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The Dwight Meeting. Rumors, Tweets and Updates.

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by BigMaloe, Jun 30, 2013.

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jsmee2000 said: ↑

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Very important to keep in mind, even if Dwight makes a verbal decision today he can still change his mind before actually signing a contract</p>— Jared Greenberg (@NBATVJared) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBATVJared/statuses/353135863095492608">July 5, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Haven't we had a verbal since allstar break? Supposively.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Very important to keep in mind, even if Dwight makes a verbal decision today he can still change his mind before actually signing a contract</p>— Jared Greenberg (@NBATVJared) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBATVJared/statuses/353135863095492608">July 5, 2013</a></blockquote>
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lol....Dwight would seal his fate for eternity if he did that

#9822 Aleron, Jul 5, 2013
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*turns on Twitter/text notifications by Woj*

*Goes on with life*

#9823 ctry2582, Jul 5, 2013
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OT: Everyone who's on twitter, please tweet #Dwight2Houston today. And hopefully we could all follow each other(@newagerocket) as well for this historic moment.

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#9824 Da_Spark, Jul 5, 2013
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Can you carpool me and a couple buddy's?
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If yall supply the brass knuckles, yes.

#9825 Haymitch, Jul 5, 2013
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Only certainty in D12 madness: There is going to be a ton of bitterness spewing, sometimes anonymously, from at least 4 teams post-decision</p>— Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZachLowe_NBA/statuses/353142182330380289">July 5, 2013</a></blockquote>
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#9826 jsmee2000, Jul 5, 2013
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I would drive up to Dallas and start punching babies.
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we can do it "the Campaign" style. You swing at me and I'll duck out of the way.

#9827 Mav-Hater, Jul 5, 2013

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Only certainty in D12 madness: There is going to be a ton of bitterness spewing, sometimes anonymously, from at least 4 teams post-decision</p>— Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZachLowe_NBA/statuses/353142182330380289">July 5, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Is this Captain Obvious day?

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todays the day LA Fakers realise people would rather play for the la sparks than with kobe and co

#9829 Voice of Aus, Jul 5, 2013
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I hate so called 'verbal agreements' cause they are technically not agreements at all!

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jsmee2000 said: ↑

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Only certainty in D12 madness: There is going to be a ton of bitterness spewing, sometimes anonymously, from at least 4 teams post-decision</p>— Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZachLowe_NBA/statuses/353142182330380289">July 5, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Considering that the Rockets and Lakers are the only team that has made moves specifically for Dwight's sake so far, I'd say they're the only ones who should be legitimately upset if Dwight doesn't sign.

#9831 BE4RD, Jul 5, 2013
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Dallas babies? Oh, I'm in! Heck -- Dwight or not Dwight, I'm on board for this idea either way.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Sources: Warriors' cap-clearing efforts not solely tied to Dwight. <a href="http://t.co/DuVe2joUfz">http://t.co/DuVe2joUfz</a></p>— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) <a href="https://twitter.com/KBergCBS/statuses/353144226306981888">July 5, 2013</a></blockquote>
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The Warriors have begun trying to unload contracts on teams with cap space to make room for Dwight Howard. Does that mean they've been told they're getting Dwight Howard?

Nope.

League sources tell CBSSports.com that Golden State has offered the likes of Andrew Bogut, Andris Biedrins and Richard Jefferson to the Hawks, Cavaliers and Jazz. The Warriors would have to unload two of the three in order to clear enough space to land Howard in a straight free-agent signing, and Atlanta, Cleveland and Utah essentially are the only teams with that kind of room.

It's important to note that the Warriors, according to multiple league sources familiar with the discussions, have indicated that their attempts to clear space are only a pre-emptive strike in the event Howard agrees to leave the Lakers for the Bay Area. Though the Warriors came out of their pitch meeting with Howard and his representatives encourgaged by how their message was received, Howard's camp has not delivered any indications about what his decision might be.

Howard and his close circle of advisors, including agents Dan Fegan and Happy Walters, are holed up in Aspen, Colo., to decide the All-Star center's free-agent future. Howard is deciding whether to re-sign with the Lakers or bolt for the Rockets, Mavericks, Hawks or Warriors.

One person briefed on Golden State's cap-clearing efforts told CBSSports.com that the team is intent on clearing room regardless of Howard's decision. If Howard says no to Golden State, the Warriors are expected to use the room cleared if successful in moving contracts to chase another max-level free agent such as Denver forward Andre Iguodala, the person said.

There is another way Golden State could land Howard, that being a sign-and-trade arrangement with the Lakers. But league sources say there has been no indication that the Lakers are willing to faciitate such a deal if it involves taking back significant salary beyond the 2013-14 season. The Lakers' ace in the hole in their efforts to retain Howard is that their books are virtually clear in 2014-15, which would allow them to chase multiple high-level free agents next July regardless of whether Howard stays or not. Taking back salary in a sign-and-trade for Howard would compromise those efforts.

There have been indications from Howard's camp that a decision on his future will come as early as Friday, with one person familiar with Howard's strategy telling CBSSports.com "the sooner the better."

If Howard were to choose the Warriors, it could cause the process to drag on longer to allow Golden State the opportunity to clear cap room and/or orchestrate a complicated sign-and-trade that would keep the Lakers' books clean in '14-'15. League sources briefed on Golden State's efforts to unload multiple contracts say the price would likely start at multiple first-round picks, meaning Golden State would likely have to involve a third team to satisfy those parameters.
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Dwight is 26 and 8 illegitimate children... We probably shouldn't count on him making a decision in a timely fashion.

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Isn't Boozer the only guy who's come close to announcing an agreement with one team before signing with another? Bottom line - whichever team Dwight announces he's signing with before the 10th will be the team he signs with on the 10th.

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Yeah no way in hell Dwight switches teams, and through what twitter? Could you imagine "I'm going to the warriors" ... 2 HR's later " I'v changed my mind, i'm resigning in LA " no way in hell lol.

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Okay, so I rarely use twitter... But today just feels like a one of those days. Who should I follow for news?

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Dwight is 26 and 8 illegitimate children... We probably shouldn't count on him making a decision in a timely fashion.
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8??! Dude is trying to get on Shawn Kemp level

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Okay, so I rarely use twitter... But today just feels like a one of those days. Who should I follow for news?
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@WojYahooNBA (WOJ)
@JRudolphSports (Jarrod Rudolph)

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