Woj - Westbrook traded to Houston for Chris Paul, 2024 & 2026 1st round picks, 2021/2025 pick swaps

substancej · Post #461 » by **substancej** » Fri Jul 12, 2019 1:32 am

What just happened

JN61 · Post #462 » by **JN61** » Fri Jul 12, 2019 1:34 am

Deivork wrote:I'm probably 200% off, but is this the first star for star trade since Francis for McGrady in 2004??

Thomas and Irving.

nymets1 · Post #463 » by **nymets1** » Fri Jul 12, 2019 1:34 am

zshawn10 wrote:

Read on Twitter
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That doesn't mean that OKC should gave in and take CP3 off them and than onto OKC's roster.

Post #464 » by **kulaz3000** » Fri Jul 12, 2019 1:34 am

TMU wrote:
djsunyc wrote:

Read on Twitter

presti capitalizing on desperation

Presti knows what he's doing.

I think the Thunder could be better than the Rockets in 2-3 seasons time, that's a treasure trove of draft picks that they could either use or flip off in trades.

The Lakers got a superstar level player giving up a load of picks, the Thunder could do the same and get right back into the thick of things. And with the new odds in the lottery, it could be a quick rebuild for that franchise.

Soulcatcher33 · Post #465 » by **Soulcatcher33** » Fri Jul 12, 2019 1:37 am

Odinn21 wrote:I think this is an upgrade for the Rockets.

As good as CP3, Westbrook is like kind of Ariza who was the missing part against the Warriors in 2019 playoffs and despite Harden playing better than 2018 they couldn't force a game 7 this time around.
Harden can make up for playmaking difference between CP3 and Westbrook. [b]So, Westbrook's better athleticisim is an upgrade here, especially on the defensive end.
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Though I'm curious to see how D'Antoni will utilize Westbrook. RW isn't his type of player.

...Paul was a much better defensive player this past season.

SearsTower · Post #466 » by **SearsTower** » Fri Jul 12, 2019 1:38 am

What's with people proclaiming the OKC picks will be worthless? 2024 and 2026 are a long ways away.

Effigy · Post #467 » by **Effigy** » Fri Jul 12, 2019 1:38 am

JN61 wrote:I like to reminder everyone; everyone were sceptical about Harden and Paul fit as well.

And look at all the championships they won!

DreamTeam09 · Post #468 » by **DreamTeam09** » Fri Jul 12, 2019 1:38 am

Kilo wrote:Pick swaps are useless as OKC expects to bottom out right? So they're fluff so Presti can pretend he got more.

Umm wrong, you can use those picks in another deal and that team will get the chance to swap with Houston

Edug27 · Post #469 » by **Edug27** » Fri Jul 12, 2019 1:38 am

JN61 wrote:
Deivork wrote:I'm probably 200% off, but is this the first star for star trade since Francis for McGrady in 2004??

Thomas and Irving.

If you’re calling Thomas a star, then you might as well mention Derozan for Kawhi

JimmyTheGreek · Post #470 » by **JimmyTheGreek** » Fri Jul 12, 2019 1:40 am

Read on Twitter

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BallinBug · Post #471 » by **BallinBug** » Fri Jul 12, 2019 1:41 am

CallMeKahn wrote:So, anyone still ranking the Rockets above the Jazz now?

I think they might win the West now.

AHawks89 · Post #472 » by **AHawks89** » Fri Jul 12, 2019 1:41 am

Poor Rocket fans. 2 of the most overrated players on the same team.

OKC has the potential to be very good with all those picks/assets. So many opportunities

kidco2 · Post #473 » by **kidco2** » Fri Jul 12, 2019 1:42 am

Presti GM of the year :lol:

rather they land Russ in Minnesota tbh

JN61 · Post #474 » by **JN61** » Fri Jul 12, 2019 1:43 am

Edug27 wrote:
JN61 wrote:
Deivork wrote:I'm probably 200% off, but is this the first star for star trade since Francis for McGrady in 2004??

Thomas and Irving.

If you’re calling Thomas a star, then you might as well mention Derozan for Kawhi

It was mentioned right after he asked his question. Just giving out more examples.

Ballerhogger · Post #475 » by **Ballerhogger** » Fri Jul 12, 2019 1:43 am

kulaz3000 wrote:
TMU wrote:
djsunyc wrote:

Read on Twitter

presti capitalizing on desperation

Presti knows what he's doing.

I think the Thunder could be better than the Rockets in 2-3 seasons time, that's a treasure trove of draft picks that they could either use or flip off in trades.

The Lakers got a superstar level player giving up a load of picks, the Thunder could do the same and get right back into the thick of things. And with the new odds in the lottery, it could be a quick rebuild for that franchise.

I like that 2021 Miami pick only really

Ballerhogger · Post #476 » by **Ballerhogger** » Fri Jul 12, 2019 1:44 am

JimmyTheGreek wrote:

Read on Twitter
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He wanted to play with him

Jcool0 · Post #477 » by **Jcool0** » Fri Jul 12, 2019 1:44 am

AHawks89 wrote:Poor Rocket fans. 2 of the most overrated players on the same team.

But Rockets can always say "At lest we arent Atlanta Hawks fans".

Post #478 » by **Dadouv47** » Fri Jul 12, 2019 1:44 am

kobyz wrote:OKC main motivation in this trade was to make Russ happy

This. We traded him where he wanted. We got two first round pick. We won't have cap space issues for a while anyway.
Just worried about locker room issues with CP3 and SGA development.

substancej · Post #479 » by **substancej** » Fri Jul 12, 2019 1:45 am

Earlier this week someone on here told me the Rockets lost big this offseason lol

JeepCSC · Post #480 » by **JeepCSC** » Fri Jul 12, 2019 1:45 am

JN61 wrote:
Deivork wrote:I'm probably 200% off, but is this the first star for star trade since Francis for McGrady in 2004??

Thomas and Irving.

So you are saying yes to Francis-McGrady?