Sergio headed to Rockets or Knicks

[KingSpeed]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4923777

The deal hammered out Wednesday night would send Martin, Kenny Thomas, Hilton Armstrong and Sergio Rodriguez to the Rockets for McGrady, Sixth Man Award contender Carl Landry, Joey Dorsey and an undisclosed amount of cash.

Sources told ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher that McGrady and Rodriguez would be sent to the Knicks in a three-team scenario sure to feature New York's Jared Jeffries if it comes to fruition.

 

[MrJayremmie]

He'd do well in NY.

 

[HOWIE]

I think that even if he ends up in Houston he'll do fine, the coaches in both Houston and New York love players like Sergio. I really didn't see that trade coming.....few more hours.....I wonder what else is going down today.

 

[andalusian]

Hope for him he ends up in NY. If there is a place for him to thrive - that's it. Good luck to Sergio.

 

[Nikolokolus]

I think that even if he ends up in Houston he'll do fine, the coaches in both Houston and New York love players like Sergio. I really didn't see that trade coming.....few more hours.....I wonder what else is going down today.

Adelman coaches D and last time I heard Houston already has Lowry and Brooks.

 

[Minstrel]

I think that even if he ends up in Houston he'll do fine, the coaches in both Houston and New York love players like Sergio. I really didn't see that trade coming.....few more hours.....I wonder what else is going down today.

Both coaches like point guards who can run and pass. But D'Antoni prizes shooting as well and Adelman values defense as well, so Rodriguez would find it tough sledding for either coach.

 

[BBert]

Both coaches like point guards who can run and pass. But D'Antoni prizes shooting as well and Adelman values defense as well, so Rodriguez would find it tough sledding for ANY coach.

Ha! I went ahead and changed it before somebody else does!

I love Sergio. Good luck to him in New York, or Spain, or wherever he ends up.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Bill Simmons with a nice shot

Serious question for @dmorey - were you wearing a black ski mask and holding a gun when you made that Knicks trade?
34 minutes ago from UberTwitter

 

[jlprk]

The Knicks turned their roster upside down and the only player they added was Sergio. To get Sergio (and Houston's #1 and the injured Tracy McGrady, who will retire in 2 months), the Knicks gave up their #1 picks in 2011 and 2012, which will be very high since the Knicks suck.

But that's not all. To get Sergio, the Knicks also had to give up Jared Jeffries, Larry Hughes, and Jordan Hill. They are trying to attract LeBron James, who will be impressed.

 

[Minstrel]

The Knicks turned their roster upside down and the only player they added was Sergio. To get Sergio (and Houston's #1 and the injured Tracy McGrady, who will retire in 2 months), the Knicks gave up their #1 picks in 2011 and 2012, which will be very high since the Knicks suck.

Yes, absolutely. The Knicks were quite willing to turn their roster upside down to get cap space. They really value cap space and they went out and got it.

But that's not all. To get cap space, the Knicks also had to give up Jared Jeffries, Larry Hughes, and Jordan Hill. They are trying to attract LeBron James

Fixed.

 

[alex42083]

If Sergio can't thrive in D'Antoni's system, then I think this could be the end of his NBA career.

 

[jlprk]

The Knicks value Sergio greatly. To get him, they gave up 2 very high #1 picks, Jared Jeffries, Larry Hughes, and Jordan Hill. They'll change their whole system to make it work for Sergio.

 

[rocketeer]

this is the best possible situation for sergio(well it'd be better if he had talent playing alongside him but no competition at the pg position). if he can't at least be a legitimate backup with d'antoni, not sure how he's going to stick in the league.

 

[MARIS61]

Both coaches like point guards who can run and pass. But D'Antoni prizes shooting as well and Adelman values defense as well, so Rodriguez would find it tough sledding for either coach.

Nonsense.

 

[MARIS61]

Yes, absolutely. The Knicks were quite willing to turn their roster upside down to get cap space. They really value cap space and they went out and got it.

Fixed.

If you want to run and win doing it, but your current team sucks and is overpaid, you want the best PG available and cap space to build around him.

Corrected.

 

[MARIS61]

Looks like Rudy will be playing in New York soon.

 

[andalusian]

Looks like Rudy will be playing in New York soon.

and by soon you mean - next year, when the Blazers go on a road trip to the east. I agree.