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

InFlames · Post #981 » by **InFlames** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:13 am

If the deal in the article is true than Howard is good as gone.

MAGICian619 · Post #982 » by **MAGICian619** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:14 am

So basically we are just using Houston as a giant Otis eraser and letting Henny start fresh and build his team.

thelead · Post #983 » by **thelead** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:14 am

Tayswagzzz wrote:Take this deal and run Henny! This is highway robbery

I'm all about Bynum but if the Rockets are taking back Hedo, BBD, Duhon AND JRich, you have to take it and run.

arsenal6106 · Post #984 » by **arsenal6106** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:14 am

Here is what I think is the meaty part of the article:
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/81625 ... ght-howard

Rockets officials, though, remain steadfast in their belief that, even if the Bulls decline to match on Asik, that they'll be able to absorb at least three of the four aforementioned Magic role players: Richardson, Davis, Duhon and Turkoglu. Sources say that the Rockets would have to send Kevin Martin, Patrick Patterson, Marcus Morris and Chandler Parsons to the Magic from their current roster to make the salary-cap math work, as well the draft rights to Jeremy Lamb, Royce White and Terrence Jones, all selected in last month's first round.

The Rockets, in addition, would also have to waive a handful of players with non-guaranteed contracts (Shaun Livingston, Courtney Fortson, Josh Harrellson, Jerome Jordan, Jon Leuer, Diamon Simpson and Greg Smith) to clear sufficient cap space. But Houston, sources say, is also offering multiple first-round picks to the Magic, including a potential lottery pick acquired this week from Toronto in the Kyle Lowry deal. Future picks are known to hold great appeal to new Magic general manager Rob Hennigan and no team in the recent running for Howard -- Brooklyn and the Los Angeles Lakers are the other two top suitors has a first-rounder of that caliber to send to Orlando.

Yet sources with knowledge of Orlando's thinking told ESPN's Ric Bucher and ESPN.com's J.A. Adande on Thursday night that the Magic expect a quiet weekend on the Howard front and likely won't revisit the prospect of trading Howard until next week. Of course, such a delay might well be tied to the fact that Houston has to let its dealings with Lin and Asik play out first.

Tayswagzzz · Post #985 » by **Tayswagzzz** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:15 am

Sources say that Hennigan, meanwhile, would be more comfortable with taking back a package of youngsters, recent draftees and future first-round draft picks while shedding all that long-term salary as well -- than taking on All-Star center Andrew Bynum as Howard's replacement. Although Bynum is the best individual player Orlando has been offered this month, he's also entering the final year of his contract like Howard, which means that the Magic would be in a similar position as they are now with Howard if they traded Bynum and Bynum refused to sign an extension.

I agree Bynum is a toss-up whether he will re-sign with us. Hennigan would feel more comfortable with the picks + young players and massive salary shred. I am so excited we are getting rid of Otis Smiths mess. Time for a WHOLE NEW TEAM!!! I am not getting sleep tonight.

arsenal6106 · Post #986 » by **arsenal6106** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:17 am

thelead wrote:
Tayswagzzz wrote:Take this deal and run Henny! This is highway robbery

I'm all about Bynum but if the Rockets are taking back Hedo, BBD, Duhon AND JRich, you have to take it and run.

This rumored trade pretty much cleans up Otis' mess.

MagicTownBaller · Post #987 » by **MagicTownBaller** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:17 am

arsenal6106 wrote:
MagicTownBaller wrote:arsenal6106 better get part 37 ready lol!

lol
You mean 38.
Do you want to do the next one? Or should we figure it out tomorrow and see who it is convenient for when it gets to like 85-90 pages?

Yeah bro lol, we'll figure it out tomorrow. I just hope I wake up in when this thread starts exploding.

Magicians · Post #988 » by **Magicians** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:18 am

Hopefully Howard keeps his mouth shut and doesnt scare Houston away...

OOO · Post #989 » by **OOO** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:19 am

I have a hard time believing that the Rockets are going to give us all this reported talents. That's basically Morey grabbing his ankles. If it is true...

TAKE IT AND RUN.

DiplomaticMagic · Post #990 » by **DiplomaticMagic** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:19 am

The Rockets are crazy! Thank you though!! ACCEPT!!! ACCEPT!!! NOWWWWWWWWWW

Post #991 » by **SOUL** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:19 am

Do this right now, Henny.

InFlames · Post #992 » by **InFlames** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:19 am

White, Parsons, Lamb, Jones and multiple firsts? Not bad LOL

MagicTownBaller · Post #993 » by **MagicTownBaller** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:20 am

So, this is the rumored deal?

Kevin Martin
Patrick Patterson
Marcus Morris
Chandler Parsons
Jeremy Lamb
Royce White
Terrence Ross
Multiple First Round Picks

FOR

Dwight Howard
Hedo Turkoglu
Chris Duhon
Glen Davis
Jason Richardson

TAKE IT AND RUN HENNY! JUST TAKE IT!

Tayswagzzz · Post #994 » by **Tayswagzzz** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:20 am

MagicTownBaller wrote:So, this is the rumored deal?

Kevin Martin
Patrick Patterson
Marcus Morris
Chandler Parsons
Jeremy Lamb
Royce White
Terrence Ross
Multiple First Round Picks

FOR

Dwight Howard
Hedo Turkoglu
Chris Duhon
Glen Davis
Jason Richardson

TAKE IT AND RUN HENNY! JUST TAKE IT!

*drools*

The Effect · Post #995 » by **The Effect** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:20 am

Magicians wrote:Hopefully Howard keeps his mouth shut and doesnt scare Houston away...

What can he say? Even if he says he wont sign there, they dont care!!

About all he can do is say he wont show up, but then he would probably risk losing his 20mil for next year

Plus he wants out bad enough, he wont say ****!

OOO · Post #996 » by **OOO** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:21 am

MagicTownBaller wrote:So, this is the rumored deal?

Kevin Martin
Patrick Patterson
Marcus Morris
Chandler Parsons
Jeremy Lamb
Royce White
Terrence Jones
Multiple First Round Picks

FOR

Dwight Howard
Hedo Turkoglu
Chris Duhon
Glen Davis
Jason Richardson

TAKE IT AND RUN HENNY! JUST TAKE IT!

LOL that is a crazy offer if true.

cb1115 · Post #997 » by **cb1115** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:21 am

I can't get over this. This trade offer is absolutely ridiculous. AND THIS IS FOR A RENTAL.

The Effect · Post #998 » by **The Effect** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:21 am

Seriously, someone go to hennys house and make sure hes awake, cause if he is and hasnt accepted this year, im going to be pissed!

Truth24 · Post #999 » by **Truth24** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:21 am

I also wouldnt mind i they just sent us Greg Smith with that package as well.

InFlames · Post #1000 » by **InFlames** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 6:22 am

Do this trade right now.