Stein: Dwight to LA is Done Deal!!

[G-Funk]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine
Source close to talks tells ESPN that trade call with league office has been scheduled for Friday morning to process four-team Dwight deal

All Players moving are unknown

[Deuce Bigalow]

:eek:

[BrickingStar]

Breaking News :sleeping

[christian1923]

Kobe is getting that 6th ring and maybe 7.. MJ must be SHOOOK

[Levity]

done deal, eh??

like cp3 to the lakers done, or done done?

[RRR3]

:sleeping :sleeping :sleeping
Heard this before from OP

[JaggerCommaMick]

Kobe is getting that 6th ring and maybe 7.. MJ must be SHOOOK


6 rings as top guy > 7 carried by bigs, mate.

And if the lakers gave bynum and gasol they aint winnin anyhow.

[Real Men Wear Green]

If true, I can't see more than 25 topics made about this subject before it's made official. Well, ok..30. 50 tops.

[NOHCP3]

Edit Nvm

The nightmare ends finally tmrw or dream crushing breakdown

[christian1923]

6 rings as top guy > 7 carried by bigs, mate.

And if the lakers gave bynum and gasol they aint winnin anyhow.
Sweet, but 7 rings is still more than 6 dawg.

[LA_Showtime]

Breaking news: Stern blocks Dwight to Lakers... for basketball reasons. I won't believe this trade has gone down until Dwight's in LA holding up a Lakers uniform.

[longtime lurker]

Yeah not buying it until it's official.

[TheeBeast]

Its about damn time, sons. :banana:

[Hittin_Shots]

Sweet, but 7 rings is still more than 6 dawg.

you know math

[DStebb716]

Al Harrington going to Orlando now. Why would Orlando agree to take on a shit contract like that?

[Clippersfan86]

You'd think you guys would have learned from the CP3 deal... it's not done until it's DONE.

[The-Legend-24]

Damn, son. Kobe, Nash, and Howard. :bowdown:

[christian1923]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine
Other names likely to emerge. Example: Just heard Harkless to Orlando. But deal that's being submitted for league approval indeed Pau-less

:rockon:

[Styles p]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine
Other names likely to emerge. Example: Just heard Harkless to Orlando. But deal that's being submitted for league approval indeed Pau-less

:rockon:
**** i want to keep harkless if we're getting rid of iggy. rather give them vucevic instead.

[DStebb716]

Sounds like:

Lakers:
Dwight

Sixers:
Bynum
Richardson

Denver:
Iggy

Orlando:
Harkless
Vucevic
Harrington
Afflalo
Three 1sts




Lakers giving up Bynum and a 1st for Howard.

Sixers giving up Iggy, Harkless, Vucevic and a 1st for Bynum.

Denver giving up Harrington, a 1st for Iggy (assuming there is something more coming from their end, maybe Wilson Chandler to Philly?)

Orlando is giving up Dwight for Vucevic, Harkless, Harrington and three 1sts.

[OneBadUsername]

Without Pau this trade is a fail for the Magic. Every team pretty much trades a late draft pick to upgrade by a lot, except for Orlando who downgrade completely and now are in the running for the worst record in the league.

[Fiasco]

Lakers about to lose Gasol AND Bynum for Dwight? C'mon.

[RRR3]

Magic are retarded if they do this.

[ZenMaster]

Lakers about to lose Gasol AND Bynum for Dwight? C'mon.

Appartenly not :cheers:

[christian1923]

Lol Orlando is getting nothing great:lol

Shoulda traded him for lopez

[christian1923]

OHHHH Shitttt so the sixers are getting bynum lol

they should be good.

[longtime lurker]

Sounds like:

Lakers:
Dwight

Sixers:
Bynum
Richardson

Denver:
Iggy

Orlando:
Harkless
Vucevic
Harrington
Three 1sts




Lakers giving up Bynum and a 1st for Howard.

Sixers giving up Iggy, Harkless, Vucevic and a 1st for Bynum.

Denver giving up Harrington, a 1st for Iggy (assuming there is something more coming from their end, maybe Wilson Chandler to Philly?)

Orlando is giving up Dwight for Vucevic, Harkless, Harrington and three 1sts.

Sixers :applause:

Denver :rockon:

Lakers :bowdown:

Orlando :yaohappy:

[Sarcastic]

Magic are retarded if they do this.

This.


Orlando is officially the worst franchise in sports if they take this deal.

[RRR3]

This.


Orlando is officially the worst franchise in sports history if they take this deal.
Fixed. I'm still bitter at their failure to provide T-Mac with more than literally the worst supporting cast of all time.

[SyRyanYang]

Lakers about to lose Gasol AND Bynum for Dwight? C'mon.
Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine
Other names bound to emerge. Example: Just heard Harkless to Magic. But deal being submitted for league approval Friday is indeed Pau-less:biggums:

[Deuce Bigalow]

Sounds like:

Lakers:
Dwight

Sixers:
Bynum
Richardson

Denver:
Iggy

Orlando:
Harkless
Vucevic
Harrington
Three 1sts




Lakers giving up Bynum and a 1st for Howard.

Sixers giving up Iggy, Harkless, Vucevic and a 1st for Bynum.

Denver giving up Harrington, a 1st for Iggy (assuming there is something more coming from their end, maybe Wilson Chandler to Philly?)

