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Depends who the wing is and what pick exactly is the first rounder.

Love it. I just hope he stays true to his word and doesn't cave.

Yeah. I feel like I'm stalking him

I think that might be the case as well.

Stocking up on picks isn't a bad thing but I think they should have hanged onto the 16th pick and hoped that Paul George or Xavier Henry were available.

Don't like this move for the Wolves.

I think I've read that they have been trying to get Collison but I'm not sure. Lawson isn't a bad alternative.

I would love it if that deal were to go down but I don't see the Pacers being interested much. I think they would rather dangle the 10th pick and get Lawson from the Nuggets or just trade down for Bradley or Bledsoe.

Chad Ford's new mock has the Rockets getting Aldrich, seems like he's slipping on everyone's boards. Might be a good reason why, I recall Adrian Wojo saying that Aldrich will be the bust of the draft.

The Wolves' guy is likely gone now so I do agree that there is a better chance they trade the #4. I still think they should just draft Favors/Cousins and then trade one of Al Jefferson or Love though.

Chad Ford also tweeted the same thing.

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Clutch said it was expensive and if the Rockets are hesitating on the trade then it means two things, 1) not many fans are going to like the pieces we are going to have to give up and 2) The Rockets view Cousins as a better prospect than Favors and Wesley Johnson otherwise they wouldn't wait to see who will be available at #4. As a fan who closely follows both the Rockets and Wolves organizations, here are a few scenarios that I could see going down and yes the price is definitely going to be steep. Scenario one: Rockets key trading piece: Jordan Hill What could be added: The Wolves have been in the market for young scoring wing for a while now, so I can see a strong push by Kahn to get Chase Budinger involved in the deal. Despite being a mid-second round pick last year, Chase has cracked the Rockets' rotation and according to Morey himself he is better than he ever thought he would be. Chase has plenty of room to improve but his athletic ability and potential will entice the Wolves. Ariza is also another possibility but he's a bit redundant to Brewer and the Wolves might like Bud a bit more. Next the Rockets would include at least one pick but I still don't think it would be enough to convince Minny to do the deal. I think it will be any combination of two picks between the Rockets' 14th pick, 2011 Knicks first and 2012 Knicks first. Wolves key trading piece: 4th pick What could be added: Not much, I could see either Ellington or Brewer being added along with the 16th or 23rd pick but other that is about it. Scenario two Rockets' key trading piece: Kevin Martin What could be added: I don't see the Rockets willing to add much to Kevin Martin but Minny could push for the 14th or just one of the Knicks picks. Wolves key trading piece:4th pick What could be added: I think its pretty much the same as the first scenario, Houston might want a wing to help ease the loss of Martin. 16th or the 23rd are also up for grabs. I think Minnesota would be interested in this scenario considering that they have been gunning for a Rudy Gay signing for months, but if they could get Martin then it could be just as good. Scenario three Rockets' key trading piece: Aaron Brooks What could be added: the 14th would most definitely be involved in the deal along with Ariza or Chase Budinger. Although Aaron is a solid young point guard, I don't see the Wolves being as interested in as they would with Kevin Martin due to Flynn, Sessions and Rubio. Not sure how Brooks would work in the triangle but I think the Wolves might be interested in this scenario if they like the other pieces involved in the deal like I posted above. They could flip Brooks for another pick (Pacers?) or player in a package deal. Wolves' key trading piece: 4th What could be added: Losing Brooks would hurt the Rockets a whole lot so I can see Houston pushing for one of Flynn and Sessions, Sessions obviously being easier to obtain. Depending on what Houston adds, they could add one of their other firsts. Anyways this was just me being bored and blabbering whatever came to my mind, you don't have to take it seriously.

Just commented on the article Jenneral. Nice write up. While Maggette would be a great scoring threat next to Jennings, I think that there is just too much risk to go through with it. Like you said Corey is on a fat contract and its questionable if he would fit in with Jennings and Bogut. If this went south for the Bucks then they would be set back for years. IMO just take teh safe route and resign Salmons and use those expiring contracts to lure in another starting quality player. There are always some available during the draft (speaking of which isn't there talk of the Bucks trading down? Might be a good chance to pick up something extra) or the trade deadline.

Clutchfans Yikes, something tells me that I am not going to like this deal. Assuming the Rockets' guy is Cousins then there is a good shot that he will be available. I have this sick feeling that the trade is going to involve Martin.

Read more: http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/67352/20100622/bucks_offering_deal_for_maggette/#ixzz0rasD4kOf

Cousins stock rose earlier today after a great workout with the Nets. Houston guns for the best prospects in the draft every season, I guess they see Cousins as a future star in this league and that is why they are making such a push for him. Morey would have to be willing to let go of the assets that would lure in a Chris Bosh though, could see that happening if they are high enough on him. Minny would be moving down three spots in the Detroit deal, I could see Gordon and Daye interesting them but I don't think either are enough for #4. I don't see the Wolves' motivation for either deal unless they are just too good to pass up on.

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Kahn said that Indiana were the ones who offered the 10th pick for Flynn deal. I don't know about the package though, could have been Minny's counter or Indiana making another run for Flynn.

This. How many people actually thought that Chauncey Billups and Ben Wallace will win a championship as the core players?

I remember 2 seasons ago that DJ Strawberry and Von Wafer were making a STRONG push for the Rockets' final roster spot in the preseason. Even though Wafer got the spot, who played incredible for us by the way, there were many fans who wanted the more defensive minded guard in DJ. Dude can play.

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