ShowTimeERA wrote:First things first, who knows what Dwight will actually do or not do. It seems as if he changes his mind by the minute. What I can tell you is that Dwight has not expressed any desire to Mitch to be traded nor has his agent done so. Perhaps, Dwight still prefers BK but that's not possible on his end without LA's approval unless he's willing to take the Mini-MLE.
i dont think anyone really puts any stock into what dwight has said, hasnt said, or is rumored to have said. It is clear he is a mental midget who just wants to be liked and go where he wants to go without being crucified for it. its why he was so easily convinced to waive his ETO even with his agent begging him not to, losing any leverage he had of getting to where he wanted to be,
I dont know what dwight or fegan have discussed, demanded, or asked of the lakers front office. but it is largerly irrelevant. all that really matters is whether or not dwight will resign, and how much confidence the lakers have in him resigning. regardless of howards demands, if the lakers think they can strong arm him they would keep him around and roll the dice. likewise, if they think he bolts they make a deal with someone.
Now, Dwight's health is a major factor. He's far from healthy as far as his back goes and he's headed for surgery as soon as the season is over (6 Months recoup). Dwight has spoken numerous times about how his recent setbacks have spooked him a bit as far as his career goes. Does he give up the guaranteed 5th year? If you were a no state tax such as Dallas, then I'd be inclined to believe that he wouldn't care about the extra money.
I dont think health or the 5th year are major factors. they are factors, but i dont think they are destination changing factors. if howard wants to leave, he obviously would prefer to be dealt to get the extra year. but i dont think him not being dealt would prevent him from signing elsewhere if thats where he wanted to be. but that is just my speculation.
Next, LA has plans for a complete rebuild (hopefully with Dwight still around) during the summer of 2014. Everyone is off the books except Dwight, if he resigns, and Steve Nash who I believe will retire after next reason. So for argument sakes, Lets just say Dwight. LA has enough to sign 2 max free agents or possibly wait until 2015 where they can pair Dwight with Kevin Love and Rajon Rondo. Losing Dwight is NOT the end of the world as many of you make it seem. Worst case scenario is Kobe Bryant playing for a lottery team in his final year. Does Kobe ask for a trade then? IMO, teams would be more inclined to give up expiring assets and picks for a 1 year 30M rental of Kobe. Then wait until 2014 or 2015 to rebuild. Remember LA still has there 2014 pick, so being a bottom feeder wouldn't be a bad thing.
that is all kind of irrelevant to nets fans. we really dont care what the lakers do or if they are good, great, average, or bad. its LA, so im sure they figure it out regardless with at worse a couple down years. but as nets fans, we could care less about their success or rebuild/retool
Then you have the notion that LA would take Brook Lopez. I am positive LA will not take on his contract which would ruin their 14 or 15 plans. If LA were to ship Dwight to BK, a 3-team trade would be the only possibly route.
Well, at this point, fans are probably split 40/60 on whether we would even want dwight for lopez straight up, as lopez has balled out this year and is healthier. from all indications management would make the deal, but not after really thinking hard about it and wavering a bit. its no longer a deal we have to make where we are sitting here with dwill a pending free agent and only 2 players under contract. we have a team now, and a lopez is playing well. the desperation to get howard isnt there now.
Now we get back to LA who is 3 games behind the 8th seed in the L column. Who's to say they don't make a run and sway Dwight's decision...This season has been derailed mostly because of injuries and coaching changes.
One thing which is certain is that Dwight won't be demanding anything here in LA. Ask Shaq, Ariza, and Odom how that went. Also add the fact that Dwight has already confirmed that Mitch told him they are not trading him. That was the perfect time for Dwight to state that he wanted out, in which he didn't. Possibly, Dwight still wants to stay in LA.
i dont think wins/losses/success is a priorty for dwight as far as staying in LA. maybe if they somehow got to the finals or won a chip. short of that, i think he wants to go where he wants to go. honestly, i think houston or dallas would be a great fit for him. i dont think he is meant to be in a major media market that will hound him 24/7. and its my biggest concern if he ever ended up here
All in all, these next few days and possibly months will be interesting...
honestly, im over it. been through too many dwightmares already, and really, am no longer even following those rumors where the past every few hours id be searching for news. im actually hoping we make a move for josh smith instead of dwight. i think he would help us more and doesnt have the injury concerns
