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Idea: Houston trades Kevin Martin to the Clippers
« on: March 13, 2012, 11:30:52 PM »

Offline LooseCannon

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Daryl Morey supposedly dropped off of his pursuit of Bogut/Jackson from Milwaukee (he was said to be offering Scola, Dalembert, a future first, and some other pieces) to work on another trade said to have nothing to do with Paul Gasol.  Houston has also been rumored to be trying to move Kevin Martin, who is sitting out with a shoulder injury that some think is a sham to keep him on the bench while a trade is being negotiated.  The Clippers want a shooting guard, but are reluctant to give up much for a rental, especially a future first round pick.  Martin is under contract next season.

So, Martin for Mo Williams (useful with Lowry sidelined for 2-4 weeks by a bacterial infection).  Perhaps the Clippers add Eric Bledsoe and/or a future first rounder.  Perhaps Randy Foye and his expiring contract head to Houston and another player goes to LA.  Maybe he would take Wayne Gomes if he can dump the horrible Jonny Flynn.

A Martin for Williams trade seems like the kind of deal that Daryl Morey would do if he can get the right pieces back.
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