Dwight Howard Trade Rumors: Los Angeles Clippers Now on List of Desired Destinations for Orlando Magic Center, According to Report
by Evan Dunlap on Jan 16, 2012 9:26 PM EST
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Dwight Howard has expanded his list of teams in which he's interested to include the Los Angeles Clippers, reports former ESPN and Associated Press scribe Chris Sheridan on his website."He's been watching them a lot," a source Sheridan cites says. "He's intrigued by the Clippers."
Howard has previously asked Orlando to trade him to either the Los Angeles Lakers, New Jersey Nets, or Dallas Mavericks. In turn, the Magic granted Dan Fegan, Howard's agent, to contact those teams in order to work a trade.
The Magic want Howard to re-sign with them long-term, but the free-agent-to-be appears to be determined to leave town. Ken Berger of CBSSports.com reports Howard sought advice from Carmelo Anthony, who held the NBA world hostage during last season by demanding the Denver Nuggets trade him to the New York Knicks, on how to handle difficult trade situations. "The Magic are destined to lose Howard," Berger says, "once he and his representives" implement the strategies Anthony and LeBron James used to leave their respective teams of late.
Sheridan notes "the Magic have been doing everything within their powers to influence Howard to stay," and one source believes they're attempting to influence Fegan as well. Sheridan's source says Orlando re-signed Fegan client Jason Richardson instead of Andy Miller client Jamal Crawford once the lockout ended in order "to keep Fegan happy."
The Clippers would seem to lack the assets to acquire Howard via trade, having already sent stud shooting guard prospect Eric Gordon, All-Star center Chris Kaman, second-year forward Al-Farouq Aminu, and the Minnesota Timberwolves' unprotected first-round draft pick to the New Orleans Hornets for point guard Chris Paul. As Rookie of the Year award-winner Blake Griffin figures to be untouchable, the Clippers' best offer would likely include third-year center DeAndre Jordan and veteran point guard Mo Williams, among other pieces.
Unless they're able to shed the salaries of Williams and Ryan Gomes, the Clippers would lack the salary-cap space to sign Howard outright as a free agent, leaving New Jersey and Dallas--if it uses the amnesty clause on Brendan Haywood and declines to fully guarantee Lamar Odom's contract--as the only teams who have that option available to them. The L.A. teams, then, must work a trade for Howard; they cannot wait until free agency.
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WIthout Chris Paul, DeAndre Jordan is not a good player.
No way he should be the centerpiece with Dwight Howard going the other way. Unless the Clippers put Blake Griffin in the discussions, there’s no way a deal gets done between these two teams.
THE OREGON DUCKS ARE ROSE BOWL CHAMPIONS!!!
by 808duck on Jan 16, 2012 9:29 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
so waittttttt
we passed up on Jamal Crawford to sign JRich just to keep Dwights AGENT happy?? and he still wants to pick up and leave?…talk about a slap in the face to an organization AND a city
Anytime I read a quote from SVG, I always read it in my best impression of his voice
It's almost like his agent LIED!!!
Stop the presses!
I'm torn. Is JJ Redick the White Mamba or the White Ray Allen?
I wouldn’t trade him to the Clippers for nothing less than Blake Griffin
by Randall1178 on Jan 16, 2012 9:44 PM EST via mobile reply actions 2 recs
I don't get it.
Why do these rumormill writers keep writing that Dwight is going to a particular team, yet completely lack assets or cap room to get a deal done, whether it be via trade or FA? It is as if they don’t even think about what they’re writing.
I imagine this is the thought process for these guys:
“Hmmm, which team haven’t I linked to Howard yet? I know, I’ll just spin the wheel! (Lands on Clippers) Oh I am sure I can spin this somehow. Let’s see if Bill Simmons has anything I can use…”
by JeffShann3 on Jan 16, 2012 9:45 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Exactly. Teams can want him all they want
The truth of the matter is that 2 teams (at the MOST) can sign him outright this summer, so the Magic do have the leverage here. Yes, it is entirely possible that the Magic get nothing in return, but Deandre Jordan and Mo freakin’ Williams for a top 2 player on the planet?
