<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">If the Lakers want to get equal value, they need to look no further than Houston. While it would not be smart to trade Bryant to a Western Conference rival, it makes the most sense. Rockets guard Tracy McGrady would still put people in the seats, and brings about the same amount of flair and thrills to the court as Bryant. The Rockets could also throw in forward Juwan Howard ? who Jackson has been interested in as a mid-range shooter for the 4-spot in his triangle offense ? and guard Bob Sura?s expiring contract. If the Lakers cooperated by sending free-agent bust Vladimir Radmanovic to the Rockets, it would work out for both clubs.</div> http://rockets.realgm.com/articles/82/2007...nd_los_angeles/ Interesting... I can't see it happening but it seems like a good trade. I would love see Kobe and Vladimir Radmanovic in Houston, but at the same time, I feel Tmac has really become bonded and feels comfortable playing with the likes of Yao Ming.
Hey this is written by Silva from JBB. Pure speculation at this point; LA seems to be getting the short end of the stick here, but if we can pull it off then more power to Morey.
Like I said before: We don't need another All-Star in return for Kobe Bryant. If we trade away Kobe, it means that we're starting over, fresh. What we need in a trade for Kobe is a couple of draft picks and young talent for the future, because we'd obviously be rebuiling. Trading for McGrady, who is probably one back injury from retirement will get us absolutely no where. The Rockets also don't have any "young" talent that I'm interested in
The article was based purely on fantastical scenerio. Honestly, I do believe that that deal (along those lines) would be best for LA; especially for ownership that is more concerned with ticket sells and filling seats than winning. Although, it's my belief that Kobe is going nowhere, although doubt is seeking in day by day.
<div class="quote_poster">Brian Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Like I said before: We don't need another All-Star in return for Kobe Bryant. If we trade away Kobe, it means that we're starting over, fresh. What we need in a trade for Kobe is a couple of draft picks and young talent for the future, because we'd obviously be rebuiling. Trading for McGrady, who is probably one back injury from retirement will get us absolutely no where. The Rockets also don't have any "young" talent that I'm interested in</div> YOU don't want Luther Head? For the guys who would trade T-Mac for Kobe, would you trade Battier, T-Mac, and Chuck Hayes for Kobe and Radman's contract?
