Was there any doubt that once the word "Lakers" entered the story, they would find a way to get him?

Even when it looked unlikely, you knew they'd find a way to get it done...looks like that is happening now.

the dude is a gigantic child. he stamps his feet and demands something, nothing can change his mind, the rules are unflinchingly rigid, but as soon as you dangle something shiny in front of his tiny head, his eyes bug out and the world is right again.

i can't believe his "people" let him make a fool of himself in front of the world for this long. a pointlessly well paid fool, but a fool nonetheless.

Where do you see anything suggesting it is going to happen? Orlando doesn't care if Dwight would re-sign with them, and if anything that would drive up the price. LA doesn't have what Orlando wants.

one hurdle has been cleared if dwight did in fact say he would sign an extension with LA

another hurdle will be cleared if Cleveland has what Orlando wants. Orlando doesn't want Bynum apparently, even if Bynum said he would sign an extension.

Pieces seem to be falling in place. but i'm sure Basketball Reasons will come up sooner or later

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one hurdle has been cleared if dwight did in fact say he would sign an extension with LA

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That wasn't really a hurdle because LA was willing to take him regardless.

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another hurdle will be cleared if Cleveland has what Orlando wants. Orlando doesn't want Bynum apparently, even if Bynum said he would sign an extension.

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Cleveland wants to include Varejo. I find it hard to believe that Orlando wants that contract. Unless Orlando really likes Tristan Thompson or Dion Waiters, I think any trade will have to go through Houston, regardless if Houston gets Bynum or Howard.

Houston has what Orlando wants.

I wonder why they don't forget about the Lakers and Cleveland and focus on Houston.

Adrian Wojnarowski: Orlando and the L.A. Lakers are engaged in 4-way talks with Denver and Philadelphia on a Dwight Howard blockbuster, league sources tell Y!

I'll believe it when it finally happens.

However: There are multiple moving parts in the fluid talks, but the framework of a possible deal includes Howard and Denver forward Al Harrington going to the Lakers, Philadelphia guard Andre Iguodala going to the Nuggets, Los Angeles center Andrew Bynum moving to the 76ers, and Los Angeles forward Pau Gasol and Denver guard Arron Affalo going to the Magic, sources told Yahoo! Sports. Yahoo! Sports


So Lakers give up Bynum and Gasol for Harrington and Howard.

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Awful deal for the Magic. They better be getting a plethora of draft picks to go along with that steaming bag of crap twosome.

I would not do that deal if I was the Lakers.

The nuggets would be the clear winner if that trade happens, but how the hell can they take on that much salary?

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^ ItalAggie

huh?

Iggy's salary and that's it?

Ahhh. I misread. I thought it said Gasol going to Denver as well. I retract my statement and think that Philly makes out with the best deal.

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The nuggets would be the clear winner if that trade happens, but how the hell can they take on that much salary?

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By giving up the salaries of Affalo and Harrington.

I wonder if Philly is under the belief that Bynum will sign a long term extension.

Either that or they are really wanting to get rid of AI's contract.

Bynum is from the area. I could see him staying.

I'm not sure this is a smart move for L.A. Losing two all-stars to get one (with back problems no less) is incredibly risky. Never been all that impressed with Harrington either.

Do whatever it takes to get Howard, remember.

And Bynum is Mr Glass and Gasol is soft lest ye forget

Dammit..see, i knew it....it was destined to happen.


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God I hate the Lakers. More T-shirt fans coming to an arena near you.

Again, in going back to Bynum, what if he said no way on the trade (or at least indicated he wouldn't resign). Not that Philly is so bad, but he will have little chance to play for an NBA championship when compared to what he has in L.A.

Lol Iowa you are not very familiar with Bynum and his motivations and public comments are you.

Play for a championship. Haha

I just know that Bynum is about as rational and predictable as Jessie Spano when she has a geometry midterm and a big musical audition.


Who knows what the guy is thinking?

Yay. The NBA continues to consolidate all the talent to 2 teams.

At least I have a team I despise as much as Miami now.

Lakers are a ****ing joke if they don't win the NBA championship. Seriously.

Kobe always needs stacked teams to win a championship.

Best front office in pro sports

If you're Philly, you have a potential 20-10 big to build around, and if he leaves, fugg it b/c you weren't going to win anyways and you shed Iguodala's contract. Makes sense.

Denver - don't see how Iguodala makes you appreciably better, but OK.

Orlando - you have a gun to your head. You're going to let Howard walk for nothing to "prove a point", or take the best deal you can get? You'd think you could get a young stud or lottery pick, but maybe not, or at least unload Turkoglu's deal, but again maybe you can't. Afflalo is a good player, Vucevic is an OK big, and you get Harkless (who I think sucks but is a mid-1st) and 3 1st rounders (all crappy, but maybe the Philly pick turns into a lottery pick in 2-3 years as it becomes less protected as it rolls over?). I don't see how you fault Orlando.

LA - Bynum and a crap 1st for Howard. Thanks. More reason to psychotically hate them. Only good news is they still can't guard the perimeter, though they can protect the rim better with Howard. But will douchy Superman be prone to foul trouble when Westbrook, Harden, Wade, James blow by their geriatric guards/wings?

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It's amazing what $100 million will get you. And that doesn't even include the 250% luxury tax. Bravo.

Per ESPN: "Sources in London report Kobe is ecstatic"

No sh/t