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Would you trade James Harden?

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by bratna8, May 15, 2014.

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Trade the Beard???

  1. Yes

    209 vote(s)
    36.8%
  2. No

    359 vote(s)
    63.2%
  1. CometsWin

    CometsWin Breaker Breaker One Nine

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    Trade your best player to solidify your starting lineup and bench? Just say no to drugs brah.
     
  2. kjayp

    kjayp Member

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    Exactly... but evidently 77% of poll participants don't grasp the concept... everything/anybody is for sale/trade... at the right price... :) lol
     
  3. kjayp

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    He didn't say anything about trading D12... lol
     
  4. roe4christ

    roe4christ Member

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    No. End of story. Too much offensive firepower. Just needs to get his head on straight and put forth much more effort on defensive end. I have no doubt he will be better next season.
     
  5. smoothie

    smoothie Jabari Jungle

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    he disappeared in the playoffs on both ends. huge red flag.

    i'd trade him if the right offer came around, but only if we can get under the cap this summer to sign melo.
     
  6. Rockie_rocker

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    I would trade his sorry lazy ass in a heartbeat...well

    I would trade Milk hair first to get a NBA COACH (none-cheerleader coach-dressed up type),who can make Harden accoutabile on both end.

    Before figuring out what Harden truly is, you dont want to trade either piece of Harden's ass, just in case he may thrive in different system under another coach.
     
  7. Carl Herrera

    Carl Herrera Member

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    For the right return, yes. Anyone can be traded for the right return under the right circumstances.

    Harden is by no means untouchable. He is a high value commodity, but still a commodity. He has not played like the team's hero like Dwight has.
     
  8. i meow a lot

    i meow a lot Member

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    what if you trade milk hair for clutch the bear?
     
  9. i meow a lot

    i meow a lot Member

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    win win. rockets would get a better coach and the rockets would still have a mascot who cheers hard
     
  10. sutton

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    No, Harden and Rockets deserve each other.
     
  11. krnxsnoopy

    krnxsnoopy Member

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    Would I trade him for certain players? Yes.

    For Melo? No.
     
  12. Aleron

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    How did trading James Harden for pieces work out for OKC (a team he was less important on)? any takers?
     
  13. K-Low_4_Prez

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  14. bratna8

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    Well having the best player in a series didn't of anything for us.

    I'm not saying trade just for anyone, but we could possibly have a lineup of:
    PG - Lowry
    SG - ???
    SF - Melo
    PF - Love
    C - Howard

    I would definitely think about it and consider it.
     
  15. J Sizzle

    J Sizzle Member

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    Salary Cap be damned!
     
  16. Francis3422

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    If the return was right..... I am worried about his dedication.

    I wish we could trade Harden+Parsons+picks for John Wall and Brad Beal.
     
  17. Carl Herrera

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    Harden for Love!

    Harden to Philly, draft pick(s) to Minny, Love to Houston.

    Harden for Love!
     
  18. split41

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    I wouldn't trade Harden who is a young and up coming commodity, but I would flip d12 for klove.

    Bev and ?
    Harden
    Parsons
    Love
    Asik

    Sounds alright could upgrade further, but this team would be super young and only improving!
     
  19. roflmcwaffles

    roflmcwaffles Member

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    Hurr Durr if we give Lin Harden's minutes, clearly he go linsanity again. :rolleyes:

    Harden used to play decent D in OKC when he wasn't relied on to do as much as he does on offense. If we get Melo, I guarantee Harden will play tougher D.

    If offense takes 100% and Defense takes 100%, I'd say Harden has 125-150% to give, if he wasn't required to give 100% on offense, his defense would improve.
     
  20. HorryForThree

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    Depends on who we can get back, but absolutely I would if the right player were on the market.
     

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