Page 1 of 7 1234 ... LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 104
  1. #1
    It's not rebound-ball. fos's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Hell's Half Acre
    Posts
    1,655

    Default Trade: Rafer Alston to Magic, Kyle Lowry to Rockets, more

    Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey announced today that the team has acquired guard Kyle Lowry from Memphis and forward Brian Cook from Orlando as part of a three-team trade. The deal has the Rockets sending Rafer Alston to the Magic, while the Grizzlies receive a first-round draft selection from Orlando in the 2009 NBA Draft along with center Adonal Foyle and guard Mike Wilks. “First, I would like to thank Rafer for his commitment to the team over the past four seasons,” said Morey. “Kyle is an underrated player who will help us now and we can build around in the future. He is a very good rebounder and defender who can attack the basket in the half court and transition, finish, and make the kick out pass to shooters. Brian is a proven veteran who will provide us with solid perimeter shooting and additional depth.” InsideHoops.com
    Last edited by insidehoops; 02-19-2009 at 09:27 PM.

  2. #2
    NBA Legend oh the horror's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2009
    Location
    Torrance, CA
    Posts
    14,944

    Default Re: Alston to the Magic.

    Hmmm, am I crazy, or is Houston giving up Rafer a bad move?

  3. #3
    Sixers|Eagles|Phillies GOBB's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Illadelph live 215
    Posts
    44,772

    Default Re: Alston to the Magic.

    1. Brian Cook is still in the NBA?
    2. Why is Houston doing this? Financial reasons? Unsure if Kyle is a cap expirer.

  4. #4
    Local High School Star
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Posts
    1,113

    Default Re: Alston to the Magic.

    Whatever, whatever, I do whatever I want.

  5. #5
    National High School Star crounsa810's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2007
    Posts
    2,101

    Default Re: Alston to the Magic.

    Boorrrinnggg

  6. #6
    Banned Kobe Jnr's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Location
    many places
    Posts
    0

    Default Re: Alston to the Magic.

    whats the news for jameer??? Is he out for the year??

  7. #7
    Goat Status HaNdLe ThE RoCk's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Posts
    8,176

    Default Re: Alston to the Magic.

    I've heard many Rockets fans say they don't like Rafer. Haven't watched to much of Lowry but I know Brian Cook is bum sauce

  8. #8
    Local High School Star
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Posts
    1,113

    Default Re: Alston to the Magic.

    How do you know if Rafer played?

    Look at the boxscore without looking at the names and...go down the list until you see something like...FG: 1-13, 2-10, 1-7, 2-9

    Aaron Brooks deserve to start over him but this deal didn't help the Rockets

  9. #9
    NBA Legend oh the horror's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2009
    Location
    Torrance, CA
    Posts
    14,944

    Default Re: Alston to the Magic.

    Quote Originally Posted by GOBB
    1. Brian Cook is still in the NBA?

    Right? I thought he vanished into a black hole, years ago.

  10. #10
    In Morey We Trust! brantonli's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    13433 km from Land of 2 Rings
    Posts
    5,997

    Default Re: Alston to the Magic.

    Uh.................can't really decide on this deal. It may be surprising to people, but I say this deal would make or break the Rockets for the playoffs. Why? Alston has been key in the past few victories, and in fact he's been a nice assest to the Rocs all season. If Lowry and Brooks fail to match that, then the Rockets would have effectively nobody at the point, which is why I think this will make or break the Rockets.

  11. #11
    :-P artificial's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    alone with everyone
    Posts
    4,511

    Default Re: Possible 3-team deal: Alston to Magic, Lowry to Rockets, others

    Is it just me, or this deal helps no one but Orlando?

  12. #12
    Goat Status HaNdLe ThE RoCk's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Posts
    8,176

    Default Re: Alston to the Magic.

    That 1st round draft pick is going to be a late pick. After what I saw last night, Orlando needs help at the PG position

  13. #13
    Houston Texan SCREWstonRockets's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Clutch City 2K9
    Posts
    3,932

    Default Re: Alston to the Magic.

    Quote Originally Posted by GOBB
    1. Brian Cook is still in the NBA?
    2. Why is Houston doing this? Financial reasons? Unsure if Kyle is a cap expirer.

    I have no idea why this trade was made. I don't think Brooks is ready for full time PG duties. I'm hoping there is another deal in the works. WEAK, if you ask me. Alston is no all-star but he runs the team better than Brooks.

  14. #14
    Saw a basketball once
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Posts
    19

    Default Re: Possible 3-team deal: Alston to Magic, Lowry to Rockets, others

    Rockets

    Magics

    Memphis

  15. #15
    Saw a basketball once
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Posts
    19

    Default Re: Possible 3-team deal: Alston to Magic, Lowry to Rockets, others

    No one runs the team better on the floor then Skip... Brooks is a scoring point guard. Lowry is Please do not let Luther handle the rock, that's a turnover waiting to happen

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •