Thomas Robinson

According to Adrian Wojnarowski's Twitter account, the Rockets are looking to trade him for cap space for Dwight. Would you want him; if so, what would you give up?

I imagine it wouldn't take much.

I bet It will take more than you think. I bet they will try to package White into the deal or even ask for a pick.

http://youtu.be/Dpzna9UZazQ

His DraftExpress video from last year.

yes i would want him, too much talent to not too, sign and trade for aminu? idk.

especially if we could get him for that cheap

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Originally Posted by Nola Hornet

I bet It will take more than you think. I bet they will try to package White into the deal or even ask for a pick.

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They are just trying to free up space. Remember when Miami traded Beasley for a 2nd round pick in his 2nd season? Because they could get a superstar. Same thing with Houston.

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

yes i would want him, too much talent to not too, sign and trade for aminu? idk.

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They aren't looking to add salary.

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Originally Posted by jsl05

They are just trying to free up space. Remember when Miami traded Beasley for a 2nd round pick in his 2nd season? Because they could get a superstar. Same thing with Houston.

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He has more value than Beasley. Robinson doesn't have character issues.

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Originally Posted by Nola Hornet

He has more value than Beasley. Robinson doesn't have character issues.

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True. I think they'd take a Brian Roberts/Lou Amundson (both on extremely cheap deals) deal.

Amundson is a free agent and salaries doesn't match up. draft picks will have to be involved.

We have a log jam at PF already. If we reallynwanted another PF i'd prefer to draft Anthiny Bennett rather rhan give up an asset for Robinsn

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Originally Posted by Nola Hornet

Amundson is a free agent and salaries doesn't match up. draft picks will have to be involved.

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Salaries don't need to because we can take back more than we send due to our huge cap space.

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Originally Posted by jhow0036

We have a log jam at PF already. If we reallynwanted another PF i'd prefer to draft Anthiny Bennett rather rhan give up an asset for Robinsn

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We would give up very minor assets. The Rockets merely want cap space. I think we could use a low-post presence with toughness.

thomas robinson for brian roberts? he's the cheapest player we got i think, robinson's upside is big plus per 36 he averaged 12.5 points and 12.5 rebounds

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Originally Posted by jsl05

We would give up very minor assets. The Rockets merely want cap space. I think we could use a low-post presence with toughness.

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A team with a late first round picks form the likes of Atlanta and Utah can make a much more attractive offer. Houston likes to stock up on picks and use them as assets. I still don't see them giving Robinson away for nothing especially on a divisional rival.

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

thomas robinson for brian roberts? he's the cheapest player we got i think, robinson's upside is big plus per 36 he averaged 12.5 points and 12.5 rebounds

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I think it's realistic. They want to go all in for Dwight, and Woj reported that they're looking to move him to get cap space. B-Rob is cheap and could give better compensation than a 2nd-rounder or something else.

ya if they wanna compete now i dont see roberts and being a terrible backup guard

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Originally Posted by HornetGuru

ya if they wanna compete now i dont see roberts and being a terrible backup guard

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They have Beverley, they don't want anyone in return. They want non guaranteed contracts or picks in return.

Completely unrelated to Robinson but what's the rule with sign and trades in the new CBA? Can the Rockets and Lakers work one out? If so it would make even more sense for the Rockets to stockpile liquidable assets.

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Originally Posted by jsl05

Salaries don't need to because we can take back more than we send due to our huge cap space.

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Only 150% back.

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Originally Posted by Nola Hornet

They have Beverley, they don't want anyone in return. They want non guaranteed contracts or picks in return.

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Roberts isn't guaranteed. I thought Amundson was in the same situation, but I guess not.

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Originally Posted by Nola3

Completely unrelated to Robinson but what's the rule with sign and trades in the new CBA? Can the Rockets and Lakers work one out? If so it would make even more sense for the Rockets to stockpile liquidable assets.

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Hard to say but I am definitely confident Houston will pile up on asset in case the situation arises.

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Originally Posted by jsl05

Roberts isn't guaranteed. I thought Amundson was in the same situation, but I guess not.

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Which makes your proposal unattractive. A last resort. Houston will at least want some assets in the deal.

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Originally Posted by jsl05

We would give up very minor assets. The Rockets merely want cap space. I think we could use a low-post presence with toughness.

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Kind of weird two teams would give up on you in less than 12 months. Seems like it would make more sense to try send him to LA on a sign and trade for Dwight. But if they giving him away he definitely worth a look.

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Originally Posted by Nola Hornet

A team with a late first round picks form the likes of Atlanta and Utah can make a much more attractive offer. Houston likes to stock up on picks and use them as assets. I still don't see them giving Robinson away for nothing especially on a divisional rival.

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Utah is letting go of Jefferson and Milsap to give Kanter and Favors time. They wouldn't want him. Atlatna probably wouldn't give that up (17/18).

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Originally Posted by jsl05

Utah is letting go of Jefferson and Milsap to give Kanter and Favors time. They wouldn't want him. Atlatna probably wouldn't give that up (17/18).

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They will have no depth behind those two if they plan to let Jefferson and Millsap walk. why wouldn't Atlanta do it? They're losing Josh Smith aren't they?

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They will have no depth behind those two if they plan to let Jefferson and Millsap walk. why wouldn't Atlanta do it? They're losing Josh Smith aren't they?

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Ok what would you offer?

Nothing because he wouldn't get any minutes playing with Davis, Anderson, and Smith.

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Originally Posted by Nola Hornet

They have Beverley, they don't want anyone in return. They want non guaranteed contracts or picks in return.

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roberts has a team option i believe

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Originally Posted by jsl05

Utah is letting go of Jefferson and Milsap to give Kanter and Favors time. They wouldn't want him. Atlatna probably wouldn't give that up (17/18).

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Utah needs backups, and even though he is a player with great potential PF is our strongest position. I dont think he could play much SF anyway

I think we'll be out bid by some team. However if they are willing to trade him to us for scraps you don't even blink before you say yes.

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Originally Posted by da ThRONe

I think we'll be out bid by some team. However if they are willing to trade him to us for scraps you don't even blink before you say yes.

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Couldn't have said it any better.

Roberts and a future 2nd rounder or two? The upside is difficult to ignore.

I'd love to add him if possible. He'd provide rebounding, motor, and toughness.

Would y'all be up for trading Lopez? He has a non-guaranteed contract.

This REALLY could come back to haunt Houston if Howard signs elsewhere. Robinson has a pretty nice upside.

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Originally Posted by Psalm 102.6

This REALLY could come back to haunt Houston if Howard signs elsewhere. Robinson has a pretty nice upside.

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It will eventually bite them in the ***. They've been pulling video games type of moves since last season. They wanted a star last summer, failed big time, got laughed at by everyone, and lucked into one a couple of days before the season started. Their day is coming.

As for the trade possibilities, I could see Oklahoma City offering their 29th pick and the Eric Maynor Trade Exception for Robinson, and Houston jumping on it.

The Rockets aren't looking for anything in this deal more than cap room. OKC could certainly use a big man with upside to spell Serge Ibaka and maybe develop at center enough to replace Kendrick Perkins sooner rather than later.

Between Davis, Lopez, Anderson, and Smith who gets phased out to make playing time for T Rob?

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Originally Posted by Sovereign

Between Davis, Lopez, Anderson, and Smith who gets phased out to make playing time for T Rob?

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That's the problem if I had to guess it would be Smith. But he would have to beat him out I hope. Doubtful.

It's sad. He hasn't had a chance

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Originally Posted by Nola Hornet

It will eventually bite them in the ***. They've been pulling video games type of moves since last season. They wanted a star last summer, failed big time, got laughed at by everyone, and lucked into one a couple of days before the season started. Their day is coming.

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I'm of the old school. I think if you have one set star and build around that star with players who match his strongest suits, you can have a healthy dynamic and win games. While they've yet to win a title, it's fair to say this has worked in Oklahoma City and it sure has worked in San Antonio.

Granted, the multi-star format has worked in Miami and to a lesser degree in New York. However, I still think the entire concept of "all-star rosters" is by and large overrated to some degree. And yes, this is from a guy who is advocating the Pelicans trading for DeMarcus Cousins LOL.

No for Robinson's sake. No time for him here, he'd just sit on the bench like he did in Houston. I hope a team like Brooklyn steps up with a huge hole at PF. Don't know how much teams have to give without sending the Rockets back cap space unless they aren't in love with this draft... if the Rockets have to force their hand they'll just take best offer and teams know that so I don't think it will take too too much to get him

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Originally Posted by Sovereign

Between Davis, Lopez, Anderson, and Smith who gets phased out to make playing time for T Rob?

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I would deal Lopez to them. His guaranteed money is only $500,000.

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Originally Posted by jsl05

I would deal Lopez to them. His guaranteed money is only $500,000.

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So who plays center?

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Originally Posted by Sovereign

So who plays center?

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I think AD and T-Rob would fit well together.

I could do Lopez. If we need to take on some salary it's ok in our current situation. It doesn't have to be a 1 for 1 type of deal.

T Rob would make a wonderful 6th man like bigman for us. Oh forgot we have Ryno. Anyways he'll be on his 3rd team in only close to 1 year, that should tell you guys something. No place for him here IMO.

I'd rather go for Derrick Williams. I think he could play the 3 better.

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Originally Posted by Eman5805

I'd rather go for Derrick Williams. I think he could play the 3 better.

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Difference is that the Wolves aren't trying to dump him like the Rockets are with T-Rob.

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Difference is that the Wolves aren't trying to dump him like the Rockets are with T-Rob.

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Eh. I won't let a lil' inconvenient thing like facts get in my way.

I envision an offseason where we draft Burke, trade Vasquez, Gordon, and Lopez, and acquire DeMarcus Cousins and a lotto pick that turns into Andrew Wiggins next year.

This is reality according to I.