Lakers now leading in Howard talks

[franchise#3]

Irving and Bynum would be a great combo

[Robster89]

Originally Posted by Zedja

Alex Kennedy ‏@AlexKennedyNBA

Three-team deal may send Dwight Howard to Lakers, Andrew Bynum to Cavs and picks/prospects/cap relief to Magic. Still trying to get details.



This is interesting

Very interesting. The 3 teams Bynum supposedly indicated he'd be interested in were the Mavs, Rockets and Cavs.
The Mavs don't have any young assets which would interest Orlando.
The Rockets seem interested in aquiring Howard themselves.
The Cavs have some young players plus 3 first rounders (I think they have both Sacs and Miami's, plus their own), AND have the ability to take back some contracts that Orlando wants gone. Mitch seems to working all the angles.
I personally don't see Orlando being interested in Bynum without a committment, but a deal with the Cavs would allow them to shed contracts, get a couple young players, and get picks (and decent picks).
For the Cavs, they'd get a 24 year old star center to pair with Irving.

A deal like this?
Cavs- In: Bynum, Duhon
Out: Thompson, Zeller, Gibson (expiring), Walton (expiring), 2 first rounders

Magic- In: Thompson, Zeller, Gibson, Walton, MWP, 2 first rounders.
Out: Dwight, JRich, Duhon

Lakers- In: Dwight, JRich
Out: Bynum, MWP

For the Magic, they get a stud young PF with tons of potential on a rookie contract, a young center in Zeller with a ton of upside, 2 first rounders, one a lottery pic in all likelyhood. Plus they get to ditch a couple bad contracts. So overall, 2 great young players (on rookie deals), expiring deals and a couple picks, one a lottery pic.

For the Cavs, if they hung on to Waiters, they'd have Irving and Waiters in the backcourt, and Bynum up front with Varejao, and some servicable SF's, plus they'd still have one first rounder next year.

The Lakers get the defender they need to erase their weakness.

Very interesting.

[dd24]

That really looks like it could be a win for all teams involved, which is pretty rare in a trade like this. Of course it would take a few years for it to pay off for the Magic. The other thing is, if it's in the rumors it probably won't happen, lol. It seems like all the LA rumors just never happen. We just get blindsided with things like Nash & Pau. But that one is very interesting.

[DKLaker]

Originally Posted by dd24

That really looks like it could be a win for all teams involved, which is pretty rare in a trade like this. Of course it would take a few years for it to pay off for the Magic. The other thing is, if it's in the rumors it probably won't happen, lol. It seems like all the LA rumors just never happen. We just get blindsided with things like Nash & Pau. But that one is very interesting.

Dan Gilbert just pulled out of a deal involving Dwight Howard, not sure we can trust him and he is one of the cry babies who sunk the CP3 deal.
The only difference is that he would be getting the 2nd best center in the league....so just maybe

[L.A. Jazz]

and now his best player is hurt.

[kobesabi]

Originally Posted by L.A. Jazz

and now his best player is hurt.

Probably for trying to get Kobe to commit to the 25K contest...

[Da Kobester]

On again and off again tactics is just a leverage D-Ho using to bit.ch slap the Magic organization around. Meanwhile the Lakers over confident that they can attain the services of Dwight then maintain him to sign an extension next summer to seal the deal!

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

Originally Posted by Da Kobester

On again and off again tactics is just a leverage D-Ho using to bit.ch slap the Magic organization around. Meanwhile the Lakers over confident that they can attain the services of Dwight then maintain him to sign an extension next summer to seal the deal!

what i fcuking hate about the whole process is the 30yr old Virgin GM.....he is leaking each and every detail about the trades talked....thats not good at all...

[DirtySanchez]

Calm down everyone... It sucks not knowing but the Lakers are not the desperate team to say here...we got Bynum if it doesn't go through. Any how the Magic can take their time and wait for the best deal. They don't need to rush it what so ever. Expect nothing to happen for a while.

[Eat Like A Bosh]

I find it best now to just ignore all rumors until it actually happens

[KB24]

Yea i'm done reading this crap. Lakers should spend their time boosting their bench instead wasting time with these yahoos. Once jamison signs I'm sure hes looking to deal mcbobs

[DKLaker]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap...t_Howard_Trade

Orlando is now saying they may not trade Howard until the trade deadline in February

Lakers need to just stop this insanity, pull the plug on any talks with these idiot amateurs. Extend Bynum immediately and move forward distraction free. If Houston wants to deal with the distraction they can have him!!!!
We have 1 player left that we need......Brandon Rush or Nate Robinson......get it done and cut off all talks with everyone.

[dd24]

Originally Posted by DKLaker

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap...t_Howard_Trade

Orlando is now saying they may not trade Howard until the trade deadline in February

Lakers need to just stop this insanity, pull the plug on any talks with these idiot amateurs. Extend Bynum immediately and move forward distraction free. If Houston wants to deal with the distraction they can have him!!!!
We have 1 player left that we need......Brandon Rush or Nate Robinson......get it done and cut off all talks with everyone.

Orlando is trying to do anything to get some leverage. They hardly have any to begin with. If they wait until the deadline they will have even less. The Lakers & Rockets have offered the best package. Orlando would be stupid to not go with that.

[magicmanfan]

sick and tired of this freakin' topic!!

We have Drew, get on with strengthening the bench!!

Add:

Birdman
Mikael Pietrus

and we are ready for war!!

[lakerfreak]

Originally Posted by DKLaker

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap...t_Howard_Trade

Orlando is now saying they may not trade Howard until the trade deadline in February

Lakers need to just stop this insanity, pull the plug on any talks with these idiot amateurs. Extend Bynum immediately and move forward distraction free. If Houston wants to deal with the distraction they can have him!!!!
We have 1 player left that we need......Brandon Rush or Nate Robinson......get it done and cut off all talks with everyone.

Im getting tired of this as well.

Plus if we extend Bynum, it'd become much easier to trade him later on. He's always going to have great value.

I dont know why teams always wait until the last possible minute to try to get stuff done. And hey, if Bynum is 2nd best, so be it. Not many teams have the second best center. The other one is overrated offensively anyways.

Keep the team together, let Bynum do his thing!