Official Speculation Thread (Pt. XXXV Off-Season Edition)

[rcklsscognition]

So is it looking like Orlando wouldn't be getting Donatas back? If they can't get Bynum, I would love a Donatas, Chandler, Lamb, TOR pick package back

It's not necessarily that they don't want to part with Donatas, but he just signed a deal last week and as a rookie, can't be moved for 1 month according to the CBA.

[SolidSnake008]

yeah Rudolph is not speaking from the Orlando side.....it's obvious he's a plant....he might be on Dwight's payroll....on the other hand it might not pay well if he can only afford half a suit.....i mean who does an interview in a suit with no slacks and basketball shorts with some old sneakers you would throw over some power lines......

[TDJacksonville]

So is it looking like Orlando wouldn't be getting Donatas back? If they can't get Bynum, I would love a Donatas, Chandler, Lamb, TOR pick package back

well since Donatas is reportedly signed he cant be traded till the 3rd of august i believe atleast according to trade checker. the magic are rumored to wanting to end this Dwight crap by 2 weeks or sooner.

if we can somehow keep with it for another month we could get him but it would be better to just get this Headache away already

[OOO]

Mike Bresnahan ‏@Mike_Bresnahan
Key development in Lakers' pursuit of Dwight Howard: They're more open to taking back contract of G-F Jason Richardson (3 yrs, $18.6 mill).

Awesome. I hope they're willing to give Darius Morris. A lot of potential. 6'4'' point guard with great passing ability.

[Skin]

You all think CLee would sign & trade to come here, when Dwight is leaving? I don't. He has already been through a rebuild with Jersey, when they broke a record for longest losing streak before getting their first win. If Dwight goes to Houston and that team will have him, I would think he would prefer to sign there or go on to Boston who he has also had talks with.

Since when is CLee ring chasing? I think he's still trying to establish his credibility and reputation around the league and will go wherever he can get paid most.

[woosah]

Mike Bresnahan ‏@Mike_Bresnahan
Key development in Lakers' pursuit of Dwight Howard: They're more open to taking back contract of G-F Jason Richardson (3 yrs, $18.6 mill).

Awesome. I hope they're willing to give Darius Morris. A lot of potential. 6'4'' point guard with great passing ability.

yes please.

[MagicFan41]

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=7ttlvjp

Get it done. It simply makes way too much sense for all 3 involved.

Orlando gets HOU picks of course.

[JustinLafferty]

yeah Rudolph is not speaking from the Orlando side.....it's obvious he's a plant....he might be on Dwight's payroll....on the other hand it might not pay well if he can only afford half a suit.....i mean who does an interview in a suit with no slacks and basketball shorts with some old sneakers you would throw over some power lines......

As someone who interned for a Former Speaker of the House….you'd be surprised at the "pants/shoes" many commentators wore…. one guy had on a suit top…. red loose pants and Chuck Taylors doing political commentary on Fox News lol

[BelgianMagic]

At this point I have 2 things I wanna see in a trade:

- Picks
- NO MORE DUHON !!!!!!!!

Don't really care about where Dwight ends up

[AdamTheGreek]

So if I am reading all the rumors correctly. The proposed deal is most likely this:

Orlando gets:
Toney Douglas, Harrelson, Jordan (FRom Knicks Trade), Kevin Martin, Jeremy Lamb, Royce White,
Marcus Morris
Toronto 2013 unprotected lottery pick
Houston 2013 unprotected lottery pick

Rockets get:
Andrew Bynum
PG Chris Duhon
PG Ramon Sessions
SG Jason Richardson

Lakers get:
Dwight Howard
Courtney Lee

I don't see la getting CLee without giving up more.

HOU is trying to SnT CLee for a 1st.

Looks solid from all points of view, IMO.

[Nyce_1]

hypothetical scenario:

We do this trade and get Dwight or Bynum as a FA next summer

[The-Dawson]

when Dwight gets traded remind me to go into a 2 year long coma

[ADRajX]

36 will be the thread where Dwight is traded

[arsenal6106]

36 will be the thread where Dwight is traded

It's going live in 5,4,...

[OOO]

36 will be the thread where Dwight is traded

Haha. Hopefully.

[T-Rob]

In my opinion lamb and white are the essential pieces I would want back. Then fill in whatever else and a bunch o picks and good riddance Dwight!

[AdamTheGreek]

You all think CLee would sign & trade to come here, when Dwight is leaving? I don't. He has already been through a rebuild with Jersey, when they broke a record for longest losing streak before getting their first win. If Dwight goes to Houston and that team will have him, I would think he would prefer to sign there or go on to Boston who he has also had talks with.

Leesus lives here and still loves Orlando. He'd kill to come home and probably couldn't care less about a cancer leaving Orlando.

[NEM]

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[OrlandO]

in before 100

[ADRajX]

FFBlitzace will lock this bad boy up... I see that he's online