I remember a couple of years ago, I was watching ABC 13 news, and it was the sports segment. After about thirty minutes of mindless gabble of Texans this and Texans that, the Rockets came to mind. It was one of our better seasons (not 05-06) but we weren't anything to behold. The last words the sports anchor said were "At least we aren't the Chicago Bulls"

And I laughed. I hate the bulls, for whatever reason. But they seem pretty stacked now. There are rumors now that T-Mac (my favorite player despite what anyone says) is going there. Well whatever, at least he's not going to the Clippers. I wrote this off with little remorse.

Then, I hear that Yao has said he may never return to his original dominant form. Please keep this to yourself big fella. We as Rockets fans have been subject to a lot of heartbreak over the years. But again, I convinced myself he was overreacting.

Well this morning (or should i say mourning) while making my daily rounds of the internet, news arrives that Yao may call it quits. You probably have heard this, and have panicked already. I can't help but ask why Yao would say something like this. It doesn't really benefit anyone, but it does hurt. But alas, Rocketmen, I still do, dearly believe that he will return to close to his 23 10 ways. But, for the sake of argument, if he doesn't get better, should we bite the bullet and trade him right now? That is if the right trade arises. And what trade would be adequate?