That’s not that much more than nothing.
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Yeah, I can't see it happening.
The Clippers blew their load to get CP3. I was honestly all for trading Dwight to them for Jordan, Gordon, Kaman and Minnesota’s 1st rounder (just to avoid all this garbage, not because it was equal value). But 3/4 of that package is gone. This is just more “Hey, it would be awesome to see these guys play together, right?!”
"We just want to chill" - Chris Bosh.
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Bingo
I actually agree with Brian Schmitz article in the Sentinel that the Magic should trade him to the Clips only for Griffin. Of course, they (and their fans) balk about how they’d never do that.
They probably wouldn’t, but we’re not in the business to be doing favors for any other team – or even Dwight Howard – in any trade. You want our best player? We get your best player. Period. Besides, if we don’t trade him, the Clippers can’t sign him anyway, so they aren’t exactly in any position to be setting demands now, are they?
I'm torn. Is JJ Redick the White Mamba or the White Ray Allen?
Ya, that's why I mockingly suggested Dwight/Hedo for Paul/Griffin below
We’ll negotiate down to Dwight for Blake straight up. Really, if the clips aren’t willing to do even that, why are we even talking? They’ve got nothing else after the CP3 trade.
Also, is there *any* source on *any* of these stories.
Oh, right. There aren’t.
I'm torn. Is JJ Redick the White Mamba or the White Ray Allen?
With names?
Nope. “Sources close to Howard” is not a source and that’s all I’ve seen.
I'm torn. Is JJ Redick the White Mamba or the White Ray Allen?
Why this is true, and it's understandable why it needs to be so....
there was a time when journalists (and I’m talking from all walks of life, not just sports) would cite sources and what the journalist was talking about would end up being come to known as true fact after a few days. Today, I’d venture to say that 90% of stories that quote sources turn out to be complete bs garbage.
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I think the issue is that it's so competitive now.
Media moves so fast, so the story has to be broken immediately, and there have to be new stories all the time. I’m sure these guys have some “source”… but how credible the source itself is is the problem. I think that’s the biggest contributor to the various conflicting reports we see. One person gets a scoop from an agent’s secretary, another gets a scoop from a friend’s family member. They both have “inside info”, but they can have completely different perspectives.
Also, things can be spun from that source in wild ways by a talented writer.
"We just want to chill" - Chris Bosh.
Proud Jameer and Rashard apologist since '07
They don't even have to be that talented
And this is my problem. Without knowing who this “inside source” is, there can be no credibility. Is the source someone who works for the Clippers? Someone who sat behind Dwight at Denny’s? Dan Fegan?
Did anyone here see the movie “Broadcast News”?
Another thing I can’t stand is …when White House reporters b.s. with each other after a briefing and then one of them has a theory and the other quotes it in his story as “White House” sources say…
Just change the words “White House” for “NBA” and I think you’ll understand what a lot of this kind of reporting really is.
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by EnnBee on Jan 17, 2012 12:30 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
You're spot on, and that is the issue.
Getting a scoop is great for a journalist, but shouldn’t being accurate be even more important? The only reason ESPN is still the “worldwide leader in sports” is because they were here first, made a boatload of money/smart investments and have some lingering aura. If they were an upstart they’d be over and done with so quick. Maybe I’m just in an ocean by myself, but I know plenty of people that can’t stand ESPN now a days.
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To be fair, it's not just ESPN.
They just take reports other people put out and cite them without digging too much further.
"We just want to chill" - Chris Bosh.
Proud Jameer and Rashard apologist since '07
Part of being a reporter is suppose to be verifying facts.
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Berger
also stated that Fegan and Howard were having some issues, which is a small silver lining.
Keep Hedo
This report, like all of them, is all over the place.
