Parsing Houston
I hadn't the chance to post on this yet (err, busy herding a cat), but The Bee's Sam Amick dropped a bit of a bomb in following up the Chris Sheridan rumors.
The Rockets are on the playoff bubble, although they've won 11 of their last 12 games. To my knowledge, the two teams have not spoken. As for what the Kings would want, I can tell you that they are very high on Rockets rookie point guard Aaron Brooks out of Oregon. How high? There was some internal talk in June about shocking the NBA world and drafting Brooks at the No. 10 spot. He was taken 26th overall by the Rockets.
One trade that I'd have to think would make Geoff Petrie do back flips: Artest for Brooks, the expiring contract of Steve Francis ($2.4 million) and rookie forward Luis Scola ($2.9 million and signed through 2010).
The trade works, though I'm not sure how willing Daryl Morey would be to part with both Brooks and Scola -- grabbing Luis from San Antonio was considered a coup, and Houston picked Brooks higher than most expected him to go (which makes the assertion Petrie considered him at #10 rather shocking).
Still. Brooks is averaging 13 minutes a game this month. Scola is roughly the fourth option... when he's in the game, which is about the same as Chuck Hayes. Bringing Artest to town would help Rick Adelman's defense immensely, and Adelman's offense is one which seems to agree with Ron-Ron's freelance game the best. It's not quite a no-brainer for each team... but it's highly thoughtful.
Meanwhile, Morey doesn't seem opposed to making a move despite the team's recent success.
"We've never felt like we were out of it, so we were always looking for moves to upgrade the team this year. That hasn't changed.
"But we also feel like our future looks bright. If there is a player to be added, we definitely will. There's nothing imminent."
Keep this one on your radar. Unless you don't own a radar. Then I suppose you could just keep it in mind.
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Rick Adelman
Houston could use the boost to fortify their playoff slot (5 games separate 1 and 9 right now!).
I would have thought that Houston would go looking for a PG to improve themselves, but I guess Alston has been playing better. One other note - Scola is the only "big" power forward on the Rockets roster right now (Hayes is 6-6, Battier 6-8). Unless they had another deal brewing to bring in a 4, I have doubts that they would want to make this deal.
by section214 on Feb 13, 2008 8:54 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
On size
I could see Mac playing some PG under Adelman in the playoffs, too.
by Ziller on Feb 13, 2008 10:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Excellent Points
by section214 on Feb 13, 2008 10:11 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Petrie's Radar is broken
by Carl on Feb 13, 2008 10:11 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Kings
I like the Bibby-Martin backcourt pairing.
I'd say you only part with Mike Bibby if you can get a solid power forward. (Jermaine O'Neal anyone???)
by kingme18 on Feb 13, 2008 12:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
An Interesting
by ridnour8 on Feb 13, 2008 12:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
AB
by ridnour8 on Feb 13, 2008 12:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Trade em already
I've said it before, I'd take a bologna sandwich for Artest and any expirings for Bibby.
by kangsfan on Feb 13, 2008 1:16 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I shook hands with GP once
by section214 on Feb 13, 2008 1:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
quick question
I tend to go with it hurts our trade chances more than it helps. The line between legitimate contender and decent playof team is getting thicker and thicker. Before the Pau trade, you could argue that Artest to Denver or Bibby to Cleveland would make those teams better than the Lakers. Afterwards, not so much.
by Muff209 on Feb 13, 2008 2:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
petrie's thumbs
I have long been a GP supporter but my faith and trust is running thin. Pull em out, wash your hands, bite the bullet, and get on the damn phone.
by kangsfan on Feb 13, 2008 3:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That's assuming
by section214 on Feb 13, 2008 3:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
True However...
Now if Denver is worried about cap room, then why not tke a chance on Artest. He is technically underpaid for his production and like you said he's on rent for the remainder of the season so that will clear up cap space for them next season*.
*I'm such a homer, I'll find a reason to make it happen.
by kangsfan on Feb 13, 2008 6:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Me Too....
by ridnour8 on Feb 13, 2008 2:19 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Warriors?
Something like this maybe?
by sroufe on Feb 13, 2008 5:32 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Not to burst your bubble
by pookeyguru on Feb 13, 2008 5:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
good for you
by kangsfan on Feb 13, 2008 6:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
BTW
by kangsfan on Feb 13, 2008 6:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL Thanx for the ego check
by pookeyguru on Feb 13, 2008 6:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Wait a second....
http://www.sactownroyalty.com/story/2008/2/6/174928/1115#commenttop
It probably won't happen so its a moot point.
by jjham15 on Feb 15, 2008 3:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Dk I wasn't being adversarial
by pookeyguru on Feb 13, 2008 5:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
by sroufe on Feb 13, 2008 6:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

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