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Dwight Howard reportedly strongly considering Houston and Dallas
« on: May 19, 2013, 07:33:16 PM »

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from CBSSports:

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/blog/ken-berger/22270956/howard-no-lock-to-return-to-lakers-to-explore-fa-options-intrigued-by-rockets

Those close to Howard indicate a return to the lakers is far from guaranteed and he is strongly considering Houston, and also Dallas who is a transaction away from being able to sign him outright.

I would love to see Dwight bolt from the lakers, although that may mean they target Kevin Love next.

If Dallas is desperate to shed salary off the books, maybe we can get a good deal from them for Pierce's contract.

Once again, the NBA trading and free agent period hinges on Dwight Howard.

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« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2013, 07:45:55 PM »

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I think Dwight Howard makes the Rockets a contender.
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« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2013, 07:47:53 PM »

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Interesting.

For some reason, I don't see him going to Houston. I think the Rockets are pretty set and if anything, they would need Josh Smith more than DH to play the 4 with Asik at the 5 and Harden at the 3.

Dallas is definitely a good fit! Also, what's intriguing about Dallas is (correct me if I am wrong) don't they have enough cap space for two max players??

If so, then CP3 and Howard teaming up becomes a reality. Then, you'd have your new super-trio with Paul, Howard and Dirk.

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« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2013, 07:52:07 PM »

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Quote from: syfy9 on May 19, 2013, 07:45:55 PM
I think Dwight Howard makes the Rockets a contender.

Yup. Howard and Harden together would be nasty. Plus unlike D'Antoni and Van Gundy, I think Kevin McHale would be a coach that Dwight would look up to and listen to.
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« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2013, 07:56:53 PM »

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Quote from: gpap on May 19, 2013, 07:47:53 PM
Interesting.

For some reason, I don't see him going to Houston. I think the Rockets are pretty set and if anything, they would need Josh Smith more than DH to play the 4 with Asik at the 5 and Harden at the 3.

Houston is anything BUT set. Morey made the team in a way that would allow him to get Dwight for a duo with Harden. With Harden+Howard, Houston is a contender. (I like the all "h"s)
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« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2013, 08:02:52 PM »

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Quote from: CelticConcourse on May 19, 2013, 07:56:53 PM
Quote from: gpap on May 19, 2013, 07:47:53 PM
Interesting.

For some reason, I don't see him going to Houston. I think the Rockets are pretty set and if anything, they would need Josh Smith more than DH to play the 4 with Asik at the 5 and Harden at the 3.

Houston is anything BUT set. Morey made the team in a way that would allow him to get Dwight for a duo with Harden. With Harden+Howard, Houston is a contender. (I like the all "h"s)

Lol, and HHH from the WWE can be their spokesman. That is true though because they can also have Asik back up Howard.
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« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2013, 08:05:02 PM »

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If Houston gets a healthy Howard along with a couple pure shooters that team would be fun to watch.
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« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2013, 08:06:13 PM »

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Quote from: gpap on May 19, 2013, 08:02:52 PM
Quote from: CelticConcourse on May 19, 2013, 07:56:53 PM
Quote from: gpap on May 19, 2013, 07:47:53 PM
Interesting.

For some reason, I don't see him going to Houston. I think the Rockets are pretty set and if anything, they would need Josh Smith more than DH to play the 4 with Asik at the 5 and Harden at the 3.

Houston is anything BUT set. Morey made the team in a way that would allow him to get Dwight for a duo with Harden. With Harden+Howard, Houston is a contender. (I like the all "h"s)

Lol, and HHH from the WWE can be their spokesman. That is true though because they can also have Asik back up Howard.

Oh, so that's why I see people spelling his name "Hasik"... they wanted to stick with the theme!
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« Reply #8 on: May 19, 2013, 08:07:43 PM »

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Quote from: CelticConcourse on May 19, 2013, 07:56:53 PM
Quote from: gpap on May 19, 2013, 07:47:53 PM
Interesting.

For some reason, I don't see him going to Houston. I think the Rockets are pretty set and if anything, they would need Josh Smith more than DH to play the 4 with Asik at the 5 and Harden at the 3.