The credibility is just gone on all of this for everyone until Dwight (or an official representative) says something on record.
How many times has Dwight been “guaranteed to be traded in the next 48 hours”? I’ve lost count.
I'm torn. Is JJ Redick the White Mamba or the White Ray Allen?
here are my thoughts on the matter
I'm a girl.
by TheGiantSquid on Jan 16, 2012 10:16 PM EST reply actions 14 recs
from D12's twitter:
DwightHoward
love how everything y’all see y’all believe. If it ain’t from the horse don’t believe it. But God bless u
This is all I'm saying.
Until Dwight (or someone in an official capacity speaks) on the record with their name as part of it, it is all just speculation and link bait. Plain and simple.
I'm torn. Is JJ Redick the White Mamba or the White Ray Allen?
the horse already requested to be traded
"Generally, when I draw the play, it's just who's going where. Maybe I have not made it clear enough that we would like the ball to go in the basket."
by AB's triple double on Jan 16, 2012 11:46 PM EST up reply actions
you beat me to it..
this is exactly what I was thinking..
Can we as fans have courtesy enough to please stop cursing @DwightHoward on twitter? Really helping the cause for making him stay.
"I'm a little dysfunctional
You're the problem, Please don't awakin me
And I'm that way cause back in the day
Most have forsaken me"
by 4QB on Jan 16, 2012 11:59 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Seriously.
Even if the guy does leave, its just basketball. Not to mention the fact that he’s still busting his butt for this team and has since day 1, leading us to the Finals in 09 and allowing us to be apart of his development.
Just stop. I find myself wanting to encourage him not to pay attention to these “fans” nearly once a month. I actually just DMed him, hopefully he sees it.
Agreed. Should do some research to find the twitter for Dwight's agent and for the Adidas people
If fans are into it, they should be cursing those people
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
Caracas, Venezuela.
by North of the South on Jan 17, 2012 12:05 AM EST up reply actions
yes!
i tweeted at him saying how sad it was that people calling themselves “fans” are cursing him out..he tweeted back at me…which put the biggest smile on my face
Anytime I read a quote from SVG, I always read it in my best impression of his voice
by FlyHighJets on Jan 17, 2012 12:20 AM EST up reply actions
nice! I'm sure he understands how the internet works.
The bunch of loud trolls, are always a tiny, but vocal, percentage that don’t represent what the majority fells and behaves like.
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Caracas, Venezuela.
by North of the South on Jan 17, 2012 12:23 AM EST up reply actions
yeah its sad
he just responds usually with one word answers tho…its good to know hes not really paying attention to them
Anytime I read a quote from SVG, I always read it in my best impression of his voice
by FlyHighJets on Jan 17, 2012 12:25 AM EST up reply actions
Thank you.
"We just want to chill" - Chris Bosh.
Proud Jameer and Rashard apologist since '07
So, let's see...
The list of teams that want Howard now includes: Knicks, Nets, Lakers, Mavs, Warriors, Clippers, (maybe) Celtics, Hawks, and I’m sure I’m missing a couple. Out of all those, only the Nets (who wont be a contender even if they have Howard and Williams) and Dallas can get him as a FA.
None of those teams have much to offer (“oh yes, we want your best player but we are not going to offer ours”). I still think Magic should go all the way, and let Howard walk if he wants to.
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
Caracas, Venezuela.
by North of the South on Jan 17, 2012 12:20 AM EST reply actions 3 recs
I'm waiting for him to be intrigued by the Boocats!
"I'm a little dysfunctional
You're the problem, Please don't awakin me
And I'm that way cause back in the day
Most have forsaken me"
This x 100.
"We just want to chill" - Chris Bosh.
Proud Jameer and Rashard apologist since '07
GD Double posts...
"We just want to chill" - Chris Bosh.
