2012 NBA Offseason Thread

[DFWJC]

I don't think they will either. It's almost impossible for them to assemble the best offer for him.

I don't know how they could do it financially.
But an offer of Marshon Brooks, Brook Lopez, and three #1 picks sounds pretty good to me.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

That would be a nice squad, but I can't see you affording all of those pieces by just trading Pau.

They could. They cut cap earlier this year. They have a 9 million trade exception, a 3 million mid level exception and they have over 15 million that would come off the books if Pau were traded. That's probably more then 30 million that is available to the Lakers this season.

 

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

I don't think they will either. It's almost impossible for them to assemble the best offer for him.

Not really.

Al Horford is an All Star caliber center and Teague is a terrific point guard.

 

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

As Orlando works to unload Dwight Howard, Magic focusing on Lakers' Andrew Bynum as top target, sources tell Y! Sports. Story soon on site.

Source: Adrian Wojnarowski

 

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

It's actually 2013, 2015, 2017 picks; it just changed. Also, Humphries and Lopez would both have to agree to a sign and trade because they are free agents right now. This is highly unlikely.

This. I find it very hilarious though that Orlando is still trying to accomidate that clown Howard's request.

 

[NeonNinja]

Source: Adrian Wojnarowski

That is what it comes down to, will Jim Buss let his prized pet go.

Ball is in Jim's court, does he nail the three or draw air?

If LA won't offer Bynum, Howard goes to ATL IMO.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

That is what it comes down to, will Jim Buss let his prized pet go.

Ball is in Jim's court, does he nail the three or draw air?

If LA won't offer Bynum, Howard goes to ATL IMO.

More to the point, if Jim Buss doesn't offer Bynum and Bynum has a down year or sustains another injury, he will be persecuted in L.A. I don't think it would end well for Bynum in that situation.

 

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

That is what it comes down to, will Jim Buss let his prized pet go.

Ball is in Jim's court, does he nail the three or draw air?

If LA won't offer Bynum, Howard goes to ATL IMO.

He shouldn't. The clown has made it clear he doesn't wanna sign an extension with L.A.

 

[NeonNinja]

He shouldn't. The clown has made it clear he doesn't wanna sign an extension with L.A.

I believe he would after playing in LA and he would lose about 30mil if he didn't.

Howard was just saying anything he could to go to Nets. He didn't handle it well though.

It's about the best deal for both sides. Bynum better fit with Orl and Howard with LA, they're both on last yr of deal too.

Edit: rumors going around that LA is willing to offer Bynum and Metta for Howard and filler IF Howard will sign extension. This is crazy, up to Howard if sources are legit.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

He shouldn't. The clown has made it clear he doesn't wanna sign an extension with L.A.

If the Lakers decided to pass on a deal for Howard, Then I think they should just stick with Bynum and Gasol and add another PG that can shoot the outside shot and a decent small forward who can play D and rebound as well as a defenseive 2 Guard who can shoot the three as well. They need to become a threat from the three in order to loosen up Gasol and Bynum and they need to become much more defensive minded. Rebound and play good defense.

 

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

@JRudolphSports: Source: Lakers are prepared to offer the Andrew Bynum and Metta World Peace to the Magic provided Howard signs extension

Well things are heating up.

 

[NeonNinja]

Well things are heating up.

Yeah. I'm hearing Bynum,MWP,Blake for Howard and JRich.

All up to Howard to sign extension, so who knows.

 

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Yeah. I'm hearing Bynum,MWP,Blake for Howard and JRich.

All up to Howard to sign extension, so who knows.

I'd hate to give up MWP. We need him to guard guys like KD and LeBron.

 

[NeonNinja]

I'd hate to give up MWP. We need him to guard guys like KD and LeBron.

I wouldn't worry too much over this right now. The way it has played out so far, I don't see him accepting the extension before playing in LA.

I would do that deal though, but I'm not in control.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Yeah. I'm hearing Bynum,MWP,Blake for Howard and JRich.

All up to Howard to sign extension, so who knows.

Would have liked to have had Richardson several years ago but now, he's done I think. 15 seasons in the league and his numbers fell off the cliff last season. Would rather have Redick I think.

 

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Celtics are in final discussions on terms of a multi-year deal with Mavericks free agent guard Jason Terry, sources tells Yahoo! Sports

Source: Marc Spears

If Lakers get Howard could it be Celtics/Lakers again in the Finals? Uno mas por favor.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Not really.

Al Horford is an All Star caliber center and Teague is a terrific point guard.

I was talking about the Nets.

On another note, I'd bet pretty solid money that if Howard got traded to the Lakers, he'd stay there. Why not? It's a great franchise, a marquee team, and he'd get plenty of attention and marketing opportunities.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

If it's just a rental thing, then I think the Lakers should think about offering Gasol for Howard, let Howard walk next year if that's what he wants and the Lakers get cap relief from Gasol. They can then look at bringing in another quality player or two with the cap space next season. I would think about that if I were the Lakers. If Orlando has no better offers, they might consider that, I don't know.

 

[Zordon]

Sad to see JET go.

This offseason is on it's way to being a colossal failure.

 

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

If it's just a rental thing, then I think the Lakers should think about offering Gasol for Howard, let Howard walk next year if that's what he wants and the Lakers get cap relief from Gasol. They can then look at bringing in another quality player or two with the cap space next season. I would think about that if I were the Lakers. If Orlando has no better offers, they might consider that, I don't know.

Orlando can definitely get a better deal than that.