Orlando is giving up Dwight for Vucevic, Harkless, Harrington and three 1sts.
Pau is still a Laker?

[Clippersfan86]

This.


Orlando is officially the worst franchise in sports if they take this deal.

Yup. We all need to show support for the fans though because this must be BRUTAL for them. I'd be LIVID.

[dude77]

Kobe is getting that 6th ring and maybe 7.. MJ must be SHOOOK

chuckbe ain't getting anything as long as the heatles are around :rockon:

[bagelred]

Amick is right. One of the four teams are going to "sleep on it" and someone is going to change mind in the morning....probably Orlando.

[Hittin_Shots]

why ppl keep mentioning the paul trade.. the league owned his team and therefore could do that..
this completely different.

[christian1923]

I think we're missing the bigger picture though...

The Lakers in 2k13:bowdown: :bowdown: ...

[SilkkTheShocker]

Fixed. I'm still bitter at their failure to provide T-Mac with more than literally the worst supporting cast of all time.
Tmac had chances in 05 and 07 to get past the 1st round. Dude is just a loser

[SHAQisGOAT]

Hoping this goes down

[LA_Showtime]

why ppl keep mentioning the paul trade.. the league owned his team and therefore could do that..
this completely different.

Because Stern is a dick, that's why.

[The-Legend-24]

Pau is still a Laker?
He's Supposedly not included in the deal. So yes.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

I like how Philly is constructed as is, but with Bynum? The Eastern Conference is gonna look nice. :applause:

[LA_Showtime]

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/8252042/sources-dwight-howard-los-angeles-lakers-four-team-deal-complete

[DStebb716]

The Magic would be getting a very good deal. They get MULTIPLE building pieces. Nobody to get too excited over, but guys that can be good pieces.

Afflalo is a good shooter.
Vucevic showed promise as a 7-foot rookie.
Harkless looks like he could be a stud.
Harrington appeals to TMNJ fans.
And three first rounders.

[LA_Showtime]

If this is legit.... IN BEFORE LOKI AND KNOEITAWL. HAHAHHAHAHA

[Fiasco]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine
Other names bound to emerge. Example: Just heard Harkless to Magic. But deal being submitted for league approval Friday is indeed Pau-less:biggums:

LMAO Magic fans going to be so choked.

[bagelred]

Well it's a good thing we had a lockout so superstars don't pair up and small markets keep their..........oh never mind.

Atlanta? No more franchise player
Phoenix? No more franchise player
Magic? No more franchise player


I think every TNT game will have Lakers, Heat, Knicks, Thunder, Celtics, or Clippers.

[FireDavidKahn]

Lakers are now the favorite to win the title.

Nash
Kobe
MWP
Gasol
Howard

:wtf: :confusedshrug: Now that's a super team.

[bih]

so everyone wins but Magic.

also Lakers managing to keep Paul :eek: :eek: :eek:

[RazorBaLade]

Well it's a good thing we had a lockout so superstars don't pair up and small markets keep their..........oh never mind.

Atlanta? No more franchise player
Phoenix? No more franchise player
Magic? No more franchise player


I think every TNT game will have Lakers, Heat, Knicks, Thunder, Celtics, or Clippers.

The NBA is a joke. If I was a fan of a team that doesnt have it ****ing made I'd have killed myself years ago.

But hey... LIFE IS GOOD

[Notitlesince73]

Kobe haters won. Either he gets #6 as the second best player on his team, or he doesn't win the title with 3 all stars.

[nathanjizzle]

op says done deal, then he said that a meeting is scheduled tomorrow with officials to discuss the deal.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

Lakers are now the favorite to win the title.

Nash
Kobe
MWP
Gasol
Howard

:wtf: :confusedshrug: Now that's a super team.

:biggums:

Crazy f'ing team right there. Wow.

[bagelred]

A source with direct knowledge of the talks told ESPN.com's Marc Stein the Lakers will receive Howard, the Denver Nuggets will acquire Andre Iguodala, the 76ers will receive Andrew Bynum and Jason Richardson, and the Magic will get Arron Afflalo, Al Harrington, Nikola Vucevic and one protected future first-round pick from each of the other three teams.

In addition, the Magic will be getting other pieces, including 76ers No. 1 draft pick Moe Harkless, a source told Stein.


Lakers: Dwight Howard
Nuggets: Andre Iguodala
76ers: Andrew Bynum and Jason Richardson
Magic: Grab Bag O Crap

Magic:

Arron Afflalo
Al Harrington
Nikola Vucevic
Moe Harkless
3 #1 Protected Picks
Other Stuff

[RoundMoundOfReb]

Lakers are now the favorite to win the title.

Nash
Kobe
MWP
Gasol
Howard

:wtf: :confusedshrug: Now that's a super team.
Lakers-Heat finals would be AMAZING

[KG215]

Kobe is getting that 6th ring and maybe 7.. MJ must be SHOOOK

A 6th or 7th ring for Kobe does not put him in Jordan's league. Even moreso now that it appears that he will, once again, be playing with the best center in the league who is also one of the 3-5 best players in the league.

[EllisGW]

why on earth would denver trade a first round pick and AF for AI

orando has to be the dumbest of all time

[Kurosawa0]

Orlando spent all this time... to get that deal? Brooklyn's offer was better than this. :facepalm

[RazorBaLade]

A 6th or 7th ring for Kobe does not put him in Jordan's league. Even moreso now that it appears that he will, once again, be playing with the best center in the league who is also one of the 3-5 best players in the league.

