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Well ...I guess I could have scrolled up.
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--ne...ht-howard.html
Short version of the article...The Magic want to get this done and not let it drag into the summer, the Lakers are likely out because Bynum will not agree to an extension and though Hennigan would prefer to send Howard to the West the Nets package is the safest for them. There is also the outside chance the Magic accept as many as four first round picks instead of taking Lopez...but Lopez going there is most likely.
Well ...I guess I could have scrolled up.
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Magic brass will meet at 9 a.m. to discuss if they should pull the trigger on the three-team deal with the Nets and Cavaliers.
Yeah, Varejao and Thompson are better bigs than Humphries. Varejao's a known quan y who helped keep Cleveland in playoff contention until they went down and they practically tanked. Thompson was named to the All-Rookie Second Team and his stats improved every month, especially when he became a starter.
With Jamison out of the Cavs they'll start Irving/Waiters/SF/Thompson/Varejao.
What a ty deal if they accept. Again, just like with CP3, its fine if Lakers don't get him,but you have to get more than that from Nets. I also don't get Cleveland. Things had been going well with the rebuild, why lock up Humprhies?
I think the framework is probably Nets giving up Brooks to get a 1st or 2, then trade 1 of the picks, Humphries and other stuff to the Cavs(picks being incentive for Cavs to accept him in a trade as He could just sign there.) Humphries on overpaid 1 year deal so that he'll sign. Lopez, 3/4 1sts to Orlando, Nets probably also take back a bad contract(Davis?).
It really helps GM's when they're in big markets and have an owner with money to spend.
If this happens, can the Executive of the year just go to Brooklyn?
From the Nets side, it makes perfect sense. And yes the often criticized, King would be the favorite.
Humphries would only be signed for a year, and unless he impresses Byron Scott he'll be the fourth big in the rotation, as Thompson has shown flashes of competency, Varejao is the only guy left from the LeBron days, and Zeller is the only true center on the rotation (well, there's Harangody...)
Also, if Howard does go to the Nets, they'll be facing the Knicks 4 times in a season.
DWill > Lin/Kidd
JJ = two headed SG of Shumpert/JR Smith
Crash < Melo
Teletovic = Amar'e, unless the Knicks get Camby
And here's the kicker, while D12 is better than Chandler Chandler has won their matchup:
http://www.basketball-reference.com/...1&p2=howardw01
The risk with Bynum is threefold. 1) That he won't resign. 2) That he'll put them through similar shenanigans that they've had to deal with regarding Dwight. 3) That they do sign him, then they have a maxed out for a guy with a rough injury history who can break down at any moment (2012 doesn't change that).
Bynum and Brook aren't too different, except Bynum is a much better rebounder and has had more health issues than the latter (no, a broken foot isn't as bad as bad knees are to a long-term career; even MJ broke his foot in his sop re season)
Magic need to get marshon too
Lopez ain't worth a tbh7'0 dude who cannot rebound or block
Tbh that's why Humphries had a career year. Since Brook can't rebound (even Blair rebounds better, and he gives up 5 inches) Mr Kardashian got to get all the boards.
I agree, but here is where a Nets/Magic deal could be acceptable. If they get another first from the Cavs.Lopez ain't worth a tbh
3 first rounders (2 Nets/1 Cavs)
Marshon Brooks
Lopez (but only if Lopez takes a fair market value extension)
Now of course fair market value it ridiculous with Asik and Hibbert signing what they did, since they both play defense but he deserves in that ball park Considering Ryan Anderson just signed a big deal as a mostly offensive "big" and Lopez is a legit 7 footer.
Still not a great trade, but dont see how Magic dont at least get Marshon. That is pretty much akin to 4 first rounders. I would "get" that trade especially if Nets eat one of those poison pill contracts especially Turk's.
if broolyn want to get this DH, they gotta do it NOW via a sign&trade deal because they'd otherwise have no room to sign him as a FA a year later
it's an acceptable offer for the magic as well, they get a nice pack of future 1st round picks and possibly also the riddance of ty contracts, and it's not like they can get any better offer at this point when DH is known to want OUT
There's absolutely no way Orlando accepts this offer. This has smoke screen written all over it.
Adrian Wojnarowski
"In the proposed deal, Howard, Jason Richardson and Earl Clark would be sent to Brooklyn, and the Magic would receive the Nets' Brook Lopez, Damion James, Sheldon Williams, Cleveland's Luke Walton and three future first-round picks, sources said. Cleveland would receive Orlando's Quentin Richardson, Brooklyn's Sundiata Gaines, Kris Humphries (on a one-year guaranteed deal), a first-round pick and $3 million from the Nets. Brooklyn also would send Brooks to a fourth team to get them an additional first-round pick to send to the Magic."
tbh lopez and humprhies both ing suck.
Well, if Howard's back explodes, those first round picks would be very nice. NJ is going nowhere with Deron and Overrated if Howard dies.
Other than that, ty offer.
i want this to be done with already.
magic are just bsing, we all know dwights coming to LA, they want a solid big man.. not some scrubs
Not if ties leaves after 1 season with the Magic.
+1 That deal is absolute RAPE. The only reason people are trying to rationalize it is because they are scared of Howard going to the Lakers. If there were rumors of the Lakers making that trade, spurstalk would be flooded with tears and "I'm not watching the NBA anymore!!!
Dwight to LA. So my Lakers homies can celebrate another 3 rings in the Kobe era
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