Always depends on price, but that still wouldnt correlate with rebuilding through younger players. While Ginobili is tougher and plays more games than McGrady, Mcgrady still plays more season minutes than Ginobili. Give Ginoboli 35 minutes per game instead of his usual 29-30 and he'd probably get even more worn out. I think thats what happened with Bob Sura, as soon as he was given big starters minutes on the Rockets after years of backup minutes he broke down faster.
I was speaking about a thread I made....I do think Manu is more of a winner. I have spoken my piece enough, I want TMac traded......enough said I guess. DD
Melechesh, Battier's contract is not expiring at the end of this coming season. He still has another year after that (expiring 2011). The rule you cite applies to contracts that are expiring THAT summer. Come June/July 2010, Battier will still have an entire additional year left. Once again, if there is little/nothing to gain from dealing Battier during this season, then they should either wait until June when he will only have one ADDITIONAL year left on his contract or just keep him.
I was referring to the player we trade Battier for in this scenario. He at least has another year in his contract. Sorry for the ambiguity.
Ginobili misses on avg 10 games per season. Last season was a blip. Manu wasn't healthy when he headed to the Olympics. His ankle problem was because of that decision. If Manu decides to have a last hurrah playing for Argentina at the 2010 WC. Heads could butt. The Spurs might hold off an extension offer. He specifically mentioned Houston as a team he'd like to play for this offseason. Perhaps the Rockets have good rep in that area? Younger isn't synonymous with getting better. Just get better, upgrade. IMO Manu helps the Rockets to do that.
Ginobili's probably still provided more to a team in 60 games what McGrady could in 80... I agree on youth doesnt = better. Steve Nash is better than Aaron Brooks until he turns 45. I'm really more wanting to be cautious against the picking up veterans on their last legs approach. Dont have to totally abandon that approach. But for the Rockets it seemingly hasnt worked out too well the past few times with Bonzi, Mike James, Francis, etc...at least we got to talk about a 5-6 year window of oppurtunity with McGrady and Yao having them in their primes.
I hope DM has learned his lesson,that players with more tread on their tires than others think,doesn't work. (Brent Barry). Why would Ginobili want to come on the Rockets anyway? Do you guys honestly think if someone got equal money from another team,would want to play with Yao Ming,who could go out any minute again? I think too many people over estimate our team despite the hard work they put in on most nights. Ginobili has enough tread when fit on a healthy Spurs team,he can't be expected to carry an overload for us.
Ahhh. Okay. Understood. Still, even in this case, Battier could be traded (like you say) to a team with cap room, or to a team offering partially guaranteed contracts plus draft picks. These types of deals would be better than taking crap expiring contract that the Rockets would have to pay for the remainder of the 2009-10 season. But I understand your point that, come February, if no such offers look to be available the following June/July, Morey may have to make his move early and sell for X cents on the dollar. But I just don't see him doing that.
Scola could be main reason if Ginobili is willing to join the rockets. I would like to have him if the price is right. Ginobili is a proven winner, he could help this team to get another level.
Actually, Manu himslef said a couple of times, if he could not play for the spurs, he would like to play for the rockets
As much as I hate that flopping douchebag... I would love him on the rockets. Actually how old will he be when his contract is up?
Really! But, I don't think he will accept less MLE. For the full MLE, I guess that will depend on how long the contract is.
come on, man. if manu is at a stage of his career where the mle or less is acceptable to him... the rockets would not want him.
