Woj: Andrew Bynum is top target for Dwight Howard trade

GoldenKnight · Post #261 » by **GoldenKnight** » Wed Jul 4, 2012 12:03 am

ShowTimeERA wrote:
Jajwanda wrote:There is a major issue here. Dwight's endorsements are dwarfed in Atlanta or another FA destination. The only issuing remaining for Dwight to the Lakers is that of beating Brooklyn's deal. Frankly I think Bynum-Howard beats their deal.

The issue isn't whether Orlando prefers LA's deal or not, its whether Dwight will accept to resign with the team...

If he doesn't commit, then we will trade him in February, no big deal.

Jajwanda · Post #262 » by **Jajwanda** » Wed Jul 4, 2012 12:04 am

Nah that's questionable. The deal would then have to be something like Brook Lopez and those first. I don't really want that.

ShowTimeERA · Post #263 » by **ShowTimeERA** » Wed Jul 4, 2012 12:05 am

GoldenKnight wrote:
ShowTimeERA wrote:
Jajwanda wrote:There is a major issue here. Dwight's endorsements are dwarfed in Atlanta or another FA destination. The only issuing remaining for Dwight to the Lakers is that of beating Brooklyn's deal. Frankly I think Bynum-Howard beats their deal.

The issue isn't whether Orlando prefers LA's deal or not, its whether Dwight will accept to resign with the team...

If he doesn't commit, then we will trade him in February, no big deal.

That's a big no. You are not getting a player of Bynum's caliber in return...

Jajwanda · Post #264 » by **Jajwanda** » Wed Jul 4, 2012 12:07 am

Heard a rumor that Humphries can't be included in a large-scale S and T. Lakers would be wise to go get him for the mini MLE.

HotRocks34 · Post #265 » by **HotRocks34** » Wed Jul 4, 2012 12:09 am

Based on what Jared Rudolph is saying, my guess is that Howard will end up with the Lakers.

It does still seem that Pau will be dealt. His time with the franchise appears done, for whatever reason.

Jajwanda · Post #266 » by **Jajwanda** » Wed Jul 4, 2012 12:11 am

Maybe. L.A. may not want to mess with the possibility of a championship and could instead look for a way to add Michael Beasley. I realize expenses are a big part of any arrangement, but there's potential in trading Blake+a future pick or amnestying Metta in a year.

jmb987 · Post #267 » by **jmb987** » Wed Jul 4, 2012 12:24 am

If we land Howard we should keep Pau unless we can net another all-star + role player. Pau + Howard is just scary.

An Unbiased Fan · Post #268 » by **An Unbiased Fan** » Wed Jul 4, 2012 12:26 am

Pau's contract is just too big, plus he's a whiny bleep for most of the year.

Jordan45822 · Post #269 » by **Jordan45822** » Wed Jul 4, 2012 12:29 am

jmb987 wrote:If we land Howard we should keep Pau unless we can net another all-star + role player. Pau + Howard is just scary.

$$$$$ reasons

MannyRam99 · Post #270 » by **MannyRam99** » Wed Jul 4, 2012 12:29 am

jmb987 wrote:If we land Howard we should keep Pau unless we can net another all-star + role player. Pau + Howard is just scary.

I don't trust Pau anymore to be honest, he must go no matter what.

There are packages out there for him I'm sure. Ferry was going to trade Smith for Pau but Lakers wanted filler players in the deal.

Jajwanda · Post #271 » by **Jajwanda** » Wed Jul 4, 2012 12:31 am

I would trade him for that Minny deal. Once Pau is gone and Metta is amnestied the team will add a transition element to the team.

PG- Sessions
SG- Bryant
SF- Williams
PF- Beasley
C- Howard

Part-time Lover · Post #272 » by **Part-time Lover** » Wed Jul 4, 2012 12:33 am

If this really goes down, does that mean OKC has no reason to amnesty Perkins anymore?

jmb987 · Post #273 » by **jmb987** » Wed Jul 4, 2012 12:33 am

MannyRam99 wrote:
jmb987 wrote:If we land Howard we should keep Pau unless we can net another all-star + role player. Pau + Howard is just scary.

I don't trust Pau anymore to be honest, he must go no matter what.

There are packages out there for him I'm sure. Ferry was going to trade Smith for Pau but Lakers wanted filler players in the deal.

See, I don't trust Pau either as a 2nd option. Even if he doesn't score, you can still run an offense through him while Kobe is resting. You can't really run an offense through dwight like you can Pau.

LakerLegend · Post #274 » by **LakerLegend** » Wed Jul 4, 2012 12:34 am

Dwight obviously really wants to play with CP3 or Deron.......................we need to get CP3 somehow

frozt · Post #275 » by **frozt** » Wed Jul 4, 2012 12:34 am

PG- Harris
SG- Bryant
SF- Smith
PF- Beasely
C - Howard

Sign Billups

ShowTimeERA · Post #276 » by **ShowTimeERA** » Wed Jul 4, 2012 12:36 am

In the event that Dwight Howard is traded to LA, Pau or Josh Smith must be his front court mate OR he is not going to resign..Its that simple...

LakerLegend · Post #277 » by **LakerLegend** » Wed Jul 4, 2012 12:36 am

If we could could amnesty Metta, trade Pau for expirers, and get Dwight to take a little less money........................CP3 might be in reach

MannyRam99 · Post #278 » by **MannyRam99** » Wed Jul 4, 2012 12:37 am

Lakerfan17 wrote:Dwight obviously really wants to play with CP3 or Deron.......................we need to get CP3 somehow

it is impossible to have Kobe, Paul and Howard on the same roster.

LakerLegend · Post #279 » by **LakerLegend** » Wed Jul 4, 2012 12:39 am

People said the same thing about LeBron Wade and Bosh.

Kobe 30
CP3 for 12-14 starting
Get Dwight to resign for 12-14 starting(we will have his Bird Rights wont we?)

Cap could be close to 60 by then

Jetset · Post #280 » by **Jetset** » Wed Jul 4, 2012 12:40 am

Jarrod Rudolph's now officially saying he thinks Dwight will end up in LA.