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Bucher: Clippers out of Dwight Howard race?

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by desi tmac91, Dec 6, 2011.

  1. desi tmac91

    desi tmac91 Member

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    RicBucher Ric Bucher
    Clippers are not on DHoward's radar and neither is he on theirs, sources say. Story should be up on the interwebs shortly.
     
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    Not a huge story. Howard wasting away with the Clippers? Right, lol.
     
  3. A_3PO

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    Smart on both sides. Clips need CP3, not Howard.
     
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    Yeah, a twin towers (Howard, Blake) wouldn't really work there. You'd have two guys on the same team always clamoring for the ball, and neither would or should want to just board and block shots. They can each get you 20/10 easy, UNLESS they got in each other's way.
     
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    They want Paul, anyway. Willing to give up Eric Gordon, it seems...
     
  6. ascaptjack

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    Clippers are not on DHoward's radar and neither is he on theirs, sources say. Story should be up on the interwebs shortly.

    RicBucher Ric Bucher
    Not sure when I'll have a link for you, so here's more on DHoward-Clips mutual Heisman: 1) both realize DH and Blake are not a good fit...

    RicBucher Ric Bucher
    2) DH12 + Blake might work down the line when Blake gets a J, but DH's timeline to title shorter than that.
     
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    3) Paying max to DH12 and Blake very likely means losing EGordon. DeAndre can be had for half of DH12's number and hierarchy remains clear.
     
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    I believe this. Don't think Paul or Dwight have any intention of playing for the Clips because of their ownership and front office reputation. Doesn't matter if Blake is there. That team has never won and there is no reason to trust the owner will put out the money for a winner.
     
  9. ElPigto

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    I hope clips get Paul, that would be a great combo there. Give up Gordon, Aminu, and Kaman, Minni 2012 pick and that would be a great package.
     
  10. ascaptjack

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    Also: Magic GM Otis Smith has yet to present wish list for DH12 to a single suitor, says an exec with a team looking to make a bid.
     
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    To clarify Otis Smith tweet: I take it to mean Otis isn't moving DH12 yet. Or he's doing a Kevin O'Connor and letting CP3 dust settle first.
     
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    Ric Bucher said 'interwebs'? Lulz.
     
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    I think they are out of the race because they are going to sing Tyson Chandler and trade for Chris Paul.
     
  14. ascaptjack

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    sam_amick Sam Amick
    On the Dwight Howard front, I'll be surprised if he gets moved anytime soon. That's the growing feeling among many around the league.
     

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