Dwight Howard Signed by Wizards (updated Dwightmare thread)

[Phantom255x]

So Dwight Howard, a guy who seemed to average 21/14 on a regular basis with Orlando, is 6-7 years later now getting traded for Mozgov and 2nd rounders. LOL how the mighty have fallen.

Also, June 20 is OFFICIALLY Trade Dwight Howard Day! 

(ATL traded him away last summer on the same date lol)

Lol, TP. Hiliarious.

D-12 is still 12/8 type of guy, if he can buy into the system, gives him the chance to pad his stats. Plus with how weak the East could end up being, Nets might make the playoffs.

Maybe, and yes Dwight is still a great player (not a superstar, but great player). I mean, he put up like 17/12 last year I believe. That said, I'm starting to think he's simply a headcase in the locker room and both ATL and CHA were dying to get rid of him somehow (even for garbage).

But this is a coup for the Nets...

They not only lose one extra year of Mozgov... But they only lost two second rounders...

Lakers gave up D'Angelo Russell to get rid of Mozgov's LOL.

If Dwight has anything left, we'll see. At best he's 12-14 PPG/8-10 RPG type of guy.

With the Dwight Howard trade, only Allen Crabbe will have a guaranteed contract for the Nets in 2019-20. The Nets could potentially have up to $60M+ in room next summer but will be contingent on the restricted free agency of D'Angelo Russell and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson.

From a cap space point of view, it is a good deal.

I don't want to ruin what small hope I have of Russell, Crabbe, Lavert, or Dinwiddie becoming a solid starter fringe all-star because they pick up bad habits from the supremely talented but poor influence of Dwight Howard.

I always thought Dwight made the most sense next to Lebron. Plug him into the Thompson role.

Would the Cavs consider trading for Dwight?

Cavs get Dwight, Dinwiddie (or Russell), 29th pick
Nets get Thompson, Smith, 8th pick

Nets get their pick back and select whoever falls.

It's possible but it could also be a train wreck if Dwight doesn't "buy-in" to the system. Also I'm not sure Lebron sees the Cavaliers adding Dwight and thinks, "OH BOY I'M STAYING, CHAMPIONSHIP HERE WE COME!!!!" 

That said though, I imagine it and frankly, I don't think Golden State would have any answer for Dwight especially if he's engaged and doesn't act like a headcase.

[Monkhouse]

But this is a coup for the Nets...

They not only lose one extra year of Mozgov... But they only lost two second rounders...

Lakers gave up D'Angelo Russell to get rid of Mozgov's LOL.

If Dwight has anything left, we'll see. At best he's 12-14 PPG/8-10 RPG type of guy.

With the Dwight Howard trade, only Allen Crabbe will have a guaranteed contract for the Nets in 2019-20. The Nets could potentially have up to $60M+ in room next summer but will be contingent on the restricted free agency of D'Angelo Russell and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson.

From a cap space point of view, it is a good deal.

I don't want to ruin what small hope I have of Russell, Crabbe, Lavert, or Dinwiddie becoming a solid starter fringe all-star because they pick up bad habits from the supremely talented but poor influence of Dwight Howard.

I always thought Dwight made the most sense next to Lebron. Plug him into the Thompson role.

Would the Cavs consider trading for Dwight?

Cavs get Dwight, Dinwiddie (or Russell), 29th pick
Nets get Thompson, Smith, 8th pick

Nets get their pick back and select whoever falls.

Think Walker is headed to the Cavs. Especially if PG resigns with OKC.

[gouki88]

How the mighty have fallen

[Yoki_IsTheName]

Watch him get bought out, and then come to the Golden State Warriors for the MLE.

[Donoghus]

Still trying to figure this out from Charlotte's POV. 

Then again, it's Charlotte so there very well might be little logic to it.

[Monkhouse]

It seems like people were right tho.

Howard Beck reported that Hornets players were sick and tired of his "act."

Sad to see someone like him that has fallen so quickly.

[Yoki_IsTheName]

Still trying to figure this out from Charlotte's POV. 

Then again, it's Charlotte so there very well might be little logic to it.

It's Mitch Kupchak.

He probably still hates Dwight.

[manl_lui]

Charlotte blowing it up?

[kozlodoev]

Charlotte blowing it up?

Wait, they have something there? 

[tonydelk]

You would think that after being traded so many times and rumors about attitude Howard would tone it down.  I guess getting paid 10+ million per year for so long you just don't care.  It's embarrassing for a player to be traded as a dump. 

[manl_lui]

Charlotte blowing it up?

Wait, they have something there? 

lol i actually really like kemba

[Phantom255x]

Kemba will get traded next. Whether to Cleveland, or New York, or Utah... I'm guessing it likely happens sometime in the coming days (maybe even Draft Night itself).

That said CLE is in a bit of a pickle. Do they trade #8 for Kemba to convince Lebron to come back, or just use #8 on someone. Lebron hasn't really said anything to them apparently. If I'm CLE I do the latter. Lebron's screwed Cleveland (first time) and Miami right before leaving, don't fall for it again.

[GetLucky]

Still trying to figure this out from Charlotte's POV. 

Then again, it's Charlotte so there very well might be little logic to it.

Charlotte was about $4 million over the luxury tax threshold. They get about $3.7 million under it with this trade. It's still a coup for the Nets, though.

[Donoghus]

So they take on an extra year of Mozgov salary in order to save money this upcoming season, correct?

But they'll still have a crap cap situation for the foreseeable future.

Nice job, Charlotte.  Continue to enjoy treadmill hell.

[GetLucky]

So they take on an extra year of Mozgov salary in order to save money this upcoming season, correct?

But they'll still have a crap cap situation for the foreseeable future.

Nice job, Charlotte.  Continue to enjoy treadmill hell.

Exactly. Bad teams are bad for a reason, I guess. Seeing deals like this makes me more and more thankful for Danny Ainge.