Idea: Parsons+Asik+Brooks for Deng+Mohammed

[action781]

I think this idea makes a lot of sense.

For Houston:  Asik/Mohammed is basically a wash in Houston's eyes.  They are similar types of players with very limited minutes available for either of them.  Houston replaces a disgruntled Asik with a solid veteran in Mohammed.  Deng for Parsons I think makes sense for them.  Deng gives them a huge upgrade defensively at the SF to guard Durant and Lebron in the playoffs.  Financially, It will still keep them under the luxury tax line this season and they'll be close to that line next season depending on resigning Deng and other FA moves.

For Chicago:  This is a deal that helps them a lot financially.  Instead of being faced with the tough decision of whether to overpay Deng or not, they get another year of cheap production from Chandler Parsons who is a player that will complement that roster nicely.  If they can then move Asik this summer (which it seems there is a market for), they will get under the luxury tax and out of the repeater-tax zone.  The following offseason, Boozer's contract ends, so they'll have cap space to pursue a premier free agent or resign Parsons while still remaining under the luxury tax.

[Humble G]

I'm confused by your tactics


I see no green, no boston, not even a small lucky charm irish guy......nothin


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[Endless Paradise]

Parsons is envisioned as part of the Big 3, along with Harden and Howard; that already makes this a non-starter.  Parsons does a lot of the stuff asked of Deng (with less emphasis on defense), but at a fraction of the cost and with much less mileage.

The only team that benefits here is Chicago; Deng is likely going to demand more money than Parsons (which is why extension negotiations fell through with the Bulls).  Mohammed is honestly a non-factor and if that's all the Bulls had to show for Asik...

This deal is an all-around loss for the Rockets and wouldn't even be considered.

[action781]

Parsons is envisioned as part of the Big 3, along with Harden and Howard; that already makes this a non-starter.  Parsons does a lot of the stuff asked of Deng (with less emphasis on defense), but at a fraction of the cost and with much less mileage.

The only team that benefits here is Chicago; Deng is likely going to demand more money than Parsons (which is why extension negotiations fell through with the Bulls).  Mohammed is honestly a non-factor and if that's all the Bulls had to show for Asik...

This deal is an all-around loss for the Rockets and wouldn't even be considered.

Deng is still only 28, same age as Howard, and is really entering into the prime of his career with a ton of playoff experience under his belt.  I don't think that's too much mileage. 

All-around loss for the Rockets?  Isn't there huge value in getting the best player in a trade?

[CelticG1]

Is there really going to be that much of a market for him in the summer? Seems like there's none now just the Celts bidding against themselves. At best what woukd chi get a protectedfirst?

Plus isn't it gonna be same situation for him as a reserve which he is peeved about in houston?

[Who]

Not sold on how good a fit Deng would be in that Houston Rockets offense.

I think Parsons with his superior ball-handling, passing and long distance shooting is excellent for Houston. Deng does bring to the table defensively but I am not sure that is worth them comprising their offense. Not with Dwight struggling to regain past glories and question marks over several players at other positions.

I think Houston will be better keeping Parsons and trading Asik in another deal.