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We've been hearing Howard trade rumors for 5 minutes now..get it done already, as long as it doesn't involve Iguodala..
There is a disconnect between the Dallas Mavericks and their prodigal son, Josh Howard. The disconnect is vast enough that while the organization issues what it hopes are comforting denials of substantive trade talks, DallasBasketball.com has learned that the J-Ho camp believes he will be traded before the Feb. 18 deadline – some Josh confidantes even convinced they’ve pinned down Howard’s future team as either being the Raptors or the Heat.
From the Mavs, more denials: “That comes completely out of left field,’’ says one team source. From an NBA exec: “A lot of teams want Josh Howard. It’s just a matter of what Dallas wants for him.’’
From Josh: Well, he’s allowing his on-court performance to do his talking for him. And therefore: Silence.
The problem with these specific rumors resounding from those close to Josh isn’t that his name isn’t being discussed. Teams are exploring his availability … and frankly, those talks are occurring just as Dallas’ frustrations with him are ac ulating
By the time we near Feb.18, maybe the Mavs’ goal here will be revealed to be a way to facilitate a three-way deal that can land them Sacramento’s Kevin Martin or Washington’s Caron Butler or Philly’s Andre Iguodala or the Clippers’ Chris Kaman or somebody of that ilk. Maybe that’s why we get front-office denials regarding specific contact with specific teams. As we spit-ball, that’s as logical as we can get as we try to explain the Howard camp’s Raptors/Heat thoughts
http://www.dallasbasketball.com/fullColumn.php?id=2514
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We've been hearing Howard trade rumors for 5 minutes now..get it done already, as long as it doesn't involve Iguodala..
Its about time, Dallas aint gonna win a le with Howard so might as well trade his inconsistent ass & try to shake up the team. Send that midget JJ with him.
Iguodala would allow us to at least have hopes of contending with LA. Any true nba fan would cheer ANY team over the Lakers. , as a Mav fan I'd rather the Spurs won it all than the Lakers.
Howard has become a fashionable whipping boy among fans and media in and around Dallas, despite once being among the area's more popular players. His production this season, injury woes over the last two years and the team's recent struggles get tied together, leaving Howard in knots.
"I never said I don't want to be here," Howard told NBA.com. "It's as much a shock to me. I've only played [27] games. I haven't even got to two months [worth of games] yet. I don't know why everybody is ganging up on me."
By all accounts, Howard hasn't been a disruptive force in the locker room. Still, the trade rumors have swirled, with Toronto and Sacramento being the most recent. A change of address seems like only a matter of time. Howard's contract qualifies as extremely tradable, but he sees himself as more than just a trade chip.
"It's not like [other teams] think I'm sorry in this league," he said. "I know that for a fact. If it's meant for me to get traded, it's going to happen. That's not even my concern. My concern is winning."
http://www.nba.com/2010/news/feature...der/index.html
Miami's not going to trade for Josh unless they can give up the salary to get under the luxury tax, so chances are you're gonna need a third team. Too early for me to lobby for the Spurs to be that team and get DWright?
That's true, and I always cheer for the Mavs when they play LA too..I guess we'll see how I feel..if the Spurs make a legit move, I won't mind the Mavs move..
Is that all you guys think Dallas needs?..the #2 option is obviously the glaring need(been a while) and Iggy would fit that, so do you think that's all the Mavs need to contend?..
Josh doing his best positive at ude guy impersonation. Maybe someone will be stupid enough to bite
get iggy
or Butler
or Kevin Martin
"They didn't give me a reason why they ain't starting me, so I don't know. I ain't been cussing, I ain't been fussing, I ain't been tripping."
IDK, that last part may be a lie, I can easily see him tripping over his own re ed bow legged feet"They didn't give me a reason why they ain't starting me, so I don't know. I ain't been cussing, I ain't been fussing, I ain't been tripping."
Josh + Damp could bring in a load of talent?
If our GM proves he's anywhere close to competent, then yes. But I wouldn't hold my breath.
Let's hope
Throw in Barea too.
He can't be responsible for what the mouth says."They didn't give me a reason why they ain't starting me, so I don't know. I ain't been cussing, I ain't been fussing, I ain't been tripping."
Except you guys still have nobody that can defend Bynum
Bynum turns into casper in teh playoffs anywho
Dampier is a decent defensive big. No one's priority in beating the Lakers will be shutting down Bynum anyway. He's a 3rd option.
there is no need to defend bynum.
Josh Howard and Amare Stoudemire are the two names I wish would get traded already. For the past 2 years all we've heard is rumors...just do it already damn it..
Really? He's shooting 70% against Dallas this year
Did you even watch Dallas/LA play this year?
Bynum is absolutely capable of being the second option on the best team in the West. So if Pau is having his monthly period then Bynum has the ability to step up and fill that scoring void.
but he will only get 3 shots, while kobe is playingReally? He's shooting 70% against Dallas this year
Josh Howard for Kevin Martin....do it Cuban
Dampier is a decent defensive big and Bynum isn't the one and only key to beating the Lakers. Hmm..deja vu?
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