Warriors pursuing Howard, offering Curry?

[Roy H.]

As the Orlando Magic consider deals for Dwight Howard, the Golden State Warriors have emerged as aggressive suitors for the NBA’s best center, league sources told Yahoo! Sports.

Golden State management is willing to take Howard as a one-season “rental,” with the hope of selling him on signing a long-term deal before he enters free agency this summer. Like most teams, Golden State has inquired with Orlando Magic general manager Otis Smith, but the Magic have yet to commit to aggressively pursuing a trade of Howard.

For the Magic to become intrigued with package, two things would likely have to appeal to them: rebuilding around young point guard Stephen Curry; and the Warriors’ salary-cap space to absorb the three years and $34 million left on Hedo Turkoglu’s contract. The possibility of the pursuit could be complicated by questions about the sturdiness of Curry’s surgically repaired right ankle. The Warriors are willing to part with either of their two guards – Curry or Monta Ellis – but teams clearly will watch how Curry recovers from his recurring ankle sprains.

Far from frontrunners, Golden State’s best chance of acquiring Howard could come with a failure of the Magic and Los Angeles Lakers to agree on a deal centered on Andrew Bynum. Howard has told Orlando management that he would sign extensions with three teams – the Dallas Mavericks, Lakers and New Jersey Nets – but the Nets and Mavericks aren’t in strong position to make deals for Howard.

Orlando has been iffy on Nets center Brook Lopez, who has been lost for several weeks with a broken foot. Howard has indicated the Nets are his preference, and they do have the salary-cap space to sign him this summer. Still, Orlando has until the March 15 trade deadline to get a return on Howard, who insists he will leave as a free agent.

Despite Howard’s preference to go to the Brooklyn-bound Nets to play with Deron Williams, those close to Howard still believe he’s fluctuating on his future and could be sold on different scenarios.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=aw-wojnarowski_dwight_howard_warriors_010512

[Who]

I like Hedo Turkoglu (SF), Dorell Wright (SG) and Monta Ellis (PG) as a combination alongside a Dwight Howard and a David Lee.

[cman88]

would be kind of a sad showing on the state of the NBA players currently if 2 of the biggest stars would choose the Clippers and Warriors over a team like the celtics

[Fafnir]

I like Hedo Turkoglu (SF), Dorell Wright (SG) and Monta Ellis (PG) as a combination alongside a Dwight Howard and a David Lee.

The Warriors would be a scary team for sure.

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

Howard has indicated the Nets are his preference, and they do have the salary-cap space to sign him this summer. Still, Orlando has until the March 15 trade deadline to get a return on Howard, who insists he will leave as a free agent.

Despite Howard’s preference to go to the Brooklyn-bound Nets to play with Deron Williams, those close to Howard still believe he’s fluctuating on his future and could be sold on different scenarios.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=aw-wojnarowski_dwight_howard_warriors_010512

Well, Boston will also have enough cap space this summer, and since he's apparently open to other sales pitches, I think "Max contract, you'd get to play with Rondo and Pierce, and the offense will go through you" sounds like a pretty good scenario -- it would to me, I know that.

[PosImpos]

doubt the Magic could be that interested (right now) considering Curry's constant ankle issues

[TA9]

doubt the Magic could be that interested (right now) considering Curry's constant ankle issues

That should be a concern, but Howard is gone anyways so why not get something for him.

[Kane3387]

What expiring contracts do they have besides Kwame that would allow them to take back both Hedo and Dwight? Would the Magic want Biendris?

[TA9]

Howard has indicated the Nets are his preference, and they do have the salary-cap space to sign him this summer. Still, Orlando has until the March 15 trade deadline to get a return on Howard, who insists he will leave as a free agent.

Despite Howard’s preference to go to the Brooklyn-bound Nets to play with Deron Williams, those close to Howard still believe he’s fluctuating on his future and could be sold on different scenarios.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=aw-wojnarowski_dwight_howard_warriors_010512

Well, Boston will also have enough cap space this summer, and since he's apparently open to other sales pitches, I think "Max contract, you'd get to play with Rondo and Pierce, and the offense will go through you" sounds like a pretty good scenario -- it would to me, I know that.

Agreed. He would be a dumb*** if he signs with the Nets. We have the best passer in the NBA, and a darn good Vet in Pierce.

[TheTruthFot18]

I like Hedo Turkoglu (SF), Dorell Wright (SG) and Monta Ellis (PG) as a combination alongside a Dwight Howard and a David Lee.

That looks like the Magic of a few years ago. Below average defense and surrounding Howard with guys who just like to shoot a lot and hell hold down the paint.

[TheTruthFot18]

Agreed. He would be a dumb*** if he signs with the Nets. We have the best passer in the NBA, and a darn good Vet in Pierce.
[/quote]

Ya I've been thinking a team of Dwill and howard, even with some other FA additions (who else would join them for less money?) will be bad. In that case, if he doesnt come here I hope he goes to Brooklyn.

If i were the magic, I wouldnt want Bynum (LA), Lopez(NJ), or Curry (GS) in exchange due to recent injuries or injury prone players.

[action781]

I like Hedo Turkoglu (SF), Dorell Wright (SG) and Monta Ellis (PG) as a combination alongside a Dwight Howard and a David Lee.

That looks like the Magic of a few years ago. Below average defense and surrounding Howard with guys who just like to shoot a lot and hell hold down the paint.

A team that was a Courtney Lee missed layup and a few Dwight Howard missed FT's away from an NBA championship

[BballTim]

I like Hedo Turkoglu (SF), Dorell Wright (SG) and Monta Ellis (PG) as a combination alongside a Dwight Howard and a David Lee.

That looks like the Magic of a few years ago. Below average defense and surrounding Howard with guys who just like to shoot a lot and hell hold down the paint.

A team that was a Courtney Lee missed layup and a few Dwight Howard missed FT's away from an NBA championship

  A team that was a KG knee injury away from getting killed in the second round, possibly a Leon Powe knee injury from losing anyways.

[pearljammer10]

I like Hedo Turkoglu (SF), Dorell Wright (SG) and Monta Ellis (PG) as a combination alongside a Dwight Howard and a David Lee.

That looks like the Magic of a few years ago. Below average defense and surrounding Howard with guys who just like to shoot a lot and hell hold down the paint.

Yeah that team looks pretty strong on paper but I dont see that line up being a serious title contender. Plus, theres no way Dwight signs an extension to play with the Warriors... No sir.

[TheTruthFot18]

I like Hedo Turkoglu (SF), Dorell Wright (SG) and Monta Ellis (PG) as a combination alongside a Dwight Howard and a David Lee.

That looks like the Magic of a few years ago. Below average defense and surrounding Howard with guys who just like to shoot a lot and hell hold down the paint.

A team that was a Courtney Lee missed layup and a few Dwight Howard missed FT's away from an NBA championship

Woahhh, hold on. This team barely got by us without KG. No comparison to our championship run 7 game series. This team also had 0% chance of beating LA especially since Bynum was back. The fact that they made it as far as they did even without Jameer Nelson is a miracle.

And a "few dwight howard missed ft's away" from a title? That's like us in '10 a few missed ft's and 3pt attempts by Rondo. Magic only exists on the jersey.