I don’t think Phoenix want anything to do with the first trade but like the idea, and not that far fetched. The second trade is unrealistic. Most of the league can outbid us with that offer, Pelicans aren’t going to do us a favour. They get no young players in the trade. The #3 or #4 pick alone is worth more than the #6 and #12 of this year, and both those teams are interested in AD.
I actually proposed a deal with Miami last week …. Riley …. You can have CPee3 but I want Dragic , Olynyk and Winslow.
i really want winslow and whiteside. homies are hungry. i bet they would absolutely kill it over here.
Rockets out: Clint Capela, Eric Gordon, future 1st round pick Rockets in: Jimmy Butler Philly out: Jimmy Butler Philly in: Eric Gordon, Miles Plumlee, 2019 10th overall pick, Rockets' future first rounder Atlanta out: Miles Plumlee, 10th overall pick Atlanta in: Clint Capela, Zhaire Smith (or some other throw-in player from Philly) Houston could then use its taxpayer MLE on DeAndre Jordan or Dewayne Dedmon to replace Capela and end up with a starting five of: Chris Paul James Harden Jimmy Butler PJ Tucker DeAndre Jordan
That Lakers trade would be surreal... Capela For Ball, Kuzma and Hart — Gordon S&T WCS — Going Forward: Harden, Paul, Ball, Kuzma, WCS, Tucker, Hart, House, Hartenstein, Clark I think this is a Championship winning dynasty with a new coach and set roles for all players.
Since we are just having fun, why not add a trade of Capela for a 3pt-shooting forward like Gallinari or a re-signed Barnes. Gallo and a 1st for Capela and Nene Starters: Paul, Holiday, PJ, Gallinari, AD Bench: Jackson, Rivers, G Green, House, J Green, Hart, Faried
The more I think about it. Chris Paul for Derozan might not be a bad idea. Dantoni would allow for Derozan to shoot 3s again. And he could create and pass and play point again. He also has the athletic ability to create and get buckets in the paint. Spurs wouldn’t hesitate to take Chris Paul because he and popovich would coexist beautifully. Paul was also a huge Duncan fan growing up
Think about it. Ball/Rivers Harden/Hart Derozan/Green/House? Kuzma/PJ Tucker WCS/Dedmon Under Dantoni?? We don’t even have to make that Gordon for WCS move.keep Gordon Ball/Rivers harden/ Hart Derozan/Gordon Kuzma/Tucker DJ/Dedmon That’s deeep
Derozan’s lack of 3 point shooting would give me pause. He has disappeared too many times in the postseason to be trusted imo.
That’s as a number one. With a squad of Kuzma and Ball. He just has to be a play maker and spot up shooter. I don’t think he sucked at 3 point shooting on spurs he just wasn’t allowed to take it. His shot will improve in Houston
Alright. Maybe. I still don’t think that’s better than our current line up. Paul and holiday isn’t a championship backcourt imo.
I've been doing some recon on Gallinari. Frankly, he's a better option than Love. The guy is 6'10 with a 7'1 wingspan. Attacks the basket and goes to the line relentlessly. Very good 3pt shooter. TREMENDOUS catch and shoot player. Hard nosed. He would be a real go-to option as a secondary scorer, better than Gordon imo. He's a slightly above average passer. Average defender (though Clippers/Nuggets fans swear he's better than I think). Mediocre rebounder. Basically he's Kevin Love but a far lesser rebounder, much more efficient scorer and quicker on his feet. At that size, I can easily see him giving us 15 minutes at the 5 and 15 minutes at the 4. He would drive opponent C's insane. I wonder if the Clippers have him in their future plans or if they would be happy with an expiring and a late first rounder for him.
Love it!! But would add 5th team and send Lonzo, VE and Kuzma plus Rockets 2022 FRP to Orlando for AG, Iwundu and Khem Birch. NOP gets Hart and Clark instead of Lonzo (who does not want to be there because of Jrue) and Rockets sign WCS or Nerlens Noel to 1 year vet min instead of DJ (cant switch worth a damn). Harden/Rivers Butler/Iwundu Kawhi/Shump AG/Tuck WCS/Khem/Hartenstein Crazy dreamcasting but fun taking trades to extreme!
Paul For Wiggins & Covington T Pups Paul wakes a giant with commitment to Towns being the man with P&R, pace, and defense. He also adds the leadership needed because the other pieces are there already. Rockets We fill our wings and hope Wiggins will bloom in a new environment. Covington is Covington is Covington and we break up Paul’s massive contract. The basement of this deal is solid but I think Wiggins could become a much better player playing next to Harden. The hype he came into the league with type player. OR NOT. Solid move either way. This trade make moving Gordon much easier as we retool around Harden.
