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2013 NBA Offseason |OT2| The Rich Get Richer, The Poor Get Andrea Bargnani
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Thank you, Rockets insider!
It was brought up by Clutch in this podcast:
http://rockets.clutchfans.net/4502/dwight-howard-houston-rockets-lamarcus-aldridge/
Rocket786
Member
I will faint if the Rockets get Aldridge. Best GM in the league if he pulled off Harden, Howard, and Aldridge in one freakin year!
It's probably dead for now. Who knows during the season tho.
LegendofJoe
Member
Houston doesn't have the assets to to trade for Aldridge, it's not happening.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
friskykillface
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late as hell but lmfao at that Pistons offer for Rondo, Ainge would be that dumb to take it.
Rondo for Dirk. do it Cuban
Rondo for Dirk. do it Cuban
Cornbread78
Member
hell no, they're getting rid of all our old guys, they don't want to take on new ones...
LegendofJoe
Member
I'm struggling to come up with an agreeable trade for Rondo that makes sense for both sides. The Magic have the assets, but they're not at the right stage to make that kind of move. The Pacers don't have the assets to get it done, same for the Rockets. So the trade will probably have to involve 3 teams.
that would be the dumbest trade for both sides, i award you no points and may god have mercy on your soul
It doesn't make any sense at all.
You either tank without both or make a run with both on the team. What does a swap do for either teams?
Future PhaZe
Member
Rondo to the Rox
Asik to the Wizards
Okafor and a top 3 protected 2014 1st to the Celtics
who says no?
LegendofJoe
Member
That's actually the most legitimate Rondo trade scenario I've heard yet.
The problem is that I'm sure the Celtics would also expect a young prospect or two in return as well.
Asik isn't just an upgrade. His impact on that Wizards team would be so much more significant that it'll be like they never had Okafor in the first place.
Ninja Scooter
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Rondo and Dwight on the same team will make for some hilarious late game situations.
MorisUkunRasik
Member
Ainge values Rondo more than the rest of the league, I expect him to accept a deal once he sees there's no huge market for a slow pace PG who can't shoot and has a shitty attitude.
Future PhaZe
Member
There's a four year age difference for them since Omer just turned 27 and Emeka is turning 31 late September.
Omer is also decently better as a rebounder while being virtually the same everywhere else, but those are pretty huge things for a rebuilding team.
As for the Celtics, picks are pretty much all you look for when you tank. It's like getting two picks because you end up being worse without Rondo and you get the Wizards pick.
So basically you're guaranteed a good crack at Wiggins/Jabari and then a project big to go with it if you do that deal.
Edit: They also would get good help from Okafor in a year. They desperately desperately need a defensive vet big to help Kelly grow in his first year. He's going to get murdered out there with the roster as it is.
take away the protection and ainge says yes
LiveFromKyoto
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Rondo for Bargn...
Wait. I don't have to make that joke anymore.
Wait. I don't have to make that joke anymore.
Rondo for Bargn...
Wait. I don't have to make that joke anymore.
Have you thanked Dolan today?
friskykillface
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Future PhaZe
Member
Eh, maybe. I'm a believer that as long as guys are in their prime and are great basketball players they'll find a way to make it work. They won't be splashing threes from the outside like a finesse team, but they'll score a ton off of turnovers, muddy the game up and live at the foul line.
LegendofJoe
Member
I think you guys should look to do a bit better than Asik. How about this:
Rondo and Ariza to Detroit
Monroe and Villanueva to Washington
Okafor and your unprotected 2014 first to Bosto
Plus whatever throwaway guys you and Detroit want to throw in
Future PhaZe
Member
That's not a bad look but I can't see Detroit giving up on Monroe this early.
Rondo for Bargn...
Wait. I don't have to make that joke anymore.
Amazing. lol
Not understanding this signing. They need more help at the guard/wing position at the moment.
Welcome back, sugartits.
Please don't demand a starting role this time.
wat, Lin is better than the PG they have in Portland right now.
I'd put them on about equal footing at this point, but Morey would do a Lin-for-Lillard swap in a damn heartbeat.
Lillard just has so much more upside.
what
LegendofJoe
Member
Unless Dumars truly is retarded enough to think Smoove, Drummond, and Monroe can play together they already have. Monroe has a high trade value, if Dumars was smart he'd trade him before this season is over.
Yeah, about that.
Cornbread78
Member
Yup, I'll go with Bread on this one. Trade works for everyone, if it's an unprotected pick. WTF would Ainge do with 3 first round picks next year? dayum....
lolwtf hell naaaw
edit: hell I doubt we will even take Lin over CJ. PG is a non issue for Portland
Psychological Intellect
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man, lilard never dropped 38 on kobe, or took a team full of losers to the playoffs.
his wiki article is like 4 times longer than lilard's too: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Lin
It's funny because thats exactly what he did
http://www.oregonlive.com/blazers/i...t_one-ups_damian_lillard_as_playoff-hung.html
Go home you're drunk. No sane person will say Lin > Lillard
Psychological Intellect
Banned
Parsons would.
LyleLanley
Banned
@ByJayKing said:
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Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
Morey is on the phone telling portland this right now as a diversion to confuse then enough to trade LMA for asik....
Xplatformer
Member
Do you not watch much basketball?
Psychological Intellect
Banned
yea lillard sucks at defense
this my favorite lillard gets faked clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABC0BukoeRQ
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