Rumor: Villanueva to Houston?

by Tom Martin on Dec 27, 2008 1:57 AM CST in Blogging stuff

It's really early, so I'll make this short. Here are some links to posts that are starting to spread rumors about a 3-way trade between the Lakers, Bucks, and Rockets. It would involve Charlie Villanueva coming to Houston along with a filler from the Lakers (possibly Chris Mihm), Tyronn Lue and Luther Head or Brent Barry going to the Lakers, and Carl Landry going to the Bucks. Here are your rumor links:

Brew Hoop

JournalTimes.com

Real GM

The Real GM link may be the most legit of the three, and BrewHoop links to the other links. Also, Carl Landry would have to consent to any trade. And remember, they are just rumors.

More to come as soon as I know.

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they’re talking about this at Clutchfans

by misterterrific on Dec 27, 2008 7:02 AM CST reply actions

unlikely

NBA trades usually just “happen”… when they are in “rumor” stage it is usually one team floating the idea to the media to see if anyone would bite.

I’m not sure why Morey would trade an energy guy like Landry to acquire a loafer like Villanueva… Charlie’s 3 inch height advantage can’t be the only reason.

by grungedave on Dec 27, 2008 10:34 AM CST reply actions

It doesn't make sense to me

It would be great to dump Luther Head, but I think too much is lost by getting rid of Landry. Landry is posting a better PER (it’s not perfect, but it works), and I doubt much is gained on defense from the extra few inches.

It’s a good idea, I think, to turn some of our numerous undersized power forwards into something, but I’m not sure turning Landry into Villanueva is the best way to do that.

by Only_A_Lad on Dec 27, 2008 10:46 AM CST reply actions

Yeah it doesn't make sense to me either

Villanueva isn’t even as good on the interior as Landry is, and for everyone that thinks he’s a great three-point shooter, he shoots under 30% and averages less than one three per game. He would only be a cancer to our team.

by Tom Martin on Dec 27, 2008 12:34 PM CST up reply actions

This doesn't seem like a Moreyball move

This has to be false rumors. In our system Villanueva would barely be an upgrade over Landry if at all.

I respect Chris Mihm because I watched him wear a Texas Longhorn jersey and dominate the Big 12 in the post, but Morey can’t possibly think Mihm > Mutombo.

I keep seeing “Barry or Head” in the trade rumors as well. This is a no-brainer: PLEASE DUMP HEAD!

I am sorta hoping none of these trades happen.

I also noticed Damon Jones is involved in trade rumors, and he’s been working out in Houston and Vegas. I wonder if there’s any interest in him. I’m not a big fan of his mouth, and with Barry, Head, and Wafer, acquiring him doesn’t make any sense.

by goingforthecorner on Dec 27, 2008 3:03 PM CST reply actions

Here's a good question:

What, exactly, is the team’s biggest need right now? We need a backup center, but that will likely be addressed by Mutombo. But, beyond that, there is no definite need that Morey has to fill.

Alston is still holding his own, and Brooks has turned in a very good first-half performance. I would have said that a decent PG was a need back in August, but that’s no longer really the case.

So, unless a trade offers a very clear upgrade for a current position (and that position is clearly not backup power forward), then I doubt any trade will be done. Improving the bench always helps, but that seems like something to be done at the shooting guard position.

The only thing I can see happening is Morey attempting to dump off guys like Head to some stupid team willing to give up a draft pick. We lost that 1st-rounder to Sacramento, and it would be great to get another 2nd round pick.

by Only_A_Lad on Dec 27, 2008 3:34 PM CST up reply actions