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[Guest]

HOOPSWORLD has learned that there have been preliminary discussions between the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets that would involve sending Andrew Bynum to the Rockets, Howard to the Lakers and a number of first-round picks, prospects and significant cap relief to the Magic. The Magic are not necessarily in love with the idea of giving either Bynum or Brook Lopez a sizable, long-term commitment as they go through a major roster overhaul. Draft picks and prospects, a la the Denver Nuggets’ return on Carmelo Anthony, is said to be more appealing to Orlando. The Rockets have no assurance from Howard that he’d re-sign there and while they might be willing to take that risk, Bynum has privately expressed a willingness to be in Houston long-term . Houston has a tremendous haul of young, cheap players to offer as well as multiple draft picks. They also have a passing interest in Ramon Sessions, as the Lakers do in Courtney Lee http://www.hoopsworld.com/can-lakers-rockets-magic-make-a-deal

[Admin]

Way to be a buzz killer! Man that really sucks, the Rockets need Horford much more than Bynum.

[Peoriabird]

Thank you! Tired of this dumb Howard talk anyway.

[WraithSentinel]

I saw someone suggest this trade over at Realgm. I thought they were making it up. The only hope here is that it is Hoopsworld reporting it. I can't remember the last time they were right about anything.

[IheartVolt]

I am telling you guys it is inevitable for Howard to wear the Lakers uniform..The NBA wants that

[DrReality]

I am telling you guys it is inevitable for Howard to wear the Lakers uniform.. The NBA wants that

There's probably more truth to that than I want to admit. Who's going to coach him?

[phoostal]

Mark Stein just came on ESPN and reported the same above trade between Rockets, Lakers, and Magic. Take for what it is worth. Usually Stein is pretty solid.

[Sothron]

I'm worried about this trade. We need to get Dwight with Horford before Orlando goes with this.

[phoostal]

According to the Orlando Sentinel they breakdown possible trades for Dwight as follows:Trade:For Best Player? Trade with LakersFor Best Package of Players? Trade with the HawksFor Blow it and rebuild? Trade with the RocketsFor the worst deal ever? Trade with the NetsAt this time the locals here in Orlando have no idea what the Magic are going to do.

[Swatguy]

I am telling you guys it is inevitable for Howard to wear the Lakers uniform.. The NBA wants that

I believe he will wind up in LA too. If I were him I would.

[Admin]

According to the Orlando Sentinel they breakdown possible trades for Dwight as follows: Trade: For Best Player? Trade with Lakers For Best Package of Players? Trade with the Hawks For Blow it and rebuild? Trade with the Rockets For the worst deal ever? Trade with the Nets At this time the locals here in Orlando have no idea what the Magic are going to do.

If they're not getting Bynum out of this then they're not getting the best player anyway.

[fofochi]

According to the Orlando Sentinel they breakdown possible trades for Dwight as follows: Trade: For Best Player? Trade with Lakers For Best Package of Players? Trade with the Hawks For Blow it and rebuild? Trade with the Rockets For the worst deal ever? Trade with the Nets At this time the locals here in Orlando have no idea what the Magic are going to do.

why best player with lakers? wouldnt bynum be going to houston?

[ggp]

I have heard rumors about special deals that have been struck with DH's reps. Apparently, his contract with Adidas triples, if he signs with Brooklyn. Why not get some ATL movers and shakers and put together some attractive offers on the table? How about a nice deal with Coke? Howard is a good-looking guy with a great career staring him in the face. You know Coke can put him to good use. What about Home Depot or Kia? Here is out-of-the-box thought. What about Tyler Perry sitting down with Howard and mapping out a second career in front of a camera?Let's not kid ourselves here. Howard is looking at the money. Once we come to understand that, we can compete with Brooklyn and beat them at their own game.

[MrMeltdown]

I have been saying all along we should jump in if he ends up going to the Lakers and try to get Bynum by sending the Lakers Josh as well.

[ATL_BALLER]

If I'm the Magic, I'd blow it up and rebuild, and this scenario satisfies all the criteria. Someone like Al has the most value for emerging squad - Orlando, if I had to guess, are starting from scratch.

[Peoriabird]

Give it up guys...Howard isn't coming here! Time to sign guys like Ilyasova and Chris Kaman. Would love to have Batum though

[Bahamut]

Thank you! Tired of this dumb Howard talk anyway.

[phoostal]

Well Batum signed an offer sheet with the TWolves (which Blazers will match) and Ilyasova resigned with the Bucks. So cross those two off the list.

[GameTime]

http://twitter.com/TommyDeeTKB/status/222865056734511104

even more a source tells me that the Magic aren't seeing much to make them make a deal with Houston and LA at this point. talks stalled.

[phoostal]

Who the hell is Tommy Dee? Some reporter out in Cali? Just never heard of him before.