Rockets

[Nconroe]

Ok, Rockets in the play for some big trades coming up to draft day on Thursday.

Hope they can get it done.

[Nconroe]

lots of rumors, but appears two trades done to start things rolling-

1) yesterday - acquired the No. 18 pick from the Minnesota Timberwolves for Chase Budinger and the draft rights to Lior Eliyahu.

2) today - traded the No. 14 pick and Samuel Dalembert to the Milwaukee Bucks for the 12th selection, Shaun Livingston, Jon Leuer and Jon Brockman,

so far so good.

[HPF Bob]

I think the general plan is to have Dwight Howard be a one-man team while the Rockets pay him their entire salary cap. This will turn into marketing genius as, each night, four lucky fans will be picked out of the crowd to play 48 minutes with Dwight who will post low, take every shot and still complain about not getting the ball enough. But by going 0-82, they'll be in the best position to have the number one pick in 2013 so they can start building their next dynasty.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

I think the general plan is to have Dwight Howard be a one-man team while the Rockets pay him their entire salary cap. This will turn into marketing genius as, each night, four lucky fans will be picked out of the crowd to play 48 minutes with Dwight who will post low, take every shot and still complain about not getting the ball enough. But by going 0-82, they'll be in the best position to have the number one pick in 2013 so they can start building their next dynasty.

This would be a solid plan.

[Nconroe]

No big trade or center yet.

Seems like 3 reasonable good draft picks.

Still time though.

[HPF Bob]

The Rockets and Astros have a new TV channel to sell and the best-known face between the two is Carlos Lee. They DESPERATELY need a face to sell which is why the Rockets are after Howard. Two excruciatingly boring franchises with zero star power. Imagine having to go around Texas and Louisiana trying to sell this turkey to cable systems.