He might reach the top 5ish area tho. Which would be nice to see.

But anyways. who cares about that. A lakers heat series is literally going to be insane

[Rowe]

Yup. We all need to show support for the fans though because this must be BRUTAL for them. I'd be LIVID.
Not even Stern giving them the #1 pick in 2013 could make up for what they are about to do. Orlando is taking the worst deal I have ever seen for a Top 5 player in the NFL.

This is the most lopsided trade in NBA history.

Maybe in 10 years it won't look as bad for Orlando, but in presentation only this is the worst trade in NBA history.

[RRR3]

He might reach the top 5ish area tho. Which would be nice to see.

But anyways. who cares about that. A lakers heat series is literally going to be insane
I'd like to see the Lakers try to defend LeBron James in a 7 game series :roll:

[ElPigto]

Wow, it actually is going through. I was wrong lol.

Oh well, as I said, I'm happy either way. We might really suck for the near future, but at least we have a solid destiny, rebuild!

[Snoop_Cat]

Why the f*ck did they not just trade for Bynum straight up.

[Kurosawa0]

I'd like to see the Lakers try to defend LeBron James in a 7 game series :roll:

Who on Miami defends Dwight? Joel Anthony?

[RazorBaLade]

I'd like to see the Lakers try to defend LeBron James in a 7 game series :roll:

MWPs only goal will be to stop him and hes like really fiery and was one of the best defenders ever. And you have howard in the middle. It will be very very interesting imo. Kobe wade isnt going to be that great of a matchup unfortunately unless wade this year was just hurt though.. But kobe/lebron/ray will be great. Howard vs joel will be hilarious.

[Jacks3]

LMAO!!!!

Kobe,Dwight,Nash, and Pau!!!

:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[atljonesbro]

Typical spoiled rotten large market teams. Get whatever they want from daddy stern due to a name and never work for anything. Pathetic

[christian1923]

A 6th or 7th ring for Kobe does not put him in Jordan's league. Even moreso now that it appears that he will, once again, be playing with the best center in the league who is also one of the 3-5 best players in the league.

Yeah thats what baskteball nerds will say but the real world will put kobe up there with MJ. Kobe is still going to be the number 1 guy in LA.. its like you guys have never seen him play. He Differs to no one:bowdown:

[Celtic_Pride]

Wow Orlando seriously? :facepalm

Not getting rid of any bad contracts(Hedo, Duhon, Big Baby) and giving away Dwight while taking Moe Harkless as the center piece of the trade.

Terrible!


I'd like to see the Lakers try to defend LeBron James in a 7 game series :roll:

Metta on the perimeter with Dwight inside

That's as good as Marion and Tyson, if not better

[funnystuff]

Lol, OKC is still so much better.

Dry your panties Laker fans.

[Rowe]

Orlando spent all this time... to get that deal? Brooklyn's offer was better than this. :facepalm
Orlando could have got a better offer from Houston as well.

Let's not forget Houston was willing to trade all 3 draft picks + anyone else on their roster to get Dwight. Not only that but they were willing to offer future picks too. :facepalm

What is Orlando thinking?

Letting Dwight walk, take a 25 million dollar paycut, & getting back picks + a trade exception is better than this.

[LA_Showtime]

who was that retard who predicted this trade last summer? he was right?

[YAWN]

Did Philly really just turn Iggy into the best center in the East?

[OldSchoolBBall]

Orlando spent all this time... to get that deal? Brooklyn's offer was better than this. :facepalm

Lakers always make out like bandits. I called Howard to LA this offseason back in like December.

[ProfessorMurder]

Lakers are now the favorite to win the title.

Nash
Kobe
MWP
Gasol
Howard

Old no defense
Old no defense
can't score
soft
back problems

[d.bball.guy]

Wait, Pau is staying?:banana: I swear if Stern vetos this trade, somebody should assassinate him.

[OldSchoolBBall]

who was that retard who predicted this trade last summer? he was right?

Me.

[ProfessorMurder]

Did Philly really just turn Iggy into the best center in the East?

Philly is the real winner in the trade.

[FireMcFailPlease]

The Magic would be getting a very good deal. They get MULTIPLE building pieces. Nobody to get too excited over, but guys that can be good pieces.

Afflalo is a good shooter.
Vucevic showed promise as a 7-foot rookie.
Harkless looks like he could be a stud.
Harrington appeals to TMNJ fans.
And three first rounders.
lmao.

three first rounders from playoff teams hardly mean a lot to a rebuilding team. youll be getting 3 role players to a turd starting line up

[LAClipsFan33]

Orlando spent all this time... to get that deal? Brooklyn's offer was better than this. :facepalm

As was Houston's

[Dictator]

dwight for al harrington

http://www.abload.de/img/jordanlaughing5stj.gif

[Rowe]

I'd like to see the Lakers try to defend LeBron James in a 7 game series :roll:
I guarantee one of the Kobe tards thinks a 33 year old MWP will shut down LeBron.

It's sad actually.

[Kingwillball]

Again Why isn't Dwight a Net again ? After all this These Bozos from Orlando are gonna take a WORSE deal they were offered from NJ and Houston to HAND D12 to Lakers for a boatload of garbage?

