It's been reported that Battier might be traded for Rashard Lewis. If that doesn't work, we're aiming for Chris Wilcox. Chris Wilcox? For Battier? I'd think about the Rashard trade but Wilcox for Battier is not a good move. Battier is too valuable to trade for a player like Wilcox. I see what Adelman is trying to do. We'll have to see exactly how this offseason pans out. http://http://hoopshype.com/rumors.htm
lol, is Rashard Lewis going to sign a contract worth 7.5 mill a year? Battier makes 5.8 mill a year, so if it is straight up, the most Rashard could take is like 7.3 mill a year. Battier's contract actually looks great, and Rashard opted out of his contract worth 21 mill over 2 years, and rejected an extension on top of that for 25 mill over 2 years. So getting rid of Battier's nice contract (averages about 6.6 mill for the next 4 years) for Rashard's contract probably going to be like 12 mill a year for 4 years.
I just found this http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/sonics/story/76773.html <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">ORLANDO, Fla. - The Houston Rockets intend to contact the Seattle SuperSonics to discuss a potential sign-and-trade deal for free-agent forward Rashard Lewis. The Rockets will offer forward Shane Battier and their No. 1 draft pick, 26th overall, in an attempt to lure Lewis home to Houston. ...If the Rockets cannot land Lewis, they will consider offering Battier for Chris Wilcox, who thrives in up-tempo systems because of his ability to run the court. ...Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler, who works as a television analyst for the Rockets, has told team officials he has breakfast daily with Lewis and that he thinks he can help persuade the player to join a Rockets organization that passed on Lewis three times in the first round of the 1998 draft. Drexler also has told the Rockets' decision-makers he might be able to convince Lewis to leave the Sonics and take a shorter-term deal for the midlevel exception, though Houston acknowledges that is an unlikely scenario. ...The Rockets plan to talk with the Minnesota Timberwolves about swapping veteran forward Juwan Howard for scoring point guard Mike James, who enjoyed two of his best seasons in Houston before going to Toronto. They also are attempting to send the expiring contract of retired guard Bob Sura to the Golden State Warriors for little-used guard Sarunas Jasikevicius, a move that would save the Warriors almost $3 million. But the player the Rockets really covet is Lewis because of his size, versatility and, perhaps more than anything else, availability. Battier has fallen out of favor with the Rockets because he does everything well except score." </div>
How big is Lewis' contract going to be? ( I doubt he is ok with 7.3 mill) I guess it might be a Battier + Juwan + first rounder for Lewis.
Battier for Lewis I've wanted this trade to go down for quite some time. We wont miss Battier's defense THAT much with Rashard coming in, who I believe has very underrated defense. He is the perfect 4 for our team. Battier for Wilcox The trade I suggested was: Trade Battier, Howard, Head, and Sura for Lewis (S&T), and Collison.
<div class="quote_poster">Skiptomylue11 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">How big is Lewis' contract going to be? ( I doubt he is ok with 7.3 mill) I guess it might be a Battier + Juwan + first rounder for Lewis.</div> No, I think our plans look like this: 1. Battier and this year's 1st round pick for Lewis. 2. J. Howard for Mike James 3. Bob Sura for Sarunas Jasikevicius However, looking at #2 and #3, I dont see why we need 2 more PGs. It would also leave a hole at the PF slot, considering we might give up our draft pick.
I cannot agree more that Battier for Wilcox is simply retarded. Don't get me wrong, Chris Wilcox is ok player, but I prefer Battier stays. Battier for Lewis trade would be great. I assume if they want Wilcox, they're trying to get rid of Juwan Howard of Hayes. Most likely Juwan because of his contract.
<div class="quote_poster">ownage Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">No, I think our plans look like this: 1. Battier and this year's 1st round pick for Lewis. 2. J. Howard for Mike James 3. Bob Sura for Sarunas Jasikevicius However, looking at #2 and #3, I dont see why we need 2 more PGs. It would also leave a hole at the PF slot, considering we might give up our draft pick.</div>I don't see how Battier + 1st rounder for Lewis can work out due to salaries. I'm guessing Lewis will get around 10-15 mill, while Battier makes 5.8 mill next year, and contracts have to be within 25%. I guess it might be Battier + Howard + 1st, Battier + Rafer + 1st, Battier + Sura + 1st for Lewis? If he wants more than 12 mill, like around 13 or 14 mill as the starting number then the Sura trade wouldn't work (would have to add a bit more)
Gee, this is retarded. It was obvious that there would be some sort of revamp with Adelman coming in but bringing in Lewis would be dangerous. First of all, our cap situation will be screwed, with three large $10+ million contracts. Pretty much forget about bringing in Bibby because it just won't be possible. Lewis's defense is also miles away from Battier's. Let's just hope that this is a rumor, and nothing but.
