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Originally Posted by TennesseeFan07

Some people are reporting he may actually sign a deal to remain in Orlando. I still doubt it, however.

Very intriguing. It would surprise a lot of people. Not an Orlando fan myself, but like watching Dwight play. I don't think he's as dominant as some of the great centers ever... but still a freak.

[TennesseeFan07]

Originally Posted by Dbake005

Very intriguing. It would surprise a lot of people. Not an Orlando fan myself, but like watching Dwight play. I don't think he's as dominant as some of the great centers ever... but still a freak.

He's not the most dominant, but as a whole, the league is weak at the center position. Bynum may be the second best center in the league right now, but Howard is way better than Bynum is.

[TennesseeFan07]

Originally Posted by The_Orange_Pearl

If it's true the Nets are willing to offer Lopez and two 1sts, I'd take that deal. The Nets were willing to take Hedo back too.

Bynum is way better than Lopez, but the Hedo contract may be the deciding factor.

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Originally Posted by Dbake005

Very intriguing. It would surprise a lot of people. Not an Orlando fan myself, but like watching Dwight play. I don't think he's as dominant as some of the great centers ever... but still a freak.

He just turned 26 on December 8th though. He has plenty of time left to destroy stuff. Plus, he's really durable. The guy doesn't miss games. At least not yet anyways. 82, 82, 82, 82, 79, 82, 78... He deserves well over whatever Paul nets and what Utah/Denver got imo

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Originally Posted by TennesseeFan07

He's not the most dominant, but as a whole, the league is weak at the center position. Bynum may be the second best center in the league right now, but Howard is way better than Bynum is.

Bynum is not the second best center. Plenty of PFs playing out of position and other centers I'd rather have. Especially after his 3rd grade girl mad someone stole her juicebox act in the playoffs.

And Howard is by FAR the best Center in the league, I just meant I don't think he's on the "unstoppable/with the greats" level. Not knocking him.

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Originally Posted by TennesseeFan07

Bynum is way better than Lopez, but the Hedo contract may be the deciding factor.

I'm not sure I agree with that and Bynum has injury problems. If it were me, I'd take Lopez over Bynum without question at this point. I wouldn't trust Bynum's knees. Plus, I'd rather have the Nets picks in your scenario. Howard/Williams should offer better picks than Howard/Gasol/Kobe.

[TennesseeFan07]

Originally Posted by Dbake005

Bynum is not the second best center. Plenty of PFs playing out of position and other centers I'd rather have. Especially after his 3rd grade girl mad someone stole her juicebox act in the playoffs.

And Howard is by FAR the best Center in the league, I just meant I don't think he's on the "unstoppable/with the greats" level. Not knocking him.

That was my point. It's pretty sad that Bynum may be the second best true center in the league. The gap between Howard and everyone else is huge. That's why his value is so high right now.

[TennesseeFan07]

Originally Posted by The_Orange_Pearl

I'm not sure I agree with that and Bynum has injury problems. If it were me, I'd take Lopez over Bynum without question at this point. I wouldn't trust Bynum's knees. Plus, I'd rather have the Nets picks in your scenario. Howard/Williams should offer better picks than Howard/Gasol/Kobe.

The Nets may need to get Howard just to satisfy Williams to sign an extension. If they don't get Dwight, they'll make a heavy push for Nene.

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Gotcha. I agree with that, but not that Bynum is the second best.

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Originally Posted by TennesseeFan07

The Nets may need to get Howard just to satisfy Williams to sign an extension. If they don't get Dwight, they'll make a heavy push for Nene.

They better figure it out fast because I've been reading Nene might re-sign with the Nuggets.

Then again, a lot of what I've read has turned out to be b.s.

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[QUOTE=The_Orange_Pearl;6017713]They better figure it out fast because I've been reading Nene might re-sign with the Nuggets.

Then again, a lot of what I've read has turned out to be b.s.[/QUOTE]

Remarkable rate of nonchalant, b.s., lack of credibility, 'sources say' "journalism" lately.

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Lakers Still Pursuing Big Moves Not Limited To Just Paul Howard - RealGM Wiretap

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According to a report from ESPN tonight, the Los Angeles Lakers have pulled out of trade talks that would have attempted to restructure the original trade vetoed by the NBA that would have sent Chris Paul to the Lakers, Pau Gasol to the Houston Rockets, and Lamar Odom, Luis Scola, Kevin Martin, Goran Dragic, and the New York Knicks' 2012 first round pick to New Orleans Hornets.

Maybe it makes too much sense and Lakers fans wouldn't like it but why not just cut the Hornets and make the same trade?

Pau Gasol for Luis Scola, Kevin Martin, Goran Dragic, and the New York Knicks' 2012 first round pick

Personally, I don't know why the Rockets were giving up so much for Gasol but I'd take that deal and run if I were the Lakers.

Bynum
Scola
Kobe
Martin
Dragic

Fisher, Artest, Barnes on the bench.

Two 1sts round picks in 2012

[TennesseeFan07]

Originally Posted by The_Orange_Pearl

Maybe it makes too much sense and Lakers fans wouldn't like it but why not just cut the Hornets and make the same trade?

Pau Gasol for Luis Scola, Kevin Martin, Goran Dragic, and the New York Knicks' 2012 first round pick

Personally, I don't know why the Rockets were giving up so much for Gasol but I'd take that deal and run if I were the Lakers.

Bynum
Scola
Kobe
Martin
Dragic

Fisher, Artest, Barnes on the bench.

Two 1sts round picks in 2012

As would I. It would give the Lakers depth, something they need.

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Mitch Kupchak is always pursuing big moves. Question is, will the league allow him to do anything. The Paul deal was actually a great deal for everyone, other than the fact that the Lakers would have cleared 40 mil in cap space. Good for Lakers, not for everyone else.