1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

Broussard: Howard 'very unlikely' to re-sign with the Lakers

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., Jun 27, 2013.

Tags:
Page 2 of 47
  1. NotApollo33

    NotApollo33 Member

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2012
    Messages:
    1,366
    Likes Received:
    35
    If Lakers pull a switch to Phil last minute.

    WE ARE SCREWED.

    Everyones gonna be excited. ESPN, newspapers. Lakers organization. Lakers fan base.

    And Dwight will resign.. Theres nothing we can do.
     
    #21 NotApollo33, Jun 27, 2013
  2. justtxyank

    justtxyank Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2005
    Messages:
    42,719
    Likes Received:
    39,370
    No, the real problem is that they won't have Patrick Patterson. All teams without a PPat have a black mark on their legacy.
     
    #22 justtxyank, Jun 27, 2013
  3. RedDynasty

    RedDynasty Member

    Joined:
    Jan 16, 2012
    Messages:
    4,164
    Likes Received:
    122
    George Karl, Lionel Hollins ring a bell?
     
    #23 RedDynasty, Jun 27, 2013
  4. J.R.

    J.R. Member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2008
    Messages:
    107,701
    Likes Received:
    156,878
    Link

    There is very little chance of Dwight Howard re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer, according to sources close to the situation.

    Howard is willing to forgo the extra $30 million the Lakers can pay him to play for a coach and in a system he feels will better utilize his skill set, one source said.

    The Lakers can offer Howard a five-year, $118 million contract while other teams can only pay him $88 million over four years.

    Howard plans to meet with Dallas, Houston and Atlanta before meeting with the Lakers once teams are allowed to contact free agents beginning July 1, a source said. It appears that the teams will visit Howard in Los Angeles.

    Howard is notoriously indecisive so the Lakers, while apparently major underdogs, should not be completely eliminated from contention. Before the 2011-2012 season, he repeatedly asked the Orlando Magic to trade him and then at midseason, he opted-in to the final year of his contract to remain in Orlando.

    Howard's major problem with the Lakers is the system Coach Mike D'Antoni employs. Beyond that, he did not enjoy playing with Kobe Bryant, though he could manage to do so in a different system, a source said. Howard also does not want to be second fiddle to Bryant for several more seasons.

    While many believe Houston is the Lakers' stiffest competition, sources say Howard finds Dallas just as appealing, if not more. Assuming the Mavericks are able to clear enough cap space to offer him a maximum-salaried contract, Howard is strongly considering joining Dallas. The Mavericks are trying to shed Shawn Marion's $9 million expiring contract to create the room to sign Howard, according to sources.

    Howard likes the idea of being the top superstar of a franchise and with Dirk Nowitzki aging, Dallas would be viewed as Howard's team. Howard also believes the Mavericks can build a championship roster around him with the ample cap space they will have in the summer of 2014.

    Some close to Howard believe signing with Houston is his best option. Howard has been in contact with Rockets players James Harden and Chandler Parsons, both of whom are heavily recruiting him.

    Howard, however, has concerns about the Rockets' style of play, sources say. While he likes the idea of playing for Coach Kevin McHale, he sees that they play an up-tempo, perimeter-oriented style that does not feature post play.

    To get Howard, the Rockets will have to convince him that they will play a style more conducive to his skills.

    Atlanta, Howard's home town, is a long shot. As ESPN.com reported two weeks ago, Howard was willing to go to Atlanta with Clippers free agent Chris Paul. But the recent signing of Doc Rivers as the Clippers' head coach has assured that Paul will remain in Los Angeles.

    Howard would love to do a sign-and-trade deal that would allow him to play with Paul and the Clippers, but neither he nor the Clippers believe the Lakers will agree to such a move, sources said.
     
    #24 J.R., Jun 27, 2013
  5. dobro1229

    dobro1229 Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2010
    Messages:
    24,033
    Likes Received:
    19,946
    "re-signing in LA is unlikely"
    "Can't write off Dwight"

    So are you saying Dwight isn't going back to LA, or that they are still in the mix?

    Or are you trying to still convince everyone that you are the worlds greatest insider, and I should follow every word you speak.

    Broussard is a joke. Always hedging.

    I'll believe it when Woj tweets it.
     
    #25 dobro1229, Jun 27, 2013
  6. BeardlyBeardman

    BeardlyBeardman Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2012
    Messages:
    478
    Likes Received:
    46
    They have to cave though. If Dwight walks, Kobe is going to pout. Then they'll trade one unhappy superstar for another who's on the verge of retiring.
     
    #26 BeardlyBeardman, Jun 27, 2013
  7. Gay4Battier

    Gay4Battier Member

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2006
    Messages:
    511
    Likes Received:
    3
    its freaking Boussard....
     
    #27 Gay4Battier, Jun 27, 2013
  8. Firebomb525

    Firebomb525 Member

    Joined:
    Jan 26, 2009
    Messages:
    4,090
    Likes Received:
    424
    Those are hardly names that Dwight is going to say "Wow! Where's the pen?"

