Orlando wants to trade Howard to Chicago

[MidwayMobster]

CBS Sports NBA insider, Ken Berger, is reporting that the Orlando Magic would like to trade Dwight Howard to the Bulls. Magic executives believe the Bulls can provide a better trade package than the Nets, Mavericks, or Lakers, where Howard prefers to be traded.

The Bulls/Magic deal would likely include Luol Deng, Carlos Boozer, Omer Asik, and a first round pick for Howard and Hedo Turkoglu. While the potential trade makes sense for both sides, it’s unlikely to be executed because Howard has expressed an unwillingness to sign a long term deal with the Bulls. Dwight has also publicly expressed the desire to be “the guy” on his team. He doesn’t want to play second fiddle to anyone, and that might be the case with Derrick Rose on the Bulls.

While the Magic would love to keep Howard in Orlando, it seems very unlikely. The team’s executive are hoping the fact that Howard can earn about $30 million extra if he resigns with the Magic will entice him to stay, but it seems Howard has already made up his mind on leaving. Ken Berger quotes a league source in his article, saying “He’s telling everyone he’s leaving.” If the Magic don’t want a repeat of Shaq leaving them in ruins, they need to make a trade happen.

If the Bulls/Magic trade does go through before the March 15th trade deadline, the Bulls will be able to seriously challenge the Heat in the Eastern Conference…and if Howard, wisely, agrees to sign a long term contract with the Bulls, they will be NBA title contenders for the foreseeable future.

:shrug:

 

[ChiTeez.com]

Get it done! :beerbang:

 

[Adog06]

The only way this happens now is if GARPAX meets with Dwight and convinces him to go to Chicago. Things might get interesting.

 

[Glide2keva]

NOT. GONNA. HAPPEN

 

[Sunbiz1]

Hell no, the current roster just spent 2 seasons developing chemistry.

 

[bwilde]

Id do it...but who would play pf? Noah or howard? Both like to hang around the basket.

 

[Adog06]

Hell no, the current roster just spent 2 seasons developing chemistry.

I'll take Howard over chemistry any day of the week especially with the fact that you keep Noah.

 

[waldo7239117]

The team has been injured, so chemistry has been all over this year.

 

[RC_Skinny22]

Bulls are not doing a trade in which Luol Deng is a part of!

 

[bwilde]

Bulls are not doing a trade in which Luol Deng is a part of!

Howard>deng

 

[Sunbiz1]

I'll take Howard over chemistry any day of the week especially with the fact that you keep Noah.

Would the chemistry improve with Howard?. Everything I have heard and read says no.

 

[Anytime23]

Bulls are not doing a trade in which Luol Deng is a part of!

No, theyre not doing it bc Howard won't sign an extension with the Bulls. Deng, a overpaid non defense playing softy in Boozer,Asik and a pick? You do that deal and don't think twice about it.

Dengs wrist isnt even right. He could very well be a non factor in the playoffs.

 

[MidwayMobster]

No, theyre not doing it bc Howard won't sign an extension with the Bulls. Deng, a overpaid non defense playing softy in Boozer,Asik and a pick? You do that deal and don't think twice about it.

Dengs wrist isnt even right. He could very well be a non factor in the playoffs.

Agree!! plus you end up keeping Taj and Noah. If Howard is willing to sign an extension im all for it!!

 

[waldo7239117]

Yeah and Hedo will bring in a good 3 point shooter. However, he's gunna need to past and not just cast up bad shots.

 

[Adog06]

Would the chemistry improve with Howard?. Everything I have heard and read says no.

You still make that move. Best center and Best point guard, i'll go with that and let the chemistry develop itself.

 

[Anytime23]

At least Hedo can create his own shot too

 

[Glide2keva]

Agree!! plus you end up keeping Taj and Noah. If Howard is willing to sign an extension im all for it!!

But he isn't.

 

[Glide2keva]

You still make that move. Best center and Best point guard, i'll go with that and let the chemistry develop itself.

For a rental?

 

[waldo7239117]

At least Hedo can create his own shot too

Yes, that's very true. So, it would be a nice for the Bulls. But Howard the dumb ass does not want to come to Chicago. Which makes absolutely no sense.

 

[Adog06]

For a rental?

No not for a rental. Only if he agrees to an extension of course lol.