Other Sports Chris Paul and Dwight Howard the new Lakers - Page 3

BIG_DADDY · 12-05-2011, 10:39 PM

I have been following this but it looks more and more likely. If they get one they should be able to pull off getting both. That would be a fun team to watch.

http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2011/1...r-howard-paul/

HANG TIME HEADQUARTERS – For all of the talk about All-Stars Chris Paul and Dwight Howard leaving New Orleans and Orlando, respectively, for the Tri-State area, there’s a team on the left coast that remains a factor in this complicated affair that we should not overlook.

The Los Angeles Lakers, using Andrew Bynum, as their 7-foot ace in the hole, should not be overlooked. Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports offers up this pertinent reminder:

In a lot of ways, the Hornets and Orlando Magic are in a race to make a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers for Paul and Howard. They’re running so many scenarios across the big boards in their offices, but make no mistake: Los Angeles is the port that can entice Paul and Howard to sign extensions, with the one player – young center Andrew Bynum – as a centerpiece that can justify the trade.

The Lakers and Hornets talked several days ago, league sources told Yahoo! Sports, but it was one of those circuitous conversations that left the sides unclear what it would take to get a deal done, and the talk ended with no formal offers. The Lakers and Hornets expect to speak again this week, sources said. The prospect of Pau Gasol as the primary player going to the Hornets won’t be acceptable, sources said. The Lakers will ultimately be willing to let New Orleans pick its player in the deal – Bynum or Gasol – but New Orleans is determined to get quality, and quantity, in a deal.

Bynum has privately been heard to say this offseason that he wants his own team, and the chances of him getting that – in New Orleans or Orlando – have never been higher. Years ago, Kobe Bryant wanted Bynum moved for Jason Kidd, but Bryant’s been insistent all summer that he still believes in this core, isn’t interested in wholesale change.

The issue of honoring Bryant’s wishes (or not) is another story. What we do know is this: few teams anywhere can offer a trade piece as enticing as the prospect of Bynum, an oft-injured yet super talented behemoth who still has not reached his ceiling.

With either Paul or Howard in a Lakers uniform, the twilight of Bryant’s career won’t send Lakers fans into a tailspin as they think about what comes next. They’d already have the franchise anchor needed to help rebuild into a championship-level outfit on the roster.

Bynum was supposed to be that heir apparent when he entered the league as a precocious teenager believed to be the next pivot in the Lakers’ long and distinguished line of franchise centers. But injuries stunted that plan. If now is the time to finally make a break for the future, the Lakers couldn’t have pick a better one.

With both Paul and Howard rumored to be in fluid situations right now, the Lakers could be poised to play spoiler yet again on the free agent market (those of us old enough to remember it will never forget the summer Shaq made his way from Orlando to LA) …

BIG_DADDY · 12-05-2011, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by -King-

Lets do it. I'd settle for just CP3 though. Howard is great, but our PG situation is one of the worst in the league. Can't have fisher starting again.
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Absolutely

jd1020 · 12-05-2011, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by the_spatula

present the better front court. please.

Dwight Howard alone > all 4 of the players you are circle jerking to.

ChiefsCountry · 12-05-2011, 11:09 PM

Lakers
Chris Paul
Kobe Bryant
Metta World Peace (Artest)
Hedo Turkoglu
Dwight Howard

Magic
Jameer Nelson
JJ Redick
Lamar Odom
Brandon Bass
Pau Gasol

**Reaper16** · 12-05-2011, 11:13 PM

If Howard goes to another team and finally learns how to play offense I am going to crush my own face.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 12-05-2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

Paul just said that is the place he would like to go the most. If Superman goes to LA Paul will follow. Who wouldn't want to be a part of that team. My guess is Shannon Brown is waiting to see what happens there as well.

Neither team would be willing to take on the albatross contract of Bynum's.

SPATCH · 12-05-2011, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jd1020

Dwight Howard alone > all 4 of the players you are circle jerking to.

lllolololololooolollolololol

ok goodbye casual observer.

the bulls vs. magic head to heads were an all you can rape buffet (inside and outside)

waaaayyyy too much front court depth

ChiefsCountry · 12-05-2011, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Neither team would be willing to take on the albatross contract of Bynum's.

He only has one year left on it.

jd1020 · 12-05-2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by the_spatula

lllolololololooolollolololol

ok goodbye casual observer.

the bulls vs. magic head to heads were an all you can rape buffet (inside and outside)

waaaayyyy too much front court depth

Its a good thing there's more to basketball than a front court...

