TexasDeac10
Alphonso Smith
I'm surprised the Rockets are trying this. They're set up to have a ton of cap room next year if they play their cards right (i.e. not resign Chuck Hayes). The Rockets need to go big in 2012, not 2011, imo.
When do we get the revised NBA schedules?
Holy crap. ESPN just reported that the lakers are trying to get Paul and Howard and are willing to give up anyone but Kobe.
That would be nuts. Basically the Lakers would offer Bynum and Odom to the Magic for Howard and take on Hedo's terrible contract. Then they would offer Gasol and anyone or anything else (picks) to the Hornets wanted for CP.
I doubt it happens, but it might be possible if CP and Howard talk about it and leak they will only sign an extension with the Lakers to create leverage, hurting their trade value to other teams.
Or better yet, even the Hornets agree that Farooq, Bledsoe, Kaman, Filler (Foye?) and the Minnesota pick is the best deal the Hornets are likely to get in exchange for CP3 and Emeka.
Next year, not sure how much Gordon's deal will count against the cap, if its only his qualifying offer, you appear to have the room to Sign Dwight Howard as a free agent, then re-up Gordon. Even if you don't land Dwight you have a contender.
You're in Salary cap hell, but you have CP3, Eric Gordon, Blake and D12 on your team. Fairly sure you are going to be a profitible organization.
Hornets aren't interest in Pau, it doesn't fit the "blow it up" strategy, and Demps is a good GM. Lakers don't have any interesting or good picks either.
This clippers scenario has a very very real shot of occurring, I just don't know enough about how Gordon will count against the cap when going to sign Dwight whether they can make it a big 4. But the clippers appear to have their contracts perfectly in line with Gordon and Blake on rookie deals to make this a reality. Its the destination the stars want, I'm on record saying that I think locking up Clippers season tickets is a wise investment, I'm in Los Angeles so I'm considering doing just that. Worst case, I stub hub em.
Yeah the Broussard article mentioned that the Clippers are going after both as well. If CP and Howard want to play together there it can happen as the Clips definitely have better pieces in a trade. It all goes back to the power they have in their willingness to sign an extension or not. CP has said he is open to the Clips so there is a start. You know him and Howard are plotting their moves together.
Not sure if posted earlier but I'm not reading 9 pages to find out.
Josh Howard is in San Antonio (as is Caron Butler) talking to the Spurs about replacing Jefferson.
Josh would be a great fit under a structured team with a demanding coach.
Not sure if posted earlier but I'm not reading 9 pages to find out.
Josh Howard is in San Antonio (as is Caron Butler) talking to the Spurs about replacing Jefferson.
Josh would be a great fit under a structured team with a demanding coach.
Wow, he would be such a better fit than Jefferson. I think the Spurs are looking at Prince too, who they probably prefer to Josh just because of his ability to hit the corner 3, which has always been an open shot for the Spurs in the Duncan era, from Sean Elliott to Mario Elie to Jackson to Bruce Bowen. Jefferson is the first guy they've had at the 3 who can't stick a corner 3.
BTW, A Tony Parker plus Tiago Splitter trade for CP3 works. I assume the Spurs could add Leonard to that pot and then the Spurs could sign Chandler???