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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. J.R.

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    Sam Amick
    With four-team Dwight Howard deal no longer in play, source says Houston is calling teams with cap space looking to dump more salary. The Rockets are still pushing hard to put the best package in front of Orlando, though @EricPincus is reporting the Rockets' target may be the Lakers' Andrew Bynum. Per Pincus, the Magic, Rockets and Lakers have had preliminary talks about a deal that would send Howard to the Lakers, Bynum to Houston and picks/prospects/cap relief to Orlando.
     
    #1041 J.R., Jul 10, 2012
  2. rolyat93

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    Because his supporting cast sucks.

    Did you not see him carry them to the Finals?
     
    #1042 rolyat93, Jul 10, 2012
  3. Fyreball

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    This would make sense if the Rockets are trying to get a third team involved to help mitigate the bad contracts coming from Orlando.
     
    #1043 Fyreball, Jul 10, 2012
  4. Fullcourt

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    No one believes this Bynum 3-way do they? It's something fans from here and LA have been dreaming of, so of course Hoopsworld decides to start the rumor that it's actually being discussed, because that's what hoopsworld does in order to get clicks/attention. Alex Kennedy then acts like he's heard it for the same reason, and then any other report is just sourcing them. Rockets are pushing for Howard, not Bynum. Pretty easy to smell this one out, IMO.

    Until Woj or local Houston/Orlando guys have a report from their source, don't believe anything.
     
    #1044 Fullcourt, Jul 10, 2012
  5. Fyreball

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    Anyone have any ideas on what it would take to get a team with cap space (CLE, CHA, etc) involved to help take on a bad contract or two from Orlando??
     
    #1045 Fyreball, Jul 10, 2012
  6. pahiyas

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    Great, so Morey is doing the work for the Lakers' target. :grin:
     
    #1046 pahiyas, Jul 10, 2012
  7. fleecysphere

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    Jarrod Rudolph: Magic and Nets trying to simplify the deal. Still hopeful that deal can be completed. Still focused on dealing Howard to Brooklyn, for now 3 minutes ago

    Funny, if true. As much as the rest of the world believes the Nets have perhaps the least to offer, the Magic seem hellbent to ship him north instead of west.
     
    #1047 fleecysphere, Jul 10, 2012
  8. Fyreball

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    No, Jarrod Rudolph is just the mouthpiece for Dwight Howard's camp. He has been working equally as hard as Dan Fegan to get Dwight in Brooklyn. And when he says Magic AND Nets, I'm willing to bet in reality, it's JUST the Nets. Just because the Nets keep calling with different offers doesn't mean the Magic are going to take them.
     
    #1048 Fyreball, Jul 10, 2012
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Source confirms talks of 3-way blockbuster between Rockets, Lakers and Magic.</p>&mdash; Stefan Bondy (@NYDNInterNets) <a href="https://twitter.com/NYDNInterNets/status/222827727969984513" data-datetime="2012-07-10T23:00:44+00:00">July 10, 2012</a></blockquote>
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    #1049 jsmee2000, Jul 10, 2012
  10. Village Bum

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    Aww shiet. Can't wait for all of this to be over.
     
    #1050 Village Bum, Jul 10, 2012
  11. fleecysphere

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    Lol. Thanks for filling me in. I haven't been on track with the who's who in terms of media coverage in all of this.
     
    #1051 fleecysphere, Jul 10, 2012
  12. BigMaloe

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    me either...

    ill take either dwight or bynum, but i def want dwight more, obviously...
     
    #1052 BigMaloe, Jul 10, 2012
  13. clutch citizen

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    Props to Ron calling this trade a while ago.
     
    #1053 clutch citizen, Jul 10, 2012
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Rockets' position strengthened, sources say, by fact no team has yet offered Magic better pick than first-rounder via Toronto in Lowry trade</p>&mdash; Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/222834531831517185" data-datetime="2012-07-10T23:27:47+00:00">July 10, 2012</a></blockquote>
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    #1054 stylus8088, Jul 10, 2012
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    #1055 TheFreak, Jul 10, 2012
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    From Marc Stein:

    Rockets and Magic discussing direct two-team deals for Dwight-to-HOU & three-team scenario reported by @EricPincus.

    "Direct two-team deal"? **** just got real.
     
    #1056 topfive, Jul 10, 2012
  17. clubberclyde

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    cmon Morey, the finish line is in your sights.
     
    #1057 clubberclyde, Jul 10, 2012
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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>In short: Lakes need 3rd team to do Dwight deal. Nets do NOT but direct ORL deal TRICKY. Rockets can do it direct or facilitate &amp; get Bynum</p>&mdash; Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/222836490328215552" data-datetime="2012-07-10T23:35:34+00:00">July 10, 2012</a></blockquote>
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  19. OremLK

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    Is there any way we could make the salaries work getting both Gasol & Bynum? Tons of assets to Orlando -> Scola and Howard to LA -> Bynum and Gasol to Houston?
     
    #1059 OremLK, Jul 10, 2012
  20. Spacemoth

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    The magic GM is that bartender making five different last calls to the apathetic patrons. Just close the bar down already. At that price no one wants your stale brew.
     
    #1060 Spacemoth, Jul 10, 2012
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