I remember we pursued him a while back, so will Rod Thorn look to get him again, rather than make a huge deal for O'Neal?
I think Howard could be a good addition to the Nets, without giving up to much. Maybe Thorn will offer Marcus Williams and some picks for Gomes and Howard. I think though, to bring in Howard, gets in the way of Sean Williams and his development, which I strongly believe in.
<div class="quote_poster">CLos Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I don't see New Jersey trading Marcus Williams at all.</div> I know they won't, why would you? I'm just saying, why Juwan Howard. I say go with O'Neal, and if no O'Neal, go with Sean Williams who will learn the game the tough way. Should be good for him.
<div class="quote_poster">CLos Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I don't see New Jersey trading Marcus Williams at all.</div> Yeah, no way in hell. Kidd can still dominate the game, but in three or four years, you won't find a better replacement than Laptop. He's an insanely undrrated talent as is, but then when you consider the dearth of pass-first point guards in today's game, he simply becomes untradable. I like the idea of trading for Howard. He's really just what this team needs if they can't land O'Neal, but I think an good trade would be more along the lines of something like Collins and Boone for Howard and Gomes. New Jersey would get the upperhand in that trade talent-wise, but Minnesota would get rid of two players who don't want to be there in favor of an expiring contract (Collins) and a player who fits into their youth movement (Boone). It'd be a great trade for both parties.
Well he's getting paid close to $7 million next season, and has a player option for the 2008-2009 season.
He's 34 years old right now, but we could have him come off the bench. I think we should go for it since our approach is "win now".
<div class="quote_poster">Voodoo Child Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Yeah, no way in hell. Kidd can still dominate the game, but in three or four years, you won't find a better replacement than Laptop. He's an insanely undrrated talent as is, but then when you consider the dearth of pass-first point guards in today's game, he simply becomes untradable.</div> Master Shake, what are you smoking? Marcus Williams and some picks for Juwan Howard and Ryan Gomes!? I would sure hope Rod Thorn would be fired if that trade was ever made.
Anyone one but Howard! For any price greater than veteran's minimum. He is a candidate for the MWP: Mosted Washed-up Player.
<div class="quote_poster">NTC Wrote</div><div class="quote_post"> Master Shake, what are you smoking? Marcus Williams and some picks for Juwan Howard and Ryan Gomes!? I would sure hope Rod Thorn would be fired if that trade was ever made.</div> I like it It was an option. It will never happen. I think give up no one for him but future picks.
<div class="quote_poster">Master Shake Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I think Howard could be a good addition to the Nets, without giving up to much. Maybe Thorn will offer Marcus Williams and some picks for Gomes and Howard. I think though, to bring in Howard, gets in the way of Sean Williams and his development, which I strongly believe in.</div> Ouch. No way that we're giving up Marcus Williams AND picks (him alone is too much) for a washed up PF whose a backup PF at best and a decent youngster. If we're not bringing Jermaine O'Neal, then we need a defensive minded, younger guy.
