NBA Rumors: Dwight Howard Trade to Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls Possible, But He Prefers to Stay with Orlando Magic, Say Reports
by Evan Dunlap on Dec 5, 2011 7:19 PM EST
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PrintWith Dwight Howard and Chris Paul eligible to be free agents in the summer of 2012 and unlikely to re-sign with the Orlando Magic and New Orleans Hornets, respectively, their teams "are in a race" with one another to see which will trade its star to the Los Angeles Lakers for center prospect Andrew Bynum, writes Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports. Paul's representatives have already informed Hornets GM Dell Demps that trading Paul will benefit all parties involved, and Wojnarowski says he believes Otis Smith, the Magic's President of Basketball Operations, will soon have a similar conversation with Howard's representatives.
The Lakers can offer Bynum, a 24-year-old behemoth of a center, likely the most talented player Orlando could receive in a trade package for its superstar. In 2010/11, Bynum averaged 11.3 points, 9.4 rebounds, and two blocks on 57.4 percent shooting, playing just 27.8 minutes per game. However, Wojnarowski notes the Chicago Bulls have also emerged as a contender for his services. He speculates the Bulls could offer Orlando center Joakim Noah and either small forward Luol Deng or power forward Carlos Boozer to anchor its rebuilding effort.
But David Baumann of Bright House Sports Network reported Saturday that Howard would stay with Orlando if Smith can swing a major trade for Paul, Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis, or "another NBA superstar." The report cites "one of Dwight Howard's closest confidants" who "wished to remain anonymous."
Baumann discussed his story in greater depth in a radio interview with Steve Kyler and Alex Kennedy on ESPN Florida. Kyler reports the Warriors have shown "more than a passing interest" in Magic free-agent guard Jason Richardson. Thus, a sign-and-trade transaction involving Richardson and Ellis is possible, though "far fetched," even if Orlando consented to take on the onerous contract of Warriors center Andris Biedrins in the deal.
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Not to belabor how far-fetch a Jason Richardson trade to GS would be
Or to be more accurate, to actually belabor this point . . . I just don’t see why Jason Richardson would want to sign-and-trade to GS because he probably wants to go to a contender and willing to take the mid-level (one would assume anyway), and I don’t see the Warriors willing to pay 10 million dollars for him (another assumption of mine which Jason would be willing to forgo going to a contender for a big payday instead).
Proudly mocking the Disciples of Panic (some Magic fans) since October 29, 2010.
he was there for a long time.
He still has fond memories there and the fans want him back. Maybe he wants to get paid, and I can’t blame him. Financial security is more important to some.
Roll Bass and War Ryno for me
do they have the money to bring in paul?
"They’re a very special group of men. Cherish them, you will not see their like again."
We can offer a better deal than the Knicks.
Depends on whether they think they can bring in a somewhat risky player like Bynum and rebuild, or just implode the books and rebuild.
oh god make it stoppppppppppp *rocks back and forth*
Finally, Gilbert Arenas can become the player he was meant to be!
by TheGiantSquid on Dec 5, 2011 7:37 PM EST reply actions 4 recs
according to john ireland, indications are that bynum is in the greatest shape ever—working out with weights, pool, etc.
also, as wojna says there is a growing subtle sentiment that he privately has confessed his displeasure as a 3rd and sometimes 4th scoring option and as a result he wants his own team.
"They’re a very special group of men. Cherish them, you will not see their like again."
allegedly, he’s got a burning desire to prove that he can be an elite player. time will tell.
"They’re a very special group of men. Cherish them, you will not see their like again."
John Ireland is the biggest Lakers homer there is. I’ve heard him on many shows (tv/radio), and he’s so full of Laker hot air it’s not even funny.
No trade with LA is worth it.
by Justin85 on Dec 5, 2011 7:45 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Agreed!
We should never trade down to a team with almost 20 NBA Championships and dominance like the Lakers. They will only trade with us, to exploit us and add to their Championship collection like the New York Yankees. It’s like giving your personal information and work schedule to a thief.
by Green Bull on Dec 6, 2011 1:40 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I have two options for him then:
1) get better. 2) wait it out for Kobe to retire.
You can't reason with stupid.
http://www.twitter.com/JShannonhouse3
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"working out with weights" is
Andrew Bynum code for knocking down little guys.
Particularly when they keep scoring on him and he can’t stop it.
I don't get the whole 'pop-tart cats pooping rainbows thing,' but then, I'm old. So, there it is.
Either way, he is hitting the gym (Jim?)
Author’s Note:
That joke would have been awesome if one of the J’s in JJ Barea’s name stood for either James or Jim.
If the Magic must trade Dwight to the Lakers, the trade better include Gilbert Arenas as well. I want the Lakers to suffer.
by funny80sguy on Dec 7, 2011 8:47 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd for telling your joke and the explaining the conditions under which it would be super-funny.
I don't get the whole 'pop-tart cats pooping rainbows thing,' but then, I'm old. So, there it is.
Trading for Monta Ellis is in no way comparable to trading for Chris Paul.
Ellis would be our Shaq/Jamison deal, like in Cleveland. We still wouldn’t win a title, and after Howard left town everyone would lament how we never gave him the help he needed.
Paul or bust.
If Monta Ellis gets Dwight to stay, I'd gladly take Monta Ellis
I agree though, we gotta go as hard as we can for Chris Paul.
