HofstraBBall wrote:

ramtour420 wrote:

HofstraBBall wrote:https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbssports.com/nba/news/rockets-owner-tilman-fertitta-says-they-wont-trade-james-harden-or-russell-westbrook-we-plan-on-contending/amp/

Owner said he is not going anywhere.

Yeah, let's wait until next season then. I predict that midway through their record is gonna suck, and one or both of Westbrook and/or Harden demand a trade. Then they will get even less value back. I can wait...

Why do you think their record will suck? Fact is they were third in a tough conference. Made it past OKC and lost to Lakers (The Champs) when Westbrook was hurt. They also had two of their better bench guys have terrible numbers against the Lakers. Not to mention Harden and Gordon did not exactly light it up from three in the playoffs. Think if they can add another shooter they will have another good year. Do not see them worse than a 4th seed.

They had overachieved with MDA. Under JVG they will either learn to play D ( Harden? Westbrook? ) Or become a dumpster fire( compared to the glory days of MDA) I am counting on the second scenario.

The term "suck"is somewhat vague on my part. If they are 6th seed I would be surprised and my hat would be off to JVG. I think in the best case scenario if Harden is healthy they are 7-8th seed ( new coach, new system).
There is also an outside chance they miss the playoffs all together. Injuries and chemistry concerns are always a factor.

Philc1 wrote:
Westbrook + two first round picks for Randle and DSJ I would have to seriously consider that

Can't stand Westbrook's D or his mentality, but sign me up for this.

Although I doubt this passes ANY kind of mirror test for Houston. Unless of course, someone sends them DSJ's 10th grade mix tape...

jrodmc wrote:

Philc1 wrote:
Westbrook + two first round picks for Randle and DSJ I would have to seriously consider that

Can't stand Westbrook's D or his mentality, but sign me up for this.

Although I doubt this passes ANY kind of mirror test for Houston. Unless of course, someone sends them DSJ's 10th grade mix tape...

There is ZERO way Houston makes that trade. Lol

Nalod wrote:Money matters. Westbrook’s contract is just too large. I have been saying for weeks our cap space will facilitate a trade for two teams and we will be compensated for taking on salary.

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BigDaddyG wrote:

Nalod wrote:Money matters. Westbrook’s contract is just too large. I have been saying for weeks our cap space will facilitate a trade for two teams and we will be compensated for taking on salary.

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Ian steals my takes frequently!
Nalod is not that good. Its just logic though. It should be considered given the state of the team and no draft pick given our position and draft status can tilt the narrative that quickly.
What Ian says is just smart. Not to say it happens, it has to be an opportunity that makes sense.
Fans love the starphuch big move but for that to happen there has to be Prerequisite posturing that needs to be accomplished first.
At the same time knicks can make a big splash like clippers did. They moved Griffith a year earlier as part of the prerequisite. They moved Deandre as well. Then was able to turn CP3 to Paul George with some assets thrown in. Look at the moves the the year prior.
Lebron goes to young asset rich team that was lousey. They had Let go of Randle, Let go of Bropez, Drafted Ball ahead of Tatum and Ingram had blood clots for goodness sake. But, they were able to create cap space and make a big trade. No two situations are the same but both franchises were able to change rather quickly BUT it required the ability to sign a top 5 player AND make trades.
We will have our own path, that much I guarantee!

Nalod wrote:

jrodmc wrote:

Allanfan20 wrote:

jrodmc wrote:

Philc1 wrote:
Westbrook + two first round picks for Randle and DSJ I would have to seriously consider that

Can't stand Westbrook's D or his mentality, but sign me up for this.

Although I doubt this passes ANY kind of mirror test for Houston. Unless of course, someone sends them DSJ's 10th grade mix tape...

There is ZERO way Houston makes that trade. Lol

Exactly, but it would be a great turn of events if we could somehow land Westbrook AND CP3. Lol. Now there's a short-term, starphucque deluxe backcourt!
Why settle for only one undesirable contract, when you could get TWO UNDESIRABLE CONTRACTS!!!

Then we'd also have the guy they traded to get WB!!!