Proud Jameer and Rashard apologist since '07
I have to say
Slowly im starting to feel less and less respect for howard. If he wants to go then go, tell that to the team. If he wants to stay, then stay. But dont keep changing your mind and telling us via the media dragging us back and forth until this summer. It seems like a different article comes out every day telling us somehting different
I have to agreed. He is at a crossroads right now. Especially, with this team playing this good and in unity too. I know it definitely doesn’t make his decision any easier..
by CBMagic85 on Jan 17, 2012 8:19 AM EST via Android app up reply actions
I'm on this team.
I feel like we have just as much a chance of him re-signing w/the team this summer as we do of him walking. So why throw this season away for nuthing?
by the.pianolady on Jan 17, 2012 5:41 PM EST up reply actions
Well, a lot of that is just that -- articles.
But honestly, I feel Dwight has every right to be undecided on what he wants to do next season. It depends on a lot of things — how well the Magic do this year, what other teams are interested in him, etc. I’d probably be undecided too if I were him.
It's on like Gregg Zaun!
He has not been going back and forth
He requested a trade, then stated that his request still stands. The only thing he has changed his mind on is where he would go… not if he would go.
by bettacalltyrone on Jan 17, 2012 5:58 AM EST up reply actions
He wants a trade
He told the management and told the media. Not much ambiguity there
"Generally, when I draw the play, it's just who's going where. Maybe I have not made it clear enough that we would like the ball to go in the basket."
by AB's triple double on Jan 17, 2012 10:08 AM EST up reply actions
While I do believe he wants out...
for all we know his trade request could be the equivalent of every other person that’s ever talked to their boss about “I need more money or I’m going to have to find another job”. Naturally in Howard’s case if this was the scenario it isn’t about actual money, but about something else (certain players or more team input?).
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I have quit jobs before and been talked into staying
I’m just saying.
I'm torn. Is JJ Redick the White Mamba or the White Ray Allen?
Kobe wanted one too.
"We just want to chill" - Chris Bosh.
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by slickw143 on Jan 17, 2012 12:25 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Good Point
But who is the Gasol going to be that comes walking through the doors that makes dwight change his stance?
by bettacalltyrone on Jan 19, 2012 6:50 PM EST up reply actions
The dude has to make what is probably the most important decision of his life so far.
And he has all year to do it. The media is taking any single little nugget and blowing it out of proportion. He is intrigued by the Clippers with CP3 and Blake? Wow, so he joins the millions of others who are too, HEADLINE NEWS!
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by slickw143 on Jan 17, 2012 10:01 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
That's my reaction as well.
Dwight wants to play with CP3 and Blake because duh. But there are so many variables in this decision for him. These are going to be his prime years on this contract he’s going to sign. He can’t take that decision lightly.
The intensity has to go up, up! Not down...UP! -Stan Van Gundy
He said he wants to be traded
What more does he have to say?
by longhaulforhunger on Jan 17, 2012 2:32 AM EST reply actions
Dwight actually sought out advice from Carmelo Anthony???.... yeesh
I probably know Judo! How many of you can make the same boast?
Can't wait till this is all over.
It’s like an article is released around the times we have a good game of basketball, and it feels like it undoes all the good vibes people were feeling from getting a good win.
My advice to anyone currently bothered by D12 rumours, would be to avoid them until the red banner on NBA.com tells where Howard is ending up. Until that happens take everything with a pinch of salt cause this will continue for a while.
NO LOVE!
Big win at MSG, Anderson scores 30 … and it still doesn’t make the frontpage of NBA.com, or ESPN, not even the Daily Dime, come on!
Dwight/Hedo for Griffin/Paul
and we have a deal.
by aakks on Jan 17, 2012 8:03 AM EST reply actions 3 recs
What about this?
