You know since we are pretty much just making the T-Wolves the Rockets of the North, wonder if they would mind sending down this one guy they got named Kevin Love (/sarcasm)

Not sure why, but I have a feeling Houston is going to go a different direction. For instance, Josh Smith has indicated previously (not sure if I remember where) that he would like to play in Houston. He obviously is not a difference maker like Howard, but he would be a starting point and only 26. Plus, you wouldn't have to give up all three picks, Lowery and Parsons to get him. I bet you could get him for something like, Dalembert, Scola and the 14th pick. Then potentially you could still move Lowery and the other two picks for something else.

Who knows though really what Morey is thinking right now. Just trying to think of some other possibilities.

"Sports do not build character. They reveal it."
-John Wooden

Reportedly Hou offering Lowry, #14, #16 for Tyreke, #5.

I would not want Tyreke Evans running the offense on my team.

No chance in hell but this is fun!

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=6tyn26r

ALSO via Twitter:

Jonathan Givonyþ@DraftExpress

Sources say Houston has an offer of Lowry, the #14 and #16 picks for Tyreke Evans and the #5 pick on the table. Up to Sacramento to decide.

Dalembert, Scola, and the 14th pick wouldn't be even close to enough for Josh Smith.

My bad. An hour of sleep is never good.. Missed the original post on this thread

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I would not want Tyreke Evans running the offense on my team.

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I would imagine Tyreke would become an instan trade piece again

[This message has been edited by CFTXAG10 (edited 6/26/2012 10:37a).]

In my opinion, Lowery, 14 and 16 would be a great deal for Evans and number 5. If they kept him, I wouldn't mind seeing what the Rockets could do with a Dragic/Evans back court. Especially given the fact that Evans hasn't even turned 23 yet.

"Sports do not build character. They reveal it."
-John Wooden

minnesota making a sneaky play to usurp utah's title

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I would imagine Tyreke would become an instan trade piece again

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just like kevin martin, but then people realized that martin sucks and we're stuck with his sorry ass

Budinger traded for 18th pick!

Looks like they are stockpiling picks for a Howard trade.

Morey needs to say "**** it" and go for broke with Howard.

If the team lands Howard, there WILL be a buzz around this team that's DESPERATELY needed at the moment. If they end up with the #5 and #8 picks I will still likely not go to any games.

Worse case scenario, Howard leaves and we blow everything up anyway.

Best case scenario? Howard lets Morey pull DWill in and we sign both.

Steve "Franchise" Francis weighing in:

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Yo if my lil bruh @DwightHoward come to the H it will be fullfilling.

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buzz =/= wins

this isnt nba 2k12

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If they end up with the #5 and #8 picks I will still likely not go to any games.

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Good. We don't want your bandwagon ass at Toyota anyway!

Sorry Yankees but this really isn't a basketball town with the Texans being good now.

You either:
A) Build excitement with Howard
B) Continue mediocrity
C) Take your chance with MAYBE a #5 and/or #8 pick.

Unless option C lands you something like Kidd-Gilchrist and Drummond what's the point in showing up to games? You're still likely going to blow up the roster to get a good pick next year and if I want to watch a long rebuild I'll go watch the Astros, thank you very much.

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This year's draft is deep. 2-3 top 10 picks would go a long way to rebuilding the Rockets the right way. They've got a good point guard (Dragic), 3-4 good to very good trade assets (Lowry, Martin, Scola, Budinger already gone) and some good young talent with potential (Parsons, Patterson).

Take C and SG in the draft and in a year or two this team could be very, very good. Maybe suck again next year while the guys find their roles and pick up another impact draft pick, that's the OKC template.

D12 on a one-year rental would be cool for the fans I guess.

[This message has been edited by Judge (edited 6/26/2012 12:33p).]

This town goes as the teams go.

Creating a buzz isnt going to help as much as winning will. Texans created a buzz when they first got here but never really captivated the city until this last season in the playoffs.

With that said, I think you can kill two birds with one stone. Bringing Dwight Howard to the Rockets and putting proper pieces around him will 1) create a buzz and 2) generate a lot more wins to get you further into the playoffs

If there is any truth to this Evans deal, I like it assuming you re-sign Dragic. Now all of a sudden you have a back court of Evans and Dragic. Plus, you still have the 5th and 18th picks. I could see Houston trying to turn those, plus Scola into another strong player.

"Sports do not build character. They reveal it."
-John Wooden

Last time the Rockets had #14, 16 and 18 in the first round, they were able to put together the original Big Three of Michael Dickerson (212 career games, 50 with Houston) Mirsad Turkcan (17 career games, 0 with Houston) and Bryce Drew (243 career games, 106 with Houston).

The bar is set awful high!

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If there is any truth to this Evans deal, I like it assuming you re-sign Dragic. Now all of a sudden you have a back court of Evans and Dragic. Plus, you still have the 5th and 18th picks. I could see Houston trying to turn those, plus Scola into another strong player.

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I think this is right.

Perfect scenario would be to trade Scola, Dalembert, somebody else and the 18th pick for Josh Smith. Doubt Atlanta takes that though.

Then you would still have the fifth pick to grab someone you like. (Probably Drummond)

josh smith is overrated. The guy is a black hole on offense.

Build with the 5&8. It's obvious no big FA wants to be here and a trade isn't happening. Take the OKC route, period.

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Build with the 5&8. It's obvious no big FA wants to be here and a trade isn't happening. Take the OKC route, period.

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This times 100. What do you see NOLA doing? They have Eric Gordon and Anthony Davis now. Two guys they can build their franchise with. Draft Drummond and Kidd-Gilchrist if available and put them around Dragic and you have pieces that can win in the future.

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What the hell are we doing here fellas? Let's go take moreys job!!!

Eric Gordon is a free agent. Let's see if they lock him up or if he jumps

With the #5 and #8 we could possibly get both Drummond and someone like Austin Rivers. I like the idea of that. If we were to get to top 10 picks I would rather us use those to draft players for the future. I agree with Bond. Do it right and rebuild through the draft and build a solid team for the foreseeable future

Kaman/Smith
Unibrow/Landry?
Rashard
Gordon/Belinilli
Jarrett Jack

10th Pick

Not a bad team to stick with for Gordon.

Sam
Scola/Patterson
Parsons
Martin/Lee
Lowery/Dragic

+14+16+18

I don't see that being a better situation for Gordon. And the Hornets have him restricted.


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Problem being that Morey only has until Thursday to change the 14, 16, and 18 into 5 and 8.

If Houston trades for Dwight, Sandusky will be up your anus Brenden Haywood style for the next 10. Trade for 5 & 8 and use the picks don't get greedy for a year and ruin the franchise

I understand where you are saying build with the 5th/8th pick... but where is this 8th pick coming from?