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Thunder have decision to make with Russell Westbrook

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by ThatboyPhuong, Jul 4, 2016.

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  1. ThatboyPhuong

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    #1 ThatboyPhuong, Jul 4, 2016
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    there is no way we can trade for westbrook. this belongs in the dish.
     
    #2 pippendagimp, Jul 4, 2016
  3. Ubiquitin

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    I would be ecstatic if we were able to pick up Westbrook. But this is Houston after all.
     
    #3 Ubiquitin, Jul 4, 2016
  4. Rocket Guy

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    Presti will not be had again
     
    #4 Rocket Guy, Jul 4, 2016
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    We didn't have the assets to get Ibaka from Presti. Lol

    Our best chance is to have a good season and get a sit down next summer.
     
    #5 sammy, Jul 4, 2016
  6. AvgJoe

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    Harden for WestBrook!
     
    #6 AvgJoe, Jul 4, 2016
  7. Verbal Christ

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    I'd love to put Westy next to Harden. He would keep the beard in check and be the true alpha this team needs.
     
    #7 Verbal Christ, Jul 4, 2016
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    I dont know about a trade, but doesn't RWB become a FA next year? Hmm....
     
    #8 oelman44, Jul 4, 2016
  9. Mkieke

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    Only way to get Westbrook is if you trade Harden. Think of potentially interested teams: Minnesota, Chicago, Orlando, Celtics, Lakers. All have amazing assets compared to Houston.
     
    #9 Mkieke, Jul 4, 2016
  10. OremLK

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    They won't trade him to us. One, they'll probably never make a major trade with us again. Two, we don't have the assets. Three, he probably doesn't want to play for us.
     
    #10 OremLK, Jul 4, 2016
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    He'll be traded to the Lakers for Russell and Randle + future picks.

    Rockets should trade Harden by the deadline to the Lakers for Ingram and Clarkson.
     
    #11 Caesar, Jul 4, 2016
  12. Vivi

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    Only way to have him is if he ask to be traded here.
     
    #12 Vivi, Jul 4, 2016
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    He wont resign with the Lakers he would be a rental, a number of teams would be hesitant.
     
    #13 jimmyv281, Jul 4, 2016
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    No one is gonna commit to Houston if they think Harden is leaving the following year. We have no good options. Best option is to blow team up and rebuild through the draft.
     
    #14 Aruba77, Jul 4, 2016
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    If OKC was smart, they'd trade Westbrook now for anything of value cuz that boi gonna walk soon.
     
    #15 RocketsFido, Jul 4, 2016
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    I think Westbrook will traded to Boston
     
    #16 b2bizchina, Jul 4, 2016
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    I think the same.
     
    #17 Vivi, Jul 4, 2016
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    Let's really think about it. On what team and offensive system can Russell be Russell?? What team can he realistically go to?

    Only two teams will allow Westbrook to be free and flowing. That's Boston and Houston...Imagine we would have upper hand with Harden and MDA.

    Don't say Spurs, because Westbrook is not a pop type of player. If the Spurs and warriors are out the running, then that really leaves us and Boston that he wouldn't realistically want to play for and have a chance to win.... But with Harden one of the best players in the NBA and a somewhat competitive roster which would be elite when Westbrook is added I think that puts us over the top for him. He just fits us and MDA system.

    What do you guys think?
     
    #18 bilaal14, Jul 4, 2016
  19. b2bizchina

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    No way we can get Westbrook.
    Boston will trade smart & Jaylen Brown & two future draft pics
     
    #19 b2bizchina, Jul 4, 2016
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    Spurs need to create room. We let them unload Diaw here for along with a 1st rd pick. We give them a 2nd.

    We flip Ariza for a 1st.


    We offer 2x 2017 1st rd picks; 2018 1st rd pick, 2020 1st rd pick, Brewer (salary fill), Montrezl, Dekker, and that Dude we just drafted + cash considerations.

    Not sure they'd do it but they would have to consider it
     
    #20 maw7079, Jul 4, 2016
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