1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

2021: Best Trade Option

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by D-rock, Jul 29, 2020.

  1. BeardSanity

    BeardSanity Member

    Joined:
    Dec 27, 2012
    Messages:
    597
    Likes Received:
    130
    Buddy heilds looks to be in the dog house....wonder if we can snag him as a EG replacement
     
  2. thesonofsam

    thesonofsam Member

    Joined:
    Nov 7, 2007
    Messages:
    954
    Likes Received:
    407
    Isn't there a dumb trade ideas thread already?
     
    CK Johnson likes this.
  3. BeardSanity

    BeardSanity Member

    Joined:
    Dec 27, 2012
    Messages:
    597
    Likes Received:
    130
    maybe, but this is the Best trade ideas thread, not the dumb trade idea


    he he
     
    snowconeman22 and D-rock like this.
  4. dmoneybangbang

    Joined:
    May 5, 2012
    Messages:
    20,941
    Likes Received:
    12,825
  5. D-rock

    D-rock Member

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2006
    Messages:
    40,743
    Likes Received:
    64,228
    How would Baynes look on this team?

     
    BeardSanity and dmoneybangbang like this.
  6. Williamson

    Williamson JOSH CHRISTOPHER ONLY FAN
    Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Dec 6, 2002
    Messages:
    15,229
    Likes Received:
    18,370
    Do you guys think we'll be able to trade for Isaiah Hartenstein?
     
  7. MrButtocks

    MrButtocks Contributing Member

    Joined:
    May 29, 2005
    Messages:
    7,232
    Likes Received:
    5,117
    I like Baynes a lot. He's tough, gritty, and can hit threes. But I don't think we're going to go for another center unless they are cheap and Baynes will have suitors. I think we are truly all-in on the center less lineup. Our defense is focused on having no liabilities on the perimeter and forcing turnovers, neither of which Baynes is strong at. I honestly believe we'd rather have someone like Marcus Smart than a decent center.
     
    D-rock likes this.
  8. BreakYoSelfFool

    Joined:
    Aug 26, 2008
    Messages:
    648
    Likes Received:
    543
    Bol Bol, Glenn Robinson 3, Seth Curry, Gary Trent Jr, Tim Hardaway Jr.
     
  9. CXbby

    CXbby Member

    Joined:
    Dec 13, 2002
    Messages:
    8,701
    Likes Received:
    10,686
    Didn't the Rockets try to go after Wood at the deadline. Is a s&t realistic? He's going to be a star.
     
    D-rock likes this.
  10. Reeko

    Reeko Member

    Joined:
    Mar 1, 2017
    Messages:
    45,462
    Likes Received:
    127,163
    I don’t remember seeing anything about them going targeting him at the deadline. A S&T isn’t probable at all because of all that it would require, but it’s the only way. He’d be so perfect here.
     
  11. Nook

    Nook Member

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2008
    Messages:
    53,805
    Likes Received:
    111,582

    Nwaba was playing very, very well before he was injured. He is a plus defender, with a 7'0" wingspan and a strong body that can defend inside and outside. Players like that are highly coveted role players around the league. The question is whether you believe the improvement in Brooklyn is long lasting and how he will come back from injury.

    If he is healthy and shooting the ball, he will be a massive improvement for the Rockets as they attempt to add players that can defend inside and outside.

    He can really defend 4 positions adequately.
     
  12. Nook

    Nook Member

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2008
    Messages:
    53,805
    Likes Received:
    111,582
    The Rockets tried very hard to get him at the deadline but the Pistons did not want to give him up. He is likely to stay a Piston.
     
  13. D-rock

    D-rock Member

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2006
    Messages:
    40,743
    Likes Received:
    64,228
    5-7 years from now, when he is good.
     
  14. Reeko

    Reeko Member

    Joined:
    Mar 1, 2017
    Messages:
    45,462
    Likes Received:
    127,163
    Any idea of what Detroit’s price tag was, or was it a “he’s untouchable” type of thing?

    If the Rockets did indeed try very hard to get him, it further proves my point that I’ve been trying to tell some posters here who think that we have abandoned the big man, when in actuality, we have decided to abandon the big man who can’t shoot.
     
    luckyman76 likes this.
  15. D-rock

    D-rock Member

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2006
    Messages:
    40,743
    Likes Received:
    64,228
    Perhaps Morey will target an under the radar player like when he traded for Lowery and Dragic before they were good.

    An underperforming former lottery pick like Mo Bamba who plays very little in ORL.
     
  16. Deuce

    Deuce Context & Nuance

    Joined:
    Aug 1, 2001
    Messages:
    26,575
    Likes Received:
    35,637
    I think a FRP was the price. Rockets only one they could trade was 2022 and they probably didn't want to move it.
     
  17. Reeko

    Reeko Member

    Joined:
    Mar 1, 2017
    Messages:
    45,462
    Likes Received:
    127,163
    that’s lower than I thought it would be...if only we could’ve gotten it done
     
    D-rock likes this.
  18. Nook

    Nook Member

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2008
    Messages:
    53,805
    Likes Received:
    111,582
    The Rockets were offering a #1 for him at some point. The Rockets had Celtics made many different offers and none of them were expected.

    The Rockets are NOT adverse to size.... but they need size that can shoot from outside and can defend on the perimeter. The Rockets are specifically targeting players that are LONG so they can mitigate some of the size differences inside........ Covington had a 7'1" wingspan and is strong..... Nwaba is only 6'5" but he has a 7'0" wingspan and is strong....... Gordon has a 6'9" wingspan, Harden has a 6'11" wingspan.

    Ideally the Rockets would get guys that are 6'9" with a wingspan over 7'0"
     
  19. D-rock

    D-rock Member

    Joined:
    Jun 29, 2006
    Messages:
    40,743
    Likes Received:
    64,228
    This was why I was so fascinated by Jonah Bolden, 6'9 with 7'3 wingspan, guard skills and ability to defend 1-5.

    Same with Aaron Gordon, Christian Wood, Jeff Green and Justin Anderson (only 6'6 but 44" vert combined with 7'0 wingspan and thicc).
     
    fattz and snowconeman22 like this.
  20. DM'sVP

    DM'sVP Member

    Joined:
    May 30, 2013
    Messages:
    1,305
    Likes Received:
    1,354
    Centers that fit the Rockets system have to be able to do two things.

    1. Adequately guard 1-5 on defense
    2. Space the floor on offense

    If a player can’t do those two things then the Rockets will not pursue.
     
    DeBeards and D-rock like this.

Share This Page

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now