March 1 Next Big Dwightmare Date
by Net Income on Feb 3, 2012 4:45 PM EST
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PrintBrian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel reports that the Magic will ask Dwight Howard for a definitive answer about his future on March 1 and if he still wants to leave, they will begin pursuing deals for the 6'11" All-Star center.
March 1 is significant for two reasons: it's the first date that the 130 free agents signed before the season can be dealt and it comes after the end of All-Star Game in Orlando. The Magic will be active on the trade market, reports Schmitz, either trying to improve the club enough to convince Howard to re-sign or make deals for Howard in a package that includes Magic players.
Bottom line, he writes, the Magic will need Howard to tell them what he wants to do or as an official said, "It’s where the rubber meets the road." Why not now? Some days Howard is more open to staying than other, Schmitz contends.
- Countdown in Dwight Howard drama begins March 1 - Brian Schmitz - Orlando Sentinel
- NBA PM: Howard Forcing His Way to Nets? - Alex Kennedy - HoopsWorld
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seems to make the most sense
if Orlando is determined to get something of value in return.
"A little boy went out to play. When he opened his door, he saw the world. As he passed through the doorway, he caused a reflection. Evil was born. Evil was born, and followed the boy."
I thought Howard already told them he wanted to be traded to Nets.
Are we to believe if Howard had been more absolute before the season about being traded to Nets, then deVos might have accepted the trade offer from Billy King?
But will the Nets trade FOR him?
To me it doesn’t make any sense to trade for him. If it’s only NJ then let’s just wait till the off season to sign him
March 1st?
Im sure Dwight can tell them an answer sooner than that!
Yep he can just say..
You don’t even need to ask me.. I already answered your questions a month ago.
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but he hasn't
And that’s why I think we should be less than so confident we get him. Truth.
by HabPSU on Feb 3, 2012 5:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
i thought he
ask to be traded to the Nets, there was a deal nearly done, and then ORL took him off the market. Now they act like he is being unclear about what he wants.
"A little boy went out to play. When he opened his door, he saw the world. As he passed through the doorway, he caused a reflection. Evil was born. Evil was born, and followed the boy."
I thought he said that clearly long time ago when he did not sign the extension
…and the $30 million he is leaving behind…
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by 3ptChucker on Feb 3, 2012 5:10 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
He's going to give them some end around answer
He’s going to say “I’m not really sure, I want to explore my options” aka trade me now in the most polite way possible. And by trade, its LAL or NJ. Take your pick Orlando
there's only 2 options in Dwight's mind
NJ or Brooklyn
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Patrick Ewing - The NBA's all-time leader in rushing yards
by Taylor Made on Feb 3, 2012 4:53 PM EST up reply actions 9 recs
It's actually weird..
Every NBA writer has began to jump the ship.. And now they’re like “i think he’s going to NJ”. I do think it’s already decided.
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What?
Did Veal chime in on this? I missed that. Do you have a link or quote?
Frank Isola tweeted it after yesterdays bulls game
FisolaNYDN: For what it’s worth, the Bulls Brian Scalabrine – a Jeff Van Gundy in training wheels – is convinced that Dwight Howard ends up in Brooklyn
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
interesting
I still think Veal has a spot in his heart for the Nets..I went to the draft party the night they picked (holding in the throw up) Antoine Wright. Scal was there to hang with fans and he played texas hold’em with us (it was a casino night theme). It was like you were sitting with a buddy. Just a cool, down to earth guy.
Thanks for the update.
Nice seems like a good glue guy and good dude in general
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
Didn't he also say Lebron should go to the Nets?
by NJ Champ on Feb 3, 2012 6:18 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
Not sure but I guess the difference would be the words SHOULD with Lebron
Him seemingly convinced D12 ends up in Brooklyn if his opinion on this matters at all.
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
Yeah LA is not an option
Like I thought all along was just a filler team as was Dallas basically a back up back up plan.
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
Why do we play the magic before the all-star game
and after the trade deadline?
our options at SF right now are Shawne Williams or one of a litany of SGs
so definitely Hedo
"Rooting for the Yankees is like rooting for Steve Jobs to win the lotto." - Chris Rock
Patrick Ewing - The NBA's all-time leader in rushing yards
I wouldn't take back Baby & JRich
I’d be willing to take back JRich though. Hedo is a better SF, but JRich has enough size to play the 3. If Brooks is included, I wouldn’t object to returning JRich.
Got Orl a SG so we dont have to give up Brooks
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=6tfgyoh
Throw in a couple of picks here and there
exactly why i used them
They wanted farmar for mayo few weeks ago.
by 1stnamelastname on Feb 3, 2012 5:04 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah. Everyone on here is in LOVE with MarShon and this trade is absoulutly terrible for the Magic and Grizz.
Farmar sucks. Is this a joke?
Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready
by BrooklynNets8 on Feb 3, 2012 5:04 PM EST up reply actions
Memphis doesn't want Farmar
They want a first rounder. They’re not resigning Mayo in the offseason & are looking to get something for the future.
I'd take Hedo and Duhon
Firstly because Hedo is a better player than Davis and 2nd, that would give us really good cap room to make a run in a stacked 2014 free agent class. If we managed our contracts right up to that point we could basically going into 2014 with Deron & Dwight with room to sign another complete stud that compliments both stars game.
Thats what I would do anyway, also by taking on the bad contracts off the Magic we could use that to keep some assets, lets say Brooks. So we give up Lopez, Okur, Hump & 2 1st’s rather than brooks on top of that because we are pulling the magic out of cap hell
by N.Ireland Nets Fan on Feb 3, 2012 5:02 PM EST reply actions
Hedo
Hedo less years than Jrich and baby .Just imagine 3 more years of big baby attitude.
No thank you
The drum beat goes on supposedly Lakers told Howard won't sign extension
The Lakers have already been informed that Howard won’t sign a long-term deal in Los Angeles, according to sources close to the situation. If the Lakers were to trade for Howard, he would opt out and test free agency. Howard’s interest in Los Angeles has always been overstated, mainly because he doesn’t want to follow in Shaquille O’Neal’s footsteps and he doesn’t want to go through another rebuilding process anytime soon. With Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol is their thirties, Howard would be reaching his prime just as his All-Star teammates are declining.
Multiple sources believe Howard will force his way to the Nets and he certainly has leverage, just like Carmelo Anthony did last year when he would only agree to sign an extension with the New York Knicks. Howard wants to team up with Deron Williams, loves the idea of playing in Brooklyn and knows that the front office will involve him in the decision-making process.
http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-pm-howard-forcing-his-way-to-nets
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
Not at all its funny he's mad at us for going to Brooklyn
Mad at D12 for stealing the superman name, but he’s actually bringing us closer and closer together.
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
Yeah I agreed with you lol
Meant not all all in regard to the Lakers
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
Shaq should shush!
I never saw him trying to play for the new jersey nets
by SamsHops on Feb 3, 2012 5:16 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Heres the tweet
@AlexKennedyNBA: If Dwight Howard is traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, he’ll opt out and test free agency. He’s zeroing in on the Nets: http://t.co/5IHc8R1Q @
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
by Atronic on Feb 3, 2012 5:05 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Kerber has
Stephen A said it was a possibility he won’t sign about 2 months ago and Broussard pretty much said this.
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
How many different ways and different times does this need to be said before we buy it?
by SovietBrooklyn on Feb 3, 2012 6:02 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs
LoL
"It's as sweet as it ever was, I'll tell you. Now, hopefully, we started something and we can win some more championships, but we're going to enjoy this one right now. Have a little champagne." --Julius Erving, May 12, 1976, ABA champion Nets locker room.
sort of yes
lots of back-scratching involved with these high-powered agents. But even so, Bogans is a good signing I think.
I like a lot of reporters praise the signing
and talk about how it’s amazing Bogans was out of work for as long as he was. Yet some people think it’s some kind of conspiracy.
"Rooting for the Yankees is like rooting for Steve Jobs to win the lotto." - Chris Rock
Patrick Ewing - The NBA's all-time leader in rushing yards
So much for everyone thinking he desperately wanted to be on the Lakers
The Lakers have already been informed that Howard won’t sign a long-term deal in Los Angeles, according to sources close to the situation.
I think it's fine.
by NetsMets4Life on Feb 3, 2012 5:22 PM EST up reply actions
He is destined for BKLYN
it’s written all over D-Will’s face, Howard will be a Net. Now we just wait, impatiently.
by NiceBull on Feb 3, 2012 5:12 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Why he's been happier lately I guess
Just keeping us close to the playoff spot by the deadline, knows its a done deal Howard can be traded to the Lakers or wherever and he will just opt out and come to BK.
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
as if March 1 couldn't come soon enough
I just remembered it’s a leap year!
"Rooting for the Yankees is like rooting for Steve Jobs to win the lotto." - Chris Rock
Patrick Ewing - The NBA's all-time leader in rushing yards
by Taylor Made on Feb 3, 2012 5:13 PM EST reply actions 10 recs
HAHA! Rec'd!
Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready
by BrooklynNets8 on Feb 3, 2012 5:14 PM EST up reply actions
Anybody want 4 free tickets to tonights game?
upper area, .i got them for cheap but now i can’t go. email me at Antor1030@hotmail.com i rather give them away for someone else to enjoy than see them get wasted.
I once called Big Brother Big Sister Newark to donate 4 Nets tix.
The woman laughed and said no thanks. True story.
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To be successful, apparently Avery's Defense System requires it to be manned by NBA All-Defensive Team.
Thank God Thorn left
Howard wants to team up with Deron Williams, loves the idea of playing in Brooklyn and knows that the front office will involve him in the decision-making process.
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
Ahhh clipped it
Howard wants to team up with Deron Williams, loves the idea of playing in Brooklyn and knows that the front office will involve him in the decision-making process.
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
Looks good
Dh12 coming for sure Only concern how muc we give. I think we are going to lose Brook, Brooks, 2012 first rounder n Morrow. I like to keep one of them.
I think Hump is GONE if it's a 3 team trade.... due to his contract.
If It’s just NJ/Orl trade, then we can use Okur
He can be, but...
He can veto any trade that includes him. With Okur in the fold now, we have enough contracts to make a deal work, so King can throw his hands up in the air & tell Otis Hump refuses to accept a trade, so he can’t be included.
He can veto a mulitiplayer trade
but not a 1 for 1, or at least I read that somewhere
Hey, if we're getting Dh, I don't care what we're losing (besides Deron, lol)
Jersey Strong, Brooklyn Ready
by BrooklynNets8 on Feb 3, 2012 5:22 PM EST up reply actions
Dwight wants Morrow
I doubt Morrow gets traded.
"Rooting for the Yankees is like rooting for Steve Jobs to win the lotto." - Chris Rock
Patrick Ewing - The NBA's all-time leader in rushing yards
Orlando has shooters
doesn’t need Morrow or his contract
Why would we give up Brooks, pick AND Morrow if he only wants Nets..
Who are we bidding against?
it's a game of chicken
the Nets just can’t flinch like Dolan did
"Rooting for the Yankees is like rooting for Steve Jobs to win the lotto." - Chris Rock
Patrick Ewing - The NBA's all-time leader in rushing yards
Right and as long as nobody plays spoiler like we did with Melo..
Theres no reason to flinch.
I'm almost more interested to see what the Nets do after they trade for Howard
Because they will have many holes to fill and very few assets with which to fill them.
Fortunately, a trade for Howard will NOT leave the Nets in a “Melo situation”. Howard is a great player and he’s worth everything (and more) that the Nets could possibly give up.
Oh pissing blimey there's jam coming out of the walls!
Yeah I don't think they will go for a Chandler type deal with a third player
But flesh out the roster with depth and solid talent, veterans will probably take pay cuts.
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
And that's where BK will really earn his money.
He’ll have to get the right guys (i.e. good players) to fill in around DWill and Dwight.
Because if BK spends his time chasing after the Stephen Jackson’s and Mike Bibby’s of the world, we’re going to look back in a few years and see a wasted opportunity.
Oh pissing blimey there's jam coming out of the walls!
Yeah its easy to swing for the fences
But doing the little things is where the great Gm’s make their money IMO.
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
No I mean its easy to go after the big names becasue the talent is obvious its on the stat sheet
But its harder to find the diamond in the roughs the players who will help make your team run smoothly on and off the court at a reasonable price.
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
Outburst at shoot around
What a great pickup
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
Davis is having an awful year, too.
That sign/trade looks worse and worse every day. Oof.
Oh pissing blimey there's jam coming out of the walls!
and Bass is great off the bench for Boston
"Rooting for the Yankees is like rooting for Steve Jobs to win the lotto." - Chris Rock
Patrick Ewing - The NBA's all-time leader in rushing yards
Rebounding is a big part of defense
And they’re very comparable in that aspect.
The difference in offensive efficiency is so large that Davis would literally have to be Dwight Howard defensively to even have a chance of closing that gap.
Oh pissing blimey there's jam coming out of the walls!
Bass had a stretch last season for Orlando where he shot better than he was now, and at the end of the season he ended up league average offensively.
Rebounding is irrelevant if you can’t play a part in any defensive system you’ve ever been in (Bass) and your man consistently gets easy open shots, which is what inevitably happens.
The "defensive system" is more important than Davis is to the system itself.
Bottom line, Davis’ impact to the “team defense” is insignificant compared to his relative offensive inefficiency (which is extremely significant). Bass has proven himself to be the more efficient player over the course of his career.
Basically, the house is on fire and you’re talking about saving the dead goldfish. Also, your comment about “rebounding being irrelevant” is just wrong.
Oh pissing blimey there's jam coming out of the walls!
He pulled his pants off again
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Probably something he randomly does all the time we don't even know it.
"We're not there yet, but we're going somewhere," Johnson said. "And we're going to Brooklyn. We're not going to contract. We're going to Brooklyn."
THis march
could make this franchise a contender for years or lottery for years…..in short this march can make it or break it for us….
With Dallas having nothing to trade
and Dwight telling LA he won’t sign long term, we are heavy heavy favorites here.
Please just give us nice things one time basketball Gods.
Playoffs
If we get number 8 and heat gets number one do they really wanna play dh12 n Dwill in rd one???
I was thinking about that the other day, I really like the way we would hypothetically match up with Miami. That being said, we would still lack the depth to beat Chicago.
Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352
Dwight?
This is a mess, and I think Dwight will want out. So, the Magic WILL trade him. It will cost the NETS everybody with a pulse, except for Deron, and years worth of #1 PICKS. I am not sure that it will be worth it, for the NETS. But so far, if DWill re-signs with us, that trade looks amazing. Devin is showing he stinks. Favors is showing little, and Kanter is a very bit player.But this is a great draft, and we will get a top ten pick, and if we cough up this year’s first, and Brook, and Brooks, and Morrow, and more picks, that’s a lot to give up on someone who shoots 45% from the free throw line.
Paul from Sunny Delray Beach, Florida
lol, cherry picking dwight's FT line stats
by Dolphins_Nets on Feb 3, 2012 5:54 PM EST up reply actions
so they can upset the heat in the first round and repeat what the knicks did in the last strike season
except they wont fold up like Sprewell, Houston, and Camby did
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by starbury_to_s-jaxci2000 on Feb 3, 2012 6:03 PM EST up reply actions
what i have learned in nba is a team cannot run without a true PG
look at the knicks having superstar and they r still struggling to make playoffs…..second without having a a good C team is garbage on the defense and sometime on offense.(heat had problems last season without a true C)…..now combining possibly best pg in the league with the one of the best C ever….u can easily create a dynasty…..hats off to BK,PROKY,AVERY for this plan
.......
Derrick Rose, Russell Westbrook, Mario Chalmers, Derek Fisher, Jrue Holiday, Darren Collison, Ty Laweson, Tony Parker all aren’t true PGs but they are winning.
The Knicks issue isn’t specifically the point, it’s guards in general. Nobody you can trust to handle the ball on that team.
Fire Brian Schottenheimer.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/1000000-Jets-fans-against-Brian-Schottenheimer/104252133024352
They should bring Isiah back
He will bring enough guards in to cripple a franchise for the next decade within month
by SovietBrooklyn on Feb 3, 2012 6:15 PM EST up reply actions
I'm trying to look at the logic of this negotiation...
If Otis accepted the initial deal, what’s the reason to bid higher? There were more perceived alternatives then; now it just seems like the Nets are in the clear, unless there’s a team willing to rent him for a high price and then start the charade of trying to get him to stay…
The Magic suspended Big baby for two games?
Things seems to be unraveling over there…yayyy:)
Soe needs to make a good GIF of this dunk
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Ok so i really need some help for bio
Explain how respiration can be thought of as photosynthesis in reverse from both a molecular point of view and an energy point of view.
Anyone know the answer?
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Everyone here who thinks Hedo and Duhon will come off the books next season is totally wrong
Duhon has 2 yrs left and Turk has a 12mil player option, which he will most definitely invoke since he won’t ever make that money back up again, even if he’s unhappy with his team.
The Nets will give up Lopez, but should keep either cap flexibility, Brooks, or their 2012 pick. The Magic shouldn’t be given everything if no other team can match any 2 of the above 4, it’s just bad business, even if Howard is worth it
We CANNOT wait this out till the summer. A lot can happen between now and July.
What if Deron gets seriously injured? What if by some miracle The Magic got lucky and won a championship? We need to try and trade for him with the most conservative offer possible.
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