Cookin Baskets wrote:The_Hater wrote:Horford would be if interest to the Rockets. Wouldn’t be surprised if a sign and trade of some sort could still be worked out here if the Celtics add a pick or take on same salary.
I think Houston should not really be too interested in trading for Horford. They are better off keeping Capella. You never should trade to get older, but you never know what these teams are thinking. I think Tatum or Brown have to be in the deal.
Three reasons they would.
Capela was a huge net negative against the Warriors each of the last two playoff years and generally struggles when opponents force him to guard away from the rim. If he can’t stay of the floor for the playoffs, he can’t help them win a title.
Horford is older but he’s better equipped for the modern game. He can shoot the 3, pass and guard out on the perimeter. Those are Capela’s 3 biggest weaknesses. Horford also has one of the highest bball IQ’s in the league.
Houston is already all in on CP3 and Harden with expensive older players, so they’re not trying to win in 2024, only 2020. They’re looking to improve around the edges and Horford would help provide that in the short term. Plus they could likely get another asset and dump some payroll in the transaction.
Also, Boston isn’t trading Tatum for Capela in any scenerio. 0.0% chance. Brown is likely off the table too.