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OFFICIAL: Dwight Howard traded to Ephebophiles Anonymous

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#118 ·
re: UPDATE: Howard Requests a trade to Nets; Lakers will not deal both big men for Howard

Because the NBA does not own the Magic or the Nets....and no one in their right minds will say the league favors the Nets. The Lakers and the Knicks on the other hand...
 
#121 ·
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lol...you have Chris now. Everything is alright
Nothing has been determined. And Otis Smith is already on record he is going to do what is best for the Orlando Magic, and not Dwight Howard.

And sorry to say for you, Bynum is a better choice than Lopez. So we'll have to see how this all shakes out, but as of right now, the Lakers and the Nets are still the same as they were on Thursday.
 
#122 ·
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Lakers dont have anything else besides Bynum. Nets have all those picks, some young players and of course Brook to trade to the Magic. So no, the Lakers do not have more to offer.
 
#126 ·
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He'll change his mind once the Paul trade goes through....
The buzz around L.A. has been that Paul and Howard are close and that Howard was waiting for the trade to be consummated in Los Angeles first before he was going to choose (keep in mind he really doesn't have a choice since he is still under contract).

However, this latest news is contradicting that theory.

We'll just have to wait and see how it shakes out. There is supposed to be a detailed story coming out about this soon on Y! Sports.
 
#131 ·
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If I were the Magic, I'd ask for their young guys like Brooks and Damion James in addition to Lopez. Picks too. Probably Farmar :whoknows:
:laugh:

You couldn't get Terrence Williams back for those players outside of Lopez.
 
#128 ·
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. “@KBergCBS: .@CBSSports confirms that Dwight Howard requested trade to Nets. But a person involved in Howard chase cautions not to count out Lakers yet.”
.“@KBergCBS: The person familiar with Howard's thinking said the All-Star center still views L.A. as the best fit for his off-court pursuits.”
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#129 ·
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Dwight has the potential to A-Rod Shaq's legacy in LA.

There are still many people bitter about the big fella's departure.

So I don't see what the fear is.
 
#133 ·
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We'll see...maybe you haven't noticed but next year' draft is one of the deepest in recent memory. Of course Lakers fans would think injury prone Bynum is gold.
 
#134 ·
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We'll see...maybe you haven't noticed but next year' draft is one of the deepest in recent memory. Of course Lakers fans would think injury prone Bynum is gold.
But the Nets pick wouldn't be lottery with Dwight right?

I didn't say anything about Bynum, James and Brooks suck and Farmar would struggle to get past Duhon and Nelson in the rotation. Maybe if you threw in Johan Petro.
 
#138 · (Edited)
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Why wait if you can get him now, if Dallas can snag Howard, then they have a better chance of getting Deron next year.
 
#141 ·
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Heh we are talking about the same Bynum that goes down EVERY season...yeah I'll do that trade. Take the pick, take the young player and one of the best young centers as opposed to the one good center with bad knees. Yup!
 
#142 ·
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I agree with HB. I'd take Lopez before I would take a guy that might end up like Roy and Oden because of his knees. Knees just don't heal overnight.
 
#143 ·
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Lopez to ATL / Josh Smith to Orl as a 3 teamer do anything for anyone?
 
#144 ·
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Andrew bynums fame > Andrew bynums game
 
#147 ·
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David Aldridge
@dman4life RT Why is third team needed when NJ is under the cap?>> Issue is assets, not cap. Orlando not interested in just Lopez/picks.

NJ better find a third team.
 
#150 ·
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David Aldridge
@dman4life RT Why is third team needed when NJ is under the cap?>> Issue is assets, not cap. Orlando not interested in just Lopez/picks.

NJ better find a third team.
One would think the opportunity to shave a decent amount of money off their cap would appeal to them.
 
#148 ·
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If Bynum is so good why are they dying to get Dwight?


I' want the massive upgrade. I've admitted Lopez isn't a #1 option and too passive on Help D. Dwight as a defensive anchor is worth 15 points a game in that area. I won't get into Lopez's rebounding, I assume hope the dip was addressed(and ignored)earlier

But Bynum has some undeserved elite rep. Are we talking about the same Bynum who's always injured, has a bad attitude, big contract, and no post moves. He doesn't bring the ball down low and cleans up around the rim, andrew bynums ate everywhere.

Defensive stopper that got shat on by Lopez. That doesn't happen to Dwight. I'd rather have Noah than Bynum
 
#151 ·
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If Bynum is so good why are they dying to get Dwight?


I' want the massive upgrade. I've admitted Lopez isn't a #1 option and too passive on Help D. Dwight as a defensive anchor is worth 15 points a game in that area. I won't get into Lopez's rebounding, I assume hope the dip was addressed(and ignored)earlier

But Bynum has some undeserved elite rep. Are we talking about the same Bynum who's always injured, has a bad attitude, big contract, and no post moves. He doesn't bring the ball down low and cleans up around the rim, andrew bynums ate everywhere.

Defensive stopper that got shat on by Lopez. That doesn't happen to Dwight. I'd rather have Noah than Bynum
I don't know because Dwight is a hall of fame player, and Andrew Bynum isn't.:sarcasm:

The Lakers would be stupid not to call if Dwight is available.

Anyway, Bynum's contract expires the same time as Lopez, and he does have potential to be a 20/10 guy. Also, Drew was the main reason why the team's defense was excellent in the 2nd half of the season, he really was our defensive anchor

Now, I don't think he is the greatest thing since slice bread, but he is a good player who does have upside.
 
#149 ·
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Forget Bynum lol his true value lies with the Lakers. They know how to manage injury prone big men. It seems a third team needs to be involved. Is Morey still feeling generous?
 
#152 · (Edited)
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Otis isn't reading this. I'm not hyping anything it's just the truth(that's why I'm glad Chicago apparently isn't in this.)


Everything about Bynum is trending down. He'll probably ask out of Orlando anyway. He's got a Jermaine Oneal career path all mapped out.

I don't know for sure what Lopez is yet but I know he'll play 82, give you 20 points regardless of the help around him, get 8 rebounds if healthy, and work hard.
 
#155 ·
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Otis isn't reading anybody this. I'm not hyping anything it's just the truth(that's why I'm glad Chicago apparently isn't in this.)


Everything about Bynum is trending down. He'll probably ask out of Orlando anyway. He's got a Jermaine Oneal career path all mapped out.

I don't know for sure what Lopez is yet but I know he'll play 82, give you 20 points regardless of the help around him, get 8 rebounds if healthy, and work hard.
Drew averaged 18/10 when Pau was out during the start of the 09-10 and he is light years a better rebounder and defender then Lopez. Neither one of them are franchise changing players, but Drew is a high reward/low risk player, if he works out great, if he doesn't he is off the books after next year and the Magic get cap space.

Also why would Drew ask out of Orlando, he wants his own team and he is never going to get that with Kobe around.
 
#157 ·
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Not sure about the 8 rebounds.
You're right. It was 8.6 rpg the last time he was healthy

In 6 season Bynum only topped that twice
 
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