    Jackson is a legend. Shaw was his protege. And McHale is a HoF player, one of the best low-post players in the game.
     
    #28 Firebomb525, Jun 27, 2013
  9. JMAD21

    JMAD21 Member

    Joined:
    Jan 14, 2010
    Messages:
    4,285
    Likes Received:
    866
    I know Broussard's "sources" aren't always reliable... But if you guys remember, he was all over the Lebron decision. He has relationships with a lot of star players.
     
    #29 JMAD21, Jun 27, 2013
  10. BE4RD

    BE4RD Member

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2013
    Messages:
    923
    Likes Received:
    50
    Can someone give me a reader's digest version of how Kevin McHale's system caters more to Dwight's skillset than Mike D'Antoni's system? I honestly don't know.
     
    #30 BE4RD, Jun 27, 2013
  11. Haymitch

    Haymitch Custom Title
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Dec 22, 2005
    Messages:
    28,003
    Likes Received:
    23,206
    I think we could pretty easily sell him on the idea that we would like a post scorer. I ain't worried.
     
    #31 Haymitch, Jun 27, 2013
  12. BE4RD

    BE4RD Member

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2013
    Messages:
    923
    Likes Received:
    50
    Um, yeah. He was all over it... with incorrect information and bogus predictions.
     
    #32 BE4RD, Jun 27, 2013
  13. J.R.

    J.R. Member

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2008
    Messages:
    107,701
    Likes Received:
    156,878
    He is concerned about that.

    Howard, however, has concerns about the Rockets' style of play, sources say. While he likes the idea of playing for Coach Kevin McHale, he sees that they play an up-tempo, perimeter-oriented style that does not feature post play.

    To get Howard, the Rockets will have to convince him that they will play a style more conducive to his skills.
     
    #33 J.R., Jun 27, 2013
  14. The Cat

    The Cat Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2000
    Messages:
    20,796
    Likes Received:
    5,204
    Should be pretty easy to explain -- why would we feature post play when we don't have a viable post option on the roster? Have to play to the skillset of what you have.
     
    #34 The Cat, Jun 27, 2013
  15. 713

    713 Member

    Joined:
    May 6, 2011
    Messages:
    5,821
    Likes Received:
    925
    #TheIndecision2013.
     
    #35 713, Jun 27, 2013
  16. BeardlyBeardman

    BeardlyBeardman Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2012
    Messages:
    478
    Likes Received:
    46
    He's saying, "Someone told me I'm supposed to say that a source told me the Lakers better fire their coach or else ..."
     
    #36 BeardlyBeardman, Jun 27, 2013
  17. mario_v

    mario_v Member

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2008
    Messages:
    3,935
    Likes Received:
    2,852
    I think youre thinking of Stephen A. Smith.
     
    #37 mario_v, Jun 27, 2013
  18. dobro1229

    dobro1229 Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2010
    Messages:
    24,033
    Likes Received:
    19,946
    To get Howard, the Rockets will have to convince him that they will play a style more conducive to his skills.

    How about we just convince you that the way we play you is going to be the way that helps us win games.... ok... got that Dwight. Geez.

    Having McHale in the room when the Rockets meet with Dwight will be crucial. When Dwight asks about the style of play fitting his skillset I think it will do him good to hear a good old fashion McHale sarcastic A-hole remark back at him.
     
    #38 dobro1229, Jun 27, 2013
  19. count_dough-ku

    count_dough-ku Contributing Member

    Joined:
    May 19, 2002
    Messages:
    17,612
    Likes Received:
    9,064
    Assuming this is true, why in the world would he choose Dallas? Sure, they're 2 years removed from a title, but the Lakers are only 3 years removed from back-to-back championships(and 3 consecutive trips to the Finals). Plus the Mavs' core is every bit as old as the Lakers', and their star player is coming off an injury riddled season just like Kobe(although Dirk at least is healthy at the moment). And let's not overlook the fact that the Rockets and Lakers both at least made the playoffs last year. Dallas is in the lottery tonight.

    He'd be crazy to leave the Lakers for the Mavs. May as well stay in L.A. if he doesn't plan on signing with the Rockets.
     
    #39 count_dough-ku, Jun 27, 2013
  20. Moonscope

    Moonscope Member

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2009
    Messages:
    798
    Likes Received:
    52
    I do wonder what Dwight sees in the Mavs. Little to no roster coming back, an old Dirk, Marion shipped out.

    Benefits for Mavs:
    - No state income tax
    - Dirk resigning for less in 1 year allowing for more free agents
    - A good owner with lots of money and the passion to spend it

    Anyone have any other thoughts?
     
    #40 Moonscope, Jun 27, 2013
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 2 of 47

Share This Page

Toggle Width
Style
ClutchFans Original

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Rockets Content

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now