Asik to Portland - DOA

[Natebishop3]

Now I see why Morey is trying to eek as much out of Asik as he can.

Their bench is horrible. 14 points against the Blazers.

Outside of Harden and Howard, that team is very pedestrian. People vastly overrated them, and it's because of the supporting cast around their stars. If Morey doesn't turn Asik into some actual talent, that team won't do shit in the playoffs.

 

[Blazer Fanatic]

Now I see why Morey is trying to eek as much out of Asik as he can.

Their bench is horrible. 14 points against the Blazers.

Outside of Harden and Howard, that team is very pedestrian. People vastly overrated them, and it's because of the supporting cast around their stars. If Morey doesn't turn Asik into some actual talent, that team won't do shit in the playoffs.

All-Star talent doesn't mean jack squat without chemistry. That scene between Howard and Chandler says everything you need to know about why they lost and why Portland won.

 

[illmatic99]

Apparently Morey wanted Batum in return.

A 2014 pick and/or a starting PF? Morey is so delusional.

Come on. You're a veteran poster. Link?

 

[Natebishop3]

All-Star talent doesn't mean jack squat without chemistry. That scene between Howard and Chandler says everything you need to know about why they lost and why Portland won.

Dwight Howard is such a huge disappointment.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

This clearly isn't the Orlando Dwight. Not even close.

He doesn't make anyone better - a total ball stopper.

Like Harden, you aren't contending with that core.

 

[Natebishop3]

This clearly isn't the Orlando Dwight. Not even close.

He doesn't make anyone better - a total ball stopper.

Like Harden, you aren't contending with that core.

He can be so dominant, but you're right... he doesn't make anyone around him better.

 

[Natebishop3]

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

 

[BigGameDamian]

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

It will be interesting.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Scanning the Houston forum the rumor is Ersan/Udoh/Wolters for Asik and Brewer.

A huge drop off from what their fans wanted for Asik: LMA or Love.

And it wouldn't surprise me if Morey sought out those kind of deals.

 

[Natebishop3]

Scanning the Houston forum the rumor is Ersan/Udoh/Wolters for Asik and Brewer.

A huge drop off from what their fans wanted for Asik: LMA or Love.

And it wouldn't surprise me if Morey sought out those kind of deals.

Why would Milwaukee want him? Are they planning on trading Sanders?

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

They're just inheriting the problem Houston has had -- two defensive oriented centers with no post game.

I think Sanders could be on his way out.

 

[Natebishop3]

They're just inheriting the problem Houston has had -- two defensive oriented centers with no post game.

I think Sanders could be on his way out.

That's how it would appear.

 

[ehizzy3]

Scanning the Houston forum the rumor is Ersan/Udoh/Wolters for Asik and Brewer.

A huge drop off from what their fans wanted for Asik: LMA or Love.

And it wouldn't surprise me if Morey sought out those kind of deals.

well there's going to be a huge dropoff when your expectations are so fucked.

 

[ponderguy]

They're just inheriting the problem Houston has had -- two defensive oriented centers with no post game.

I think Sanders could be on his way out.

Sanders to Portland! the dream is alive!

 

[BBert]

Dwight Howard is such a douche disappointment.

I agree.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Scanning the Houston forum the rumor is Ersan/Udoh/Wolters for Asik and Brewer.

A huge drop off from what their fans wanted for Asik: LMA or Love.

And it wouldn't surprise me if Morey sought out those kind of deals.

That would be a major coup for the Rockets if they were able to pull that off. That deal would instantly elevate their bench to the level of respectable, which would be huge for them.

 

[Draco]

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

I don't believe it; why would the teams have to wait to do this trade? There aren't any players in that deal who were signed as free agents in the summer.

 

[Pinwheel1]

This clearly isn't the Orlando Dwight. Not even close.

He doesn't make anyone better - a total ball stopper.

Like Harden, you aren't contending with that core.

I don't know about that. You could be right, but I would not base it on last night. Stotts strategy of not doubling DH and allowing him easy looks at the basket kind of prevented him from passing to open teammates. I thought he looked good last night.

Harden had 7 assists last night. It is the old BRoy argument all over again. It comes down to the offensive game plan.

They both looked pretty good to me. Although I dislike both

 

[Pinwheel1]

That would be a major coup for the Rockets if they were able to pull that off. That deal would instantly elevate their bench to the level of respectable, which would be huge for them.

I think their current bench is better than you give them credit for:
Lin , Garcia, Casspi, Donatas M, Brooks, Brewer, Asik (or Jones depending on who is starting)

They just play their starters a lot, but they have good players on the bench now.

 

[RR7]

Dwight Howard is such a huge disappointment.

I disagree. I haven't been disappointed at all.

 

[Eastoff]

That scene between Howard and Chandler says everything you need to know about why they lost and why Portland won.

I didn't get to watch the game. Could someone describe what happened?

 

[Denny Crane]

Looks to me like DHoward is worth about 8 more wins for Houston as currently constituted.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I didn't get to watch the game. Could someone describe what happened?

Both went for a rebound, neither corralled out, LMA grabbed it and scored, and Dwight gave Parsons an angry stare down

 

[magnifier661]

Looks to me like DHoward is worth about 8 more wins for Houston as currently constituted.

Is 18 mil worth 8 more wins?

 

[ant]

Is 18 mil worth 8 more wins?

Yes. If they're playoff wins.

 

[Denny Crane]

Is 18 mil worth 8 more wins?

Certainly. They were a 45 win team without him, on pace for 53 after a slow start. If they win 60, which isn't unlikely, he'd then be worth 15 wins.

It's a lot easier to add him to a 10 win team and see a 30 game difference. Nowhere to go but up.

 

[blue9]

I didn't get to watch the game. Could someone describe what happened?

C'mon! Don't you at least watch the game highlights on ESPN?
http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400489201

 

[Eastoff]

Both went for a rebound, neither corralled out, LMA grabbed it and scored, and Dwight gave Parsons an angry stare down

Ah ha! Thanks. Also that is pretty great.

 

[Eastoff]

C'mon! Don't you at least watch the game highlights on ESPN?
http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=400489201

edit: I watch the nba.com replay and they didn't make note of that. Thanks!

 

[blue9]

edit: I watch the nba.com replay and they didn't make note of that. Thanks!

Ah - to each their own. I can't stand the nba.com site.