[Jacks3]

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

[EllisGW]

someone please tell how orlando can be this stupid


they turn down two better trades from nets and rockets for this lol

[FireDavidKahn]

Once again the Lakers get to rape another small market team of their superstar:oldlol:

































































It'll happen with Love in a few years:rant :(

[Kobr]

http://www.insidesocal.com/tomhoffarth/Laker%20fan%20David%20Beckham%20in%20a%20Lakers%20 shirt%20claps%20his%20hands.jpg

[d.bball.guy]

I see the red thing on NBA.com. Only obstacle is mfing David Stern.

[SyRyanYang]

LMAO Magic fans going to be so choked.
Maybe, but it's not like they could get anything much much better, who else has the balls to trade for Howard?

[kennethgriffin]

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa280/cashforcards/cdweqf.png

[RRR3]

I guarantee one of the Kobe tards thinks a 33 year old MWP will shut down LeBron.

It's sad actually.
Pretty much.

[KG215]

So the Lakers are keeping Gasol now? So they're going to have a frontcourt of Howard and Gasol and backcourt of Nash and Kobe? As a Thunder fan, I'd be lying if I said this didn't upset me.

One thing's for sure, if they keep Gasol and Kobe doesn't have a major fall-off production wise, he should get just as much heat as LeBron did in 2011 if he doesn't at least make the Finals in 2013.

[Doctor Rivers]

Pretty much.

who cares about lebron right now?

[Fiasco]

Unreal how awful this is for Orlando. My heart goes out to you guys.

[LA_Showtime]

Me.

I'll be serious now. It really is amazing how lucky Kobe's been throughout his career. He's now played with two of the most dominant centers in the history of the game, along with a season of playing with the second best center in the game. Add the fact LA kept Gasol, who is still a top 5-7 power forward in the league, and signed Steve Nash... well, you have to wonder if Kobe sold his soul to the devil.

[bdreason]

Trade is nice for everyone but Orlando. This is what they were holding out for? Three late 1st rounders and a bunch of trash? At least get a lottery team in the mix so the draft picks aren't so lousy.

[Rowe]

lmao.

three first rounders from playoff teams hardly mean a lot to a rebuilding team. youll be getting 3 role players to a turd starting line up
DStebb is trolling.

He's a Magic fan now because they drafted his boy Andrew Nicholson.

The Magic are getting raped with a rusty chain extracted from the Titanic.

[Jacks3]

So the Lakers are keeping Gasol now? So they're going to have a frontcourt of Howard and Gasol and backcourt of Nash and Kobe? As a Thunder fan, I'd be lying if I said this didn't upset me.

One thing's for sure, if they keep Gasol and Kobe doesn't have a major fall-off production wise, he should get just as much heat as LeBron did in 2011 if he doesn't at least make the Finals in 2013.
Why? He's well past his prime and Dwight is the best player on the team.

It's a win win for Kobe.


:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[rule1223]

not sure if posted http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/8252042/sources-dwight-howard-los-angeles-lakers-four-team-deal-complete

[bagelred]

76ers already treating Bynum as one of their own, with a round of Boos.

[1987_Lakers]

I thought the Sixers raped everyone in this trade until I found out they gave up Harkless & Vucevic.

[BlackWhiteGreen]

Dwight wont sign an extension, though...

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine
ESPN source says Dwight definitely NOT doing extension with Lakers. Will test drive Lakerland for season and go to free agency in July 2013

[LA_Showtime]

So the Lakers are keeping Gasol now? So they're going to have a frontcourt of Howard and Gasol and backcourt of Nash and Kobe? As a Thunder fan, I'd be lying if I said this didn't upset me.

One thing's for sure, if they keep Gasol and Kobe doesn't have a major fall-off production wise, he should get just as much heat as LeBron did in 2011 if he doesn't at least make the Finals in 2013.

Uh, no. Kobe didn't sign with the Lakers. Kobe didn't even actively recruit Dwight or Nash. The Lakers also didn't hold a victory parade and Kobe didn't guarantee multiple championships. Hate all you want on the idiocy of the Magic and Kobe's lucky ass, but you can't put the heat on Kobe for the Lakers having a good trade chip in 'Drew and a retarded trading partner.

[Noob Saibot]

So the Lakers are keeping Gasol now? So they're going to have a frontcourt of Howard and Gasol and backcourt of Nash and Kobe? As a Thunder fan, I'd be lying if I said this didn't upset me.

One thing's for sure, if they keep Gasol and Kobe doesn't have a major fall-off production wise, he should get just as much heat as LeBron did in 2011 if he doesn't at least make the Finals in 2013.

agreed. Lakers not in the finals will be a total LOL moment.

[RazorBaLade]

I'll be serious now. It really is amazing how lucky Kobe's been throughout his career. He's now played with two of the most dominant centers in the history of the game, along with a season of playing with the second best center in the game. Add the fact LA kept Gasol, who is still a top 5-7 power forward in the league, and signed Steve Nash... well, you have to wonder if Kobe sold his soul to the devil.

And his very best year was spent playing with smush parker

[FireDavidKahn]

Dwight wont sign an extension, though...

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine
ESPN source says Dwight definitely NOT doing extension with Lakers. Will test drive Lakerland for season and go to free agency in July 2013
Not sure why this is news. He will make more money by becoming a FA and then resigning with the Lakers.