We’re 9-3, with a decent shot to finish January at 16-5, or even with a little love 17-4 (Lakers, Indy 2x, Boston 2x and Philly). If we win all 9 games we’d be 18-3, but I think we may lose one or two in that stretch. We have one of the two or three most difficult players to guard, and obviously the best defender in D12. With that kind of success and the All-Star game here, with guys like Russell, etc, here perhaps explaining to him that if he stays here and wins championships here he’d move in to an area of the upper stratosphere that guys like Melo, Paul, etc, can only dream about. He didn’t go to a big market, he MADE a big market. He didn’t go to a dynastic organization, he created one like San Antonio. I’m in no way ready to even begin to think that we have less than a 50% chance of retaining him. For every guy who goes to an organization thinking he’ll win a ring somewhere else, there are Ewings, Barkleys and Karl Malones everywhere. The grass is always….
And as for endorsements? It’s not like Orlando doesn’t have an airport or the internet.
The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.
Dwight's list..
Each team on Dwight’s list has a legitimate shot at obtaining Dwight’s services next yr. There is no “clear cut, without a question of a doubt he is going there” team right now. He simply (lightly put) needs to just play the season out, focus on getting better and see what team (not market value) best suits him in the offseason…
by CBMagic85 on Jan 17, 2012 10:23 AM EST via Android app reply actions
Not exactly true
Only Dallas and the Nets have any chance to sign Howard without a trade.
I'm torn. Is JJ Redick the White Mamba or the White Ray Allen?
I was meaning in regards to “stranger things have happened”. His flip flopping since the beginning definitely has a person wondering what team will he be on next yr. My bad for not explaining it better than I should had.
by CBMagic85 on Jan 17, 2012 12:53 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Nets fan question
Are you guy more intrigued by a deal with the Nets with the emerge of MarShon Brooks? Personally, I hope you guys go for a run this year with Dwight and we let free agency play out
by SovietBrooklyn on Jan 17, 2012 12:26 PM EST reply actions
Marshon Brooks has game, but I don't want a deal with any team at this point
I’d rather risk letting him walk than take a deal that ensures we can’t keep us and mires us in mediocrity for years.
I'm torn. Is JJ Redick the White Mamba or the White Ray Allen?
understandable
hypothetically, say it becomes clear he will not stay would you rather one last hurrah or trade him for the best value you can get?
by SovietBrooklyn on Jan 17, 2012 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
Last hurrah unless trading for a top talent under 30
Lebron, Durant, Rose, Griffin.
Otherwise, in my mind, you are just delaying the inevitable rebuilding years.
I'm torn. Is JJ Redick the White Mamba or the White Ray Allen?
I do get the idea of making that last payoff run with Dwight
and hoping it sells Dwight. As a Nets fan, I hope that is the case because I like our chances on the uncertain gamble of hoping to win the Dwight sweepstakes in free agency while retaining Brook, Brooks, and our lottery pick. I don’t really get the idea though that some how gaining trade assets, draft picks, young talented players, and cap relief some how is bad for the Magic’s future. This type of things greatly help the rebuilding process
by SovietBrooklyn on Jan 17, 2012 2:05 PM EST up reply actions
Marshon Brooks is quickly becoming overrated, and it's halfway annoying
"I'm a little dysfunctional
You're the problem, Please don't awakin me
And I'm that way cause back in the day
Most have forsaken me"
Sounds more like he is quickly becoming hated on ;)
No one is calling him the next coming of Jordan. But it is impossible to ignore he is a very good basketball player. Your coach seems to like him
by SovietBrooklyn on Jan 17, 2012 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
What do you think about Ryan Anderson? He's better
"I'm a little dysfunctional
You're the problem, Please don't awakin me
And I'm that way cause back in the day
Most have forsaken me"
My opinion of Brooks is fairly well known on this blog
He’s shooting at what I consider an unsustainable rate, well above his college numbers, and still has bad turnover and assist numbers. If/when his shooting percentages regress, he’ll be a high-use volume shooter with no secondary skills, or a lesser version of Iverson. Until he develops a more well-rounded game, I want no part of him on a team I root for.
