Official Speculation Thread (Pt. XXXVII Off-Season Edition)

[Blue_and_Whte]

Guys, if it came down to 2 of the 3 rookies, Obviously we would all take Lamb, but which other one would you want ? White or Jones ? I'm torn. Keep in mind i think they send all 3, but still

Personally, I take Jones. But I can understand if people took White. Both are good prospects who could end up being very valuable NBA players. IMO Jones is just more stable with intangibles.

i would take white because it is pretty rare u can find a Big Man that Can run the offense. he needs to overcome his fear of flying and i know that will take tim ebut how does he expect to go from Orlando to LA in 1 nite. if he can keep his anxiety in control with medications(make u sure have paperwork with the league saying ur taking X medication to do that). i also think Jones is More of a tweener than having a true Position.

Just do like they did to Ba Baracus in the A-Team sneak seditives in his food.

[Jiwol]

So if Chicago don't match Asik then it's probable that the trade won't go down?

[MoMM]

Guys, if it came down to 2 of the 3 rookies, Obviously we would all take Lamb, but which other one would you want ? White or Jones ? I'm torn. Keep in mind i think they send all 3, but still

I'd choose White, the reward is bigger, IMO.

[MoMM]

So if Chicago don't match Asik then it's probable that the trade won't go down?

I dont think so, but Rockets would have to make another side trade to help their offer for D12.

[AdamTheGreek]

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Please God, no.

[rcklsscognition]

So if Chicago don't match Asik then it's probable that the trade won't go down?

I dont think so, but Rockets would have to make another side trade to help their offer for D12.

The cap hit for Asik is only 8 million. The Rockets were going to have 14 million in cap space after the trade(D12, JRich, Hedo, Duhon) so there's still space. They could do a deal now too if they traded us KMart + 6 mil in rookies and expirings, and then if the Rockets cut a few guys.

[AdamTheGreek]

Saw Maurice Cheeks last night at the Hue downtown. Just sayin guys.

He was coaching the Thunder's Summer League squad.

[jernigan]

So if Chicago don't match Asik then it's probable that the trade won't go down?

No, they just can't take back the all the contracts reported. One, likely Hedo imo will fall out of the trade. This trade IS happening

[Orlando Tragic]

What if OKC offered Harden, Ibaka & Perkins. Plus took back JRich and maybe Duhon (not sure if salarys work). Do you take it?

[eyriq]

I'd enjoy the Houston rebuild package. My goodness would we stink, but it would be interesting watching how the chemistry develops, what we are good at, bad at, how the usage shakes out, and if Fran comes over we could even have a shot at a respectable defense. You'd have to imagine that our starting backcourt would be Nelson/JJ, and if Fran comes over he anchors the squad, with Nicholson next to him and Parsons finishing out the SL, or something to that effect.

[colamagicfan]

What if OKC offered Harden, Ibaka & Perkins. Plus took back JRich and maybe Duhon (not sure if salarys work). Do you take it?

Salary wont work, Howard alone makes more then all 3

[AdamTheGreek]

No one should be mad about Houston not taking back Hedo's deal. Turk only has $6 million guaranteed remaining on his contract next summer. Plus, Hedo is still more than useful for us.

Also, don't expect Morey to include Parsons in any trade scenarios.

[rcklsscognition]

Watch our new rookies today at 3PM EST in the Rockets summer league game.

Houston Rockets vs. Toronto Raptors
3 p.m. ET

[recko321]

feeling on the bulls board is that chicago wont match asik.

[BelgianMagic]

Watch our new rookies today at 3PM EST in the Rockets summer league game.

Houston Rockets vs. Toronto Raptors
3 p.m. ET

Isn't that game at 6pm?

[KingRobb02]

feeling on the bulls board is that chicago wont match asik.

That's how we felt with Gortat

[Blue_and_Whte]

No one should be mad about Houston not taking back Hedo's deal. Turk only has $6 million guaranteed remaining on his contract next summer. Plus, Hedo is still more than useful for us.

Also, don't expect Morey to include Parsons in any trade scenarios.

Im skeptical about them including parsons in the deal. I thought they were pretty high on him. Imo if they do send parsons then theyre keeping Jones.

[BelgianMagic]

I can't see how Chicago won't match Asik. He's a very important player/flopper & Noah never plays 82 games

[MoMM]

White, Jones, Parsons and Lamb, we will get 3 of them in the best scenario, IMO.

[MoMM]

I can't see how Chicago won't match Asik. He's a very important player/flopper & Noah never plays 82 games

Because if they match Asik they think Gibson will ask for the same kind of deal next summer.