[OldSchoolBBall]

Trade is nice for everyone but Orlando. This is what they were holding out for? Three late 1st rounders and a bunch of trash? At least get a lottery team in the mix so the draft picks aren't so lousy.

I really believe the Lakers grease other owners under the table to make these trades happen. They're so baffling that they can't be explained otherwise. There were so many better deals out there, and they go with THIS?

[Clippersfan86]

Dwight wont sign an extension, though...

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine
ESPN source says Dwight definitely NOT doing extension with Lakers. Will test drive Lakerland for season and go to free agency in July 2013

Doesn't mean jack. He WILL re-sign with a team this loaded.

[kuniva_dAMiGhTy]

So the Lakers are keeping Gasol now? So they're going to have a frontcourt of Howard and Gasol and backcourt of Nash and Kobe? As a Thunder fan, I'd be lying if I said this didn't upset me.

One thing's for sure, if they keep Gasol and Kobe doesn't have a major fall-off production wise, he should get just as much heat as LeBron did in 2011 if he doesn't at least make the Finals in 2013.

This is irrational. Lebron was ringless after 9 years and wet the bed like no superstar ever has in the Finals. Kobe already has 5 rings. He's only adding to his legacy.

[Levity]

Dwight wont sign an extension, though...

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine
ESPN source says Dwight definitely NOT doing extension with Lakers. Will test drive Lakerland for season and go to free agency in July 2013

as he should. but like everyone is about to say, if he decides to leave la, he'll be leaving an incredible amount of money behind, as well as a franchise that he can call his own within the next 2-3 seasons.

[LA_Showtime]

Dwight wont sign an extension, though...

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine
ESPN source says Dwight definitely NOT doing extension with Lakers. Will test drive Lakerland for season and go to free agency in July 2013

If Dwight wants to leave LA and sign with the Mavericks then so be it. Stupid is as stupid does.

[Noob Saibot]

Dwight wont sign an extension, though...

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine
ESPN source says Dwight definitely NOT doing extension with Lakers. Will test drive Lakerland for season and go to free agency in July 2013

^:biggums: . Let the drama begin.

[Fiasco]

Maybe, but it's not like they could get anything much much better, who else has the balls to trade for Howard?

Nets? Rockets? All with better assets (that they were willing to give up).

[longtime lurker]

I'll be serious now. It really is amazing how lucky Kobe's been throughout his career. He's now played with two of the most dominant centers in the history of the game, along with a season of playing with the second best center in the game. Add the fact LA kept Gasol, who is still a top 5-7 power forward in the league, and signed Steve Nash... well, you have to wonder if Kobe sold his soul to the devil.

It's not really luck. I'd say the Lakers are more lucky to have player the calibre of Kobe who's been committed to being the best player he can be for 17 seasons. Imagine if they had been stuck with Carter or Mcgrady? When you have a guy playing at such a high level you're kind of forced to make moves around him.

[RazorBaLade]

IF this team doesnt do anything, kobe only secures his spot as being JUST a top 10ish NBA player of all time.

If hes really special enough for a t5 legacy, he now has the chance to earn that.

[LA_Showtime]

I really believe the Lakers grease other owners under the table to make these trades happen. They're so baffling that they can't be explained otherwise. There were so many better deals out there, and they go with THIS?

You are such a douche for even saying this. Everyone has admitted it's a terrible trade for Orlando but come on dude, really?

[FrankTony]

I don't get what Orlando's GM is doing to be honest.

LA and Philly get amazing deals, Denver gets a pretty decent deal and for Orlando it's putrid. Quite honestly, it would be better to get the Nets deal or the Rockets deal.

[RazorBaLade]

It's not really luck. I'd say the Lakers are more lucky to have player the calibre of Kobe who's been committed to being the best player he can be for 17 seasons. Imagine if they had been stuck with Carter or Mcgrady? When you have a guy playing at such a high level you're kind of forced to make moves around him.

Good point. Best follow best.

[Rowe]

Pretty much.
I just saw the last page and lo and behold there are some Kobe tards who actually believe it.

LeBron would average 30-33 PPG in that series.

Wade would average 28-30 PPG if he's healthy and gets to be guarded all game by arthritic Kobe.

[brantonli]

Smh we were offering loads of good young players and some nice picks (Toronto one guarantees lottery I think) and they go for this?

[GatorKid117]

As a Magic fan, kill me now. Worst front office in sports.

[BlackWhiteGreen]

Doesn't mean jack. He WILL re-sign with a team this loaded.

What's the point, then? If he gets more money then that's ridiculous, every max player will wait it out to get more money and make their team sweat....

[General]

:roll: :roll: :roll: at all the delusional Rocket, Net, and Mavs fans

[bleedinpurpleTwo]

I like this trade for Orlando depending on how Harkless turns out.
If he is legit, could be a good trade.
They are also dumping at least one contract. Probably two.
Dont be surprised if Lakers take back a contract.

[longtime lurker]

I really believe the Lakers grease other owners under the table to make these trades happen. They're so baffling that they can't be explained otherwise. There were so many better deals out there, and they go with THIS?

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

Cry some more.

[keepinitreal]

The Lakers now have 4 players better than some teams' BEST player.:eek:

[LA_Showtime]

IF this team doesnt do anything, kobe only secures his spot as being JUST a top 10ish NBA player of all time.

