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[BigCitySid]

Just curious, are the Rockets happy with Lin & his contract? Sorry I don't know, I'm not a Rocket fan. Wondering if they would be interested in the expiring contract of Pau Gasol (who wouldn't mind backing up D12) For Lin & Asik two year ballon contracts. Rockets currently carrying four point guards now. I'm sure Lakers would bite, would Rockets

[Buckko]

Lin is our 6th man and trading asik for an expiring contract in Gasol. I think we can do Far better so this trade wouldn't even cross morey's mind.

[Cooper]

Pau doesn't work well with Howard, while the rockets have a lot of Pgs Lin is the only guy that can get his own shot consistently besides harden they should be plenty happy with the way he's played and even if they aren't stoked about his contract it's not a killer.

[bboley24]

Pau doesn't have to work well with Howard.  Swap Asik for Pau and picks. Boom.

[rocketrick]

Didn't the D12/Pau pairing last season prove anything?

And why would Pau be content with backing up D12 in Houston when he's starting in La La Land?

I'm at a loss for words here.

I guess just anybody can join up on this site and start a discussion????? Is that a good idea?

[DrewinAbilene]

I don't think the Rockets would be anywhere near interested in such a deal. Houston relies on Lin for scoring punch and facilitating the offense off the bench. Also, as mentioned above, Gasol hasn't proven to be able to play with Howard, and I still think he has several starter-quality years left in him. His skills would be wasted if he were languishing on the bench for most of the game, but he doesn't coexist with Dwight the same way Asik doesn't work well with him.

 

While it may not be ideal in some people's eyes to have other fans create a quick account seemingly just to start a quick topic to answer a question. I see nothing wrong with it. In fact, I like that other fanbases would choose to come to our forums to gauge what a well-informed Rockets fan thinks.

 

So welcome to Red94, BigCitySid. We don't want Pau, but you're more than welcome to stick around and talk hoops.