2015-16 NBA Eastern Conference OFFICIAL THREAD

[gordontrue]

I'd be more than okay with this trade scenario.

I like that trade for Houston & Miami... bad idea for atl, imo

 

[Heatles84]

I like that trade for Houston & Miami... bad idea for atl, imo

Which makes it seem possible. Considering ATL more times than not are their own worse enemy and would make that type of move.

 

[Bolts]

Which is why I want him. If the Heat were to somehow bring in both players, it would be Casspi that addresses a good majority of the Heat's needs checkboxes then Howard. The way the NBA is going, Howard is merely a luxury (and an overpaid one) then a necessity.

He's good for rebounding, can finish some lobs, and block some shots, but not the same guy who helped carry the Magic to the finals. I'd rather have Whiteside.

 

[Heatles84]

I like that trade for Houston & Miami... bad idea for atl, imo

For Houston, you get rid of a center with a bad back who's on the downside, while getting a PG that just turned 30 who's used to playing in an uptempo offense. Anderson is an expiring contract, and Whiteside.....well.....do with him what you want (if you're Houston).

 

[Heatles84]

He's good for rebounding, can finish some lobs, and block some shots, but not the same guy who helped carry the Magic to the finals. I'd rather have Whiteside.

I agree with you. But Whiteside's going to want the max, and as well as know he's not worth it.

 

[Bolts]

For Houston, you get rid of a center with a bad back who's on the downside, while getting a PG that just turned 30 who's used to playing in an uptempo offense. Anderson is an expiring contract, and Whiteside.....well.....do with him what you want (if you're Houston).

Which PG do the Rockets get, Dragic? It sounds like they'd win the trade for moving Howard, adding a PG who could help run their offense, and a younger shot blocking center that they could try to re-sign in the offseason.

 

[Heatles84]

Which PG do the Rockets get, Dragic? It sounds like they'd win the trade for moving Howard, adding a PG who could help run their offense, and a younger shot blocking center that they could try to re-sign in the offseason.

Well, like you said, the deal that I mentioned gives Miami a replacement center (and a pretty good one) in Horford and gets Miami a really good guard in Teague. Atlanta gets the short-end of the stick with Howard, but he's still one of the better centers and he has a player options next year on his contract, which he's likely to back out of and re-sign for a longer deal (and he's from Atlanta). I'm no GM though or NBA insider so I have no clue on what's going to happen.

 

[bksballer89]

Its trade deadline week so i won't get up in arms about any rumors unless a deal us finalized

 

[Bolts]

Well, like you said, the deal that I mentioned gives Miami a replacement center (and a pretty good one) in Horford and gets Miami a really good guard in Teague. Atlanta gets the short-end of the stick with Howard, but he's still one of the better centers and he has a player options next year on his contract, which he's likely to back out of and re-sign for a longer deal (and he's from Atlanta). I'm no GM though or NBA insider so I have no clue on what's going to happen.

I like that deal for Miami and Houston more than Atlanta, they'd pretty much be giving up on this season.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

I agree with you. But Whiteside's going to want the max, and as well as know he's not worth it.

I don't see him getting 5 yr max from anyone.
2-3 yr maybe 50-60M with team options IMO

 

[bksballer89]

I don't see him getting 5 yr max from anyone.
2-3 yr maybe 50-60M with team options IMO

I agree and his actions isn't helping. I'll be stunned if a team gives him more than 3 years

 

[Heatles84]

I agree and his actions isn't helping. I'll be stunned if a team gives him more than 3 years

There are some teams out there that will get desperate. Either way, I'm just not sold on Whiteside anymore. He's got a lot of potential, but he's a dumbass.

 

[gordontrue]

Zach Lowe on Horford rumors...

 

[bksballer89]

This is a deal I can live with. I don't want Deng involved in any trade unless were getting a SF back. All Deng being involved does is weaken our bench as Winslow or Green would be forced to start

 

[Heatles84]

This is a deal I can live with. I don't want Deng involved in any trade unless were getting a SF back. All Deng being involved does is weaken our bench as Winslow or Green would be forced to start

I provided that earlier, but that's best case scenario for the Heat. This gives us a better center who's more balanced and doesn't have as high of a asking price as Howard (and potentially Whiteside). This seems like a pipe dream to me though.

I don't want to give up Justice Winslow though.

 

[bksballer89]

I provided that earlier, but that's best case scenario for the Heat. This gives us a better center who's more balanced and doesn't have as high of a asking price as Howard (and potentially Whiteside). This seems like a pipe dream to me though.

I don't want to give up Justice Winslow though.

Howard is injury prone and past his prime. I don't want him

 

[bksballer89]

 

[WiggyRuss]

There are some teams out there that will get desperate. Either way, I'm just not sold on Whiteside anymore. He's got a lot of potential, but he's a dumbass.

next thing youll be telling me is that you think ISIS is misunderstood and we should make peace. lol

 

[trojanfan12]

He's good for rebounding, can finish some lobs, and block some shots, but not the same guy who helped carry the Magic to the finals. I'd rather have Whiteside.

Agreed. Whiteside has tremendous upside. It's only downhill for Dwight and considering his back, it could be a very fast downhill for him.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Well, like you said, the deal that I mentioned gives Miami a replacement center (and a pretty good one) in Horford and gets Miami a really good guard in Teague. Atlanta gets the short-end of the stick with Howard, but he's still one of the better centers and he has a player options next year on his contract, which he's likely to back out of and re-sign for a longer deal (and he's from Atlanta). I'm no GM though or NBA insider so I have no clue on what's going to happen.

ATlanta would need a lot more in that deal...they arent gonna give up all that for Howard who's contract expires in 3 months. They could get a boatload from Boston for JUST horford