Would you trade for Dwight?

[illmatic99]

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/b...eal-article-1.1234685?localLinksEnabled=false

A league source told the Daily News that the Lakers stars got into a heated exchange following a New Year’s Day loss to the 76ers, and Bryant went for a low blow – referencing and agreeing with Shaquille O’Neal’s criticisms of Howard being soft.

Howard was restrained from going at his teammate, according to the source, and there have been rumblings from the center’s camp that he’s been unhappy with Bryant since earlier in the season.

I'd trade Aldridge and our scrubs (luke/myers/nolan/etc). And I'd seriously consider this even without and extension for Dwight.

 

[NOVoodoo]

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/b...eal-article-1.1234685?localLinksEnabled=false



I'd trade Aldridge and our scrubs (luke/myers/nolan/etc). And I'd seriously consider this even without and extension for Dwight.

Without an extension for Dwight?

Even before he came to Hollywood, Dwight's had some sort of weird fame complex. There's no way he'd re-sign.

Trading away the second best asset you have for a player that's going to do nothing but help you to a first round exit and give you cap relief would be too knee-jerk.

I don't even see why the Lakers would do that. It'd make more sense to them to pacify Howard than bring in a player that's essentially a poor man's Pau Gasol circa 2010 but without the passing ability.

 

[EL PRESIDENTE]

For a one year rental? No thanks, rather have Hickson

 

[Rhal]

I'd rather just renounce everyone and offer him a max contract this summer then go for a one year rental on a player who may have lost a lot of athleticism because of surgery.

 

[Natebishop3]

Gross. No thanks.

 

[Mediocre Man]

Not for a 1 year rental

 

[julius]

Not even if he signed a big contract and stayed. He wilts under pressure.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Sure, I'd trade Nolan Smith for Howard. Who wouldn't?

 

[jlprk]

I'd rather just renounce everyone and offer him a max contract this summer then go for a one year rental on a player who may have lost a lot of athleticism because of surgery.

That's not permanent. He came back earlier than the doctors had planned, so he's still recovering.

If we can possibly get him after he signs a new contract, we should do whatever it takes.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

It's kind of shocking how little respect Aldridge gets.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Ignore this thread

 

[illmatic99]

Ya, I guess getting him without an extension probably is not gonna happen. But LA for Dwight (with extension) is something I'd seriously consider.

 

[illmatic99]

It's kind of shocking how little respect Aldridge gets.

I'm actually surprised at how little respect Dwight is getting. He's still putting up ridiculous numbers with a bad back. I'm finding it hard to believe that we wouldn't trade a top 5 PF for the #1 C who's a defensive stalwart, and would solve nearly all our interior issues.

 

[julius]

I'm actually surprised at how little respect Dwight is getting. He's still putting up ridiculous numbers with a bad back. I'm finding it hard to believe that we wouldn't trade a top 5 PF for the #1 C who's a defensive stalwart, and would solve nearly all our interior issues.

well, hes certainly doing that for the Lakers.

 

[mook]

Even with his bad back, I'd be ok with trading Aldridge for him (with an extension). Hickson and Howard in the front court would easily be the best rebounding tandem in the league, cleaning up lots of misses by Lillard/Batum/Matthews. No way I'd do it without the extension though.

I don't really see how it helps the Lakers though, other than shuffle more deck chairs on the Titanic.

 

[DeanMoriarty]

No.

Do everything you can to sign him this summer.

Howard
Aldridge
Batum
Mathews
Lillard

That's a complete team right there.

 

[BBert]

It's kind of shocking how little respect Aldridge gets.

No kidding.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Even with his bad back, I'd be ok with trading Aldridge for him (with an extension). Hickson and Howard in the front court would easily be the best rebounding tandem in the league, cleaning up lots of misses by Lillard/Batum/Matthews. No way I'd do it without the extension though.

I don't really see how it helps the Lakers though, other than shuffle more deck chairs on the Titanic.

I can't see how they would play well together. Dwight would be better off playing with Babbitt than JJ. Less chance of a double team using two bigs.

LMA and Dwight on the other hand would be a great combo.

 

[donkiez]

Even with his bad back, I'd be ok with trading Aldridge for him (with an extension). Hickson and Howard in the front court would easily be the best rebounding tandem in the league, cleaning up lots of misses by Lillard/Batum/Matthews. No way I'd do it without the extension though.

I don't really see how it helps the Lakers though, other than shuffle more deck chairs on the Titanic.

All things being equal then yes of course you make that swap. Few reasons why they are not though

1) its the Lakers, never help them out or bail them out of a bad situation.
2) Dho is a prima dona and a potential cancer to our chemistry.
3) Dho is potentially dealing with lingering health issues.
4) Dho is 1 year rental.
5) LMA is a bad ass in his own right and seems to like Portland (at least for now).
6) it still probably would not be an even swap, LA would want more than LMA for DHo.

Just say NO do DHO.

 

[magnifier661]

It's kind of shocking how little respect Aldridge gets.

Yeah I agree. Aldridge has been having a monster year. What more could you ask for?

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Yeah I agree. Aldridge has been having a monster year. What more could you ask for?

Dwight Howard apparently.

 

[magnifier661]

Dwight Howard apparently.

Aldridge has always stayed loyal to his team. Dwight has proven he would bolt if times got tough. For that reason alone I would say no.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

Aldridge has always stayed loyal to his team. Dwight has proven he would bolt if times got tough. For that reason alone I would say no.

Was merely answering your question Mags. A lame attempt at humor.

 

[magnifier661]

Was merely answering your question Mags. A lame attempt at humor.

Haha I shouldn't have quoted you, but I wanted to use your reply and the suggestion of what the thread is asking for.

 

[Elton]

I don't think it's too outlandish a notion to make a run at Howard in the summer. He might want to stick it to the Lakers--adding him would make the Blazers instant title contenders.

Ok, I just woke up.

 

[magnifier661]

I don't think it's too outlandish a notion to make a run at Howard in the summer. He might want to stick it to the Lakers--adding him would make the Blazers instant title contenders.

Ok, I just woke up.

If we make it past the 1st round with the squad we have; I have no doubt that many players would entertain the idea of coming to PDX.

 

[NJNetz]

I don't see Dwight coming to the Blazers ever.

 

[KeepOnRollin]

I don't see Dwight coming to the Blazers ever.

Agreed. It is NJ, ATL, DAL, or staying with LAL imo. Probably in that order.

 

[BrianFromWA]

I'd switch ATL and DAL (and I think the cool new thing is to say "BKN" instead of "NJ" ), but yeah.

 

[Elton]

If we make it past the 1st round with the squad we have; I have no doubt that many players would entertain the idea of coming to PDX.

So you're sayin' we've got a chance?!!