I love this man. I love the Rockets for now trying to bring in big time players for a good playoff run next year. Lewis, Yao, Mac, James, Hayes, Alston. That would be a nice team. But money is the problem. I would definitely love Rashard Lewis here in Houston man. My friend met Lewis in 24 hour fitness two days ago. I am going to try and go with him so I can meet Rashard too. Hopefully, like Drexler, I can convince Rashard to come here.
<div class="quote_poster">Skiptomylue11 Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I don't see how Battier + 1st rounder for Lewis can work out due to salaries. I'm guessing Lewis will get around 10-15 mill, while Battier makes 5.8 mill next year, and contracts have to be within 25%. I guess it might be Battier + Howard + 1st, Battier + Rafer + 1st, Battier + Sura + 1st for Lewis? If he wants more than 12 mill, like around 13 or 14 mill as the starting number then the Sura trade wouldn't work (would have to add a bit more)</div> Yea i read somewhere that it would be Battier + 1st, but i also figured it wouldnt work out. I guess, it all depends on how much Lewis will resign for. Hey you never know, maybe he'll take a pay cut to play with us?...
When he was going to get drafted, Rockets told him that they were going to take him, but they never did. He has in his whole life wanted to come here. His chance is finally here. I expect him to take less money and come here. Hopefully,
^^Ownage and Umair, I wouldn't rule it out that he could come to Houston for less money, playing with Yao (very rare to have a center like Yao), and Tmac (an allstar SF who likes passing). If he is traded straight up for Battier he would have to take about 7.3 mill, which is about 5-6 mill less than I'm guessing he wants. Maybe he would settle for 9 or 10 mill.
I don't get why anyone would be against trading Battier for Lewis. Basically we're getting a legit All-Star/3rd scorer for Rudy Gay, Stromile Swift and a #26 2007 1st rounder.
I'm having mixed feelings about this possible trade. If we trade Battier and our 26th pick, we're trading away the best defender (1on1 and team help defender) on our team, a possible stud rookie given the depth of the draft this year, for an all star who's pretty damn good at scoring, decent defense, and rains 3s like nothing. I mean I'm pretty excited at the possibility of all of this happening, but that leaves a GLARING hole in our rebounding and overall defense. Shard is an underaverage (mediocre at best) rebounder and a decent defender. The way I see it, this is what it comes down to if we decide to do the Lewis trade: Can our boost in offense cover for our loss / lack in defense and rebounding? On another note, we do need to make some moves for our bench though... they're pretty thin as it is right now
<div class="quote_poster">Locke Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Gee, this is retarded. It was obvious that there would be some sort of revamp with Adelman coming in but bringing in Lewis would be dangerous. First of all, our cap situation will be screwed, with three large $10+ million contracts. Pretty much forget about bringing in Bibby because it just won't be possible. Lewis's defense is also miles away from Battier's. </div> Considering we'll be makin more moves, the cap situation is still open. Since Adelman's the coach now you also have to consider that we're a TOTALLY different team now. We're trying to get younger, faster and more athletic. DEFENSE isn't the center of everything like it used to be.
<div class="quote_poster">Rock4life Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Considering we'll be makin more moves, the cap situation is still open. Since Adelman's the coach now you also have to consider that we're a TOTALLY different team now. We're trying to get younger, faster and more athletic. DEFENSE isn't the center of everything like it used to be.</div> But we still need some Defense. Battier is an impact player with a low salary. He isn't an offensive liability, and defensively is superb. I would love to have Rashard, but I hate to lose Battier. Our team lacks depth, and by picking up an even bigger contract, that severely limits our ability to get some scoring off the bench. We would still have problems at the pf and pg spot.