And of course Melo is always linked with CP3 because they said it so 10 years ago! It also brings “Jake, From State Farm””
“We need shooters” fans will cry! WE can make that looong rumored trade for Luke Kennard and perhaps if we throw in DSJ they will give us Griffith. We must give them Randle though!!!

CP3
Westbrook
Griffith
Mitch
Frank

Bench?

Melo
Knox
ObiHaliHayes
Dotson

why frank? To piss off 1248 of course.
Melo off the bench? Makes Jrod both a happy and pissed off at the same time. Happy he is a knick, mad cuz he off the bench. Melo and CP3 doing State Farm commercials. Its gonna be great!!

The only thing that pisses me off is losing, if we are winning, who the fck cares who's on the roster, I care about results.

I don't care if the entire roster is gone, or if they stay, I care about results.

knicks1248 wrote:

Nalod wrote:

jrodmc wrote:

Allanfan20 wrote:

jrodmc wrote:

Philc1 wrote:
Westbrook + two first round picks for Randle and DSJ I would have to seriously consider that

Can't stand Westbrook's D or his mentality, but sign me up for this.

Although I doubt this passes ANY kind of mirror test for Houston. Unless of course, someone sends them DSJ's 10th grade mix tape...

There is ZERO way Houston makes that trade. Lol

Exactly, but it would be a great turn of events if we could somehow land Westbrook AND CP3. Lol. Now there's a short-term, starphucque deluxe backcourt!
Why settle for only one undesirable contract, when you could get TWO UNDESIRABLE CONTRACTS!!!

Then we'd also have the guy they traded to get WB!!!

And of course Melo is always linked with CP3 because they said it so 10 years ago! It also brings “Jake, From State Farm””
“We need shooters” fans will cry! WE can make that looong rumored trade for Luke Kennard and perhaps if we throw in DSJ they will give us Griffith. We must give them Randle though!!!

CP3
Westbrook
Griffith
Mitch
Frank

Bench?

Melo
Knox
ObiHaliHayes
Dotson

why frank? To piss off 1248 of course.
Melo off the bench? Makes Jrod both a happy and pissed off at the same time. Happy he is a knick, mad cuz he off the bench. Melo and CP3 doing State Farm commercials. Its gonna be great!!

The only thing that pisses me off is losing, if we are winning, who the fck cares who's on the roster, I care about results.

I don't care if the entire roster is gone, or if they stay, I care about results.

Would you trade in one winning year we finish 4th seed, then lose in the 2nd round if you knew the next 6 years would not succeed?

Nalod wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

Nalod wrote:

jrodmc wrote:

Allanfan20 wrote:

jrodmc wrote:

Philc1 wrote:
Westbrook + two first round picks for Randle and DSJ I would have to seriously consider that

Can't stand Westbrook's D or his mentality, but sign me up for this.

Although I doubt this passes ANY kind of mirror test for Houston. Unless of course, someone sends them DSJ's 10th grade mix tape...

There is ZERO way Houston makes that trade. Lol

Exactly, but it would be a great turn of events if we could somehow land Westbrook AND CP3. Lol. Now there's a short-term, starphucque deluxe backcourt!
Why settle for only one undesirable contract, when you could get TWO UNDESIRABLE CONTRACTS!!!

Then we'd also have the guy they traded to get WB!!!

And of course Melo is always linked with CP3 because they said it so 10 years ago! It also brings “Jake, From State Farm””
“We need shooters” fans will cry! WE can make that looong rumored trade for Luke Kennard and perhaps if we throw in DSJ they will give us Griffith. We must give them Randle though!!!

CP3
Westbrook
Griffith
Mitch
Frank

Bench?

Melo
Knox
ObiHaliHayes
Dotson

why frank? To piss off 1248 of course.
Melo off the bench? Makes Jrod both a happy and pissed off at the same time. Happy he is a knick, mad cuz he off the bench. Melo and CP3 doing State Farm commercials. Its gonna be great!!

The only thing that pisses me off is losing, if we are winning, who the fck cares who's on the roster, I care about results.

I don't care if the entire roster is gone, or if they stay, I care about results.

Would you trade in one winning year we finish 4th seed, then lose in the 2nd round if you knew the next 6 years would not succeed?

Oh look. Where is that one familiar?