Bob.
by The Dark on Jan 17, 2012 12:48 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
I disagree with that characterization of his game...
especially the assumption that assist or turnovers will remain static for a rookie 14 games into his career on a bad team. I’m not going to argue the point in depth though because I’m not trying to sell you guys on him or defend him.
by SovietBrooklyn on Jan 17, 2012 1:19 PM EST up reply actions
The assists and turnovers are in line with his college numbers, though
I hope he does develop, because he seems to have the potential to be an elite player. I just don’t know if he has the mentality to make that change.
Bob.
by The Dark on Jan 17, 2012 7:03 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
If Brooks is becoming hated it's for the same reason that people hate on Tebow.
You can’t constantly shove a player down someone’s throat and expect them to enjoy the taste.
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No Griffin = No Howard
You can’t expect to offer up garbage to get the best center in the league. If they seriously want Howard the only way they can get him is to offer Griffin, it’s that simple. If the Clips honestly think they can get Howard w/ out giving up Griffin then they are dumb.
Non Mollare, non mai mollare!
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Be happy when this is over...
Now I see how the DEN fans felt prior to the trade.. Plus, Dwight took advice from Melo?! I don’t know to take lil bit of info..awkward face
by CBMagic85 on Jan 17, 2012 1:12 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Scott Van Pelt on Griffin for Dwight
Essentially he says if you are the Clippers you say yes “immediately” and suggests they trade Griffin and Jordan for him.
I could live with that, leaves us with a log jam at PF though.
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I'll live with that.
"We just want to chill" - Chris Bosh.
Proud Jameer and Rashard apologist since '07
Yeah
I heard that today too and couldn’t stop nodding along. It would be our ideal trade, I think. With Griffin though, we’d probably be able to flip Anderson for a SG or SF, or a package of Anderson/Nelson (I’d hope).
Well, then we just trade more.
Taking the circumstances, Griffin and DeAndre for Howard is a fair offer. Or should I say, the best yet.
Is this "Wish List" going to continue?
Will this continue trending with NBA players telling teams “these are the teams I want to go to.” aka “holding your current team & fans hostage”. What about just waiting out their contracts? Can the owners & David Stern do something about this…OH WAIT
by CBMagic85 on Jan 17, 2012 2:51 PM EST via Android app reply actions 1 recs
Well...this puts that rumor and what's left of Chris Seridan's career as an "NBA insider" to bed
by SovietBrooklyn on Jan 17, 2012 3:52 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
These guys are a bunch of clowns
Reporters need to start being held accountable for what the report. It’s ridiculous how they can just falsely spew off anything they want without any repercussions. I mean, why pay money to go to school when you can just publish anything and everything.
by mblally on Jan 17, 2012 4:14 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
The problem is the new media sports media as a whole not just the reporters
Sheridan is just the worst offender and should never be taken serious again. But it’s all about getting the scoop first and without care of verifying sources now a day. It’s bad that Sheridan put out this false story, but what’s worse is that this story circulated to so many outlets without verifying it’s accuracy.
by SovietBrooklyn on Jan 17, 2012 4:30 PM EST up reply actions
Sheridan is definitely not "the worst"
The worst would be Central Florida’s very own Ping. After that, I think Broussard likes to find things he likes and seeks out a source to corroborate that idea. The thing about reporting is you have a lot of different sources yourself, but when a situation is as fluid as this is, and with everyone trying to be the guy that breaks THE story, it muddles the waters a bit, that’s all.
I hate Chris Broussard...
ALMOST as much as I hate Mike Wilbon
by the.pianolady on Jan 18, 2012 11:28 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Otis said Dwight hasn't told him he wants the Clippers.
That doesn’t contradict anything in Sheridan’s report. Sheridan cited a source saying Howard is “intrigued” with them.
Who isn't intrigued with them?
They are on the front page of ESPN and leading Sportscenter more often than not.
The real issues is that a reporter can take something like “he’s intrigued with this team” and spin it into a whole thing that has gotten tons of coverage without really reporting any new information, but people think he has. Clearly the level of corroboration or even actual news – which has been repeatedly denied by Howard himself – required to make a national story is obviously far too low.
