Asik to be traded by next Weds/Thurs

[DuMa]

David AldridgeVerified account
@daldridgetnt

ICYMI: Rockets will trade Asik next Wednesday or Thursday. And do not discount Cleveland/Varejao. Would be perfect fit next to Howard.

Andy V next to Howard. I'm not sure how that sounds for the spacing problem.
Cleveland, Im not sure why they do it unless theyre very sure Bynum isnt gonna last the whole season.

[Myth]

That clogs the paint on D which is good, but doesn't help against teams with a good shooting big (like Portland).

[Levity]

wouldnt andy v next to howard look pretty similar to jordan hill next to howard.

[Grinder]

He'd probably come off the bench and backup both the 4 and the 5.

Varejao's an amazing cutter for a big man and does a little bit of everything, I don't think he'd have any problem playing well next to Howard. He's also been hitting the mid range J at a great clip this year, albeit a small sample size.

[RedBlackAttack]

Andy has an underrated midrange game. His 15 to 17-footers have been pretty money the last couple seasons. He's one of the best P&R defenders in the league and has been for years. He shows hard and gets back. Also, he's an elite rebounder... maybe the best pure offensive rebounder in the NBA.

He's a guy you just love having on your team. It would be a sad day for the Cavs if the trade happened. Not that Asik isn't a nice player, but Andy is pretty beloved in Cleveland.

It would make sense for the Cavs because Asik is only 27.

Plus, Tristan is able to do a lot of things Andy does, so it would enable him to step into a larger role.

I have mixed feelings about this, though it would probably be the right longterm move for the Cavs.

[To4]

Only problem with Andy V is his a bit of an Injury prone player.. but yeah,, still looks good.. Problem with asik going to Cleveland is that he will come off the bench as well...

[RedBlackAttack]

Only problem with Andy V is his a bit of an Injury prone player.. but yeah,, still looks good.. Problem with asik going to Cleveland is that he will come off the bench as well...

Yeah, the more I think about this, the less sense it makes from an Asik/Cavs standpoint. Bynum and Thompson make up the starting frontline for the Cavs whether this trade happens or not. Asik is unhappy in Houston because he's not starting or getting as many minutes, I presume?

How is his circumstance going to change here?

And, Asik would do nothing for the Cavs' biggest issue right now, which is the lack of shooting/floor spacing. What they really need is a Ryan Anderson type player.

Asik is a good, but he's a defensive specialist who provides virtually nothing offensively.

I have to think if the Cavs get involved in this, it would be a three-team trade with us getting some other piece.

Cavs get Ryan Anderson
Rockets get Anderson Varejao
Pelicans get Omer Asik



All making around the same salary. All have been rumored to be on the trading block. Each provides a service to said team.

[tomtucker]

howard fukking up every team he touches......... ........look at him staring down parsons in last nights game, after that rebound snafu

[DukeDelonte13]

I would be surprised if it happened. Asik wants to start. Cavs want more floor spacing.


It's a nice long term move for the cavs but losing Andy would really hurt them in the short term.

[andremiller07]

Andy has some very nice passing skills as well which seem to go unnoticed. Much better fit than Asik imo.

[Eric Cartman]

He is not going to Cleveland you foolish idiots.

[Crafty]

He's going to Miami.

[niko]

Yeah, the more I think about this, the less sense it makes from an Asik/Cavs standpoint. Bynum and Thompson make up the starting frontline for the Cavs whether this trade happens or not. Asik is unhappy in Houston because he's not starting or getting as many minutes, I presume?

How is his circumstance going to change here?

And, Asik would do nothing for the Cavs' biggest issue right now, which is the lack of shooting/floor spacing. What they really need is a Ryan Anderson type player.

Asik is a good, but he's a defensive specialist who provides virtually nothing offensively.

I have to think if the Cavs get involved in this, it would be a three-team trade with us getting some other piece.

Cavs get Ryan Anderson
Rockets get Anderson Varejao
Pelicans get Omer Asik



All making around the same salary. All have been rumored to be on the trading block. Each provides a service to said team.

Rockets want Anderson but Pelicans won't trade him for Asik. You are doing that trade but adding Cleveland so Rockets don't get Anderson. Makes no sense.

[kells333]

He's going to Miami.

For Mike beasley and ray allen?

[Godzuki]

i was hoping Varaejo would somehow get to the Knicks.

Cav's also want to give Bennett playing time, i read something about them wanting to start him at 4 but i don't know what they'd do with Tristan then.

i think Varaejo will do better in Houston than with the Cav's this year. Cav's have some of the most hot/cold chucking guards in the league. the way they chuck sometimes is ridiculous, and Mike Brown's offense can look so bad sometimes especially when Kyrie and Waiters are missing which is like every other game.

Bynum is such a beast, i forgot how much a freak he is. its really like some high school center playing against middle schoolers. only if he could run 30-40min/game. anyways having Asik to come in when he's out is probably better than running with Varaejo as the Center.