Howard ready to be a Laker

[Jamie]

Originally Posted by Jerm

Which is insane to me because contrary to reports I DO think he'd sign there long term.

They'd build the team around him and he'd basically be the star who they add onto...not to mention, they could give him a max deal.

And he'd be stuck with the same overpaid middle of the road team that Howard couldn't win with. Orlando's best move is what they seem to be trying to do, which is to clear the books and bottom out, and try to draft another star.

[Jerm]

Originally Posted by Jamie

And he'd be stuck with the same overpaid middle of the road team that Howard couldn't win with. Orlando's best move is what they seem to be trying to do, which is to clear the books and bottom out, and try to draft another star.

No they won't because presumably they're going to be able to shed at least one if not two of those horrible contracts.

[jd1020]

Originally Posted by Jerm

No they won't because presumably they're going to be able to shed at least one if not two of those horrible contracts.

They wouldn't be able to unload them on LA. They'd be making the trade for the 2nd best big man in the league that they would be able to keep beyond next season.