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[Local Orlando News] Dwight Howard trade could be imminent

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by Fullcourt, Jul 6, 2012.

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  1. jogo

    jogo Member

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    Donatas can't be traded until August 3rd. Maybe that's slowing up this trade (or other trades)? I can dream, though I can't imagine others teams are putting a great deal of stock in a player who hasn't played one minute in the NBA.
     
    #481 jogo, Jul 9, 2012
  2. JayZ750

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    Valid, except the bad deal will get even worse the longer they wait IF one assumes that Dwight won't expand his options.

    Of course, that's playing chicken with Dwight just like DM and the Rockets want to do. Testing Dwight on his threat to just walk in free agency, which nobody thinks he wants to do.

    At this point, it shouldn't be that difficult for Magic management to tell Dwight that his likelihood of getting dealt to Brooklyn is almost 0. They just don't have the assets. So expand your list now, or we'll just play out the season and trade you at the deadline to whomever for a couple of draft picks and expirings and salvage something. And it's not a threat or leverage or whatever. It's the truth, and surely Dwight's agent can understand that, because it's obvious. The Magic don't want the Nets scraps and low draft picks.
     
    #482 JayZ750, Jul 9, 2012
  3. jopatmc

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    Orlando doesn't have to tell Dwight anything. They can dump him like a cheating girlfriend if they want to.
     
    #483 jopatmc, Jul 9, 2012
  4. Aruba77

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    John Hollinger: From Nets perspective, MarShon Brooks chose a bad time to go 0-for-10 with 4 turnovers in a summer league game. 4 minutes ago
     
    #484 Aruba77, Jul 9, 2012
  5. RedNation

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    HAHAHA. :grin::grin::grin::grin:

    I'm sure it doesn't matter much though. If Stern wants it done, the trade will go through
     
    #485 RedNation, Jul 9, 2012
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    Marshon announce microfracture surgery to thwart trade to Cleveland?
     
    #486 Carl Herrera, Jul 9, 2012
  7. meh

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    No it won't. Because there will always be at least one team willing to rent Howard Randy Johnson/Beltran style at the deadline. And it will probably be for more than a handful of crappy low 1st rounders.

    There is a floor to what the Magic is most certain to receive for Dwight Howard regardless of Howard's childish antics. And that floor is likely at or above what the Nets are offering right now.
     
    #487 meh, Jul 9, 2012
  8. RedNation

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    Brooks is probably gonna tank these summer league games to stay in Brooklyn.
     
    #488 RedNation, Jul 9, 2012
  9. liveguy

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    ^reply, underrated.

    On the low.....people wanna know why Morey always comes up short...

    His lack of relationship with agents and assets may turn off a LOT of people.

    Morey's best bet is to build from within cause seems like only mid-range talent wants to come here.

    There has to be something to players not liking to be treated as pawns.

    Just sayin...
     
    #489 liveguy, Jul 9, 2012
  10. justtxyank

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    Agreed. That's why Brooklyn is screwed. Nobody is going to want to play for them after they try to sign and trade virtually their entire roster off to other teams in order to get a superstar.

    Oh wait...
     
    #490 justtxyank, Jul 9, 2012
  11. Aruba77

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    Adrian Wojnarowski: In proposed blockbuster, Orlando would send Dwight Howard, Jason Richardson and Earl Clark to Brooklyn, sources tell Y! Sports. about 5 minutes ago

    Adrian Wojnarowski: In current structure of deal, Orlando gets Brook Lopez, Damion James, Shelden Williams, Luke Walton and 3 or 4 1st rounders, sources tell Y! now
     
    #491 Aruba77, Jul 9, 2012
  12. Rocketman03

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    and its about time, thats the only way we can develop these young guys, that can potentially become superstars if given the right opportunities, and playing time. I have high hopes for Donuts, Lamb, Morris, and Parsons. I hope one of these players step up to the plate!
     
    #492 Rocketman03, Jul 9, 2012
  13. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    That's proposal alone should be enough to get Hennigan fired. Not to mention the Max contract Lopez needs to sign.
     
    #493 REEKO_HTOWN, Jul 9, 2012
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    If the nets keep brooks, its robbery
     
    #494 clubberclyde, Jul 9, 2012
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    If thats what Orlando is getting is going down. If its close to other offers then its the Nets who get him for obvious reasons.
     
    #495 thetatomatis, Jul 9, 2012
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    it's also a way to setback a young players career by destroying his confidence if he's not ready for bigger minutes especially in a losing environment.
     
    #496 hooroo, Jul 9, 2012
  17. Fullcourt

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    There is no possible way that Orlando accepts that god awful offer. If they do, Henny is either bigger dummy than Otis Smith, or there is some serious collusion going down.
     
    #497 Fullcourt, Jul 9, 2012
  18. Tenchi

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    This trade doesn't make too much sense as the 3 or 4 1st rounders from NJ would be low first round picks if Howard goes to the Nets. The only "good" pick that they would have is from Houston next year, which is Top 14 protected anyway. Also, why would Lopez agree to an SnT for $58mm when he wants $75mm.
     
    #498 Tenchi, Jul 9, 2012
  19. mazinger

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    The Nets don't own Houston's 1st round pick anymore. It went to the Hawks on the JJ trade. :grin:
     
    #499 mazinger, Jul 9, 2012
  20. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    Woj didn't include the diamonds and rubies that the Niets owner will include in a smuggled basketball.
     
    #500 REEKO_HTOWN, Jul 9, 2012
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