Rockets trade Jordan Hill for Derek Fisher, Mavs 2012 1st

[So Gutta]

I see absolutely no downside to this trade from the Rockets perspective.

Basically Kupchak gave Morey a 1st Round Pick that may or may not ever materialize in the Kobe Bryant Era (depending on how Dallas does) for doing him a favor by taking away any potential politics or drama that team co-captain Fisher would have created by playing (he was awful) or being benched.

If Jordan Hill can give Pau or Bynum a breather, I think LAL is content.

[hehsy5sy5]

Actually old man Fisher did you guys a favor. After all is said and done, and Fisher by opting out for his 3rd year 3.4 mil for the buyout, basically gave you guys a first round pick for free. Actually, even better, Fisher opting out of all next year's money, it means Rockets were paid about $200K to receive a first-round pick. So don't hate him too much, he actually did you guys good.

[Mr. E]

I see the upside for the Lakers being what you guys are describing. This was a financial move first & foremost (you know he would not have declined his option in LA) and you avoid any drama. I can see that being worth a free, low pick that may or may not happen soon.

[GrapeApe]

I see absolutely no downside to this trade from the Rockets perspective.

Basically Kupchak gave Morey a 1st Round Pick that may or may not ever materialize in the Kobe Bryant Era (depending on how Dallas does) for doing him a favor by taking away any potential politics or drama that team co-captain Fisher would have created by playing (he was awful) or being benched.

If Jordan Hill can give Pau or Bynum a breather, I think LAL is content.

How bad is Fischer that the Lakers are willing to give a pick just to get rid of him. And the player they trade for gets zero playing time?

[RexBoyWonder]

Hey guys an off topic question - was wondering about Dalembert, u guys have a team option on him for next year for 6.7 mil. Do u think u will want him back for that kind of money or will u let him go?

[texasholdem]

Hey guys an off topic question - was wondering about Dalembert, u guys have a team option on him for next year for 6.7 mil. Do u think u will want him back for that kind of money or will u let him go?

6.7 isn't too bad but then if Camby is willing to re-sign for say half that amount then yeah it's possible Sammy's option is declined. I think it depends on the draft if we get a center like Tyler Zeller or Fab Melo. There's also the Motiejunas factor since he will be joining the team.

[rocketsballin]

Hey guys an off topic question - was wondering about Dalembert, u guys have a team option on him for next year for 6.7 mil. Do u think u will want him back for that kind of money or will u let him go?

we're retooling on the fly, so there's no way of knowing who stays/who leaves. everyone, including lowry, can be traded this offseason. our 2nd 1st round pick, pf/c donatas motiejunas, is coming over from the euroleagues next season. i can say that if the roster stays the same for hte most part, there'sa 50/50 chance we only keep one of our centers, depending on donatas' defensive impact. also camby wont ask for a big contract, he's at the end of his career and lives in houston since 05, so we can keep both centers. dalembert is on a cheap contract, i dotn mind keeping him.

i think at least one of our bigs will get traded. it'll be too congested next season. if morris and motie arent ready then might not trade any of our bigs.

[Jajwanda]

The irony of this is if Fisher is playing backup PG against Houston in the first round. Dragic will destroy him.