I think the Lakers should trade Kobe now. What if Kobe was traded tomorrow? I mean, his trade value is high as it can be. I think he'll only decline from now on. I'm feeling, Rockets get: Kobe Bryant Lakers get: Carl Landry(good young player with potential), Aaron Brooks(PG of the future), T-Mac's contract(for cap purposes), and 2 1st rounders. That's an even trade, and the Lakers can start their rebuilding project now.
Yao would be the last guy on this team to be traded. His a centerpiece you can build around in the next few years and why would you trade someone like that..
I have been here since 2003!!! and have been lurking here since 2000... not gonna happen buddie.. drink some pop and relax I'm just saying "IF" thats why the trade deadline is fun cause you can talk about anything.. and anything is possible never forget that.
I don't think so. You are forgetting the money aspect. All the money that Yao gets through his nationality to the Rockets make him untouchable. And we ain't in rebuilding mode. So not a chance.
If Yao is traded today for someone other than LeBron James (yes, the list ends there), season ticket holders will hold a protest bonfire and the Rockets will play in front of Aeros-sized crowds until they move to Kentucky in 2012. To move the one guy out of the big 3 that the fans can truly be proud of would be the grossest violation of trust we've ever seen as fans.
Total garbage trade. 2 good role players for a true center. Surrounding Yao with the right players is the way to go.