April 2012 Houston Rockets Wiretap

Scola Trade Talks Between Rockets, Nets Fall Apart

Jun 30, 2012 11:12 PM

The Nets and Rockets held deep trade talks on Saturday centered around Luis Scola, according to sources.

But talks fell apart before a deal could be reached.

Houston has been working to trade Scola this offseason and selected several forwards in this week's draft.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Luis Scola, Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Rockets Searching For Trade Of Luis Scola

Jun 30, 2012 2:27 PM

The Rockets are actively exploring trades of Luis Scola, according to sources.

Houston stockpiled big forwards, Royce White and Terrence Jones, in the draft as part of a plan to shop Scola.

Kyle Lowry and Kevin Martin have also been made available.

Scola was included in last December's proposed trade that would have netted Pau Gasol.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Tags: Luis Scola, Houston Rockets, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Odom, Williams Four-Team Trade Completed

Jun 29, 2012 8:42 PM

The Los Angeles Clippers acquired Lamar Odom from the Dallas Mavericks as part of a four-team trade also involving the Utah Jazz and Houston Rockets. 

The Clippers sent point guard Mo Williams to the Jazz and the draft rights to Furkan Aldemir, the Clippers’ second round selection (53rd overall) in the 2012 NBA Draft to Houston while the Jazz conveyed the draft rights of Tadija Dragicevic, Utah’s second round pick (53rd overall) in the 2008 NBA Draft to Dallas. 

To complete the trade, Dallas sent the draft rights of Shan Foster, the Mavericks’ second round selection (51st overall) in the 2008 NBA Draft to the Jazz with Houston sending cash considerations to Dallas.  

RealGM Staff Report

Tags: Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, Utah Jazz, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Official Trade, NBA Misc Rumor

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Courtney Lee Receives Qualifying Offer From Rockets

Jun 29, 2012 6:15 PM

The Rockets have extended the $4.3 million qualifying offer to Courtney Lee.

Lee will become a restricted free agent.

Jonathan Feigen/Houston Chronicle

Tags: Courtney Lee, Houston Rockets, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Bobcats Narrow 2nd Pick Trade Talks To Cavaliers, Rockets

Jun 28, 2012 6:17 PM

The Bobcats are in discussions with the Cavaliers and Rockets about a deal involving the second overall selection.

Charlotte began Thursday in talks with five separate teams.

Chris Broussard/ESPN (via Twitter)

Tags: Charlotte Hornets, Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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Trade Talks Between Rockets, Kings Intensify

Jun 28, 2012 4:42 PM

The Kings and Rockets have intensified their trade discussions centered around the No. 5 pick, according to sources.

Sacramento wants to wait to see if Thomas Robinson is on the board before a deal is consummated.

Houston is offering Kyle Lowry and multiple picks as they own the 12th, 16th and 18th selections.

The Rockets want to trade Andre Drummond, though it is unclear if they would be selecting him for themselves or in pursuit of Dwight Howard.

Marc Stein, Chad Ford/ESPN

Tags: Thomas Robinson, Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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Magic Unmoved By Rockets' Pick Acquisitions, Unlikely To Deal Howard Soon

Jun 28, 2012 2:17 PM

The Magic front office is unmoved by Houston's attempt to put together a package of draft picks in an effort to trade for Dwight Howard, according to sources.

Orlando is unlikely to deal Howard on draft night, or in the immediate future.

New general manager Rob Hennigan was hired last week by the Magic.

Sources have said that Howard would be unlikely to sign a new deal with the Rockets regardless of the circumstances.

Sam Amick/SI.com (via Twitter)

Tags: Dwight Howard, Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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Kings Leaning Toward Picking Drummond Over Barnes While Hoping For Robinson To Slide

Jun 28, 2012 10:02 AM

The Kings continue to discuss a deal with the Rockets involving the fifth overall pick, according to sources.

Sacramento doesn't have a strong sentiment towards any player at this slot and sources believes Geoff Petrie is leaning toward selecting Andre Drummond over Harrison Barnes if the pick is retained.

Houston's latest offer of Kyle Lowry and the No. 16 pick was rejected by the Kings.

Yahoo's Marc J. Spears reports the Kings won't trade away the fifth pick until they are on the clock. According to Spears, Sacramento would like to see Robinson fall to them.

Chad Ford/ESPN

Tags: Andre Drummond, Harrison Barnes, Thomas Robinson, Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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Warriors May Try To Trade No. 7 To Rockets If Drummond Falls

Jun 27, 2012 9:13 PM

The Warriors will try to engage the Rockets in trade talks with the No. 7 pick if Andre Drummond remain on the board.

According to Marcus Thompson, Golden State would prefer to have the No. 12 and No. 14 picks, for example, than Drummond.

Marcus Thompson II/San Jose Mercury News

Tags: Andre Drummond, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Rockets Bring In Perry Jones For Second Visit

Jun 27, 2012 8:15 PM

Perry Jones was in Houston on Wednesday for a second visit with the Rockets, according to sources.

Jones could be in play for the Rockets with the 12th, 16th and 18th picks.

A source says the Magic like Jones and he could eventually be included in a proposal for Dwight Howard.

Sam Amick/SI.com (via Twitter)

Tags: Perry Jones, Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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Pau Gasol Not Targeted By Rockets

Marc Stein/ESPN

Rockets Trade Dalembert To Bucks, Swap No. 14 Pick For No. 12

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Williams Unlikely To Add Rockets To List Even If Howard Traded

Sam Amick/SI.com (via Twitter)

Rockets Offer Lowry, 14th, 16th Picks To Kings For Evans, 5th Selection

Jonathan Givony/DraftExpress (via Twitter)

Houston Could Purse Josh Smith As Alternative To Howard

Marc Stein/ESPN (via Twitter)

McHale Insists He Has No Problem With Lowry

Houston Chronicle

Source: No Chance Howard Signs Long-Term With Rockets

David Aldridge/NBA.com

Wolves Acquire Chase Budinger For 18th Overall Pick

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Raptors Unlikely To Trade Eighth Pick, Haven’t Spoken To Rockets About Lowry

National Post

Rockets Attempting To Acquire Top-10 Picks

Chad Ford, Marc Stein/ESPN

Morey Declines To Put Timetable On Building Rockets Back Into Contender

Houston Chronicle

Morey: Rockets Unlikely To Move Up In Draft, See Value In First Round Picks

Houston Chronicle

Dragic Hopes For Return To Rockets, Wants To Be Starter

Sporting News

Patrick Patterson Aiming To Win Most Improved Player Award

Houston Chronicle

Parsons Credits College Experience For Successful Rookie Campaign

Gainesville Sun