Official 2011-12 NBA Rumors/News Thread

[Uman85]

LeBron James Hates Pat Riley and Wants to Go Back to Cleveland, According to Some Columnist - Miami News - Riptide 2.0

Take it for what it's worth, but things could get interesting in South Beach if this is true.

 

[thechosenone]

 

[BNB]

LeBron James Hates Pat Riley and Wants to Go Back to Cleveland, According to Some Columnist - Miami News - Riptide 2.0

Take it for what it's worth, but things could get interesting in South Beach if this is true.

ehh.. I won't buy into it at all. It may be true that LBJ isn't a fan of Riley, but the going back to CLE part probably isn't.

Although, I'm sure LBJ will deny all this when he finds out about it.

 

[Anytime23]

I saw a tweet from Swirski saying Howard added the Celtics to his list of destinations. Any truth to this?

They're not contenders
Maybe I'm uninformed but who in Boston is going to expand his "Brand" and make him this movie star or tv personality he wants to be?
One thing that's a given, there's no one else who would even be considered the face of the franchise. No competition for the crowds love...**** Howard

 

[BNB]

I saw a tweet from Swirski saying Howard added the Celtics to his list of destinations. Any truth to this?

They're not contenders
Maybe I'm uninformed but who in Boston is going to expand his "Brand" and make him this movie star or tv personality he wants to be?
One thing that's a given, there's no one else who would even be considered the face of the franchise. No competition for the crowds love...**** Howard

Lakers, Clippers, Nets, Mavs, Celtics.

yet no Bulls.

I seriously wanna know why Howard doesn't want to come here. We're better than all those teams and would be even better with Howard.

 

[WindyCity7]

Lakers, Clippers, Nets, Mavs, Celtics.

yet no Bulls.

I seriously wanna know why Howard doesn't want to come here. We're better than all those teams and would be even better with Howard.

it all boils down to howard is the biggest {}in the league outside of gasol

 

[Anytime23]

I haven't seen this anywhere else. Idk if it was some kind of joke that no one understands or not.

 

[Uman85]

I haven't seen this anywhere else. Idk if it was some kind of joke that no one understands or not.

With howard, you never know. He's such a diva now.

 

[JosMin]

With howard, you never know. He's such a diva now.

I agree 100%. It's a shame, I never would've thought his transformation would be into a whiny crybaby who can't win his team anything and has to pull a LeBron James and go team up with a friend to win a title. He's got all the tools and gifts that he should be, hands down, the most unstoppable player in the NBA. He almost reminds me of Vince Carter in that regard. Guy will go down as a great player, but also one who should've done a lot more with his career. I don't care how many Defensive Player of the Year awards Howard wins, with his talent, he should be throwing up 28/15/3 every single night, regardless of who he's up against.

What a *****. **** Howard, I want him in a Bulls uniform about as much as I want Carmelo Anthony here.

 

[DCguy]

Injury: MRI shows Andrew Bogut has a left ankle fracture :InsideHoops

 

[Uman85]

Injury: MRI shows Andrew Bogut has a left ankle fracture :InsideHoops

That sucks. Big loss for Milwaukee.

 

[thechosenone]

DH12: "I just want to win. I don’t want a team that doesn’t know how you have to win in the playoffs. I want a team that’s going to go out every night and forget about stats, forget about who scores the most points or who is the fan favorite. Just go out and play, play for each other and play to win. That’s the only thing"

His first choice should be Chicago if that he believes what he said.

 

[Anytime23]

Ha fn lying out if his turd cutter.

 

[Scoot26]

DH12: "I just want to win. I don’t want a team that doesn’t know how you have to win in the playoffs. I want a team that’s going to go out every night and forget about stats, forget about who scores the most points or who is the fan favorite. Just go out and play, play for each other and play to win. That’s the only thing"

His first choice should be Chicago if that he believes what he said.

LeBron said simliar things. Though at that point, we didnt go past the first round, but the makeup of our the team was in place for him. For Dwight the situation is absolutely ideal. A team that went to the ECF, its only real competition is Miami, and with Dwight the Bulls likely get over that hump.

 

[ChiTeez.com]

LeBron said simliar things. Though at that point, we didnt go past the first round, but the makeup of our the team was in place for him. For Dwight the situation is absolutely ideal. A team that went to the ECF, its only real competition is Miami, and with Dwight the Bulls likely get over that hump.

I think Howard would be a great fit for the Bulls, but at what cost? I don't want to have to give up Deng. For Howard we would likely have to give up Noah, Taj, Deng, Korver most likely. If we can keep Deng than I am all for it, but again, we would need a solid back up for Howard.

 

[thechosenone]

Noah,Taj,Butler and picks.

 

[ChiTeez.com]

Noah,Taj,Butler and picks.

That's a lot to give up, but I think I would likely be ok with it. Assuming we can pick up a back up. Howard really left a foul taste in my mouth by not considering Chicago. Who cares if you don't like cold weather, that championship ring on your finger will make it all better. No one said he has to live here year round.

 

[Anytime23]

Doesn't matter what you give them. Howard no likey Chicago. Too cold, D-Rose the man and we can't guarantee him he'll be in movies.

 

[thechosenone]

I share the same opinion for Howard.

BUT:
Yes but he is best friend with Boozer and good friend with DRose

In the past, Dwight Howard has made it very clear to Otis Smith that he wants to play with Boozer and it's no secret that the two are best friends. They even stay at each other's houses during the offseason.

And in my opinion this is true:
Adidas, who have both Howard and Rose under their label.The two teaming up under the colors of Nike's icon Michael Jordan's former team? Priceless.

For what f** reason would adidas have problem with this transfer?They should urge this.

 

[ChiTeez.com]

I share the same opinion for Howard.

BUT:
Yes but he is best friend with Boozer and good friend with DRose

In the past, Dwight Howard has made it very clear to Otis Smith that he wants to play with Boozer and it's no secret that the two are best friends. They even stay at each other's houses during the offseason.

I'm surprised this hasn't factored in on his decision! He keeps saying only L.A. or the Nets. I can understand L.A., huge market, and will remain in the hunt every year. As for the Nets, yes, they are moving to NY and will have a nice new arena. NY is a large market, but the team will stink for awhile! Might as well go to a big market who has a chance at winning. Howard doesn't want to come to Chicago, because we already have a superman! #1