work straight up.