Yugly.
by aakks on Dec 5, 2011 7:56 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
You undervalue Ellis
Him playing next to Dwight is a lot different than him playing in GS next to David Lee.
Roll Bass and War Ryno for me
Unless we get a young upcoming star
then ride it out and let him walk. If nothing else it will take money off the cap and let us fully invest in rebuilding by getting rid of the albatross contracts. So if Dwight wants to play in LA, I say only for the Clippers and only for Blake Griffin and Chris Kaman. Otherwise let Dwight make his own way, if he wants to leave for the bright lights, let him go. I just want Otis to do something he hasn’t done in a few years, and that is make a good decision. I can’t think of any other trades that would actually help the Magic’s future, trading Dwight for Bynum just seems ridiculous. Work on getting rid of salary and just quit putting band aids over the gaping wound. It isn’t even slowing the bleeding anymore, only time can heal this bad boy.
I am made of bits of real panther so you know I'm good.
I agree
There aren’t that many places far enough under the cap to offer a max salary – let alone desirable places. I would very seriously play chicken with Dwight if it came down to that (fingers crossed that it doesn’t, natch). Better off getting nothing and being terrible than getting a broken team and being an 8th seed every season for the foreseeable future.
Fingers crossed and beard still growing.
Fascinating
It has to be Chris Paul. Throw everything at the hornets. Anything they want outside of Dwight. That’s all we can do, and we should do it. No brainer if Dwight is really willing to stay.
Yugly.
I didn't add this to mine
as I thought of it as impossible. But yes if this is possible, this is the best option.
I am made of bits of real panther so you know I'm good.
This is getting ridiculous
Why don’t the Magic just roll over give Howard away for some backup players and just go away? From everything I’ve been reading everywhere that’s what it seems to come down to. Are there really no options at all? REALLY?
by telka on Dec 5, 2011 8:56 PM EST via mobile reply actions
There are plenty of options
But the writers all live near (and follow) teams where those options don’t help them, so…
Fingers crossed and beard still growing.
Quit reading crap then
Orlando has as many options as anyone else. Especially since Howard said he’d prefer to stay here if we can get him help.
The media just wants him out. Don’t buy their hype.
by Justin85 on Dec 5, 2011 10:13 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
If I had a time machine, I would trade Dwight Howard for a young Shaq or for a young Olajuwon... Bynum is not even close.
Otis better not make a deal with the Lakers.
If the Lakers end up with both Howard and Paul, like Wojnarowski is saying, I swear I’m done with watching NBA basketball.
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
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by North of the South on Dec 5, 2011 9:35 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I keep scouring every website I know of to find new information on the Chris Paul situation. Different sites have different sources claiming numerious teams that have contacted the Hornets with interest in aquiring Paul.
I can’t however find one that says Orlando is one of those teams. For the life of me, I can’t understand how we are not getting our name into the mix. At least TRY to get them talking about us. sometimes you can turn a rumor into reality…. as they say…. Where’s there’s smoke, there’s fire.
by Justin85 on Dec 5, 2011 10:44 PM EST via mobile reply actions
well
cp3 did reach out to Howard telling him he wants to play together recently…but ya it pisses me off how ESPN puts GS as a potential suitor and we arent even mentioned…they just wanna see Dwight leave to a big market cuz they are all media puppets
Hedo is the player who should get the most heat for our first round exit, not Arenas
by supermantotherescue on Dec 5, 2011 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
I just figured it out
Golden State is working to acquire Chris Paul for the Magic because that is the only team phone number Otis Smith knows.
Fingers crossed and beard still growing.
by EnnBee on Dec 5, 2011 11:01 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
hahaha
i’d still be down to get Monta Ellis..yea that’s right i said it lol
Hedo is the player who should get the most heat for our first round exit, not Arenas
by supermantotherescue on Dec 5, 2011 11:12 PM EST up reply actions
REC'd lol
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by magicfaninTN on Dec 6, 2011 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe it's because reporters have convinced themselves that Dwight is gone no matter what.
However, one thing about Otis is that his trades are always a surprise in the press. You might hear something in the immediate hours beforehand, but that’s about it. He traditionally plays it very close to the vest.
In fact, I honestly think the fact you don’t hear Orlando mentioned is a good thing. When people are trying to drum up attention or support, they talk. When they are trying to get things done, they keep it to themselves.
Fingers crossed and beard still growing.
good point
all i know is Dwight Howard said, “we started something here and we are going to finish it!”… and Dwight doesn’t come off as a phony like Lebron..I really think he wants to stay in Orlando but he doesn’t want to come out and say it because he wants Otis to improve our team.
Hedo is the player who should get the most heat for our first round exit, not Arenas
by supermantotherescue on Dec 5, 2011 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
because if you notice the first 4 letters after the http://....
You can't reason with stupid.
http://www.twitter.com/JShannonhouse3
http://www.twitter.com/Amway_Get_Loud
by JeffShann3 on Dec 5, 2011 11:38 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Smith tried to acquire Watson, 25, in an apparently generous sign-and-trade attempt after the Warriors made it clear they would match offers for the restricted free agent. The offer was believed to involve various combinations of a first-round draft pick, cash and a player (believed to be Anthony Johnson).
“You wouldn’t believe what we offered them,” Smith said. “I think it got personal.”
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