At this time last year, Thomas Robinson was one of the hottest names in the NBA Draft. This year, he is a key piece to the future of the Houston Rockets. Wait, let me explain. If…no, when the Rockets trade Robinson on 2013 Draft Night he will allow them the wiggle room (cap space) to offer free agent Dwight Howard a max-level contract. Some sources out there even think Houston is the favorite to sign Howard, not the L.A. Lakers. The Rockets have a deal on the table with the Cleveland Cavaliers, sending them Robinson in exchange for the 19th overall pick tomorrow night. Should that not pan out, they have an identical deal with the Chicago Bulls for the 20th pick. The Bulls seem unlikely, as their needs are reserve bigman and wing shooter. T-Rob is likely headed East on Thursday night. Hopefully he can find his NBA identity there. The kid has big-time talent as well as a rough past.
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