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

InFlames · Post #1021 » by **InFlames** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:17 am

fart wrote:I fail to see why Houston would give the same package for Bynum that they were offering for Dwight. you can't just interchange Dwight going to Houston with Bynum and expect them to cough up the same package.

So the Cleveland troll returns.

fart · Post #1022 » by **fart** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:18 am

^^^ not trolling, I don't think the Cleveland package being mentioned is good enough for Orlando either.

Post #1023 » by **ChosenSavior** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:20 am

rcklsscognition wrote:
InFlames wrote:
shortodom wrote:So what do you guys want, the picks from Houston,Cavs or Bynum?

Houston picks and prospects.

This.

We have to rebuild from the ground up and establish a culture that this is going to be about basketball only and nothing else. I believe that Rob is definitely wanting to create a blueprint that is similar to the Spurs/OKC and this trade would be an excellent start towards that.

rcklsscognition · Post #1024 » by **rcklsscognition** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:20 am

fart wrote:^^^ not trolling, I don't think the Cleveland package being mentioned is good enough for Orlando either.

You're wondering why Houston would give up the Dwight Howard trade package to get Bynum?

Ducklett · Post #1025 » by **Ducklett** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:21 am

fart wrote:^^^ not trolling, I don't think the Cleveland package being mentioned is good enough for Orlando either.

I would think an extended Bynum's value is close to non-extended Dwight value, but who knows in this NBA anymore.

fart · Post #1026 » by **fart** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:22 am

rcklsscognition wrote:
fart wrote:^^^ not trolling, I don't think the Cleveland package being mentioned is good enough for Orlando either.

You're wondering why Houston would give up the Dwight Howard trade package to get Bynum?

Correct. I question them selling the farm for an un-extended Howard. giving up the farm for Bynum? I don't see it.

arsenal6106 · Post #1027 » by **arsenal6106** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:24 am

VGOSWAMI wrote:
rcklsscognition wrote:
Jarrod N Rudolph ‏@JRudolphSports

Sources: Dwight Howard is ready to join Lakers. If traded to Los Angeles Howard will re-sign long-term with team after 2012-13 season.

Also known as, Dwight scared straight by the seriousness of Rockets deal. Realizes he can't get to Brooklyn.

1:58 am and he decides this is the perfect time to drop news smh

I know right. I decide to press refresh before I go to sleep and this is what I get. Four more pgs to go.

rcklsscognition · Post #1028 » by **rcklsscognition** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:25 am

fart wrote:
rcklsscognition wrote:
fart wrote:^^^ not trolling, I don't think the Cleveland package being mentioned is good enough for Orlando either.

You're wondering why Houston would give up the Dwight Howard trade package to get Bynum?

Correct. I question them selling the farm for an un-extended Howard. giving up the farm for Bynum? I don't see it.

Minor details will compensate the teams. But extended Bynum is worth more than Dwight, no doubt about it. I am basing this off of a memory of reading that Bynum as open to signing in Cleveland and Houston from about 2 weeks ago.

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/eye-o ... -cleveland

http://www.rantsports.com/los-angeles-l ... d-houston/

InFlames · Post #1029 » by **InFlames** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:28 am

YBR denying Dwight will commit to LA, but Rudolph is Dwight's minion so who knows.

fart · Post #1030 » by **fart** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:30 am

Well, whichever package Orlando decides to get, I am happy this Dwight thing is finally over. I think you guys will be fine post Dwight. good luck.

CaliMagicGuy · Post #1031 » by **CaliMagicGuy** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:30 am

InFlames wrote:YBR denying Dwight will commit to LA, but Rudolph is Dwight's minion so who knows.

what is ybr?

Post #1032 » by **Def Swami** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:31 am

Pump the brakes...it appears we have a duel of sources...YBR over at TBN is claiming the rumor is "100% false."

arsenal6106 · Post #1033 » by **arsenal6106** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:31 am

YBR is saying that this rumor is "100% false". :-?

rcklsscognition · Post #1034 » by **rcklsscognition** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:32 am

InFlames wrote:YBR denying Dwight will commit to LA, but Rudolph is Dwight's minion so who knows.

No way Rudolph goes on the radio yesterday and spews all that crap about Dwight and then lays out how Howard would be willing to go to LA then miraculously 8 hours later, Dwight's willing to go. Rudolph has deadlines, he knew all this yesterday.

CaliMagicGuy · Post #1035 » by **CaliMagicGuy** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:33 am

link to this ybr you guys speak of?

Post #1036 » by **Def Swami** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:33 am

Chris Broussard ‏@Chris_Broussard
Sources confirm @JRudolphSports report that Dwight Howard is ready to join Lakers. If traded to LA DH will re-sign long-term with team

Source off!

InFlames · Post #1037 » by **InFlames** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:35 am

Brooklyn so mad right now.

rcklsscognition · Post #1038 » by **rcklsscognition** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:36 am

No way Rudolph leaves Dwight after all he's given him. It's his ticket to fame and money.

And here it is, your boy, CB:

Chris Broussard ‏@Chris_Broussard

Sources confirm @JRudolphSports report that Dwight Howard is ready to join Lakers. If traded to LA DH will re-sign long-term with team

Cammo101 · Post #1039 » by **Cammo101** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:36 am

Dwight will end up with the Lakers. How utterly predictable the NBA is.

rcklsscognition · Post #1040 » by **rcklsscognition** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:37 am

Somebody's getting exposed. At this point, Dwight has got to be near a press release or something, no? Can he just keep his mouth shut?