One day after the Chicago Bulls plastered images of Anthony in the team's jersey around the United Center, the Rockets did the same thing. There's only problem with that: the No. Lin was aware that he would be traded if Anthony chooses Houston.
The team, for that matter, reportedly already has a deal lined up. The image of Anthony in his jersey still wasn't a welcomed sight for Lin, though. The point guard took to Twitter to voice his displeasure. Luke - If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. Lin was not informed Houston would use his jersey number in their presentation to Anthony, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo!
Howard told KRIV-TV in Houston that he advised Anthony to take his time to make his decision and whatever team he picks "is going to be the right decision for him. That's why I came here. Most expect Lin to be moved in a trade to help the Rockets clear enough cap space to offer Anthony a near-max contract.
There's an irony here because Anthony, according to reports, wasn't too thrilled when Lin garnered so much attention during his "Linsanity" run in Several reports state that Houston already has a deal in place to move Lin if the Rockets get a commitment from Anthony.
However, the Rockets have potentially created an awkward situation for next season if they fail to sign Anthony and Lin ends up back with the Rockets to fulfill the final season of his contract. Chicago's rising interest in Gasol, sources said, is indeed a reflection of the Bulls' concern that -- despite their recruiting efforts Tuesday when Anthony came to town -- they will be unable to pry the All-Star forward away from the Knicks.
On Tuesday, the marquee in the front of the United Center showed Anthony as a Bull with the Larry O'Brien Trophy as the organization clearly tries to appeal to his stated desire to win, possibly even taking less money to do so. Derrick Rose , who had previously said he wouldn't help recruit Anthony, was part of the Bulls' pitch meeting Tuesday. The date and location of the Knicks meeting are unclear at this point. Houston got the biggest prize in free agency last offseason when it signed Howard away from the Lakers, with designs on making a deep run in the playoffs this year.
But the Rockets were bounced from the postseason in the first round just as they were the year before. So they started looking for more upgrades to the roster. They made the first move to free up money for adding players by agreeing to a trade that will send Asik and cash considerations to the New Orleans Pelicans for a protected future first-round draft pick.
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