I think by now Rashard would want to be part of a winning organization, and have some help in their winning. Which is why I see a viable place for him to sign is the Raptors. We have the cap space, and he knows that he will immediately be a starter here.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>I said this before Jeff Green removed his name from the draft.</div>I don't get what you're saying, when was Jeff Green in this convo?<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Unless we pick up an NBA ready pg this year in the draft (which would mean we would have to trade up), I really wouldn't want to trade Terry and put all the weight on Harris' shoulders.</div>Agree, a trade with Terry leaves us thin at pg, but I don't really think we have anyone else of value if we do make a trade to improve the team. I heard Damp from other boards, but I still don't get why a team takes him on.
How about Houston? He was born and raised there, and he's always wanted to play for the Rockets. TMac can move to the SG spot, with Alston in the backcourt. Lewis would be at SF, Hayes at PF, and Yao at C. Lewis would be a nice addition along with TMac and Yao, but I don't know he'd feel being the 3rd option on offense.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SunnyD @ May 26 2007, 09:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I said this before Jeff Green removed his name from the draft.</div>I'm with Rok, where does Jeff Green come in? Also, Jeff Green did not remove his name from the draft, he's staying in. Roy Hibbert is the one who withdrew.
<span style="color:#FF0000">Hes most likely going to Houston</span> due to the fact that his parents already talk to him about his return. His mother wants him to come to Houston. He wants to come back to Houston, we'll probably do a sign-n-trade with him. :happy0144:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (([HoUsToN]) @ May 31 2007, 12:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><span style="color:#FF0000">Hes most likely going to Houston</span> due to the fact that his parents already talk to him about his return. His mother wants him to come to Houston. He wants to come back to Houston, we'll probably do a sign-n-trade with him. :happy0144:</div> I like your sigs!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (808Hornetsfan @ May 31 2007, 12:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'> I like your sigs!</div>but they will most certainly have to be resized or some of them removed.
Houston has no need for another SF. they already have Battier who is really their only good defense player(unless you count mutombo) and Mcgrady playing SG-SF. What Houston really needs is a PG and and more importantly I believe a PF(Juwan Howard isnt cutting it anymore) If Houston could add another nice piece at either spot I think they could be a contender.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>HOUSTON DOESN'T HAVE THE CAP SPACE TO SIGN RASHARD LEWIS.</div>Well he did say sign and trade, which is possible.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BrewCityBuck @ May 31 2007, 09:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>HOUSTON DOESN'T HAVE THE CAP SPACE TO SIGN RASHARD LEWIS.</div>We don't need the cap space. Its obvios that <span style="color:#FF0000">Houston</span> wants to add another elite player. What were gonna do is do a sign-n-trade with Seattle who's most likely going to be the one to sign him. Then we'll trade Battier, along with Juwan, and somebody else for salaries purposes. This will be the starting lineup if Im correct. Rafer Alston Tracy McGrady Rashard Lewis Chuck Hayes or Steve Novak Yao Ming :worthy:
If you trade Battier your team will lose in the first round next year again. Anyway why do the sonics want Battier when they're getting Kevin Durant?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>If you trade Battier your team will lose in the first round next year again. Anyway why do the sonics want Battier when they're getting Kevin Durant?</div>Durant will likely be more of a pf in this league than sf. But I agree, Sonics would not do that deal. Taking on Howard's contract kills the deal for Sonics. Battier is actually a nice player to add on that Seattle team. No brainer for Houston. Rid of Howard's contract and upgrade at SF with a legit third scorer who provides Houston with needed consistent 3 pt threat.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (PrimeTime @ May 31 2007, 02:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>If you trade Battier your team will lose in the first round next year again. Anyway why do the sonics want Battier when they're getting Kevin Durant?</div>Same goes with Lewis, why want him when your getting Durant. We lost with <span style="color:#FF0000">Battier</span> in the first round :thumbdn1: . I think replacing him with <span style="color:#FF0000">Rashard Lewis</span> is better :rock:.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (([HoUsToN]) @ May 31 2007, 03:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Same goes with Lewis, why want him when your getting Durant. We lost with <span style="color:#FF0000">Battier</span> in the first round :thumbdn1: . I think replacing him with <span style="color:#FF0000">Rashard Lewis</span> is better :rock:.</div>Ok just imagine for a second you get Rashard. What will you do if you play the Lakers(Kobe will score all over you) or the Spurs(Ginobli will score all over you) or the suns(Marion and Diaw)or the nuggets(Melo) Point is the Rockets are already a soft team, if you get rid of Battier you will lose your only good versatile defender and only weaken yourselves further. It's apparrent you need another scoring option but defense wins series and more importantly championships.
Then you have zero defense. All you would have is a shooting team. Rashard Lewis is better than Battier, but hes not best for Houston.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Rok @ May 31 2007, 02:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Durant will likely be more of a pf in this league than sf. But I agree, Sonics would not do that deal. Taking on Howard's contract kills the deal for Sonics. Battier is actually a nice player to add on that Seattle team. No brainer for Houston. Rid of Howard's contract and upgrade at SF with a legit third scorer who provides Houston with needed consistent 3 pt threat.</div>Rashard Lewis is a 3 point threat. :shifty2:
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (austingriz @ May 31 2007, 02:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Then you have zero defense. All you would have is a shooting team. Rashard Lewis is better than Battier, but hes not best for Houston.</div>Battier is not a one man defense homie. Yes hes is good at <span style="color:#FF0000">"slowing down"</span> elite superstars, but he can only hold one at a time. The best teams have more than one player that can score .
