Rockets Send David Andersen To Toronto Raptors
by Tom Martin on Jul 28, 2010 4:59 PM CDT
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PrintI'll make this brief.
David Andersen can do one thing effectively: hit the turnaround jump shot. He is amazing at it. But that's it. Literally, there's nothing else.
Andersen was never going to find time with Luis Scola, Patrick Patterson, Brad Miller and Chuck Hayes in tow. His absence gives the Rockets more roster flexibility (could add a third PG to the 15-man roster?) and earns them a second-round pick as a bonus. We've seen what the Rockets can do with those.
Simple move, but a nice one.
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Actually Andersen can hit the NBA three, or was showing real signs of it before his back went out.
He’s an NBA player, if not an NBA star. I wish him well. Toronto’s 2nd rounder could be very nice, seeing what Sacramento and LA got with those, as well as what we have gotten.
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I wouldnt say Anderson is a star
but i think he could have easily become a very good role player.
Towards the end he was figuring things out. Wish him the best.
Toronto’s 2nd rounder could be very nice, seeing what Sacramento and LA got with those
Feigen said it’s the Clippers’ 2015 pick.
And since the Clippers will probably still suck in 2015, that’s pretty good.
Wow. Please tell me you did not call him a "star" seriously.
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I didn't - only saying he's good enough for the NBA
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by Xiane on Jul 28, 2010 8:08 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm a little bummed he didn't do better in his time here.
Here’s hoping Toronto provides a better environment for him.
I hope he becomes a starter at some point
I really want to see him do well. He was adjusting to the NBA quite nicely before his injury last year.
Daryl Morey's number one fanboy
LMAO
Both players’ faces are priceless in that picture..
Good luck to andersen.. Toronto is really shoring up that viscous defense
is it really for 2015
I have no doubt that the clippers will suck then but that seems like really freakin far off…
will the Clippers be even around then? I mean come on, this was the team considering signing TMac. With locker room killing decisions like that maybe the players just revolt and kill the owner before 2015 then were are we.
They have Blake Griffin
to whittle away like they did Elton Brand
Technically
if the Mayans were right this pick means jack shit. =P
I'm always right, this isn't conjecture, merely statement of fact.
Oh Great, Now he'll never learn how to play defense
Big Dave was actually pretty useful whenever he plays, just guarded the paint like a revolving door
Cant say we didnt see this coming, but maybe he’ll beat out Solomon Alabi?
I had the worst nightmare last night
I dreamed that the Rockets had traded Chuck Hayes to the Spurs for a 2nd-Round pick. I woke up in a cold sweat. I’m completely serious.
This is much, much better.
by Only_A_Lad on Jul 28, 2010 5:38 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
The does sound horrible
"voted for the Jazz"
ooooh, that’s like being a pedophile – it never goes away. //grudgedave//
by ressaliance_00 on Jul 28, 2010 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions
he did have that game against the Lakers last year...
Where he scored 19 points I bleieve, including that big 3.
There’s that, and the game he gave up three and-1s in a row. IN A ROW.
So yeah, don’t know how I feel about this. All I know is, you’ll be missed DA!
by basketball is cool on Jul 28, 2010 5:55 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
C-A-C for the pic
“Despite limited floor time in Houston, David Anderson still mange to fit in an impromptu audition for the up and coming web series the League of eXtraodrinary Dancers with fellow dance aficionado Chris ‘Jedi Robot’ Paul "
Patterson took it
Yao,Miller,Hill
Scola,Hayes/Jeffries,Patterson
Ariza,Battier,Bud
Martin,Taylor
Brooks,Lowry
That’s 14,prob a PG or combo Gd for #15
W/no further trades,it’s an extremely flexible roster.
Brooks,Lowry can play the 2,Bud also at SG
Jeffries was used as a mobile C and PF and can guard the 3s
Ariza,Battier can play the 2(maybe not well,but still…) and can move up to PF against tweeners like Green and Lamar
Hayes,Hill and Scola can play the 4 or 5
Miller can play the 4 some
Really just need an emergency PG.
This made the most sense
If he was our only big with 3 pt range there would have been no reason to trade him, that would have made him viable. Since we now have Pat he can fill that void…..
The best part is we keep Chuck now! (which I never thought they would trade him) But now it seems like we will have him on out roster for the next 3+ years when we resign. (Can’t beat his value for money!)
Sad to see Dave go and with him going to Toronto that gives them another big with range but their D is not going to improve from the bottom of the league. Which sucks for the Aussie national team as I was hoping he could learn some with the rockets….
Shane it's time to shave that creepy 'stash
well technicall we chose to keep chuck first
he was the first option to pick up this season
great move
get rid of a player that wasnt going to be an intregal part of the rotation this season for a valuable 2nd round pick Morey works magic with…. now lets ring in Ish Smith and see if he can make it as the 3rd PG
Rockets-Texans-Dynamo-Longhorn fan.. used to be Astros too, but not sure there a pro team anymore
Glad to get the pick
Have nothing against Mr. Anderson and I didn’t get to see him in action but he is 6’10" to Chucky’s 6’6" not to mention Chucky is a one dimintional player who is a TOTAL LIABILITY ON OFFENSE who has choosen not to improve in the 5 years he has been with the rockets he has played in 350 of 410 games averaged 18.23 minutes grabbed 5+ rebounds put up a eye opening 3.6 ppg and when there isn’t any pressure to make a shot he hits 56.8% of his free throws and this is a guy you couldn’t beat out for the starting position. better luck in toronto cause if the competition is as stiff in toronto as it was in houston you will need it. in my opinion we fleeced toronto but then again if yao gets hurt and decides to retire without finishing out the season and miller goes down with an injury the rockets are right back with that hall of famer chucky to the rescue anybody out there willing to give the rockets a 2nd round pick?
