Wow ......
** The NUGGETS let go of a rising (and non-expensive) Arron Afflalo, a still decent Al Harrington (good stretch-four) and a future first-round pick ..... for Andre Igoudala, who'll be a free-agent next year and command a near-max contract?
What is with the NUGGETS and players with AI initials ?
** The 76ers might have operated with the fact that they're going to lose Igoudala anyway (who'll be an expensive free-agent next year) ..... so, they get a legit center in Bynum - who might not even resign next year.
Best case, they convince Bynum to re-sign next year ....... worst case, they rent Bynum for a better playoff run, just for this season.
** MAGIC GM Hennigan might not be a genius after all ...... the earlier Houston offer was a better deal, since the ROCKETS were willing to absorb their bad contracts (including Turkoglo's albatross contract).
For the NBA's best center .... all that they get is Afflalo, Harrington, scrubs and (protected) 1st round picks?
Why not just wait until the trade deadline (FEB next year), where there will be far more juicier trade baits to consider ?
** No surprise ..... for the nth time, the LAKERS get the league's best center!
Dwight Howard says that he wont sign a contract extension and will become a free-agent next year ....... consider the choices next year though - re-sign for more money with the LAKERS (Bryant, Nash & Gasol) or sign-up for less money with the MAVS (Nowitzki) ?
Very easy decision for Howard I'd say.