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Woj: Rockets "frontrunners" for Dwight Howard, Lakers "desperate" to keep him

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., Jun 29, 2013.

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  1. tminusrex

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    Glad that 300 million stat came up. I never thought Lin was being paid pound for pound for his talent. I treat him like he's still on his rookie contract.
     
    #61 tminusrex, Jun 29, 2013
  2. coachbadlee

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    Yes!!! I made it on the fourth page!!!
     
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  3. DraftBoy10

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    You believe Dwight?

    It's about being the best player on the best basketball team and making the most money.

    It's not just basketball. But for basketball reasons, an injured/retired Kobe, is a blessing. 2014 and Dwight/Nash just signed, that's his team to design and recruit. That's attractive to a dumb, young, rich guy. In all actuality a team he could build wouldn't add more than another top 10 player(like Harden), and keep other valuable assets/players(like Omer, Parsons, Lin, etc).

    This dude wants a team constructed with Monta Ellis on it. Don't believe what he says, just listen to it and repeat it. And carry on with the actualities of business, when you win, no one talks/says **** then.
     
    #63 DraftBoy10, Jun 29, 2013
  4. pbnfamilia

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    Here we go tomorrow will be exciting , no way murray lets D12 walk this time. Harden,Parsons,Akeem,Clyde ,McHale,and the Boss lets hope for the best and hope to see him in red and mustard
     
    #64 pbnfamilia, Jun 29, 2013
  5. The Cat

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    I believe him. Maybe I'll be proven wrong, but I don't see the point in assuming people are lying, especially when source after source has been consistent in it for months. I'm going with what he says, and if he proves me wrong, I'll tip my cap to you.
     
    #65 The Cat, Jun 29, 2013
  6. Aleron

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    To be fair to Dallas, compared to LA, they have a better owner, a better coach, an aging star whose a lot less of a douche.
     
    #66 Aleron, Jun 29, 2013
  7. rocketblood713

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    welp if woj says were the frontrunners ....


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    #67 rocketblood713, Jun 29, 2013
  8. TJ VS TR

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    Sign on, Dwight!!! Big market for ya!
     
    #68 TJ VS TR, Jun 29, 2013
  9. Chamillionaire

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    #69 Chamillionaire, Jun 29, 2013
  10. don grahamleone

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    I forget that Dwight has a goofy side. I think he'll be a fun player to follow if he comes here. Like Ron Ron, but helps the team a whole lot more.
     
    #70 don grahamleone, Jun 29, 2013
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    I guess this will be the right time Morey need to show Howard why he is a perfect fit statistically with the current roster in rockets while the other teams are not.
     
    #71 deshen, Jun 29, 2013
  12. J.R.

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Phil's not coaching but Phil as a consultant with Kurt as an assistant (maybe future coach) is the next best thing.</p>&mdash; Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArashMarkazi/statuses/351182424497070081">June 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Kurt's wife Linda+Jeanie Buss have long been great friends, which opened the door for Phil+Kurt's relationship. Kurt became a triangle guy.</p>&mdash; Roland Lazenby (@lazenby) <a href="https://twitter.com/lazenby/statuses/351178121829031937">June 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>So you might see Kurt+D'Antoni+Phil putting their hoops minds together at some point. Question is, does this appeal in the least to D12?</p>&mdash; Roland Lazenby (@lazenby) <a href="https://twitter.com/lazenby/statuses/351179055904735232">June 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>It seems the Lakers might be trying to patch together an assurance for D12 about post play with input from Rambis/Phil. All very speculative</p>&mdash; Roland Lazenby (@lazenby) <a href="https://twitter.com/lazenby/statuses/351179395517530112">June 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>It would be hard for the Lakers to sell D12 on Rambis unless Phil is doing the talking. If Phil's doing the talking, they could spin it.</p>&mdash; Roland Lazenby (@lazenby) <a href="https://twitter.com/lazenby/statuses/351180124458188800">June 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Rambis could well be a means for Phil to have coaching input. That might work for D'Antoni. No reason they can't work together.</p>&mdash; Roland Lazenby (@lazenby) <a href="https://twitter.com/lazenby/statuses/351180607503609856">June 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The bottom line for the Lakers is that having Phil's input on a regular basis is gold. Kurt could play a role in that.</p>&mdash; Roland Lazenby (@lazenby) <a href="https://twitter.com/lazenby/statuses/351181493307064320">June 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Having Kurt there would also make D'Antoni more comfortable on the bench trying to incorporate some of Phil's philosophy. All speculative</p>&mdash; Roland Lazenby (@lazenby) <a href="https://twitter.com/lazenby/statuses/351181835579043840">June 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>One reason a coach wouldn't want input from Phil would be a sense of insecurity. Never known D'Antoni to be insecure. He's a good coach</p>&mdash; Roland Lazenby (@lazenby) <a href="https://twitter.com/lazenby/statuses/351182307492761601">June 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Phil was tight-lipped about what he had discussed with Mitch in their recent meetings but maybe Kurt as an assistant was one of them.</p>&mdash; Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArashMarkazi/statuses/351182853838606336">June 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>D'Antoni's a good hoops mind. Phil is a collaborator. Rambis has been a glue man. Why can't they do it? Well, you still need heirarchy</p>&mdash; Roland Lazenby (@lazenby) <a href="https://twitter.com/lazenby/statuses/351183118297862144">June 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>It would be almost like an Olympic staff. Question is, who gets to take the blame for the losses? I don't think they'd run a strict triangle</p>&mdash; Roland Lazenby (@lazenby) <a href="https://twitter.com/lazenby/statuses/351183669119033344">June 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>I'll be interested to see what role Phil and Jeanie play in the Lakers' meeting with Dwight. Could hold the keys to his return.</p>&mdash; Arash Markazi (@ArashMarkazi) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArashMarkazi/statuses/351184192056471553">June 30, 2013</a></blockquote>
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  13. JayGoogle

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    Meh, it's the same team that broke up a championship team to go all out on Deron and didn't get Deron either. Playing with aging superstars is not that exciting.
     
    #73 JayGoogle, Jun 29, 2013
  14. Skyhoop

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    Especially since Woj just reported that Jeremy Lin and his China endorsements is part of the Morey's Pitch to Dwight.

    I trust Woj more than "Screaming" Stephen A Smith or "multiple sources" Chris Broussard or whatever hearsay third-hand rumor Mark Deeks picks up from half a world away from the American NBA scene across the Atlantic Ocean in merry ole England.

    Woj has always been solid in his info.
     
    #74 Skyhoop, Jun 29, 2013
  15. don grahamleone

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    I AM SOOOO PPPPPPPPPPUUUUUUMMMMMPPPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEEDDD!!!!
     
    #75 don grahamleone, Jun 29, 2013
  16. RudyTBag

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    Winning comes first, Don't insult Les and Daryl Morey like that.
     
    #76 RudyTBag, Jun 29, 2013
  17. Whoopy

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    That's what I mean - he's staying so all this speculation is nonsense.
     
    #77 Whoopy, Jun 29, 2013
  18. Whoopy

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    300 million viewers is winning.
     
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    Well, some people seem to think so.

     
    #79 Jebus, Jun 29, 2013
  20. TJ VS TR

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    Man, Phil really wants to be like Riley!
     
    #80 TJ VS TR, Jun 29, 2013
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