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NBA Trade Rumors
by Da`Vince “Dino” Wright
It`s that time of year! Every team is gearing up for the playoffs and getting the right fit to make a run at the NBA Championship. First things first, you have to look at cap space, long term deals and locker room fit. Dwight Howard is at the to of the list. Marc Gasol, Mike Conley, Al Horford, Goran Dragic, Hassan Whiteside, Luol Deng and Randy Foye are just a tip of the iceberg.
Dwight Howard is the key to the movement. During the All-Star break it was rumored that the Rockets wanted a 3 team trade for Howard. “I never ask anyone for a trade. The team and I will fix what`s broken”, Howard said. “You have to remember that they`re only rumors that`s all”.
Howard wants a max deal deal that could land him 8 years 124 million, but Houston is reluctant. “Why would you give a player that kind of money and he only practices every other practice,!” said Houston`s ex coach Kevin McHale. Houston thought of trading Howard to Memphis for Marc Gasol before he went down with an injury last month.
The Heat has their eyes set on Houston swingman Trevor Ariza. Ariza loves it in Houston along side Harding.
Take a look at Randy Foye in Denver. Denver is guard heavy with rookie Emmanuel Mudiay getting better and Jameer Nelson on the bench to provide a spark.
The New Orleans Pelicans are going back and forth with Bucks big man Greg Monroe. He would be a good fit with Anthony Davis in the post. The Pelicans are also flirting with Omer Asik and Ryan Anderson in a trade.
Stay tuned!
