2012 NBA Offseason Thread

[MC KAos]

looks like the spurs will lose out on lorbek, and athletic big that they have the rights to that plays in spain. he is getting offered 3 million a year to stay, thats big money over there, and more than the rookie wage he would make with the spurs.

at least it looks like the spurs will be able to get de colo (french backup PG, 6'5", big body, athletic, sort of like a homeless man's DWill) so thats a decent enough start, hopefully we can get camby or kaman and resign diaw, that would make me pretty happy.

 

[MC KAos]

Brooklyn Nets emerge again as strong contender to land Dwight Howard

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--nets-emerge-again-as-strong-contender-to-land-dwight-howard.html

starting to come from reputable sources now, hmmmm

 

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Brooklyn Nets emerge again as strong contender to land Dwight Howard

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--nets-emerge-again-as-strong-contender-to-land-dwight-howard.html

starting to come from reputable sources now, hmmmm

Drew doesn't wanna sign an extension in Orlando. Can't blame him at all. That team is in free fall. They just gave away their 2nd best player Ryan Andersen. If I were Bynum I wouldn't wanna stay in Orlando either. In L.A. he'll be playing with two future hall of famers and have a legit at winning another title. He'll be the man anyway when Nash and Kobe retire in a couple of years.

 

[MC KAos]

Drew doesn't wanna sign an extension in Orlando. Can't blame him at all. That team is in free fall. They just gave away their 2nd best player Ryan Andersen. If I were Bynum I wouldn't wanna stay in Orlando either. In L.A. he'll be playing with two future hall of famers and have a legit at winning another title. He'll be the man anyway when Nash and Kobe retire in a couple of years.

i agree, and thats why ultimately the lakers might not get howard. as the article says, if bynum is traded, he is going to explore free agency, if not, he is going to take the max from the lakers.

 

[MC KAos]

Not Bill Walton ‏@NotBillWalton
With Dwight Howard close to joining Deron Williams in Brooklyn. Jerry Sloan & Stan Van Gundy called to tell Avery Johnson "good luck".

hehe, if this trade goes down, avery johnson will be under the same scrutiny that spoelstra was before their title

 

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Sources: Magic, Nets and Cavaliers near completion of Dwight Howard trade. Deal will include 11 players, cash and multiple draft picks.

Source: Jarrod Rudolph

 

[MC KAos]

Not Bill Walton ‏@NotBillWalton
#ChrisBroussardTweet "Sources tell me that Dwight Howard will be playing for one of the 30 NBA teams next season".

 

[MC KAos]

Source: Jarrod Rudolph

wow, im glad i dont have work tomorrow! this might go down tonight! i dont want to go to sleep for now

 

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

wow, im glad i dont have work tomorrow! this might go down tonight! i dont want to go to sleep for now

Hope it does. Sick and tired of this drama.

 

[MC KAos]

Hope it does. Sick and tired of this drama.

ya, after its over with, the picture will be much more clear

 

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Orlando is still weighing options. Magic brass will meet tomorrow morning to decide if this is best deal. A trade could be completed Monday.

Source: Alex Kennedy

Not happening tonight.

 

[MC KAos]

Source: Alex Kennedy

Not happening tonight.

well, guess im going to bed then! tomorrow should be very interesting!

 

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

The Dwightmare may be coming to an end.

Source: Alex Kennedy

Finally.

 

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Nets GM Billy King is flying to Vegas Monday morning to watch Deron Williams w/ Team USA. No Dwight Howard deal imminent, still work to do.

Source: Adrian Woj

 

[big dog cowboy]

Not Bill Walton ‏@NotBillWalton
#ChrisBroussardTweet "Sources tell me that Dwight Howard will be playing for one of the 30 NBA teams next season".

:laugh2:

 

[MC KAos]

Evil Tim Tebow ‏@EvilTimTebow_
Dwight Howard thinks he can come to NY?! I'll ravage him with dysentery & curse him with the shooting ability of Chris Dudley. #NYTakeover
Retweeted by Not Bill Walton

 

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Tentacles of Nets-Magic talks covering 14 players, 3 teams w/ possible 4th locking in to take MarShon Brooks to provide pick, sources tell Y

Possible complication in Dwight 3way deal is Nets FA Kris Humphries would seek 4yr deal with CLE and wouldn't sign 1yr pact, sources tell Y!

Source: Adrian Wojnarowski

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Latest Rumor that I have heard is that the TWolves might be considering trading Kevin Love for Pau Gasol. I don't know if this has any legs to it. I know that Love has made some comments about Minnesota's management and that he is not happy in Minnesota but who knows? Anyhow, that's the latest I've heard.

 

[Cowboys&LakersFan]

Latest Rumor that I have heard is that the TWolves might be considering trading Kevin Love for Pau Gasol. I don't know if this has any legs to it. I know that Love has made some comments about Minnesota's management and that he is not happy in Minnesota but who knows? Anyhow, that's the latest I've heard.

Do you have a link? I read an article where he basically said he'll demand a trade if Minny doesn't become real good real quick. Here it is.

Kevin Love is the only Team USA player without a single postseason appearance.

In an interview with Yahoo! Sports, Love urged Minnesota's management to acquire the necessary talent to make the franchise a contender. If the Timberwolves don't start winning this season, Love isn't sure how long he'll want to be a part of Minnesota's future.

"My patience is not high," Love said. "Would yours be, especially when I'm a big proponent of greatness surrounding itself with greatness? All these [Team USA] guys seem to have great players around them.

"It's tough seeing all these guys that are young and older who have all played in the playoffs. When they start talking about that, I have nothing to talk about. If I don’t make the playoffs next year I don’t know what will happen."

Source: Marcus Spears

He can be a free agent in 2014 and the Lakers will have cap space.

Here's some more Dwight news.

Sounds like Kris Humphries/Nets are now sticking point (and not Cavs) in deal that would send Dwight Howard to Nets and Humphries to Cavs.

Source: Sam Amico

 

[DFWJC]

Latest Rumor that I have heard is that the TWolves might be considering trading Kevin Love for Pau Gasol. I don't know if this has any legs to it. I know that Love has made some comments about Minnesota's management and that he is not happy in Minnesota but who knows? Anyhow, that's the latest I've heard.

Love played at UCLA, so that part makes sense. The winning part too