Chuck Nevitt 3 Report post Posted July 18, 2012 There really hasn't been any indication that Houston is looking to receive Bynum. Their sights are set on Dwight and all the talk otherwise is just wishful thinking by Laker fans. I like the fact that Orlando would be gift wrapping Dwight to Lakers and Lakers fans expect Houston to do it's dirty work and give up all their young talent and picks for their 2nd option. Houston needs to stop facilitating superstars to LA like they almost did with CP3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rene Kamikaze 25 Report post Posted July 18, 2012 I mean it could be some crazy inverse of Yao-McGrady LOL. The guard being Asian and the center being black lmao. You seem to think that is hilarious. Yet, I can't see how that is funny, at all, in any sense of humour. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck Nevitt 3 Report post Posted July 18, 2012 You seem to think that is hilarious. Yet, I can't see how that is funny, at all, in any sense of humour. :creaturedance: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SATOLS 7 Report post Posted July 18, 2012 Well, if you believe Ping (don't shoot me, I'm just the messenger), he also said in that Fox radio interview that the LEAGUE (as in NBA front office, not other owners) wants Dwight in L.A. because it needs another top-of-the-line team in the West to go with the Thunder. And it doesn't think the Lakers as currently constructed are at that level and that they need him for after when Kobe retires. It's fine with the teams in the East (Miami, Boston, Chicago, New York). I'm not saying I believe that. As far as why Hennigan is in Vegas....most of the league GMs are there so it's easier to make deals that way -- whether it's signing free agents or trades. He can talk face-to-face with the Lakers and Rockets GMs. Or anyone else who wants to talk with him. There also was a report that HWNSNBU was meeting with the Lakers today so they could try to convince him to get Dwight to extend. But who knows if that's true? Someone also said today that at the end of this week, all the Magic execs are taking a week off -- no matter what is still on the table. Seems kind of strange to me considering how much is still to be resolved, but who knows if it's true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rene Kamikaze 25 Report post Posted July 18, 2012 :creaturedance: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marc Acres 3:16 418 Report post Posted July 18, 2012 I see a lot of complaining that something hasn't happened yet. If you think about it, by involving the Lakers you are creating a larger list of teams that can be worked with. Has Bynum come out and said that he will only resign with Brooklyn? No, so if you are working with LA you open yourself up to teams that would be willing to part with assets to get Bynum. I would also add that those of you that feel the longer this goes on the greater the chance we get less for Dwight are not thinking this through. If Houston really wants him what happens if we start working with LA or other teams in 3 way deals? They have to adjust to make their offer more attractive. The same thing happens if LA really wants him, or some other team really wants Bynum. Just because some idiot with a Twitter account says something doesn't make it a fact. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryan the Magic Fan 253 Report post Posted July 18, 2012 Wow surprised we don't have ANY interest in Bynum. Why give them Dwight if we don't even want their main piece? I still want to do a straight up deal with Houston. Of course maybe HOU would rather have Bynum since he would probably stay... but I think Dwight would stay too. You know what I don't care, just whatever gets us the most from Houston. I'm sure the Magic would have more interest in Bynum if Bynum had any interest in the Magic, but apparently he doesn't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicman28 295 Report post Posted July 18, 2012 Okay...and? You still questioned Rob's ability to get a deal done based off of nothing at all. And you based Rob's ability to trade a disgruntled star on what again? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicman28 295 Report post Posted July 18, 2012 Want a cookie? No. Just wanted to throw another theory out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emory889 353 Report post Posted July 18, 2012 I always thought "want a cookie?" was a dumb expression. Of course I want a cookie! What kind of morally degenerate communist doesn't want a cookie? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicman28 295 Report post Posted July 18, 2012 I always thought "want a cookie?" was a dumb expression. Of course I want a cookie! What kind of morally degenerate communist doesn't want a cookie? Rather have a cheesecake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
floydnd12 85 Report post Posted July 18, 2012 Am sure Dwight will either end up with LA by a three team deal with LA/HOU/ORL, or LA/ORL. Houston will not be giving up everything to land D-12 just for a one year rental without a commitment to sign a deal once he is a free agent. It seems the Magic are losing leverage everyday that passes by. This will probably not get resolved until probably Monday, and as for Osik the Houston have already presented to the Magic what there offers are going to be possibly if Osik comes to Houston, or if Chicago decides to sign. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
