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That'll definitely provide a major upgrade offensively for the Lakers. Nash isn't much of a defender, especially at this point in his career. But that offense will be much more difficult to stop now.

Sounds like OKC, LA, Atlanta, and Chicago, and Golden State all have packages together to trade for Howard. Some nice looking deals for sure.

OKC's included Harden, Ibaka, Perkins, and someone else. - Not a bad trade. I'm not really a fan of Perkins and Ibaka and Harden isn't the type of player that can lead a team for an entire season. he's a great 2nd or 3rd option when you have another prolific scorer on the team.

LA - Bynum and Blake for Howard -- Gag! Please stay away Orlando!!

Chicago - Deng and noah were the main pieces. Again, not overly thrilled with this option. Doesn't give Orlando a 25 ppg player that can absolutely take over a game.

GS - Harrison Barnes, Klay thompson, Bogut and an unprotected 1st rounder for Howard. This is the most appealing to me in my opinion. Mainly because the unprotected first rounder and I am on the "Barnes will still develop into a great player" team. Bogut is a solid choice for a center. Thompson has good upside and can really shoot it. Add in a potential future lottery pick, and it's a solid package. Doesn't give you the immediate wow factor of a big time scorer, but Barnes could be there in a year or two. Now just trade Turkolugu, the king of offense killing, and I'd be happy.

Noah has a Jim Morrison magnet on his fridge. Please don't trade him now Chicago.

What was the deal Atlanta is offering? I would think Orlando would listen if Josh Smith and a first round pick were involved.

Yeah Bulls seem to have a really good locker room going now. Bunch of team players on the same page. Too bad a couple injuries held them back this year.

Todd I don't know. It seems everyone thought he was tanking this last year. I really don't want anyone like that on my team.

I know Deng doesn't really get much love because he isn't a true #2 option for Chicago. But he really is a solid overall player. He has made some big shots for Chicago, just not really in the playoffs.

Just saw a tweet saying Howard talked to Kobe and Nash and liked what he heard. Said he will sign extension with Lakers now.

They had mentioned Smith, but I think it based more around 1st rounders in 13, 15, 17

I just read a report too saying that an unnamed Lakers player was informed by the team that he could be traded at any moment with Bynum for Howard. So it does sound like the talks are getting pretty serious. As a Lakers fan, I would have no problem with a Nash, Kobe, Artest, Gasol, Howard lineup. Although they may try to unload Artest w/ the Magic.

That's a good question, but I think that just illustrates that it'd be a pretty fair trade for both sides. If Orlando got Deng, Noah and a first or two firsts in exchange for Howard and maybe another bad contract, I could see both sides walking away feeling pretty good about it. As for Deng, with his contract, I think the Bulls would be going with the mindset of being able to find someone who's just about as good for far less money. The key would obviously be finding that player and acquiring him.

Completely agree with you guys. But you've got to give up value in order to get value back. Without sending out players like Noah and/or Deng, Chicago wouldn't have a chance of landing Howard.

Yeah, that doesn't even make sense. I don't think that person understands the salary cap or how trades work.