(04-18-2023, 02:24 PM)omahen Wrote: I agree with Dan that Houston has a clear order that the tank is over. They have a bunch of young players with potential and will get one more this season. They will cash that cap space for good players, stars if possible. Kyrie might not be their first choice, but if there is nothing else, he might be the best option available. They severly lack a PG and he doesn't have a problem sharing the ball. Kyrie might also team up with someone else to go to Houston, as Dan suggested, and there are ways for Houston to do that. Not two max guys, but one near max and one good player is certainly possible to add to all that young core.
I don't have an issue with the idea that HOU is ready to move forward, if they can. Never said or implied otherwise. BUT, that doesn't mean they would want to entrust their youth movement to Kyrie. (One other item of note - there are rumors that HOU would want Harden and vice versa, to be their big money guy.)
But for all the reasons I stated, I don't think that overcomes the many significant "Kyrie to HOU" obstacles. The most significant one that I think you guys are ignoring? Kyrie won't be interested in the least, AND will have other suitors as needed. Probably Dallas will be all he needs.
If I'm wrong I'm wrong, but I think this idea will prove to be way off base.
You can agree with Dan, and I will disagree with both of you! We'll see what happens.