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[Woj]Covington traded for Ariza

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by zeeshan2, Nov 16, 2020.

  1. daywalker02

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    Remember Ariza tried to dribble last time?
     
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  2. Rudyc281

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    Yep most mocks have him going after 16
     
  3. ElPigto

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    I disagree that picks are worthless (even if we keep Harden/Westbrook). This team hasn't been drafting the last couple of years and it has really shown based on our aging team. We hired Stephen Silas who is an excellent at player development and will value using rookies in the line-up as opposed to an old stubborn grouch that stubbornly sticks with veterans.

    I'm not necessarily joyful about this move (especially since RoCo worked really well in the system), but we really do need to start working on getting some young talent to this team and developing them into useful role players (maybe even hit on a lucky one that may be an all star talent). Draft is no slam dunk and we could pick some shitty talent (we have missed quite a bit in the past), but I think regardless of the direction the team decides to head in, moves like these are sometimes necessary.
     
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  4. Vivi

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    I actually hoped we could've get something more substantial for Rob, but whatever i guess.
     
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  5. treyk3

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    We got equal value (2 Picks) and Ariza (Harden's close friend) so we actually got more than we paid less than a year ago, I like you overrated him but looking back, it's not terrible and could set up for some subsequent moves.
     
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  6. daywalker02

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    We gave up Capela for Roco though.
     
  7. treyk3

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    We traded Capela for a FRP straight up.

    That was essentially a separate trade aggregated into one.

    Capela was for pick #17.

    Covington was for #17 and #22.
     
  8. Rudyc281

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    I mean 2 first round picks is substantial
     
  9. Vivi

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    Yeah, fair enough. At least assuming Ariza is happy to play here.
     
  10. B-Bob

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    RoCo in Portland will actually be interesting to watch. He'd be less interesting here without Harden. (sigh)
     
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  11. treyk3

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    I think there are a few more moves that are made very soon that will have a lot of people shocked. There is no reason to do this trade unless a very very strong plan is in place. Ariza + 2 non lottery picks is not enough to start a rebuild.

    2 Predictions.

    #1 Harden isn't traded this offseason.
    #2. The Rockets get at least one borderline star that wasn't here last year.
     
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  12. Vivi

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    Yeah, i mean, it's not a bad trade in terms of value, but i would've hope for better pick in this draft, the 16th pick in a poor draft isn't exactly great value, and Portland 2022 pick shouldn't be better then a 20/25 pick.
     
  13. fchowd0311

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    We got two first rounders though. And Ariza is a tradeable asset to a current contender like the Bucks or Lakers.

    This gives us a lot of options. If we can offload Westbrook for some picks then Ariza, multiple first round picks along with EG can net us a decent running mate for Harden like KAT or all those picks can be part of our rebuild if we do trade Harden.
     
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    Obviously they got rid of Covington for the picks (plus to get rid of his 4 year contract) to Rebuild. Ariza most likely won't see any playing time or will be waived. I like it, lets just blow it up. Harden is unhappy and there's nothing the Rockets can offer that can make him stay. To be honest I was getting tired of the Small ball/3 pt chucking. It was always only good enough to Win games and be a Top 3 team, but never a championship (I know except CP3's first year if it wasn't for the hamstring)
     
  15. daywalker02

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    Even if it's separate, it's still in the same breath..... At the same time period.

    I am not seeing the difference.

    Ariza's value ain't that high so it's definitely just the picks as well.
     
  16. treyk3

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    Because the Wolves didn't get Capela. They got a pick.

    We traded Capela for a FRP.

    The Wolves only received 2 picks for RoCo.

    I don't understand the confusion. What we received for Covington are better picks than the Wolves got. Capela being traded for one of those picks has absolutely nothing to do with RoCo's value.
     
  17. Vivi

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    Well, that's true, unless they also trade Harden of course. It does seem weird they traded Rob before him though, so i can actually see them burning these two picks to make an upgrade, not sure it's the right move if Harden wants to go, but whatever.
     
  18. DM'sVP

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    The draft is a complete crap shoot. The value of picks has taken a nose dive in recent seasons bc teams know that they are worthless. If you are planning on contending then it is much better to sign FA who were in a bad situation such as McLemore. The only picks that have value are 1-5 bc you generally have a good idea of what you’re getting in that range. The rest of the draft is generally players who never develop into their potential.

    This is the end. Expect Harden and Westbrook to be traded before the season. The only way this isn’t the end is if RoCo was the accountability issue but I think we all know that isn’t the case.
     
  19. daywalker02

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    KAT would be dumb to come here after he learns Harden is about to bolt.
     
  20. treyk3

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    I didn't make the thread DO NOT TRADE JAMES HARDEN because I thought it was catchy. I did it because it makes no ****ing sense to tank in a year where you don't have your own pick. If you want to build around Ben Simmons you can start that next offseason or at the trade deadline if this isn't working out 100%.We want this pick to be in the early 20s at worse so OKC can get bent.
     

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