Woj: Andrew Bynum is top target for Dwight Howard trade

[HotRocks34]

Pau has regressed the last few years. Don't think the Lakers FO feel confident giving him all that cash, the way he performed the last 2 years in the playoffs.

Yeah, I think he's done in LA

[ShowTimeERA]

Eric Pincus ‏@EricPincus
My point though - if Nets tell Teletovic (sp?) that he's got a deal at MLE - well sorry, bring that down to Mini-MLE and no hard cap

[WhoLAhoop]

There is no one on the Lakers that can get D12 the ball. Dwight wants the ball and D-Will can get it done.

Kobe or Sessions could get Dwight the ball. He's so much more athletic than Andrew the passes don't need to be as perfect because Dwight can adjust to the pass far better than a guy like Bynum can. Also, if Dwight comes to the Lakers the Clippers won't be the only "lob city" in LA.


It would be one of the greatest moves by a GM in NBA history. 2005 10th pick Andrew Bynum for 2004 #1 overall pick Dwight freaking Howard! OMG!

Unfortunately, I don't believe Session can deliver the ball better than Jameer Nelson to Dwight. Dwight was frustrated with his lack of touches in Orlando. Kobe can deliver the ball to anyone if he wanted to play PG, but he's Kobe and he will hold the ball.

[Jajwanda]

Laker rumored offer is Bynum+Blake+MWP for Dwight+JRich

L.A. saves on the heavy tax year, while Orlando identifies 2014 as their year to go after free agents.

[Jetset]

Eric Pincus ‏@EricPincus
My point though - if Nets tell Teletovic (sp?) that he's got a deal at MLE - well sorry, bring that down to Mini-MLE and no hard cap

Pincus gets things right once in every blue moon, you'd probably be better off not quoting him again.

As far as this quote though, why would Brooklyn put themselves in a position to offer someone money then turn around and ask that person to take a pay cut? I'd like to think Brooklyn is more prepared than that.

[TheXFactor]

Laker rumored offer is Bynum+Blake+MWP for Dwight+JRich

L.A. saves on the heavy tax year, while Orlando identifies 2014 as their year to go after free agents.

Good deal for the Lakers, just to get Steve Blake off their hands.

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Eric Pincus ‏@EricPincus
My point though - if Nets tell Teletovic (sp?) that he's got a deal at MLE - well sorry, bring that down to Mini-MLE and no hard cap

Pincus gets things right once in every blue moon, you'd probably be better off not quoting him again.

As far as this quote though, why would Brooklyn put themselves in a position to offer someone money then turn around and ask that person to take a pay cut? I'd like to think Brooklyn is more prepared than that.

I posted it because it actually makes sense...The Nets are limited to the 74M mark because they used the full level MLE. However you can bet that Brooklyn will certainly retract a verbal agreement if it meant signing Howard, in the event that BK needed to take in additional salary thus surpassing the threshold...

[Ronito]

Orlando wants Bynum, but doesn't seem Lakers share the feeling.

If Mavs keep cap space open again (like they may) for Dwight, Brooklyn gets leverage again. Dwight and his agent just need to stick to their Brooklyn and Brooklyn only plan.

[Jajwanda]

Not sure Dallas goes down that route. I think they're going to get Nash, Kidd will return and they'll try to add whatever they can.

[MannyRam99]

Laker rumored offer is Bynum+Blake+MWP for Dwight+JRich

L.A. saves on the heavy tax year, while Orlando identifies 2014 as their year to go after free agents.

who is going to guard the other teams best perimeter player ?

tell them to go back to the drawing board, Ebanks should be going out.

[Jajwanda]

Oh get over that, that's small time stuff you figure out later.

By the way the Lakers are in on Nash in a S and T.

[lakersin4]

Laker rumored offer is Bynum+Blake+MWP for Dwight+JRich

L.A. saves on the heavy tax year, while Orlando identifies 2014 as their year to go after free agents.

Really hope this happens.. It was gonna cost us 2 1st round picks to get rid of Blake & Metta..

[SCourGe OF GoD]

If im Hennigan i have to try and dump Baby/Jrick/Turk on LA but Kupchack probly feels its compensation for him not wanting to extend anyway

[eagles nut]

Oh get over that, that's small time stuff you figure out later.

By the way the Lakers are in on Nash in a S and T.

For what? And are you Michael Scotto?

[TheXFactor]

Oh get over that, that's small time stuff you figure out later.

By the way the Lakers are in on Nash in a S and T.

David Aldridge ‏@daldridgetnt
Nash in huge demand around the league, with multiple teams trying to get in hourly, per source.
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David Aldridge ‏@daldridgetnt
As Raptors, Knicks & Mavs-fight 4 Steve Nash, the Lakers have also quietly entered the picture & are making a hard push, per league source.

[ShowTimeERA]

Laker rumored offer is Bynum+Blake+MWP for Dwight+JRich

L.A. saves on the heavy tax year, while Orlando identifies 2014 as their year to go after free agents.

Good deal for the Lakers, just to get Steve Blake off their hands.

Jason's contract extends past the 2014 season so there's two scenarios. With Howard commanding the max already, LA can offer two more max free agents (this is of course assuming that LA does not give out more than 2year deals or 3year deals with the 3rd being a team option this summer). Thats about 50M in salary on 3 players. Now we get to Kobe Bryant, does he want to continue playing? If so, out of the projected $8M to $10M remaining, Jason's contract takes up $6M. What exactly would LA offer Kobe? Mini-MLE or their remaining $2M - $4M in cap room...That won't cut it..

Jason Richardson's contract is toxic, here's why..

In the summer of 2014, LA can have Dwight, Max FA, Max FA, and Kobe at a discounted price of about $10M.

With Jason on board, that's not possible,,,

Here's a list of the potential 2014 free agents...

[Day in the Life]

Watch Nash sign with the mmle with the Lakers and realgm goes bonkers.

[lakersin4]

Laker rumored offer is Bynum+Blake+MWP for Dwight+JRich

L.A. saves on the heavy tax year, while Orlando identifies 2014 as their year to go after free agents.

Good deal for the Lakers, just to get Steve Blake off their hands.

Jason's contract extends past the 2014 season so there's two scenarios. With Howard commanding the max already, LA can offer two more max free agents (this is of course assuming that LA does not give out more than 2year deals or 3year deals with the 3rd being a team option this summer). Thats about 50M in salary on 3 players. Now we get to Kobe Bryant, does he want to continue playing? If so, out of the projected $8M to $10M remaining, Jason's contract takes up $6M. What exactly would LA offer Kobe? Mini-MLE or their remaining $2M - $4M in cap room...That won't cut it..

Jason Richardson's contract is toxic, here's why..

In the summer of 2014, LA can have Dwight, Max FA, Max FA, and Kobe at a discounted price of about $10M.

With Jason on board, that's not possible,,,

Here's a list of the potential 2014 free agents...

Don't need cap room to re-sign your own free agents.. & if we're in the picture for Nash it has to be a S&T.. Possibly part of a Pau or Bynum trade or 8.9M TPE + multiple future 1st

[MannyRam99]

Watch Nash sign with the mmle with the Lakers and realgm goes bonkers.

They would have to shut down the site for a day, especially the Raptor board.

[Jajwanda]

There's no way he signs for that little. Has to be S and T. There have been rumors that we've all ignored.