Rockets have trade in place, for Lin and Asik, waiting to pull the trigger.

[Rocketswin2013]

Sam AmickCompte
‏@sam_amick
Addendum on Rox free agency front:I'm told they have moves teed up for necessary Asik/Lin trades but want to keep them if can't get LBJ/Melo
6:52 - 20 Jun 2014 (https://twitter.com/sam_amick/status/480136034559074306)


Amick is one of the most credible out there btw


So Jones will be moved easily, they can scrape all those non-guarunteed deals. So yep $20 million is really looking good now. :banana:

[Cocaine80s]

I predict they land in Boston

[Rocketswin2013]

I predict they land in Boston
Maybe Philly too.

[D-Rose]

I don't see LBJ going to play in Houston. James Harden is one of the worst defenders in the league and Dwight has an ugly history. I don't see it one bit. Melo is a better chance.

[Akrazotile]

I remember there was a minor stink a few years ago when Dwight took a random shot at Bron's hairline on Twitter. I think theyve had other minor spats in the past. I doubt theyd be real keen on playing together.

Besides, Dwight would be pouty AF if he were bumped down to third option behind Harden AND Bran.


They aint getting Bran. Maybe Melo. But that only makes sense to me if they trade Harden. So I dunno.

[Rocketswin2013]

You all better hope. EVERYTHING has been going our way the past 3 years .We've been LUCKY AF. And it hasn't stopped.


Can't believe we can really get LeBron ****ing James without blowing up everything.

James Harden trade impacted history in a crazy way.

[Rocketswin2013]

I remember there was a minor stink a few years ago when Dwight took a random shot at Bron's hairline on Twitter. I think theyve had other minor spats in the past. I doubt theyd be real keen on playing together.

Besides, Dwight would be pouty AF if he were bumped down to third option behind Harden AND Bran.


They aint getting Bran. Maybe Melo. But that only makes sense to me if they trade Harden. So I dunno.
lol nah.

Dwight is all in. http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/18/dwight-howard-says-hes-on-same-page-with-rockets-trying-to-add-another-star/


And yeah I do remember that. Weird.

[ProfessorMurder]

Are they Asik and Lin together trades, or each player separate trades? F*cking twitter.

I could see Asik in Boston, but no way they go for both guys as a package.

[bagelred]

I'd be absolutely stunned if Lebron went to Houston. I just do not see that happening. Melo on the other hand it definitely could. But Lebron? WTF? No way...he's not leaving Heat, as least not this year.

[Rocketswin2013]

I'd be absolutely stunned if Lebron went to Houston. I just do not see that happening. Melo on the other hand it definitely could. But Lebron? WTF? No way...he's not leaving Heat, as least not this year.
Well. Bottom line is, if Wade doesn't take a paycut LeBron is as good as gone imo. And Cleveland and Houston are most likely destinations.



Wade has made several comments basically saying he doesn't care whether LeBron leaves or not and that he wants his money.......We'll see.

[D-Rose]

Well. Bottom line is, if Wade doesn't take a paycut LeBron is as good as gone imo. And Cleveland and Houston are most likely destinations.



Wade has made several comments basically saying he doesn't care whether LeBron leaves or not and that he wants his money.......We'll see.
I only see him leaving to Cleveland. Stays in the East and can play the "graceful return home" card for the PR. That's it.

[Smook A.]

Celtics Receive: Omer Asik

76ers Receive: Jeremy Lin & Donatas Motiejunas

Rockets Receive: ~$8.4m trade exception via Celtics, Clippers 2015 1st round pick (via Celtics)

Rockets waive Omri Casspi
Francisco Garcia opts out

Terrence Jones + 25th pick in 2014 draft could be moved.

Opens up cap space for LeBron or Melo

[Droid101]

In what universe does Garcia opt out of his contract?

[Rocketswin2013]

I only see him leaving to Cleveland. Stays in the East and can play the "graceful return home" card for the PR. That's it.
Exactly. But Houston blows Cleveland out in winning potential.


It's if LeBron wants to be loved if he truly wants to win.

[Rocketswin2013]

In what universe does Garcia opt out of his contract?
Yeah he wants to for some reason. No clue why

[Smook A.]

In what universe does Garcia opt out of his contract?
http://www.chatsports.com/houston-rockets/a/Report-Francisco-Garcia-Likely-To-Opt-Out-This-Summer-2-9860658

This universe... It was reported that he was gonna opt out a month ago

[Bosnian Sajo]

Asik to the Lakers, Thad/MCW deal gets done and we sign Melo in FA.

MCW/Farmar/Marshall
Kobe/Young/Meeks
Melo/Wes
Thad/Hill
Asik/Kaman

Get it done, Mitch :rockon:

[Rekindled]

lin asik and pick to lakers for capspace

[J Shuttlesworth]

Lin
Wade
Lewis?
Bosh
Asik

Could be a good team

[UK2K]

All the haters...

"They can't move Lin, nobody wants to pay that"

And now we are down to this... if Lin or Asik are traded in the next two weeks, one of Melo/Lebron is coming to Houston

[longtime lurker]

Asik to the Lakers, Thad/MCW deal gets done and we sign Melo in FA.

MCW/Farmar/Marshall
Kobe/Young/Meeks
Melo/Wes
Thad/Hill
Asik/Kaman

Get it done, Mitch :rockon:

With what cap space are the Lakers going to sign all these players?


lin asik and pick to lakers for capspace

Which ever team has these deals set up should absolutely fleece the Rockets. I'm talking about Jones, Donuts and first round picks to take on Lin and Asik.

[Milbuck]

Lin
Wade
Lewis?
Bosh
Asik

Could be a good team
That team is making the playoffs and might even make the 2nd round in the East, depending on how Wade holds up in the playoffs.

[UK2K]

That team is making the playoffs and might even make the 2nd round in the East, depending on how Wade holds up in the playoffs.
I think they could make the ECF

Find me a better 4/5 then Asik/Bosh

[navy]

I think they could make the ECF

Find me a better 4/5 then Asik/Bosh

Half the teams in the league can go small at the four and would not be punished by this duo.

[chocolatethunder]

Maybe Philly too.
Philly is not looking to take on any salary/free agents. Hinkie has said this repeatedly.

[Rocketswin2013]

Philly is not looking to take on any salary/free agents. Hinkie has said this repeatedly.
Probably someone else then. I really thought that Morey-Hinkie connection could save our asses again. Damn, we'll really have to rely on somebody unbiased.