If hes really special enough for a t5 legacy, he now has the chance to earn that.

Kobe's got a legitimate chance to win 2-3 more rings IMO, as long as Dwight stays healthy. But he's got to put aside his ego and give Dwight the reigns, and I'm not convinced he'll do that. And top five? Please.

[RRR3]

I just saw the last page and lo and behold there are some Kobe tards who actually believe it.

LeBron would average 30-33 PPG in that series.

Wade would average 28-30 PPG if he's healthy and gets to be guarded all game by arthritic Kobe.
LeBron might average more even. He's averaged nearly 40 PPG in a series against Dwight before, ya know.

[bleedinpurpleTwo]

What's the point, then? If he gets more money then that's ridiculous, every max player will wait it out to get more money and make their team sweat....
If he waits, he gets 5 year deal instead of 3 year deal.

[Dwyane Rose]

Nash
Kobe
MWP
Gasol
Howard

:biggums:

[Eat Like A Bosh]

This is as CP3 to the Lakers done.

[guy]

Seriously, how can anyone argue that Kobe isn't the luckiest superstar ever? And he actually demanded a trade before :oldlol:

[#1SportsFan86]

Doesn't mean jack. He WILL re-sign with a team this loaded.

As a Clippers fan I know you must be upset about this...I thought the Clippers had a chance to win the division I'm not so sure now.

[Flagrant 2]

Nash
Kobe
MWP
Gasol
Howard

:biggums:
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[Rowe]

Doesn't mean jack. He WILL re-sign with a team this loaded.
Problem is Kobe will be 35 next year and Nash will be 39.

Are they really that loaded longterm?

[General]

Seriously, how can anyone argue that Kobe isn't the luckiest superstar ever? And he actually demanded a trade before :oldlol:
Someone is :mad:

:roll: :roll:

[It's A VC3!!!]

I like this trade for Orlando depending on how Harkless turns out.
If he is legit, could be a good trade.
They are also dumping at least one contract. Probably two.
Dont be surprised if Lakers take back a contract.

What? The Magic were supposed to walk away with atleast Bynum? Can you please not let your excitement and the glare of the hollywood lights convince you that the Magic are getting good pieces in return. Please, for everything that is good in this world. DO NOT STOOP THAT LOW.:facepalm

[LA_Showtime]

Kobe, Gasol, and Nash are declining. It'll come down to Dwight and his health, and whether Kobe can put aside his ego and let Howard do his thing. The Lakers have a lot of talent, but if Kobe keeps shot jacking this could get ugly fast. Bynum may have had a bad attitude, but Dwight will have no problem going public if Kobe plays as selfishly as he did last season. His usage rate was asinine.

[M.Bustly15A5RU8]

IF this team doesnt do anything, kobe only secures his spot as being JUST a top 10ish NBA player of all time.

If hes really special enough for a t5 legacy, he now has the chance to earn that.

:roll:

[guy]

And his very best year was spent playing with smush parker

Awww poor baby. He didn't have the best frontcourt in the league EVERY year of his career :oldlol:

[It's A VC3!!!]

I guess this means PJ is coming out of retirement.

[Oositdwn]

Nash
Kobe
MWP
Gasol
Howard

:biggums:
They already locked up the 3peat. Other teams might as well prepare for 2016 season.

[d.bball.guy]

I love Kobe but damn, he's lucky as fvck.

[Jacks3]

Awww poor baby. He didn't have the best frontcourt in the league EVERY year of his career :oldlol:
mad. :roll: :roll: :roll:

[Fiasco]

The deal was stupid for the Lakers if they were giving up Bynum and Gasol. Now it's just unreal for them.

[guy]

Someone is :mad:

:roll: :roll:

No doubt I'm a Laker hater. Doesn't mean I'm not right.

[YAWN]

Either Lakers win a title next season or Mike Brown is gone forever. Win/Win.

[BlackWhiteGreen]

Hate the LeBron and Dwight's antics? Welcome to the Boston Bandwagon '13.

[KG215]

Uh, no. Kobe didn't sign with the Lakers. Kobe didn't even actively recruit Dwight or Nash. The Lakers also didn't hold a victory parade and Kobe didn't guarantee multiple championships. Hate all you want on the idiocy of the Magic and Kobe's lucky ass, but you can't put the heat on Kobe for the Lakers having a good trade chip in 'Drew and a retarded trading partner.

Sorry, I spoke out in anger in the heat of the moment. Right now (at this moment going off their roster on paper) he has little excuse to not at least make the finals. Obviously that's going to change as the season progresses and we see how much of a drop-off Kobe and Nash have in their 17th seasons. But going into the season, they're most certainly in that top tier of teams with Miami and OKC.

[Clippersfan86]

As a Clippers fan I know you must be upset about this...I thought the Clippers had a chance to win the division I'm not so sure now.

Not really because I don't think they will make the leap people expect. I still think with the additions the Clippers have made the teams can compete for the pacific division although the chances obviously go down some. I think people need to remember the 04 Lakers who added just out of prime Payton and Malone and couldn't get it done.

Not saying this will happen but it's far from a lock or guarantee for the Lakers to be in the finals let alone winning the title. We have to see how all the talent gels and how good the teams around them get.

[dynasty1978]

Deny us CP3? Very well, we'll take Dwight Howard.

