Monday, November 2, 2020

Are the Rockets and Celtics are perfect trade partners

I had one of those "why didn't this come to me sooner?" moments today when thinking about Daryl Morey and what his new role wth Philadelphia means. On one hand, the team just got a lot stronger. On the other, Morey came from a role in Boston... it's not crazy he and Danny Ainge would have similar taste in players.

In other words, did the Rockets just hand the keys to a roster full of players who fit what the Celtics want to do to someone who, maybe wants to make his own mark on the Houston franchise? And if so... just how many matches can we come up with?

In an eaelier post, I references the idea of Ben Mclemore for some combination fo Semi Ojeleye/Carsen Edwards/Romeo Langford/ late first round pick. Maybe I was aiming a little lower than I should have been.

What are the chances that the Rockets are looking at something bigger:

If the Rockets decide to roll with a real center, does Robert Williams get a deal done for PJ Tucker, who can play with Theis or Grent Williams, as well as handling time at the 5 with two wings and two guards as part of a true 5 out offense, and Ben Mclemore, whose scoring punch would be a welcome addition?

For the Rockets, they can run it back, for the most part, albeit with a more athletic center (or you know... an actual center), along with some youth in Langford, and a PJ Tucker starter kit in Semi.

It's not my ideal swap, but it's not bad.

Of course, then there's also the blockbuster.

Houston pairs Russ with a pair of all star level players, while also getting 3 young pieces. Boston adds Harden... and becomes basically unstoppable. Yeah... that's not going to happen.

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