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Rockets may make run at Bosh, Johnson

If the Rockets seek to land Johnson, a starter in the 2010 All-Star Game and a teammate of Bosh’s on the 2006 World Championships team, it would require a second sign-and-trade deal in addition to a deal for Bosh. That would likely have to involve guard Kevin Martin, and the team is unsure whether it would want to give up Martin to get Johnson.

Before the NBA trade deadline I predicted that Chris Bosh would become a Houston Rocket this off-season, but it looks like a slim chance of happening, so I expect to be wrong about that. I still believe it makes sense and would he'd be an excellent fit with Yao Ming. Houston has the pieces to acquire Chris Bosh or Joe Johnson, but a S&T would need to happen.

•Kevin Martin: Injury prone but does a great job getting to the foul line.
•Trevor Ariza
•Jordan Hill: Broke out of his shell with Houston.
•Right to swap 2011 picks with New York (Top 1 Protected)
•New York's 2012 first round pick (top-5 protected)

A combination of expiring contracts; Jared Jeffries, Shane Battier, and the New York swap option sounds good to me.

This would allow the Rockets to pursue either Bosh, Stoudamire, or Boozer. Any of those three with Brooks/Lowry, Ariza, Budinger, Ming, etc. would be a terrific team.

This is the first rumor that has me excited. Martin is injury prone, but that sure beats seeing JJ leave for nothing.

I don't know why but for some reason i've always wanted Battier on this team.

Houston has nice pieces. I wouldn't hate a S&T with them.

i wouldn't mind Martin and Hill, it would be alot better than a Deng trade, or Beasley trade

I'd for it for a comination of Hill or Lowry or Battier...

SAUCERY_SWEET wrote:I don't know why but for some reason i've always wanted Battier on this team.

I like Battier. I think he would be a great addition. He can defend the 2, 3, and 4 spots. He likes to analyze the other team and study up on them, he is just a great glue guy. I think the young players on the team could learn a lot from him.

Hi, Rocket fan here.

Just a quick question, could Johnson play the three?

LarsV8 wrote:Hi, Rocket fan here.

Just a quick question, could Johnson play the three?

Yes, and he probably will as he gets older. The only problem is that you lose some of his height advantage.

Would you guys do a simple swap of JJ for Kevin Martin and Anderson (2.5 mill exp.)?

red96 wrote:Would you guys do a simple swap of JJ for Kevin Martin and Anderson (2.5 mill exp.)?

David Andersen? That's funny.

A swap with Kevin Martin would also require a pick to sweeten it because of his contract size/length. I'd probably do it in spite of my lack of interest in Andersen. I would just consider him necessary salary match.