If Sheridan hears that Dwight is intrigued by “Breaking Bad” and “watching it a lot” does that mean he wants to be a meth dealer, too?
This isn’t journalism. It’s barely even gossip.
I'm torn. Is JJ Redick the White Mamba or the White Ray Allen?
by EnnBee on Jan 17, 2012 4:37 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Breaking Bad does make meth enticing.
I’m intrigued…
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by aTasteLikeBurning on Jan 17, 2012 4:59 PM EST up reply actions
Sqiddy, you don't understand.
This meth is blue, so it’s okay.
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by aTasteLikeBurning on Jan 17, 2012 5:23 PM EST up reply actions
Disagree.
Sheridan reports that the Clippers have been added to Dwight’s wishlist.
Dwight’s wishlist is a somewhat official and tangible understanding between him and the Magic as to which teams Dwight is willing to be traded to and will consider extending with. The Magic also then extend the right for Dwight’s agent to have discussions with those teams.
If Dwight never told the Magic to add the Clippers to the list then they haven’t been added to Dwight’s wishlist in any remotely practical manner.
Sheridan’s HEADLINE is “Clippers now on Dwight Howard’s wish list”. Which we now know is not true, at least insofar as Dwight has missed the step in which he adds them to his list in any way.
How then does the fact that the entire premise and intent of Sheridan’s article being proved inaccurate by the revelation that Dwight hasn’t “added the clippers to wishlist” not contradict with anything in Sheridan’s article?
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by aTasteLikeBurning on Jan 17, 2012 5:14 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Chris Sheridan @sheridanhoops 33m
Let me clarify something, even though it was clearly stated in yesterday’s story: #Clippers are on D.Howard’s wish list, not trade list.
Um . . . that's assinine of either Dwight (if the story is true) or Sheridan (if the story is mostly made up)
Why wouldn’t the trade list and wish list be one and the same?
If the Magic must trade Dwight, Hedo better stay. He needs to retire a Magic.
by funny80sguy on Jan 17, 2012 6:39 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Sheridan is definitely backtracking....its not an impossible scenario but a very unlikely one
Clippers have $38.7m committed for 2+ years to CP3 ($17.8m), Blake Griffin ($7.2m) and DeAndre Jordan ($10.5m), , Eric Bledsoe ($1.7) and two rookie deals (Thompkins and Leslie) that add up to $1.5m.
Plus they are committed for 1 more year to Mo Williams ($8.5m PO) and Ryan Gomes ($4m) and two years for Caron Butler ($8m). These three contracts can be flipped for expiring deals and then in offseason renounced along with the rest of the expiring contracts so as to clear cap hold.
That leaves about $20m for Dwight.
But that is a total of $18.5m in contracts that they would have to trade away for expiring deals. I can not see the Clippers doing this without a fully committed guarantee from Dwight. Which he can’t if the tampering rules mean anything.
Dwight's arguement is lame right now...
He’s saying over and over how he wants to win a championship. Right now our team looks MUCH better than New Jersey, and has a better record than Dallas (that trade ain’t happening, folks), and the L.A. teams (if the Clips aren’t even going to consider giving up Griffin, they’re blowing smoke out of their asses thinking they can get D12). Redick and Anderson are much improved this year, Hedo looks like he stepped into a time machine, and our bench has stepped up when needed. If the rest of the Magic players keep doing their part, and Dwight still bails, than we can all rest assured that his wanting out of O-Town isn’t just about basketball.
by aterry560 on Jan 17, 2012 7:14 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
It's not all about basketball...
Magic Fan since the 1992-1993 Season.
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by North of the South on Jan 18, 2012 9:59 AM EST up reply actions
It's about a douchie looking Italian guy with a bad 80's perm?
If the Magic must trade Dwight, Hedo better stay. He needs to retire a Magic.
by funny80sguy on Jan 18, 2012 11:21 AM EST up reply actions
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