Woj: Andrew Bynum is top target for Dwight Howard trade

Stebo_SSK · Post #141 » by **Stebo_SSK** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 7:13 pm

Stephano wrote:I want Bynum gone, and if Dwight ends up coming for 1 year and leaving it wouldn't be beneficial, but blowing it up entirely is better than hoping Kobe at 34+ can make something happen.

My thoughts exactly. Bynum isnt a franchise guy and I wouldnt consider building around him post Kobe. Renting Howard for a year to entice him to stay and possibly get a ring 12-13 season is a better bet.

Jordan45822 · Post #142 » by **Jordan45822** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 7:13 pm

Ken Berger ‏@KBergCBS
As of this morning, Dwight had yet to reassess his position that he'd only sign with Brooklyn if traded, league source said.

Jordan45822 · Post #143 » by **Jordan45822** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 7:13 pm

Ken Berger ‏@KBergCBS
With Brooklyn possibilities diminished with Joe Johnson trade, will be interesting to see if Howard expands his list.

Jordan45822 · Post #144 » by **Jordan45822** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 7:14 pm

Ken Berger ‏@KBergCBS
The Nets, meanwhile, remain confident that if things are done in the right order, they can offer Magic enough cap relief to make deal work.

Jordan45822 · Post #145 » by **Jordan45822** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 7:16 pm

Eric Pincus ‏@EricPincus
As I noted in the HOOPSWORLD Free Agent Diary - Lakers would still shop Pau if they acquired Howard http://bit.ly/9RjigH - more so even

Skin · Post #146 » by **Skin** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 7:16 pm

Bynum is a FA next summer too. Couldn't the Magic just hold onto Dwight all season long and then go after Bynum in FA?

Stebo_SSK · Post #147 » by **Stebo_SSK** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 7:17 pm

dirtymike wrote:
Wone wrote:lakers shoudl do it. they're not going anywhere anyway as is so might as well take a chance on howad an d see how far he can lead you. it's a win win rreally. even if howard leaves they get a chance to start over and rebuild. this current laker team is not wninning anything.

Yea...but the Lakers can still do the deal with the Nets if he doesnt resign. And start off with some nice young pieces!

Dude, are you bball stupid? Brook Lopez isnt a nice young piece. If he was Orlando would have done a deal for him already. Im sure LA would rather have the cap space than give an elite player to a team already loaded with talent for Brook Lopez and Marshon Brooks

TheXFactor · Post #148 » by **TheXFactor** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 7:17 pm

Skin wrote:Bynum is a FA next summer too. Couldn't the Magic just hold onto Dwight all season long and then go after Bynum in FA?

Most likely Bynum resigns with Lakers.

Skin · Post #149 » by **Skin** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 7:20 pm

TheXFactor wrote:
Skin wrote:Bynum is a FA next summer too. Couldn't the Magic just hold onto Dwight all season long and then go after Bynum in FA?

Most likely Bynum resigns with Lakers.

I didn't think things were that rosey between Bynum and the team.

Zedders · Post #150 » by **Zedders** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 7:20 pm

Lakers need to call Atlanta and make that Gasol/Smith deal, possibly involve Minny.

MannyRam99 · Post #151 » by **MannyRam99** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 7:21 pm

Skin wrote:Bynum is a FA next summer too. Couldn't the Magic just hold onto Dwight all season long and then go after Bynum in FA?

That sounds pretty stupid.

the relationship with Howard has gone sour, you think they should keep him all season and then risk another team coming in to steal Bynum in FA, when they can get him right now ?

TheXFactor · Post #152 » by **TheXFactor** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 7:22 pm

good night

Jordan45822 · Post #153 » by **Jordan45822** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 7:23 pm

http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakersnow ... vrit=53297

LA PR guy telling how it is

Day in the Life · Post #154 » by **Day in the Life** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 7:25 pm

Brez sucks.

frozt · Post #155 » by **frozt** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 7:26 pm

Oh no, not a bulging disk! Let's not forget Bynum has glass knee's as well, this is all posturing from LA side. If it's Dwight for Bynum straight up, of course LA f'n does it.

inquisitive · Post #156 » by **inquisitive** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 7:28 pm

Jordan45822 wrote:http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakersnow/la-sp-ln-dwight-howard-to-the-lakers-not-so-fast-20120703,0,7220021.story?track=rss&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&dlvrit=53297

LA PR guy telling how it is

i think the writer has the las paragraph reversed...the Magic want Bynum to extend now, not the other way around...

Skin · Post #157 » by **Skin** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 7:30 pm

MannyRam99 wrote:
Skin wrote:Bynum is a FA next summer too. Couldn't the Magic just hold onto Dwight all season long and then go after Bynum in FA?

That sounds pretty stupid.

the relationship with Howard has gone sour, you think they should keep him all season and then risk another team coming in to steal Bynum in FA, when they can get him right now ?

Pretty sure it's Dwight the one who doesn't want to sign an extension with LA. Not ORL holding it up.

But let's not play ignorant. Bynum isn't the only player in 2013 FA where you can spend your money. "Risk" losing him to another team is not even a big deal. Plus, considering his long history of injury, he's a huge risk. The Magic could watch how his chronic knee problems hold up this season and then make a decision to go for him in FA or not. Getting him now or later... the Magic would be in rebuilding mode regardless.

Jajwanda · Post #158 » by **Jajwanda** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 7:31 pm

At least L.A.'s PR guy writes a newspaper article as opposed to twatting as MisterRudolph.

Wilford Brimley · Post #159 » by **Wilford Brimley** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 7:32 pm

RealGM Wiretap
Basketball news gathered from around the net.

Lakers Have 'Growing List Of Concerns' About Dealing For Howard
Jul 03, 2012 3:21 PM EDT

While the Lakers do appear to be in play for Dwight Howard, they also have a 'growing list of concerns' on actually acquiring him, according to a source.

Howard underwent season-ending back surgery on a bulging disk and it is unclear if he would actually sign a contract extension after privately saying he didn't want to play for the Lakers.

Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/22 ... z1zaOWAIqc

MannyRam99 · Post #160 » by **MannyRam99** » Tue Jul 3, 2012 7:37 pm

frozt wrote:Oh no, not a bulging disk! Let's not forget Bynum has glass knee's as well, this is all posturing from LA side. If it's Dwight for Bynum straight up, of course LA f'n does it.

why are you getting annoyed.

LA is just trying to lower Howard's value, they are actually doing everybody a favor but getting this stuff out to the media.