McMahon thinks Sengun or Green could be traded "for a star"

We have FVV as the pound for pound goat shot blocker.

 

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Yep. It’s stupid because we all know how this works. If a Luka or Giannis level star is even remotely available, we’ll hear about it via Woj or Shams because the players agents will want GM’s to make aggressive offers. The fact is there are zero I mean zero stars out there even signaling that they MIGHT be interested in a move unless you consider what Lebron was doing before the deadline that which I don’t. He just wanted the Lakers to use that pick to make a trade imo.

So instead of looking delusional, why not instill confidence in your young guys by saying that they are going to have a big year and a few more jumps in the next few years that you are excited about. Make calls to other GM’s and build those relationships instead of relying on the media to do your damn job for you if you want to still shake the trees on potential trades if one is secretly there.

 

The Rockets are better how they are right now. Let this young team grow together. It worked for the Warriors when they had a young Steph Curry and Klay Thompson.

 

I'm trying to understand this. You wouldn't trade Alpi for anyone but you're not sure about Jalen??

Alpi's first two yrs he struggled. Ups and downs. Remember he played behind Bruno and never could get his footing. And the fact that he was about to be traded last Summer says a lot too. Sure he had a good stretch this yr but was it mind blowing, no!

He was good in the low post, avg in the mid range, with a below avg 3pt shot and avg to below avg on defense, depending on the opponent.

I think before anyone of the core group is traded, we have to see them play together.

 

My only problem with that is, Alpi could barely guard certain centers, you out him at PF along with Lopez and your frontcourt defensively is exposed.

 

He’s just speculating and doesn’t know anything.

The Rockets can trade expiring contracts plus 4-5 picks and a couple of swaps. Everyone in the core is booming I think why would you trade them. They can make Sengun and Green the #2 and #3 scorers if we find a two way player who can score better than them.

Whichever of Green/Sengun develops their 3pt shot this summer will make you regret your decision. You don’t want to trade an exceptional 22 year old scorer who can start for a top 8 defense. Ever.

I think right now unless Green ends the season ugly all our young guys are on track to meet/exceed expectations. If even 4 of them excel, we will be a young top 4 team in the West with very flexible contracts and salary situation (and we will have drafted several lottery talents or acquired players in exchange).

We’re in the drivers seat. There’s no reason to act like something is forcing us to do something. We can get a star and keep everyone then decide who fits a half season later. Unfortunately for ESPN it’s not dramatic but it’s well organized. Maybe they can do a piece on just how insanely talented this team will be if we just keep drafting with our picks and dumping our worst young player every summer based on how they competed in a winning culture. We’re good.

 

Unless the Rockets can pull of a trade to get a top 10-15 player under 30 like Jokic, Giannis, Luka, Booker, etc… (which we’re not getting none of these guys especially going in to next season) it makes no since to trade neither Şengün or Green. Theirs no point in trading off your future assets for someone like Jaylen Brown, Bradley Beal, or KAT since I believe both Sengun and Green can at least match those guys potential going forward. About the only other guy I would be somewhat interested in is Trae Young and even with him I wouldn’t sale the whole farm, if anything I would try to pair him with Şengün and Green.

 

Dude!

This is not about Alp vs Jalen.

Don't feed this crap narrative.

They're both key to this teams future.

Media always hunting "content $"...

My .02

 

Sounds agenda driven.

Only a fool would truly believe that.

He was on his way to MIP this year...

Lots of trolls in these parts.

 

I don’t get this line of thinking, THEY’RE TEAM MATES! WE HAVE BOTH! Now let’s continue to build.

 

I don't agree with trading for someone and making either Jalen or Alpi a #2 or #3 scorer. From what we've seen this yr so far, both players needs the ball in their hands to maximize their talents. I would elect to develop the bench more, spots 8-10.

Im leaving it up to Ime to decide who's option 1 and option B. However, I think for it to work Alpi has to develop a mid range or 3pt shot.

I know they decided to run more after the ASB but If they go back to throwing the ball down to Alpi to initiate the offense, its not going to be best for EVERYBODY. Similar to Denver with Jokic, Alpi needs to setup higher and develop at least a mid range shot, to allow more spacing.

 

As a resident NON - Pearl Clutcher - I am ok with anyone being traded if it makes us better.....

I am also ok with no trades....but remember a GM's job is to look at everything......Stone is just doing his job.

DD

 

I would surprised if Tilman allowed Stone to take on Browns contracts. You take that contract and you’re putting 200% of your marble in that basket

 

Also Embid is too injury prone to rush losing one of our main core and multiple members of our young core have higher ceilings than Brown(Amen, Green, Sengun)

 

Yeah but just because a trade makes us better in the short term doesn’t mean it make us better in the long term.