Houston is anything BUT set. Morey made the team in a way that would allow him to get Dwight for a duo with Harden. With Harden+Howard, Houston is a contender. (I like the all "h"s)

Also, reportedly, Morey has quietly asked around to assess the trade value of Asik and Lin.  That's a no-brainer, since they are the only big contracts other than Harden on the roster, so at least one might have to be included in a trade, depending on how their cap situation shakes out and what other transactions they might do.
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« Reply #9 on: May 19, 2013, 08:18:04 PM »

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Quote from: LooseCannon on May 19, 2013, 08:07:43 PM
Quote from: CelticConcourse on May 19, 2013, 07:56:53 PM
Quote from: gpap on May 19, 2013, 07:47:53 PM
Interesting.

For some reason, I don't see him going to Houston. I think the Rockets are pretty set and if anything, they would need Josh Smith more than DH to play the 4 with Asik at the 5 and Harden at the 3.

Houston is anything BUT set. Morey made the team in a way that would allow him to get Dwight for a duo with Harden. With Harden+Howard, Houston is a contender. (I like the all "h"s)

Also, reportedly, Morey has quietly asked around to assess the trade value of Asik and Lin.  That's a no-brainer, since they are the only big contracts other than Harden on the roster, so at least one might have to be included in a trade, depending on how their cap situation shakes out and what other transactions they might do.

Any deal that Howard is part of, Morey can afford to give up everything. Why else has he compiled so many young assets? Youngest team in the league, and full of good talent. DMo, Lin, Asik, Robinson, Parsons, Beverley, Brooks, Jones, Smith, Garcia... everyone's up for trade.
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« Reply #10 on: May 19, 2013, 08:28:15 PM »

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Like sir Charles and Shaq said on TV, if the guy REALLY was a LAKER at heart ,  he would have left NO DOUBT about his resigning and spoke out about his intentions .     I think the hesitation itself is enough for me not to trust his heart and motives for being a LAKER

I really think Howard wants out of LA myself.   Just a guess though.

If LA KNEW for sure DH was resigning , they would be trying to dump Pau ,  but they will need Pau if DH doesn't return.    I guess this makes Pau feel like a turd. 
WOuldn't mind getting ASIK  as our center.
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« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2013, 08:40:52 PM »

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With this information I see Dallas and Houston moving to the top of the list of trading for Pierce (then releasing him to clear money).
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« Reply #12 on: May 19, 2013, 08:53:38 PM »

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Quote from: Evantime34 on May 19, 2013, 08:40:52 PM
With this information I see Dallas and Houston moving to the top of the list of trading for Pierce (then releasing him to clear money).

Sure. But how? They'd have to trade for Pierce before June 30, which means they need to send salary back to Boston.

Who does Houston send? Dallas we've already discussed (Marion would need to exercise his option early, somehow, for starters).
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« Reply #13 on: May 19, 2013, 09:00:58 PM »

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Howard wants to play with Asik.  He won't be traded.  I don't think they would trade Lin either and clearly wouldn't move Harden.  anyone else would obviously be fair game.
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« Reply #14 on: May 19, 2013, 09:07:20 PM »

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Quote from: Lucky17 on May 19, 2013, 08:53:38 PM
Quote from: Evantime34 on May 19, 2013, 08:40:52 PM
With this information I see Dallas and Houston moving to the top of the list of trading for Pierce (then releasing him to clear money).

Sure. But how? They'd have to trade for Pierce before June 30, which means they need to send salary back to Boston.

Who does Houston send? Dallas we've already discussed (Marion would need to exercise his option early, somehow, for starters).
With Dallas you make a valid point.Tp

For Houston they were $6 MM under the cap. Which means they only need to send $6 MM back to us. So Thomas Robinson Delfino and a pick would work. Greg Smith, Chandler Parsons, Terrence Jones or Royce White could all be added if that wasn't enough value for Pierce.

PS-I'm not sure if you can trade someone with only a team option for next year. Delfino has a 3 MM team option for next year. Would Houston need to pick up that option to move him?

Quote from: Moranis on May 19, 2013, 09:00:58 PM
Howard wants to play with Asik.  He won't be traded.  I don't think they would trade Lin either and clearly wouldn't move Harden.  anyone else would obviously be fair game.
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