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what could we get in a trade for dwight howard?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Bo6, Jan 4, 2015.

  1. Bo6

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    i know.. i know.. i'm opening up a can of worms...

    but i am curious of what we could realistically get in a trade for dwight? would it even be possible to trade him?

    i'm not calling for him to be traded before the deadline but it is something to seriously consider in the off-season if we happen to flame out in the playoffs again.
     
  2. jayhow92

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    5 star thread. Would read again.
     
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  3. playlife

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    We should trade Howard while his value is high.
     
  4. J Sizzle

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    at least you're aware of what you're doing...
     
  5. drowsy12

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    Maybe Jeremy Lin and the rights to Xavier Henry
     
  6. SeekingAlpha

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    Too old for a young team to build around, and too expensive for a contender to simply take on. Add in the fact that Dwight can be too demanding on offensive when he's prone to turning the ball over...

    I can only realistically see the Cavs somehow trading anyone but LeBron for him. But even then, it's a gamble since Dwight's injured and Kevin Love isn't going to be a game changer for Houston and Kyrie is as much of a ballhog no-show on defense.
     
  7. Jontro

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    Probably only the likes of Durant and Davis.
     
  8. roflmcwaffles

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    You never trade stars for pieces just ask okc about if they want harden back.

    Dollars for quarters is the worst strategy when building an nba team.
     
  9. PhiSlamma15

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    Hmmm...we talkin Fantasy Basketball I take it
     
  10. Haymitch

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    Dwight for Aaron Rodgers
     
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    J J Watt
     
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    Exactly...

    If we did put Dwight on the trade market, I would imagine that we would get one or two decent players, one or two young 'prospect' players, and a draft pick or two.

    Maybe a good strategy if we were going to try to rebuild our team. Not a good strategy if we want to compete, which is what we should be doing
     
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    Noah and Mike Dunleavy Jr.
     
  15. Garner

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    Oh no, not this can of worms!
     
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    That 6'9 forward (with a ratchet) from the Mavericks!!!!! Someone to build a franchise around
     
  17. Space Ghost

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    Yes, except Howard isn't Harden. If its for the right quarters, i'd trade Howard in a heartbeat. Howard will be going downhill quick.
     
  18. BamBam

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    IF we're lucky, and play our cards right, probably this guy...
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  19. Neped

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    No way both washed up.
     
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    8 Baby Mommas... or was it 9? I lost count.
     

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