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[Gus Johnson] Dwight wanted to come to Milwaukee before trade deadline

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by TheRealist137, Feb 29, 2016.

  1. TheRealist137

    TheRealist137 Member

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    Gus Johnson just said on TV that he talked to Dwight before the game and Dwight said that he wanted to join Milwaukee but the Bucks wanted him to sign an extension which he refused to do. This is the first time I've heard about this and I have no reason to distrust Gus Johnson.

    I'm just curious what the deal was and who we would have gotten back.
     
  2. J.R.

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    Antekemeupumkopo and Bayless would have worked :grin:
     
  4. MaxRider

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    so Howard wants to join Milwaukee but refuse to sign extension?
    that doesn't make sense
     
  5. J Sizzle

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    I bet Dwight said something along the lines of "Yeah Milwaukee would have been cool" and Gus took it and ran with it.
     
  6. treyk3

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    1) that's weak that he'd tell the reporter that and says him firing Fegan may not be about him staying but rather the failure of a trade b) why would the reporter repeat that? Seems like a breach of trust.
     
  7. TheRealist137

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    Gus Johnson isn't a reporter and so it makes sense that he would let that slip. It was definitely a mistake by him.
     
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Gus Johnson just said Dwight Howard told him pregame he would've come to Milwaukee if the Bucks hadn't demanded he opt in. Has he said that?</p>&mdash; Kevin Pelton (@kpelton) <a href="https://twitter.com/kpelton/status/704481795727708161">March 1, 2016</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Gus Johnson talked to Dwight Howard before the game, who said he wanted to come to Milwaukee in a trade. Howard says he &quot;likes Milwaukee.&quot;</p>&mdash; Bucks Nation (@MKEBucksNation) <a href="https://twitter.com/MKEBucksNation/status/704481528580083713">March 1, 2016</a></blockquote>
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  9. conquistador#11

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    body punches BODY PUNCHES! Howard really said, the white girls in millywahkaay can make me come. gus johnson obviously misinterpreted.
     
  10. IzakDavid13

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  11. DaDakota

    DaDakota If you want to know, just ask!

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    Dang, that Greek alphabet kid is GOOD !

    DD
     
  12. ThatBoyNick

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    Malakas faints.
     
  13. rockets13champs

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    it would prob be greg monroe,jared bayless and a 1st
     
  14. RedRedemption

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    So this was the rumored Bucks trade that got turned down because management hates J Kidd.
     
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    We already knew this. Rockets and bucks had a deal but bucks wanted Dwight to opt in for next year and he said no
     
  16. JayGoogle

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    It does.

    He thinks he can get one more big contract. Opting in is a risk for him since he's already on the decline.
     
  17. Mr. Clutch

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    If gus said he said he did say it. If Dwight meant it tho its another story. Probably will sign anywhere if the money is good.
    And yes i faint.
     
  19. Pizza_Da_Hut

    Pizza_Da_Hut I put on pants for this?

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    That opt-out clause will end up hurting Dwight. Not a single person will offer him what he thinks he deserves. Full max? Nope.
     
  20. Ming The King

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    Dwight is open options for the postseason
     

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