NY Daily News: Celtics have engaged Rockets on possible Dwight Howard trade

The article even says Boston shouldn't offer much in assets. I'm guessing if there are any legs to this story it was just a phone call or two by Ainge to his buddy Morey doing his due diligence.

Meanwhile, the Celtics have engaged the Houston Rockets in talks about a possible deal for Dwight Howard, the Daily News has learned. Howard can opt out of his contract this summer, and considering his back and knee issues, it doesn’t make much sense for Boston GM Danny Ainge to use the assets on a player with declining skills and a battered body.

 

Anything less than Isiah and Brooklyns first round pick is worthless for us.

 

Talk does not mean anything.

To make a DHo deal realistically Dwight would have to indicate willingness to reup.

 

This would be funny, though zero chance of happening. Morey would try to screw over Ainge, and Ainge would try to screw over Morey, and neither would bite.

 

dwight... for whom?

 

Don't get it one Morey

 

Uh, oh, just got real.

DD

 

Interesting, but I feel like Boston would be better suited going after someone like Horford in free agency instead of trading for Dwight and his huge cap hit. Unless Ainge is looking to flip Dwight immediately afterwards.

 

or maybe they feel like they need some star power for their market? dwight is a much bigger star than horford. but idk...

 

If this were true I'm assuming we'd be taking back David Lee, maybe picks or other young players. I wouldn't mind Olynk and Smart.

 

I don't remember the last time the Celtics signed a huge free agent, but idk if players really care about markets anymore. Maybe cyberx could answer that for me? Monroe signed with the Bucks instead of the Knicks is one recent example.

 

Hereford said that he wants to go somewhere with a large spanish speaking population. Boston is predominantly cac so that's not going to work. Howard is their B option

 

the PERFECT fit for dwight. He can be the man on one of the top defensive teams in the league and he would have to shoulder the burden on defense. Morey needs to get 2 of those nets picks if possible.

 

Let's get a draft pick n get the next Sam Dekker.

 

I think that you are going to hear a lot of rumors surrounding the Rockets and Dwight Howard in particular.

The Rockets I am sure are not exactly sure "where they go from here". The cap is increasing, but that doesn't mean that a big name free agent will want to come to Houston. The Rockets have to decide whether they want Howard back and at how much, and Howard likewise has to decide what he wants to do.

Really everyone on the roster is possibly movable other than Harden. DMO has had back issues that cloud his market value, and leave the Rockets unsure what to do with him. Jones is gone at the end of the year, but do they deal him? Josh Smith is a good fit, but he already left once. Ariza has some value, has a good contract.... but do the Rockets pursue someone like Gallinari..... and if he is even possible, is it as a 3 or 4? Do the Rockets spend money on a free agent like Ryan Anderson? Does that even make a difference against the Warriors and Spurs?

Hell, who is coaching the Rockets next year?

There is a level of uncertainty hanging over this team that hasn't been seen in years.

 

Give us Avery Bradley, Olynyk, and BKN 1st.

 

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