Which NBA Teams Are in the Best Shape to Pursue Dwight Howard in 2012?

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If Dwight goes anywhere, I could see him going to New York (homer). Tell me what other team will have cap room and a good enough team for him, and a hole at center. Then again, we'll probably go for a PG for a C and it won't happen.

Maybe Boston, because Allen and KG's contracts will be expiring and they'll only have Pierce and Rondo on that team for salary purposes.

Hell, I can see Mark Cuban finding someone to take Haywood's contract and convincing Dwight to go to Dallas.

Golden State has a young roster who could use an anchor like Dwight, and they'd have the space. Imagine a lineup like Curry - Ellis - Wright - Lee - Howard? Because they are all under contract for 4 or more years, and before Dwight is a FA they'd even have a shot at some good draft picks and such.

DeAndre Jordan is a FA, so if the Clips don't bring him back (and I'd imagine they try their hardest to do so), then they could get him... They'd have Mo Williams, Blake, Eric Gordon, Bledsoe, Aminu... And a ton of cap room for Dwight AND another impact player (depending on how much they pay Jordan, but in this scenario they don't bring him back).

I suppose NJ is also a possibility, but they'd have to convince Deron to stay and Dwight to come, probably both hoping for the other one to do so.

If OKC can trade Perkins, they could get him... They have A TON of space, they could sign Dwight AND Westbrook and be so fucking set to win a million championships with Westbrook, Harden (who has 4 more years), Durant, Ibaka (4 more years), Dwight... And they'd have adecent bench with Maynor, Aldrich, Sefo... That is actually my sleeper.
 

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If Dwight goes anywhere, I could see him going to New York (homer). Tell me what other team will have cap room and a good enough team for him, and a hole at center. Then again, we'll probably go for a PG for a C and it won't happen.

Maybe Boston, because Allen and KG's contracts will be expiring and they'll only have Pierce and Rondo on that team for salary purposes.

Hell, I can see Mark Cuban finding someone to take Haywood's contract and convincing Dwight to go to Dallas.

Golden State has a young roster who could use an anchor like Dwight, and they'd have the space. Imagine a lineup like Curry - Ellis - Wright - Lee - Howard? Because they are all under contract for 4 or more years, and before Dwight is a FA they'd even have a shot at some good draft picks and such.

DeAndre Jordan is a FA, so if the Clips don't bring him back (and I'd imagine they try their hardest to do so), then they could get him... They'd have Mo Williams, Blake, Eric Gordon, Bledsoe, Aminu... And a ton of cap room for Dwight AND another impact player (depending on how much they pay Jordan, but in this scenario they don't bring him back).

I suppose NJ is also a possibility, but they'd have to convince Deron to stay and Dwight to come, probably both hoping for the other one to do so.

If OKC can trade Perkins, they could get him... They have A TON of space, they could sign Dwight AND Westbrook and be so fucking set to win a million championships with Westbrook, Harden (who has 4 more years), Durant, Ibaka (4 more years), Dwight... And they'd have adecent bench with Maynor, Aldrich, Sefo... That is actually my sleeper.
Not the Knicks
 

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I think Dwight is going to leave, Ive seen him and his attitude with his teammates has deteriorated. He's just not getting as much help as he used to. That Magic team is getting older with the likes of Arenas, Richardson, Turkoglu, and Nelson. He knows that and can sense that he doesnt have much time unless he goes to another team. I think its going to be interesting to see where he goes, because there really isnt a clear cut favorite in my mind. If I was Dwight I would go to the Clippers, but thats just me.
 

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On WFAN this morning:

While discussing the possibilities of where Howard could play in the future, only three teams were mentioned:

* Los Angeles Lakers
* Orlando Magic
* New Jersey Nets
 

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^seems right

Magic obviously
Nets could have Deron to intrigue Dwight with the new arena
and the Lakers are the Lakers. BUT, it only happens if he does exactly what Melo did
 

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On WFAN this morning:

While discussing the possibilities of where Howard could play in the future, only three teams were mentioned:

* Los Angeles Lakers
* Orlando Magic
* New Jersey Nets
I think those 3 teams have a shot, but why would the Magic trade Dwight for Bynum. Thats just stupid, Im not creating another dynasty for the Lakers, no way.
 

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I think those 3 teams have a shot, but why would the Magic trade Dwight for Bynum. Thats just stupid, Im not creating another dynasty for the Lakers, no way.
Carmelo part II is the only way that would happen.
 

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Watch Daryl Morey make it happen.
 

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Why would Dwight go to Houston? They're worse than Orlando
 
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