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That is the risk. If he wasn't all about the money he wouldn't have opted in.
According to Stephen A. Smith, Howard has told people that he will not resign with Houston if he is traded there.
That is the risk. If he wasn't all about the money he wouldn't have opted in.
Personally, I wouldn't trade for Howard if he didn't sign an extension right away. I can see why the Rockets would do it, but its a huge risk long-term. They're in a good spot to rebuild now with young, good cheap players, expiring contracts and 2 potential top 10 picks next season. A trade for Howard could really delay a rebuild for a few years. They have young talented players in DM, Lamb, Parson, and TJones and will have cap room and high draft picks. But, I can see why they would try to trade Dwight. Still they're giving up too much in my opinion without a guarantee extension. Basically, they're allowing Orlando to start over without bad contracts, and giving them young players and high draft picks. I don't think I would do it.
I agree. If we had a different Owner than that would be the strategy. Just one summer league game but I like D-Mo, Lamb, and Jones alot. If one had to go I would say put Royce White in the deal.
Still though, I wouldn't trust anyone from ESPN about Dwight not re-signing. Stephen A., Ric Bucher, both pushed for Dwight to the Nets and said their offer was better than anything the Rockets could offer, which is obviously false because Brooklyn was being used as leverage the whole time.
I agree DJohn. Its no done deal that Dwight wouldn't resign. He's always a flip-flopper. The question for him is would the Rockets be a good long-term option for him. Are they gonna be able to add more pieces? The Rockets would be taking on the same chance as the Nets, but is Les willing to go over the luxury tax like the Nets owner?
I'm not a huge fan of White either. I think he's a solid talent, but I like DM, Lamb, and Jones much better.
I think so. If Dwight were to re-sign without any pieces around him right away, I'm sure they'd reward that by getting him pieces that he approves of. Time will tell though.
They're giving up too muchPeriod. If next best offer is Bynum who doesn't want to extend with Orlando this offer is way over the top.
The offer reported by ESPN is not the actual offer. It's much less than that. Think about it. "Sources" keep saying how Dwight will only sign an extension with one team, by that coming out it drives down his value because you might just have one team (Rockets in this case) willing to make a deal. And when you have no compe ion, you lowball the out of the other team because you know they are out of options. Don't ever go into negotiations desperate. Rockets have all the leverage here, because they don't "have" to make a deal. They can just take their "chips", go home and rebuild. Orlando is the one who needs to make a deal.
Houston is getting a 1 year rental at most.
The question is whether that rental is worth taking on a bunch of ty contracts... I don't think it is.
If you don't give up everything and take back everything - you got to do this. You just have to.
incorrect. At most, he re-signs an becomes the cornerstone of the franchise.
Why is everybody saying this is a bad idea? I thought the Rockets were terrible anyways? Under no cir stances are the Rockets giving up their OWN draft picks, the only thing they are risking is players that can potentially turn into high quality role players. If Dwight leaves, we start over and rebuild. It's not like we're gambling away a championship or even playoff roster here. No brainier to pull the trigger.
The rebuild will take a way lot longer if Dwight leaves. Right now is the perfect time for a rebuild. They have quality young players, draft picks, and cap space. Houston doesn't have pieces to complement Dwight at this time and less likely in the future if they take back Orlando's garbage. They should hold out to take Dwight without taking back Hedo, J-Rich, etc. No reason to bail out Orlando.
The in-decision is going to be a bigger hack than the decision…
“@AlexKennedyNBA: Three-team deal may send Howard to Lakers, Bynum to Cavs and picks/prospects/cap relief to Magic.”
I'm ready to go on record guaranteeing that Dwight will be a Rocket. Take it to the bank .
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Ha! Looking into reported potential 3-way deal: Dwight to Lakers, cap relief to Magic, Bynum to Cavs. Coming up empty so far.
Just be cool.
Man...what I would give to eat your pussy. I bet it taste dam good.
Can YOU spot the Koolster?
I don't see what's wrong with rebuilding. Adding Dwight won't change a thing. They'll still be mediocre. Stupid .
That's not happening, bro.
Irving + Bynum seems like a good combo on a team
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