Howard Thread III (Howard ready to join Lakers p.68)

Post #161 » by **dockingsched** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 2:40 am

talk heating up about the rockets doing everything possible to get it done.

talk about them shopping scola for cap and considering just using the amnesty on him.

Michael Lucky · Post #162 » by **Michael Lucky** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 2:44 am

So desperate for a superstar. If they take Turk and Richardson, this deal is basically done.

they better hope Howard resigns or this will become one massive failure

Father Time · Post #163 » by **Father Time** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 2:50 am

Some Orlando guy on ESPN said he thinks Dwight will end up in LA.

Michael Lucky · Post #164 » by **Michael Lucky** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 2:53 am

How is that going to happen? lol

H00PDREAMS · Post #165 » by **H00PDREAMS** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 2:54 am

wafer88 wrote:
Stebo_SSK wrote:To be frank this team will be better slightly offensively but we are worst off defensively especially against PnR. We still havent secured Jordan Hill or any bench player worth playing yet.

I think our increase in offense is far greater than our decline on defense. I mean honestly...how much worse can we get on P & R defense?

Yeah I am getting tired of these statements. Lakers have NO "D" with Nash.

People forget Nash on any given night can drop 30 on a team. So instead of 4 positions you have to guard on the Lakers. YOU MUST GUARD ALL FIVE POSITIONS. Other teams MUST respect Nash on the move and in the half court. Something the Lakers have not had in awhile - legitimate offensive threats at each position in the starting five.

Michael Lucky · Post #166 » by **Michael Lucky** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 2:56 am

MWP is not an offensive threat as far as I'm concerned. teams just beg for him to camp at that three point line and shoot it. When he does his defender just waits for that rebound .

hermes · Post #167 » by **hermes** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 3:07 am

miggs wrote:
hermes wrote:how the heck are we on #3 already, the other one was on page like 25 yesterday

are the talks going well or what the heck are you guys doing in here?

we've been looking for the restaurant at the end of the universe... so far no luck

what you need is more.............time

Post #168 » by **semi-sentient** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 3:15 am

I really don't understand what Houston is trying to accomplish. They aren't going to contend if they get Howard so there is no such thing as a 1-year rental for them. That's an incredibly huge risk to take considering their roster is no better than the Magic's. Where is the incentive for Howard to resign?

Dr Aki · Post #169 » by **Dr Aki** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 3:16 am

semi-sentient wrote:I really don't understand what Houston is trying to accomplish. They aren't going to contend if they get Howard so there is no such thing as a 1-year rental for them. That's an incredibly huge risk to take considering their roster is no better than the Magic's. Where is the incentive for Howard to resign?

i think if they cant get dwight to commit, then theyd flip him for bynum who said he would re-sign...

Levity · Post #170 » by **Levity** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 3:21 am

Aki wrote:
semi-sentient wrote:I really don't understand what Houston is trying to accomplish. They aren't going to contend if they get Howard so there is no such thing as a 1-year rental for them. That's an incredibly huge risk to take considering their roster is no better than the Magic's. Where is the incentive for Howard to resign?

i think if they cant get dwight to commit, then theyd flip him for bynum who said he would re-sign...

which would only work if howard decided he wants to sign with la after a season in houston. and if he does, then good for the lakers, but too bad for howard for wasting a year of his career in houston

miggs · Post #171 » by **miggs** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 3:23 am

maybe Morey thinks if he trades for Dwight, he'll still have enough assets left to entice us to give him both Gasol and Bynum? :dontknow:

Levity · Post #172 » by **Levity** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 3:24 am

out of curiosity , if howard ultimately does go to houston, who do you guys think will be voted in as the wests all star starting center this year? pout master bynum or diva queen howard?

Stebo_SSK · Post #173 » by **Stebo_SSK** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 3:25 am

Levity wrote:
Aki wrote:
semi-sentient wrote:I really don't understand what Houston is trying to accomplish. They aren't going to contend if they get Howard so there is no such thing as a 1-year rental for them. That's an incredibly huge risk to take considering their roster is no better than the Magic's. Where is the incentive for Howard to resign?

i think if they cant get dwight to commit, then theyd flip him for bynum who said he would re-sign...

which would only work if howard decided he wants to sign with la after a season in houston. and if he does, then good for the lakers, but too bad for howard for wasting a year of his career in houston

He would be able to sign on as a FA in LA tho...we are at like 80 million in salary. Howard is only coming via trade or he isnt coming

Wavy Q · Post #174 » by **Wavy Q** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 3:25 am

Levity wrote:out of curiosity , if howard ultimately does go to houston, who do you guys think will be voted in as the wests all star starting center this year? pout master bynum or diva queen howard?

Michael Lucky · Post #175 » by **Michael Lucky** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 3:28 am

Dwight would unless he doesn't play to start the first half of the season.

Levity · Post #176 » by **Levity** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 3:31 am

Stephano wrote:
Levity wrote:out of curiosity , if howard ultimately does go to houston, who do you guys think will be voted in as the wests all star starting center this year? pout master bynum or diva queen howard?

cause neither of them are a forward?

Dr Aki · Post #177 » by **Dr Aki** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 3:31 am

Stephano wrote:
Levity wrote:out of curiosity , if howard ultimately does go to houston, who do you guys think will be voted in as the wests all star starting center this year? pout master bynum or diva queen howard?

wow they use that same ad here in oz

LAKEROLOGY · Post #178 » by **LAKEROLOGY** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 3:37 am

poor bynum, 2nd choice in LA and Houston, and possibly being declined for picks and cap space in Orlando. he must be having an awesome summer so far.

Michael Lucky · Post #179 » by **Michael Lucky** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 3:37 am

He's fishing in Alaska, i'm sure he's doing just fine. lol

Sofa King · Post #180 » by **Sofa King** » Thu Jul 12, 2012 3:39 am

I hear Orlando has great spots for fishing all year round.