Does anyone think Hayes could guard
small forwards or shooting guards even? Otherwise, he might not get any playing time this year since Miller came on board.
by inquisitiveman on Jul 28, 2010 11:43 PM CDT reply actions
Paul Pierce in Boston rings a bell? ;)
Rockets-Texans-Dynamo-Longhorn fan.. used to be Astros too, but not sure there a pro team anymore
Hayes will play.
He can shut down 3-5, there just isnt that many players like him.
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by darwithabar on Jul 29, 2010 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions
The epitome of
giving a player away for a salary dump. But whatever. It was either this or he would get cut and Houston would be on the hook to eat some salary. Good move.
DA wasnt going to play
and when a 2nd round pick falls in DM’s lap it becomes gold, so its really a awesome move ;)
Rockets-Texans-Dynamo-Longhorn fan.. used to be Astros too, but not sure there a pro team anymore
He did it to shed his salary
considering its double because of the lux tax. We pretty much saved almost 5 mil this year.
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by darwithabar on Jul 29, 2010 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly
From what I’ve heard, there are a ton of stipulations that have to fall in place for Houston to even get that pick. So, it was essentially a salary dump.
I'm more inclined
To believe the trade was for the sake of roster flexibility (either through addition of a 3rd PG or the trading of players resulting in us taking an extra back) than cap concerns, though that is a nice added bonus for Les.
Wafer . . . again. (Marv Albert, HOU v. CLE Feb 2009)
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by olivarezq1 on Jul 29, 2010 2:39 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
I agree
I really hope they get that third PG, I think they are going to sign Smith because he got invited to training camp
they also
invited Rashad McCants, Romel Beck and DJ Strawberry to training camp. And Pops. Can’t say an invitation means roster slot.
Mike Sweetney even got invited to a C’s training camp. He got kicked out, though, for trying to eat Paul Pierce.
Wafer . . . again. (Marv Albert, HOU v. CLE Feb 2009)
-one of the FEW at Toyota Center who has the Wafer jersey
thats alot of money
the bonus is that 2nd
Rockets-Texans-Dynamo-Longhorn fan.. used to be Astros too, but not sure there a pro team anymore
Better to trade him
Than to pay him for doing nothing all season. Andersen was not going to play for the Rockets unless Yao couldn’t play at all. And if Yao cannot play then who cares because it is lottery time again. This is a good move for the Rockets but not good enough. They need to package up 2-3 with a draft pick and get a serious star at SF.
Story for the pic:
David: Can’t hold it anymore… Oh God… Here it comes… AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
Chris: MOTHER OF GOD!
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Picture cap
Chris: What the hell did you eat for lunch Dave?
David: Lebrons mom…………………….
The player I would like least at #9 would be my sister’s cat, Captain Creamsicle. She does have a great work ethic and agility, but I’m really concerned that at 9 lbs., she’s too small to play safety in the NFL. She also bites way too often on play action and is easily distracted by someone waving string in the crowd. Lastly, her wonderlic score was pretty awful, answering "meow meow meow" for most of the questions- Dr. Brackish Okun
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by Artest4Prez on Jul 29, 2010 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions
thank you raptors for having the biggest talent turnaround in recent memory
goodbye bosh, goodbye hedo, hello david anderson.
still got <3’s for DA tho.
by elpizzysofresh on Jul 29, 2010 12:05 PM CDT reply actions
Morey being Morey
So funny, this is a “conversation” with Colangalo and Morey about the Anderson trade:
http://raptorsrepublic.com/2010/07/28/raptors-get-david-anderson-from-houston-for-2nd-rounder/
AWESOME
I like when one Raptor fan demanded he be the face of the franchise… At least they have a sense of humor.
by Aging Dominican on Jul 29, 2010 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Should have swapped DA for Patty Mills with portland
Just to keep an Aussie contingent on the team – Seemed to get some extra rockets games brodcast here in AUS due to DA being on the team!
Aside from that Patty mills is a gun and would be a great 3rd PG- used to follow him when he was playing for the SMC Gaels.
He was one of the players that tore us up vs the blazers in summer league too – 12 pts 9 assists and 7 rebounds with only 2 TO in 26 mins play.
think they are trying to save money,
and he won’t see any time on this roster,
This is a great trade for Toronto
Now, if they want, they can have the tallest team that can’t rebound or defend in the league!!!!!!
Go Rockets/Nets[CDR]/Bucks[Jennings]!
I think the Rox should try this experiment:
When they play the Lakers, how about letting Hayes guard Kobe for a few stretches. You just never know.
man
I would not take that chance for the simple fact that " you just never know". If Kobe isn’t killing him then there will be a opening somehwere else killing us with a major mismatch.
GO ROCKETS, GO TEXANS, GO ASTROS (EVEN THOUGH THEY SUCK)!!!
or best case senario, hayes roughs him up so bad,
by the 4th quarter kobe is banged up, hayes fouled out, but shane or ariza still only have 1 foul. Then they get to guard a banged up kobe int he 4th quarter with 5 fouls to give.
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