Rockets trade Bonzi Wells, Mike James to Hornets for Bobby Jackson

[SCY]

The interesting part of the article is this- "Memphis will receive forward Marcus Vinicius."

Hopefully that means there is an upcoming deal between Houston & Memphis, and the Rockets didn't just feel like giving a handout.

[Hotlantadude81]

Bonzi is probably more trouble than he is worth so they should turn this trade down.

[brantonli]

If it had been Snyder and James for Jackson, I would've been happy, but Bonzi has been, well not exactly a star, but a threat enough off the bench not to be left wide open (although admittedly can't consistently hit the three). This is a strange trade, and I don't know if the trade deadline has gone past yet, when is it?

[rezznor]

with jackson backing up rafer now, i think this frees up brooks to be traded for Artest. Also, now that James is gone, will this give the rockets room to offer Artest an extension, or does Jackson make too much?

[el_locoteee]

with jackson backing up rafer now, i think this frees up brooks to be traded for Artest. Also, now that James is gone, will this give the rockets room to offer Artest an extension, or does Jackson make too much?

5,670,000 this year

$6,090,000 Next year.

[Showtime]

Here's my question about this deal:

Rockets are hot, the hornets are in 1st place, so why tinker with key role players? Roster flexibility for future seasons? This is a tight race with two CONTENDERS (making playoffs), so why make these moves right NOW? It's not like they are on the way down and need to make changes, rather it's quite the opposite.

[rezznor]

NO wanted a bench, so understandable for them. rockets knew they were gonna lose bonzi this summer anyways, so took the opportunity to dump MJ i guess. Rockets fans are pissed if no second trade happens tomorrow.

[wTFaMonkey]

damnIT

i hope we do get another trade in..

most likely not. wow... LES IS A **** TARD

[brantonli]

damnIT

i hope we do get another trade in..

most likely not. wow... LES IS A **** TARD

I read that the trade deadline is 'tomrrow 3:00 pm' but when's that?

[Showtime]

A few years ago, the kings traded Bobby to the Grizz for Bonzi. Now, the hornets are trading Bobby for Bonzi. Has this every happened before where two players are traded for each other more than once?

[brwnman]

I actually like this move for NO alot - they are lacking depth and this gives them a little backcourt depth with some height and toughness for the backcourt - nice...

[LutherHeadJob]

if houston don't end up with mike miller i will come over and stab morey

[wTFaMonkey]

if houston don't end up with mike miller i will come over and stab morey

also, stab les while your at it.

it will make my day

either that or we get mike miller


soo your stabbing morey+les or we gert mike miller.. either or. it will make my day

[SCdac]

Steve Francis played 10 games of inconsistent minutes, and surgery ended his season... The Rockets waived Jackie Butler before the season started... Now they trade away Bonzi Wells and Mike James...

It seems like all the players that had everybody swooning over Houston's offseason moves have been dealt, or turned out to be duds... Though it's not like they're losing, quite the opposite... Picking up Scola is definitely their saving grace. I'll give them that. When they traded for him, it seemed like a huge move at the time. Now that you look back though it sort of pales in comparison to players like Garnett, Shaq, Gasol, and Kidd getting traded... But what about these other players? Is Francis career over or what? Adelman found no use for Bonzi?

[kidachi]

A few years ago, the kings traded Bobby to the Grizz for Bonzi. Now, the hornets are trading Bobby for Bonzi. Has this every happened before where two players are traded for each other more than once?

Van Horn and Tim Thomas.. PHI-NJ and MIL-NY.