GOD I LOVE BEING A LAKERS FAN :rockon:

[heyhey]

No doubt I'm a Laker hater. Doesn't mean I'm not right.

if you are a lakers hater you are just a masochist, hating on the lakers will bring u nothing but aggravation. best franchise in the league

[Rowe]

I like this trade for Orlando depending on how Harkless turns out.
If he is legit, could be a good trade.
They are also dumping at least one contract. Probably two.
Dont be surprised if Lakers take back a contract.
Mo Harkless is not the centerpiece of a Dwight Howard deal.

Upside be damned, that is an incredible reach on their part.

[dynasty1978]

Deny us CP3? Very well, we'll take Dwight Howard.

GOD I LOVE BEING A LAKERS FAN :rockon:


Mitch Kupchak = Best GM in the League, by far.

[bleedinpurpleTwo]

Mo Harkless is not the centerpiece of a Dwight Howard deal.

Upside be damned, that is an incredible reach on their part.
never said he was the centerpiece. I said his potential is critical to the deal.

[keepinitreal]

Deny us CP3? Very well, we'll take Dwight Howard, Steve Nash, AND keep Pau.

GOD I LOVE BEING A LAKERS FAN :rockon:

fixed:lebronamazed:

[Burgz V2]

LMAO

"the deal is done but I don't know what the deal is!"

wow reporting today is hilarious everyone is just trying to get the jump on everyone else

[KingBeasley08]

Kobe's legacy is safe. Losing now won't mean anything. Beating this team, however, would do wonders for Lebron's legacy...

[Heavincent]

So the Lakers are keeping Gasol now? So they're going to have a frontcourt of Howard and Gasol and backcourt of Nash and Kobe? As a Thunder fan, I'd be lying if I said this didn't upset me.

One thing's for sure, if they keep Gasol and Kobe doesn't have a major fall-off production wise, he should get just as much heat as LeBron did in 2011 if he doesn't at least make the Finals in 2013.

Why? That's retarded. Kobe is winding down his career and has accomplished everything. He has nothing left to prove. It's just gravy at this point.

[KeyNote]

Best Front Office In Sports

Lakers do it again

[ProfessorMurder]

I'll be serious now. It really is amazing how lucky Kobe's been throughout his career. He's now played with two of the most dominant centers in the history of the game, along with a season of playing with the second best center in the game. Add the fact LA kept Gasol, who is still a top 5-7 power forward in the league, and signed Steve Nash... well, you have to wonder if Kobe sold his soul to the devil.

You're overrating the shit out of whoever you're talking about other than Shaq.

[Jacks3]

Why? That's retarded. Kobe is winding down his career and has accomplished everything. He has nothing left to prove. It's just gravy at this point.
This. :oldlol:

[LA_Showtime]

You're overrating the shit out of whoever you're talking about other than Shaq.

Dwight is up there. I mean I guess most dominant was overstating it but he's going to be a hall of fame player for sure. And Bynum was the second best center in the league last year. It's just crazy to think Kobe has played with two #1 centers and the #2 center. I mean who does that?

[ProfessorMurder]

Dwight is up there. I mean I guess most dominant was overstating it but he's going to be a hall of fame player for sure. And Bynum was the second best center in the league last year. It's just crazy to think Kobe has played with two #1 centers and the #2 center. I mean who does that?

You're right he got super lucky with bigs, but I was just making sure you weren't getting ahead of yourself :oldlol:

[MJ(Mean John)]

6 rings as top guy > 7 carried by bigs, mate.

And if the lakers gave bynum and gasol they aint winnin anyhow.


Dude get the f.uck off Kobe's nuts.

You seem like a piece of shit hater.
Get a f.ucken life bitch.

[TOUCH MY BODY]

Mitch is too powerful. The guy is on another level :bowdown:

[M.Bustly15A5RU8]

You're overrating the shit out of whoever you're talking about other than Shaq.

Compared to his peers, Dwight Howard is dominant and his impact is great.

[IGotACoolStory]

Don't worry Orlando. You guys will be gifted the #1 pick, draft Nerlens Noel, and then he will leave to the Lakers in about 6 seasons.

[Big_Dogg]

Deny us CP3? Very well, we'll take Dwight Howard.

GOD I LOVE BEING A LAKERS FAN :rockon:

Hell yeah :banana: :banana: :banana:

:rockon: :rockon: :rockon: :rockon:

[d.bball.guy]

Don't worry Orlando. You guys will be gifted the #1 pick, draft Nerlens Noel, and then he will leave to the Lakers in about 6 seasons.
:roll: :roll:

[Flagrant 2]

http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Mitch+Kupchak+Santa+Anita+Derby+95rPT-G07Cil.jpg

[comerb]

Damn talk about a stacked ****ing team.

[AirTupac]

OWDEWIEI(W(EWEWEwewewewwww

[G-Funk]

NBA just got mitchslappped

[funnystuff]

It seemed like just yesterday Laker fans were saying the Heat took the easy way out :roll: :roll: :lol :lol

[longtime lurker]

It seemed like just yesterday Laker fans were saying the Heat took the easy way out :roll: :roll: :lol :lol

Of course they did :confusedshrug:

[KingBeasley08]

It seemed like just yesterday Laker fans were saying the Heat took the easy way out :roll: :roll: :lol :lol
They did but it doesn't really matter. That's what I've always been trying to say. The NBA has always been about getting the best players you can; in reality, the decision was a genius idea by Lebron

[General]

Why isn't Woj reporting this, it's not official to me until he tweets it's done. He said deal was not imminent.

