Per Stein, Rockets determined to trade Asik by Dec 19th

[Levity]

https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/st...11163578388480

"Hearing this strong: Rockets determined to trade Omer Asik by Dec. 19 at latest and have ramped up discussions with potential trade partners"

Judging by the fact that Terrence Jones minutes are going down, and Caspi's are increasing, it seems like the rockets really want a stretch 4.

At this point, Ryno is out of the question due to how great hes playing coupled with Davis' injury

So what other stretch 4 is there (and yeah im just speculating they want a stretch 4, but i could be wrong)

Ersan Ilyasova? In my opinion, hed be perfect next to dwight in the rockets 4 out system. Rebounds, can defend, and scores at an efficient rate while being a good 3 pt shooter

Sanders is out for at least 3 more weeks, so asik would be a nice fill in for the time being. but he'd face the same issues hes facing in hou, a potential back up to the teams franchise center (sanders). but maybe drew could make it work. zaza's hurt and has been worse and worse every game, so there isnt too much competition for minutes on that team

Why the bucks do it? that, i dont know. but the moves this team made this past offseason left me scratching my head, so why not keep it consistent.

[kurple]

bucks not doing this

[kurple]

nuggets should jump on this. maybe not trade for Asik, but we'd be a good 3rd team

[bagelred]

Anyone who makes a trade with Morey is a moron. He rapes you everytime.

[Mr Exlax]

I honestly have no idea who we're gonna try to get. I read that we're trying to get a lottery pick in order to repackage and land another superstar. Love, Melo, and I dunno who else is gonna be a free agent.

[niko]

Asik has shown that if not happy, he'll whine. If you get him on the bucks, it's 2 years and out, while making you slightly better at a time you are probably better off being worse.

[bagelred]

Asik has shown that if not happy, he'll whine. If you get him on the bucks, it's 2 years and out, while making you slightly better at a time you are probably better off being worse.

And that is what's wrong with the NBA. This tanking shit is getting ridiculous.

[Genaro]

Why would the Bucks do it? They would be paying a lot o f money for a backup center.

[kurple]

I honestly have no idea who we're gonna try to get. I read that we're trying to get a lottery pick in order to repackage and land another superstar. Love, Melo, and I dunno who else is gonna be a free agent.

why would ANYONE give up a lottery pick for Asik? maybe a pick in the late 20's

[kurple]

And that is what's wrong with the NBA. This tanking shit is getting ridiculous.

agreed big time.

[Burgz V2]

Anyone who makes a trade with Morey is a moron. He rapes you everytime.

everytime. always gets a ton of picks in every trade. one of the most patient GMs in the league he never pulls the trigger when he doesnt have to

makes me believe this is bogus. deadline day more likely unless Asik is actually hurting them

[Mr Exlax]

why would ANYONE give up a lottery pick for Asik? maybe a pick in the late 20's

I have no idea in all honesty. It's just something I read on another board. It's all just chatter.

[Levity]

What about something revolving around Frye for Asik? Or has plumlee been playing well enough to keep his starting spot all year while len is dealing with injuries.

[kurple]

What about something revolving around Frye for Asik? Or has plumlee been playing well enough to keep his starting spot all year while len is dealing with injuries.

thats more like it

[IGOTGAME]

Too bad the Lakers couldnt get him.

Lakers Trade
Pau Gasol
Jordan Farmar

Rockets Trade

Omar Asik
Jeremy Lin

Perfect Trade for Both teams