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Re: Rumor: Rondo for Howard...?
« Reply #30 on: February 15, 2013, 10:09:48 PM »

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I don't like the trade, but Ken Berger has turned out, IMO, to be one of if not THE best sources out there.

The vast majority of his stuff seems to have some traction to it.

There is something to this "rumor"....

But Mitch and Howard already confirmed he's not getting traded... soo....

You really believe that crap?  Mitch would trade Howard if it made the team better.  Just like Danny would trade Rondo if it made us better.

Just about every GM tells the media they aren't going to trade a player, then go into the back and work the phones like hell.  It's how it works near the deadline.  I mean, really, did anyone think we were going to trade Perk that season?

Re: Rumor: Rondo for Howard...?
« Reply #31 on: February 15, 2013, 10:09:56 PM »

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Some people here are more Rondo fans than Cs fans. Belive it or not...
If you trade Rondo for Howard you will have plenty of benefits

1- Cs will be biggest contender in the EAST, and will destroy the HEAT Circus of MIAMI
2- Cs will get a big peace in defense
3- Cs will have for 7-8 years the best defensive center in NBA
4- With DW12 Cs will have for sure championship ring
5-With Howard Cs will have the greatest big 3 of the NBA league PP+KG+DH12

Re: Rumor: Rondo for Howard...?
« Reply #32 on: February 15, 2013, 10:10:25 PM »

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I don't like the trade, but Ken Berger has turned out, IMO, to be one of if not THE best sources out there.

The vast majority of his stuff seems to have some traction to it.

There is something to this "rumor"....

But Mitch and Howard already confirmed he's not getting traded... soo....

... Are you aware that NBA franchise GM's often say things with business implications in mind?

Good god people are so naive

Re: Rumor: Rondo for Howard...?
« Reply #33 on: February 15, 2013, 10:10:43 PM »

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This would be an absolute no brainer.
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Re: Rumor: Rondo for Howard...?
« Reply #34 on: February 15, 2013, 10:12:22 PM »

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I don't like the trade, but Ken Berger has turned out, IMO, to be one of if not THE best sources out there.

The vast majority of his stuff seems to have some traction to it.

There is something to this "rumor"....

But Mitch and Howard already confirmed he's not getting traded... soo....

... Are you aware that NBA franchise GM's often say things with business implications in mind?

Good god people are so naive

Typically when a GM AND a player say something TOGETHER, it's valid. If Mitch still trades Dwight, Lakers will lose 80% of respect from players, fans, and everyone.
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Re: Rumor: Rondo for Howard...?
« Reply #35 on: February 15, 2013, 10:13:22 PM »

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Team would be ridiculous on defense. Would be pretty interesting though. Can't say I would hate it. I am not a huge Dwight guy but he is 6"11 and rebounds the ball. He would help us this year a lot.

Bradley
Lee
Pierce
KG
Howard

Whew thats a lot of D. Only would do it if he agrees to a bigger contract with us right away though.

Re: Rumor: Rondo for Howard...?
« Reply #36 on: February 15, 2013, 10:14:37 PM »

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Good god people are so naive

Some fans are so naive...

Re: Rumor: Rondo for Howard...?
« Reply #37 on: February 15, 2013, 10:14:48 PM »

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I don't like the trade, but Ken Berger has turned out, IMO, to be one of if not THE best sources out there.

The vast majority of his stuff seems to have some traction to it.

There is something to this "rumor"....

But Mitch and Howard already confirmed he's not getting traded... soo....

True, that.

But Ken Berger is not one to just kick stuff around...the man is serious about his work.

He was one of the first to break the lockout ending.

Everything I've seen from him since has considerable substance to it.

As I stated early - I'd hate to see Rondo go - especially for Dwight Howard.

I just don't trust DH anymore.

But Ken Berger? Not one to toss stuff out there for just entertainment....

If you can't trust the Lakers GM and the player being traded (who was personally told), there there's no one to trust.

I see your point, but I'd keep my head on a swivel the next week or so.

After all, none of saw Kendrick Perkins being traded, either. As shocked as I was about that trade, I think it turned out well for both teams.

But again - Ken Berger has something, here...even if he momentarily hacked into Kupchak's e-mail or something lol, the man is solid.

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« Reply #38 on: February 15, 2013, 10:15:40 PM »

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Holy crap if Ainge could pull this off he'd be possible gm of the year.

If we are going to keep KG and Paul we might as well swing for the fence and give them the best chance. I'd do this even without a commitment from Howard. Even if he wants to walk we could possibly sign and trade him.

Put Howard next to KG, Pierce and we have a legit shot to take down Miami this year.

Do it Ainge!

Re: Rumor: Rondo for Howard...?
« Reply #39 on: February 15, 2013, 10:16:08 PM »

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I don't like the trade, but Ken Berger has turned out, IMO, to be one of if not THE best sources out there.

The vast majority of his stuff seems to have some traction to it.

There is something to this "rumor"....

But Mitch and Howard already confirmed he's not getting traded... soo....

... Are you aware that NBA franchise GM's often say things with business implications in mind?

Good god people are so naive

Typically when a GM AND a player say something TOGETHER, it's valid. If Mitch still trades Dwight, Lakers will lose 80% of respect from players, fans, and everyone.

That's completely false.  When Dwight signed his ETO last season, he and Otis Smith were all buddy-buddy for about a week, and then we found out Dwight told management to fire SVG and then demanded a trade.

If Mitch traded Dwight, players would still go to LA.  Other than NY, it's the biggest market, has great weather, and a rich history.  That's why LA will always be relevant, and it sucks.

Re: Rumor: Rondo for Howard...?
« Reply #40 on: February 15, 2013, 10:17:35 PM »

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Cant see it happening...

It has been so quiet out of the celtics camp rumor wise for this time of year....Too quiet


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Re: Rumor: Rondo for Howard...?
« Reply #41 on: February 15, 2013, 10:18:00 PM »

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I'm shocked at how many Laker fans' love the idea of this trade.
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Re: Rumor: Rondo for Howard...?
« Reply #42 on: February 15, 2013, 10:18:24 PM »

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Holy crap if Ainge could pull this off he'd be possible gm of the year.

If we are going to keep KG and Paul we might as well swing for the fence and give them the best chance. I'd do this even without a commitment from Howard. Even if he wants to walk we could possibly sign and trade him.


With Howard on the floor even playing bad, MIAMi Circus will feel the presure and will fall apart

Re: Rumor: Rondo for Howard...?
« Reply #43 on: February 15, 2013, 10:19:07 PM »

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I'm shocked at how many Laker fans' love the idea of this trade.
Don't see why it's shocking. The Dwight Howard experiment has been an abject failure.
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Re: Rumor: Rondo for Howard...?
« Reply #44 on: February 15, 2013, 10:19:20 PM »

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If this was for real, I think people should be pretty psyched. We all know that the Lakers [and Kobe] covet Rondo. Being able to reel in a player like Dwight would be humongous. I am all for keeping Rondo and there are only like 6-7 players I would trade him for...Dwight is one of them, even with all his recent shortcomings.
Ditto. It's a no brainer for the Cs in a straight up swap (which is impossible bc of salaries).
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