Dwight Howard: Now What?

Howard now enters free agency. Photo credit latimes.com

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Written by Rodney Fisher

The Los Angeles Lakers were swept last night, 4-0 in the first round by the San Antonio Spurs. Dwight Howard was ejected during the game early in the 3rd quarter leaving #LakerNation mummified in disbelief. Now that the tumultuous season is over, the real drama can began.

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Kobe Bryant suffered a severe sprained ankle last night in a loss to the Atlanta Hawks and has been ruled out "indefinitely"

With the news that the Lakers

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We caught up with Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, and Dirk Nowitzki after the Lakers vs Mavs game. Royce Fisher of RFSportsRadio.com asked the tough questions.

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Mike D'Antoni is the wrong choice for the Lakers

by Ryan Henry

As, Jerry Buss gets ready to unveil his new toy, I have some bad news for him.

Mike D’Antoni is a terrible fit for the LA Lakers.

Everybody was so ready for the Lakers to, yet again, announce Phil Jackson as the coach of this year’s new super team that nobody thought about any other options. Apparently the Lakers forgot to do that as well.

For the uninitiated, D’Antoni made his name with the 2004-2005 Phoenix Suns. Having just acquired Steve Nash (now of the LA Lakers), D’Antoni in his first full year installed the “Seven seconds or less” offense. Nash directed the Suns to the top offense, an MVP trophy and D’Antoni to a NBA Coach of the Year award. He won 50 or more games in four consecutive seasons before leaving for the New York Knicks. He promptly experienced the first two losing seasons

Mike D'Antoni named Lakers head coach; Kobe and Phil Jackson both suprised

Los Angeles - Lakers will name Mike D'Antoni as their new head coach to replace Mike Brown. This  was Phil Jackson's job to turn down, but never got the chance. Jackson's agent was scheduled to meet with the Lakers front office today to discuss compensation. At midnight, Mitch Kupchak and the Buss family switched gears and agreed to terms with D'Antoni. Sources close to the team say the move away from Phil was a concern that the new players will not be able to adopt the triangle offense made famous by Jackson as he won five championships with the Lakers and six with the Chicago Bulls. Kobe Bryant wad suprised by the but on board with the hiring.

Steve Nash played for D'Antoni in Phoenix and will be able to run the pick roll with Dwight Howard.

More details to follow...

Dallas Mavericks rookie Jae Crowder talks about his first NBA game

We caught up with reigning Big East player of the year and now NBA rookie Jae Crowder in Los Angeles after his first NBA game. Mavs defeated the powerhouse Lakers 99-91.

RF: Your first NBA game man...how does it feel?

Crowder: It feels amazing man! To go out there and compete with a great team like that on their stage, it feels great.

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NBA Sources: Dwight Howard to Lakers

NBA Sources: Dwight Howard to Lakers - ESPN

Dwight Howard a Laker? Lady Jets, British Open, NFL, NBA

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 If Dwight Howard becomes a Laker, do they become favorites to win it all? Lonnie Franklin joins us from Las Vegas to give us an update on the Lady Jets. We talk British Open, RG3, Andrew Luck, O.J. Mayo, NFL, and NBA!

5 Reasons why Dwight Howard should be a Laker

1. It is tradition - Throughout NBA history the biggest of the BIG MEN have made their way to Los Angeles to wear purple and gold. Mikan, Jabar, O'neal, and Chamberlain seem to come to mind.
2. He already lives in LA - Dwight Howard spends his off-season cruising, eating, and living it up in LA. That is going to be impossible if this deal does not get done.
3. NBA Titles - No doubt he has a better chance with the Lakers to get a few titles than with Brooklyn, Houston, and Orlando. It is a Laker tradition.
4. Steve Nash & Kobe Bryant - Howard will finally be around veteran guys that can absorb some of the spotlight. Their leadership would help him fully develop into a global star.
5. Heir to the Throne - Kobe plans to retire in two years. By that time, Dwight's star power should be in another galaxy. Perfect timing to be the next all-time great "Laker" in the franchise's rich history.

Trade Talk Rumors About Howard Going To Rockets.

There has been a lot of trade talk concerning the Orlando Magic star Dwight Howard. The Houston Rockets are the latest suitor trying to close in on getting Howard. Originally Howard was wanting to be traded to the Brooklyn Nets, but unfortunately with the re-signing of Deron Williams, and the landing of former Atlanta Hawks star Joe Johnson, the Nets didn't have enough money to bring Howard into the mix.
                                       Houston has reconstructed a trade that would work for both squads. With the Magic having to reconstruct their whole team, the Rockets will possibly be bringing in four other Magic players as well. The Rockets have already released Luis Scola to clear more cap space so the trade can happen.
                              

       The trade involves the Rockets having to take over the contracts for Glen Davis, Jason Richardson, Chris DuhonOn, and possibly Hedo Turkoglu from the Magic, to obtain Dwight Howard. In return the Magic will be acquiring Kevin Martin, Patrick Patterson, Marcus Morris and Chandler Parsons, from the Rockets as well as their first-round pick that they got from the Toronto Raptors in a previous trade. In order for all this to happen, the Magic have to decide if it's worth going through with this blockbuster trade and rebuild their team.
     
                         




 Do you think the Orlando Magic should go through with this trade and rebuild their whole starting 5? Do you think they should look for other offers before they decide on going all the way with this deal?

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DERON WILLIAMS WILL MEET WITH DALLAS MONDAY, NETS ON TUESDAY, DECISION ON WEDNESDAY, OLYMPIC CAMP ON THURSDAY

Deron Williams is about to have the biggest week of his career. The Mavericks, who have put all the eggs in one basket, get the first try to sign D-Will.

Representing the Mavs will be Rick Carlisle, Donnie Nelson, and Michael Finley. Dirk and Mark Cuban are both out-of-town. This process started over a week ago with Jason Kidd golfing with Deron in the Hamptons.

The Nets best chance may be to make the trade for Dwight Howard before Deron arrives on Tuesday.

Jason Terry feels a Mavs deal for Dwight Howard is too good to pass up

"Next day and a half is going to say a lot" commented Jet after a Mavs win last night. "Say we win it this year. Your not going to bring eight guys back....same position as now".

The position the Mavs are in all rides on free agency in the upcoming offseason. Mark Cuban as not offered any players, including Jet Terry, a contract extension.

"Until Dwight makes a decision everybody is going to think that....I keep watching the ticker seeing the Mavericks still have a chance to get him. Why would you pass up that opportunity?"