[PP34Deuce]

Don't worry Orlando. You guys will be gifted the #1 pick, draft Nerlens Noel, and then he will leave to the Lakers in about 6 seasons.

Noel is not going to be a special player, Hes going to be Tyson Chandler in my eyes... Wont see him being good until 27-28. He'll collect paychecks for 5 years.

[General]

Why isn't Woj reporting this, it's not official to me until he tweets it's done. He said deal was not imminent.
Just saw this...

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA
Y! Sources: The Los Angeles Lakers are finalizing a four-way deal to acquire All-Star center Dwight Howard. http://tinyurl.com/cn7ea87
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[OmniStrife]

Orlando don't get Bynum?? :facepalm

[funnystuff]

They did but it doesn't really matter. That's what I've always been trying to say. The NBA has always been about getting the best players you can; in reality, the decision was a genius idea by Lebron
Exactly, the hypocrisy is inevitable from Laker fans though.

[Burgz V2]

Don't worry Orlando. You guys will be gifted the #1 pick, draft Nerlens Noel, and then he will leave to the Lakers in about 6 seasons.

seems legit

[DirtySanchez]

Damn we Laker fan are freaking spoiled!!!!!

I love it!!!

[DirtySanchez]

http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Mitch+Kupchak+Santa+Anita+Derby+95rPT-G07Cil.jpg

For president!!!!!

[KeyNote]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8is6cA7Ps1r6ombko1_500.jpg

[AAckley1]

why on earth would denver trade a first round pick and AF for AI

orando has to be the dumbest of all time

Is this a serious question?

They're getting rid of Al Harrington, Aaron Afflalo and a draft pick in the mid 20s for one of the premier perimeter defenders, as well as one of the most "all around talented" players in the league. Iggy is the definition of a team player, when asked to score, he can score. When asked to facilitate offense, he can facilitate offense. He rebounds at a great rate for someone his size, blocks shots, steals. This is an excellent pickup for Denver.

[EllisGW]

Is this a serious question?

They're getting rid of Al Harrington, Aaron Afflalo and a draft pick in the mid 20s for one of the premier perimeter defenders, as well as one of the most "all around talented" players in the league. Iggy is the definition of a team player, when asked to score, he can score. When asked to facilitate offense, he can facilitate offense. He rebounds at a great rate for someone his size, blocks shots, steals. This is an excellent pickup for Denver.


Iggy is that not much better than AF overall and and you are losing a 1 round pick to be 3 games better. pick in the mid twenties they were an 8 seed lol

[Babalu]

holy shit if it is only dwight for bynum for lakers that is amazing.

http://i.imgur.com/MxCXI.jpg

[AAckley1]

Iggy is that not much better than AF overall and and you are losing a 1 round pick to be 3 games better. pick in the mid twenties they were an 8 seed lol

You are watching different basketball than I am if you think Aaron Afflalo is near the same caliber player that Andre Igudola is. It's also ignorant to think they won't improve at all between last season and this season.

The Nuggets are giving up their 5th & 8th most talented players (Lawson, Chandler, Gallo, McGee) to get the best player on the Sixers.

[ZenMaster]

Iggy is that not much better than AF overall and and you are losing a 1 round pick to be 3 games better. pick in the mid twenties they were an 8 seed lol

Iggy is sizeable step up from Afflalo, denver is one of the deepest teams in the league mid tweenties pick isn't important.
And 3 games in the western confernce can mean quite a bit if you check the standings from previous seasons.

[guy]

Adrian Wojnarowski: Final Nets offer Orlando rejected in July: Lopez, Humphries (1 year, $9.6M), Brooks, 4 unprotected No. 1's for Howard, JRich, Duhon, Clark.

Wow, just wow.

[ZenMaster]

Adrian Wojnarowski: Final Nets offer Orlando rejected in July: Lopez, Humphries (1 year, $9.6M), Brooks, 4 unprotected No. 1's for Howard, JRich, Duhon, Clark.

Wow, just wow.

It's some deal! But I think the Orlando GM has figured out Lopez is of no real worth unless other good players are already in place, too much money and not good enough of a player + he's shown bad health.

Basically what Orlando did is the same as if they would have just let him go in FA only it's speeded up by a year and they've gotten a few pieces extra.

[swi7ch]

As a MIA Heat fan, I'm a little worried. As a basketball fan, couldn't be happier!

Super teams > *

NBA should contract to 20 teams.

[PJR]

Hennigan clearly wanted Dwight out of the East altogether. That's pretty much the only justification for this deal over what Brooklyn had on the table.

[RazorBaLade]

Exactly, the hypocrisy is inevitable from Laker fans though.

its not hypocrisy. they did it first.

there was a system, you get a star, you get an all star as a 2nd option, then you get a nice supporting cast.

Once that changed, and it was lebron that did that, its now a different game. Its a different NBA.

[Heilige]

https://p.twimg.com/Az50Tq-CYAEiM98.jpg

[TheAesirsFinest]

https://p.twimg.com/Az50Tq-CYAEiM98.jpg
That is exactly the quote I thought of after hearing Pau wasn't going to be included in the trade.

[The Iron Fist]

When people thought Bynum was good.:roll: