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http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/213114/Howard_Trade_Possible_This_Offseason
http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/37836
According to Ric Bucher of ESPN, the Magic are considering trading Dwight Howard this summer due to his imminent free agent status in 2012. With the derth of quality big men in the current NBA, Howard has been a perennial all NBA 1st teamer at the center position, a two time defensive player of the year (perhaps this year as well), and is still only 25 years old. Dwight is looking to move to Los Angeles or New Jersey optimally, but the Magic still hold his contract and could trade him to any team if the offer was good enough on their end.
With the recent movement of quality players for picks and prospects it seems that the Kings would have what the Magic would be looking to get back in a trade for a superstar; cap relief, young prospects with potential, and draft pick(s).
Having said that, and taking into consideration the uncertainty regarding team finances, location, and the CBA next season, would it make sense to spend some young prospects not named Evans or Cousins with a pick or two to lure Dwight Howard to the land of the Kings, especially if they were able to negotiate a contract extension a la Garnett, Melo, etc.?
The building blocks for the franchise would then be Tyreke Evans, Marcus Thornton (restricted free agent and thus untradable unless signed and traded), DeMarcus Cousins, and Dwight Howard. Either in Sacramento or Anahiem that would be a beast of a 4-headed monster for any team to deal with and it would be great to see that versatile hydra eat opposing defenses alive with the inside/outside blitzkrieg...
Depth would suffer, and the chemistry from the previous run may be tampered with, but with reward often comes risk. So would it be in the Kings best interest to pursue this avenue over the summer or hold court, resign an aging but mobile Dalembert, and look toward a small forward instead?
Reason the Kings do this: Front court depth and dominance. A front line of Cousins and Howard going forward is special, and most likely spells deep playoff runs for many years with quality guard play. Howard would provide the elite defense and rebounding, Cousins would help with the rebounding and provide the elite inside, outside offense and passing to set his teammates up. Mana from heaven?
Reason the Kings don't do this: Expense of signing a superstar at the same position of their young prodigy. DeMarcus is versatile, but optimally he would be more of a center than a power forward, and this year he played a bit of both. He could be a defensive liability as the full time 4, and the lack of depth could hurt the team, and the cost of Dwight could hurt the Maloof's bottom line too much for comfort.
Reason the Magic do this: Getting the most for their superstar before he bolts. If Dwight Howard is out the door for greener pastures the time is now to get the most they can for him. They don't want a Chris Bosh or Carmello Anthony saga to drag down team morale or team talent. Trading Dwight to the Kings would give them salary cap flexibility, especially important with the new collective bargaining agreement, several young prospects, and a high draft pick (no lower than 8th but probably in the top 6). All of these ingredients are key to a quick turnaround, full rebuild, and a way to stay profitable in todays NBA economy where losing can have far reaching economic consequences.
Reason the Magic don't do this: Superstars should remain with their original teams. Dwight Howard is a prodigy, an athletic freak, and a genuine nice guy. Optimally, they wouldn't have to trade their franchise player, but would find a way to make it work to re-sign him to the team long term. If that was possible, there would be no need for the Magic to pursue this deal, as they are just happy as clams in brine with his production on and off the court.
http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/37836
According to Ric Bucher of ESPN, the Magic are considering trading Dwight Howard this summer due to his imminent free agent status in 2012. With the derth of quality big men in the current NBA, Howard has been a perennial all NBA 1st teamer at the center position, a two time defensive player of the year (perhaps this year as well), and is still only 25 years old. Dwight is looking to move to Los Angeles or New Jersey optimally, but the Magic still hold his contract and could trade him to any team if the offer was good enough on their end.
With the recent movement of quality players for picks and prospects it seems that the Kings would have what the Magic would be looking to get back in a trade for a superstar; cap relief, young prospects with potential, and draft pick(s).
Having said that, and taking into consideration the uncertainty regarding team finances, location, and the CBA next season, would it make sense to spend some young prospects not named Evans or Cousins with a pick or two to lure Dwight Howard to the land of the Kings, especially if they were able to negotiate a contract extension a la Garnett, Melo, etc.?
The building blocks for the franchise would then be Tyreke Evans, Marcus Thornton (restricted free agent and thus untradable unless signed and traded), DeMarcus Cousins, and Dwight Howard. Either in Sacramento or Anahiem that would be a beast of a 4-headed monster for any team to deal with and it would be great to see that versatile hydra eat opposing defenses alive with the inside/outside blitzkrieg...
Depth would suffer, and the chemistry from the previous run may be tampered with, but with reward often comes risk. So would it be in the Kings best interest to pursue this avenue over the summer or hold court, resign an aging but mobile Dalembert, and look toward a small forward instead?
Reason the Kings do this: Front court depth and dominance. A front line of Cousins and Howard going forward is special, and most likely spells deep playoff runs for many years with quality guard play. Howard would provide the elite defense and rebounding, Cousins would help with the rebounding and provide the elite inside, outside offense and passing to set his teammates up. Mana from heaven?
Reason the Kings don't do this: Expense of signing a superstar at the same position of their young prodigy. DeMarcus is versatile, but optimally he would be more of a center than a power forward, and this year he played a bit of both. He could be a defensive liability as the full time 4, and the lack of depth could hurt the team, and the cost of Dwight could hurt the Maloof's bottom line too much for comfort.
Reason the Magic do this: Getting the most for their superstar before he bolts. If Dwight Howard is out the door for greener pastures the time is now to get the most they can for him. They don't want a Chris Bosh or Carmello Anthony saga to drag down team morale or team talent. Trading Dwight to the Kings would give them salary cap flexibility, especially important with the new collective bargaining agreement, several young prospects, and a high draft pick (no lower than 8th but probably in the top 6). All of these ingredients are key to a quick turnaround, full rebuild, and a way to stay profitable in todays NBA economy where losing can have far reaching economic consequences.
Reason the Magic don't do this: Superstars should remain with their original teams. Dwight Howard is a prodigy, an athletic freak, and a genuine nice guy. Optimally, they wouldn't have to trade their franchise player, but would find a way to make it work to re-sign him to the team long term. If that was possible, there would be no need for the Magic to pursue this deal, as they are just happy as clams in brine with his production on and off the court.
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