BIG_DADDY · 12-05-2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Neither team would be willing to take on the albatross contract of Bynum's.

Right, keep believing that.

SPATCH · 12-05-2011, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jd1020

Its a good thing there's more to basketball than a front court...

Bitch we have the best PG in the NBA.

We posted the best record in the NBA.

If we sign a 2 guard that can create his own shot, we will be the most complete team in the NBA

ChiefsCountry · 12-05-2011, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by the_spatula

Bitch we have the best PG in the NBA.

We posted the best record in the NBA.

If we sign a 2 guard that can create his own shot, we will be the most complete team in the NBA

LeBron will still bitch slap Rose like he did last year in the playoffs. The Bulls are a paper tiger.

jd1020 · 12-05-2011, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by the_spatula

Bitch we have the best PG in the NBA.

We posted the best record in the NBA.

If we sign a 2 guard that can create his own shot, we will be the most complete team in the NBA

And still wont beat the Heat.

Keep dreamin. Maybe the twig Chicago puts at C will pack on some lbs and do something beyond the Rodman role.

O.city · 12-05-2011, 11:25 PM

The Bulls are the Ravens of the NBA. Play great defense, get it to Rose and see what happens.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 12-05-2011, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

He only has one year left on it.

There's no point in trading for a guy who will leave your team when the guy you are trading who will also leave your team is a far superior player who can actually stay healthy.

82 games of Howard/Paul+sign and trade potential > 100 games of Bynum+his Bird rights.

BIG_DADDY · 12-05-2011, 11:27 PM

How cool would it be to see this team gel and LeBron get zip?

12-05-2011, 10:39 PM
BIG_DADDY THE RED MENACE Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Texas Casino cash: $4958410	Chris Paul and Dwight Howard the new Lakers I have been following this but it looks more and more likely. If they get one they should be able to pull off getting both. That would be a fun team to watch. http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2011/1...r-howard-paul/ HANG TIME HEADQUARTERS – For all of the talk about All-Stars Chris Paul and Dwight Howard leaving New Orleans and Orlando, respectively, for the Tri-State area, there’s a team on the left coast that remains a factor in this complicated affair that we should not overlook. The Los Angeles Lakers, using Andrew Bynum, as their 7-foot ace in the hole, should not be overlooked. Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports offers up this pertinent reminder: In a lot of ways, the Hornets and Orlando Magic are in a race to make a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers for Paul and Howard. They’re running so many scenarios across the big boards in their offices, but make no mistake: Los Angeles is the port that can entice Paul and Howard to sign extensions, with the one player – young center Andrew Bynum – as a centerpiece that can justify the trade. The Lakers and Hornets talked several days ago, league sources told Yahoo! Sports, but it was one of those circuitous conversations that left the sides unclear what it would take to get a deal done, and the talk ended with no formal offers. The Lakers and Hornets expect to speak again this week, sources said. The prospect of Pau Gasol as the primary player going to the Hornets won’t be acceptable, sources said. The Lakers will ultimately be willing to let New Orleans pick its player in the deal – Bynum or Gasol – but New Orleans is determined to get quality, and quantity, in a deal. Bynum has privately been heard to say this offseason that he wants his own team, and the chances of him getting that – in New Orleans or Orlando – have never been higher. Years ago, Kobe Bryant wanted Bynum moved for Jason Kidd, but Bryant’s been insistent all summer that he still believes in this core, isn’t interested in wholesale change. The issue of honoring Bryant’s wishes (or not) is another story. What we do know is this: few teams anywhere can offer a trade piece as enticing as the prospect of Bynum, an oft-injured yet super talented behemoth who still has not reached his ceiling. With either Paul or Howard in a Lakers uniform, the twilight of Bryant’s career won’t send Lakers fans into a tailspin as they think about what comes next. They’d already have the franchise anchor needed to help rebuild into a championship-level outfit on the roster. Bynum was supposed to be that heir apparent when he entered the league as a precocious teenager believed to be the next pivot in the Lakers’ long and distinguished line of franchise centers. But injuries stunted that plan. If now is the time to finally make a break for the future, the Lakers couldn’t have pick a better one. With both Paul and Howard rumored to be in fluid situations right now, the Lakers could be poised to play spoiler yet again on the free agent market (those of us old enough to remember it will never forget the summer Shaq made his way from Orlando to LA) …
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