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Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by OldfanofTmac, Jan 25, 2012.

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Chris Broussard says: "Blake Griffin and Deandre Jordan for Dwight Howard and Ryan Anderson may go down."

Now, i know that some people here don't find broussard very reliable, but lets just asume that he heard that from a pretty reliable source.
I don't know what to say about this trade, what about you guys?
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Chris Broussard in <a href='http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/story?id=7496558&_slug_=blake-griffin-dwight-howard-four-other-trade-scenarios-nba&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fnba%2fstory%3fid%3d7496558%26_slug_%3dblake-griffin-dwight-howard-four-other-trade-scenarios-nba'>ESPN Insider</a> story said:

<BR>The March 15 trade deadline is more than six weeks away, but that doesn't mean we can't have a little fun with trade "projections." We use that word lightly, since these following scenarios are not deals in the works or rumors we've heard. They're just moves we think make sense, moves that could help both teams, moves that GMs can feel free to borrow if they are so inclined. And all of them work financially.

So let's start big, as in big enough to rock the landscape of the entire league. Big enough to put lots of fear in all three early NBA Finals favorites -- the Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls and Oklahoma City Thunder.

1. Los Angeles Clippers trade Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan to the Orlando Magic for Dwight Howard and Ryan Anderson

Yes, I went there. I hate to break up the Clippers, a team I have predicted will win the Western Conference. But Howard is the greatest big man in the league by a mile, and the chance to pair him with Chris Paul, arguably the league's best pure point guard, is just too good to pass up.

Giving up both Griffin and Jordan for Howard alone is too much, but throwing Anderson into the deal makes it something I believe is fair for both sides.

There is one caveat to this trade: Jordan has to give his consent. Because the Clippers matched the offer sheet the Golden State Warriors gave Jordan, the 7-foot center has the right to reject any trade for one year from his signing date, which was in mid-December. Though I imagine Jordan would consent, since he then would be aware the Clippers are looking to move him, there is the risk he would decline. If that happened, the Clippers' chemistry could be destroyed, as both Jordan and Griffin could be upset, and this season could go down the drain.

Nonetheless, this deal would work for both clubs. First, for the Clippers: While it would be hard to part with Griffin, not only for his 22 points and 11 rebounds but also for the exciting brand of play that has made him must-see TV, there is little doubt the Clippers would improve by getting Howard. For all his excellence, Griffin still does not have a go-to move; he may be even more raw than Howard, who has developed a nice running hook shot. Howard is a better rebounder and the best defender in the league, so while losing Griffin and Jordan would hurt, the Clippers would improve in two of their weakest areas (defense and rebounding).

Actually, make that three areas -- their foul-shooting would improve, too. While Howard is a poor free-throw shooter, Anderson is one of the best in the league at 91 percent. Adding Anderson, whose seven rebounds per game matches Jordan's output, would give the Clippers a 3-point shooter to stretch the floor for Howard's paint touches and Paul's drives.

While I'm one of the few who have picked the Clippers to reach the Finals this season, I'm sure many, if not most, observers would have them Finals-bound if they make this move. And just as important, Los Angeles finally would be theirs (at least for the next five seasons). No question about it.

And if you're Orlando, it doesn't get any better than this. Chances are you're losing Dwight anyway, and this is about as close to equal value as it gets. This is better than getting Andrew Bynum, even better than getting Bynum and Pau Gasol, due to the latter's age. It's better than Amare Stoudemire and Tyson Chandler, better than Brook Lopez and a host of draft picks. The Magic would remain a playoff team and still be among the league's most exciting draws. Magic fans would forget about Howard faster than a speeding bullet.
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#1 OldfanofTmac, Jan 25, 2012

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I don't see Sterling signing off on it. Dwight will bring them a championship. Paul and Dwight are in their prime, they have a good supporting cast. If they include maybe a redick or a protoy type spread the court sg to bring out behind chaunce, this puts clippers ahead of everyone for a title(maybe a change of coach needed)

But Blake is 22? He is their future, and brings in hte most fans with his exciting basketball, so its tough to trade him as an owner.

