(OT) Dwight Howard about to sign an extension with ORL

[Fez Hammersticks]

How can they keep him? It's obviously a warning shot from Dwight that he'll leave if the management doesn't vastly improve the roster.

I don't see how that's possible with very few, if any, trade assets on that roster.

 

[Further]

How can they keep him? It's obviously a warning shot from Dwight that he'll leave if the management doesn't vastly improve the roster.

I don't see how that's possible with very few, if any, trade assets on that roster.

They just need to swing for the fences, and hope things work out. Most important is to actually make moves, show DH that they are doing everything possible. Trade away current picks, future picks, Use the MLE and make some fucking trades.

 

[Minstrel]

How can they keep him? It's obviously a warning shot from Dwight that he'll leave

Fixed for brevity. I don't think there's any "if" involved. I think he's just creating his cover story to leave without being the bad guy. I don't think he wants to be viewed like LeBron James...to me it seems like the "good guy" image is pretty important to Howard.

 

[cdub503]

@NBAPRGuy NBA PR Guy
Breaking News: According to sources It's official, Lakers will acquire Center Dwight Howard for Bynum/Odom and future 1st round draft picks!

 

[cdub503]

from what i heard they had their choice of gasol or bynum and they chose bynum

 

[44Thrilla]

thats a bunch of bs

 

[maxiep]

I don't buy it.

http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=25&p=28474505

 

[Minstrel]

from what i heard they had their choice of gasol or bynum and they chose bynum

As would I. Gasol is better now, and more durable, but Bynum is younger, not that much worse and still has upside potential. He fits what will now be a rebuilding situation much better than Gasol does. And keeping Gasol makes a lot more sense for LA, which is in a win-now mode.

 

[B-Roy]

Please don't tell me people actually believe that rumor...

 

[Minstrel]

I have no idea whether the rumour is credible, just commenting on which player I'd rather have as Orlando.

 

[cdub503]

I saw it thought id share since i didnt see anything else about it

 

[maxiep]

I saw it thought id share since i didnt see anything else about it

I wasn't calling you out, I just don't buy it. I'm probably gunshy because I've been fooled too many times before by these kinds of rumors.