Owner Real Deal Posted May 23, 2012 Owner Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Bynum, 24, could be freed and fed in Orlando. And Howard, whose dream of joining the hapless Nets is in limbo because of the looming free agency of friend and Nets point guard Deron Williams, could be part of a legitimate contender again while becoming the pre-eminent star of the Lakers' next generation. It's unclear whether the Magic would require more than Bynum in return for a three-time Defensive Player of the Year and former MVP runner-up. But barring a change of heart from Howard, Bynum may be their best chance at salvaging this situation. For the Lakers, Williams could be a possibility if Howard is not. A source close to the three-time All-Star said he would be interested in joining the Lakers, though it would have to be via a sign-and-trade deal. (Lakers point guard Ramon Sessions, who was acquired from Cleveland at the trade deadline, has a $4.5 million player option for next season.) The source said Williams' preference, however, is for the Nets to improve the roster sufficiently enough that he can feel good about staying put rather than fear a repeat of this season, when they finished 22-44. As for Dallas, which sacrificed its best chance to defend the title by preserving salary-cap space last summer in anticipation of this free-agent class, the source said of the Mavericks: "There's no longevity there." If owner Mark Cuban can clear enough space to sign a worthy sidekick for Williams, though, then maybe Williams would join his hometown team after all.http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/sam_amick/05/23/howard.bynum/index.html#ixzz1viz0Rhlf Of course, it also mentions the Nets and Mavericks, so read on. The article (full article) is a good read, anyway. At one point, I would have just disregarded this stuff, but after we had CP3 for one day...I'm going to start thinking that ANYTHING is possible with Mitch Kupchak as GM. The guy can get it done. Word was that Bynum, Blake and Ebanks were headed to Orlando for Dwight Howard, if D12 didn't waive his option. I didn't believe it at first, but now that I've been reading it from many people (including Woj), I'm starting to think it was legit. The Lakers could be an entirely different team next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check my Stats Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) It has more to do with players forcing their way there than it does to do with Kupchak being some sort of genie, IMO. For example, Toronto could offer the Nets 3rd overall (let's say they move up) and Jonas V for Deron, but the deal would never happen because Deron won't commit. There are probably 4-5 teams he'd commit to, and LA is one. That's why they can get him, not because Kupchak is a genius. Edited May 23, 2012 by Check my Stats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenneral Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 It has more to do with players forcing their way there than it does to do with Kupchak being some sort of genie, IMO.I agree with this. Players have more say in where they go than ever before. In some cases, an individual player is more powerful than his entire team as a whole and that allows them to dictate exactly where they will go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 No chance unless Bynum is going New Jersey's way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunkinDerozan Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 How much interest would they have in Bynum with Brook Lopez? I don't see it working unless theres another team involved or D-Will demands to got to LA or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicbalala245 Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 (edited) Just the thought of Deron Williams & Kobe in the Backcourt Skip to 9:17 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwhT8-cq4wE Edited May 25, 2012 by magicbalala245 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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