For orlando, this is no brainer

#2 SPF35, Jan 25, 2012
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#3 kyle_R, Jan 25, 2012
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That was a scenario on some ESPN Insider post recently. I think it makes sense, especially if the Clippers can get Ryan Anderson as well. Would suck for Orlando if they can't get rid of Turk's contract though.

#4 Ricksmith, Jan 25, 2012
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If it is true for the Clippers than it's pretty dumb.

If the clippers have offered this to the Magic there is no way they turn it down.

Not that Blake > Dwight

But Blake AND Jordan > Dwight

Blake and Jordan are only going to get better....

#5 JayGoogle, Jan 25, 2012
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JayGoogle said: ↑

If it is true for the Clippers than it's pretty dumb.

If the clippers have offered this to the Magic there is no way they turn it down.

Not that Blake > Dwight

But Blake AND Jordan > Dwight

Blake and Jordan are only going to get better....
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That may be true, but I think the Clips wanna go into win now mode while they have CP3 healthy, as well as Caron Butler, and Chauncey.

#6 Ricksmith, Jan 25, 2012
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Is this a better offer than gasol/Bynum. After griffins rookie injury and all the highlights he produces the guy scares me. One wrong jump from being out of commission.

#7 faraza84, Jan 25, 2012

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Bad move for the Clippers, Blake is younger and Jordan is better than Ryan Anderson.

Blake will be entering his prime just as Howard is slowing down, IMO you keep Blake and Jordan.

#8 da_juice, Jan 25, 2012
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Yeah, kinda sad. Blake is going to be a superstar soon enough. If Orlando could get blake to sign an extension(when he is eligible), then i think thats a great trade for orlando. It benefits both teams really...

#9 OldfanofTmac, Jan 25, 2012
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Donald Sterling gets rewarded. There is no God.

I guess now Sterling can bring female guests into the team shower to look at Dwight and Anderson's beautiful black bodies.

#10 Carl Herrera, Jan 25, 2012
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1) I think it would be a great trade for both sides. Orlando gets a young star player and an excellent rim protector in return for Howard... Clippers get a superstar center and a guy that can spread the floor and allow the offense to open up a little bit in Anderson. Both sides win.

2) No chance in hell it happens.

#11 UTAllTheWay, Jan 25, 2012
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Clippers are giving up too much.

Orlando has no leverage.

#12 Mr. Clutch, Jan 25, 2012
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Can we change the thread title? This looks more like pure fantasy and speculation than an actual trade that might happen.

God, I'll be glad when Deron and Dwight are settled in. Then we can hopefully take a break from this non-stop ridiculousness of who's signing where and who's demanding what trade to LA.

#13 da_juice, Jan 25, 2012

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Please be true.

#14 REEKO_HTOWN, Jan 25, 2012
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Sounds even to me. Howard is only 26 yrs old. I would say no for the Clippers if they didn't already have Paul. Paul and Howard is a dream. They are both 26 yrs old.

Another intangible is Howard is probably my top choice for an NBA player who is least likely to ever get injured...like Karl Malone. Whereas, Griffin's disregard for his safety is an ongoing risk.

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da_juice said: ↑

Bad move for the Clippers, Blake is younger and Jordan is better than Ryan Anderson.

Blake will be entering his prime just as Howard is slowing down, IMO you keep Blake and Jordan.
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Blake doesn't make his teammates better or decide games. Look at Kyrie Irving, he's turned around the Cavs. He's a young franchise changer teams hold onto to.

#16 cod, Jan 25, 2012
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Griffin is by far the best player in that deal, it would be a bad move by the Clippers to do that, one that smacks of them trying to one up the Lakers.

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#17 DaDakota, Jan 25, 2012
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RowdyRicky said: ↑

That may be true, but I think the Clips wanna go into win now mode while they have CP3 healthy, as well as Caron Butler, and Chauncey.
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I just think you roll with your franchise guy. I think most would tell you Blake has unlimited potential right now, they should hang onto him.

I mean after Lebron's first year no one knew how good he'd really be...I think it is risky to trade away player with so much potential. If Blake works on his low post game he's going to be a all-time great IMO.

#18 JayGoogle, Jan 25, 2012

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Ridiculous. Blake Griffin is about as close to untouchable as anyone in the league.

#19 Baqui99, Jan 25, 2012
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If I'm a Magic fan I'm jumping up and down right now.

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