Deadline day thread

[spectre]

Chris Mannix: Nothing happening between the Nets and Jazz regarding CJ Miles, source with direct knowledge tells http://SI.com Twitter

and a bunch of Magic players said Howard didn't mention next season in their meeting.

also:

Chris Mannix: Magic continuing to explore Dwight Howard deals, league sources tell SI. No indication anything DH has said today changing that. Twitter

Cho's bargaining power is looking good!

Assuming Mannix knows what the hell he's talking about.

[dnbman]

I'm not saying this what you mean, but I have to wonder if trading for Howard would be a TERRIBLE outcome for us. We'd be good enough to seriously reduce our lottery chance, give up assets, and he'd likely leave us at the end of the season. Just sayin' for those wishing for Howard.

[spectre]

You mean US trading for Howard? I can't think of any sane reason why we would ever contemplate that one.

We don't want him opting in tho if we want that proposed Nets' trade. We want them desperately coveting cap space.

If Cho pulls Morrow/Farmar/Houston 1st I think everyone should wear my avatar for a month in tribute.

[dnbman]

You mean US trading for Howard? I can't think of any sane reason why we would ever contemplate that one.

We don't want him opting in tho if we want that proposed Nets' trade. We want them desperately coveting cap space.

If Cho pulls Morrow/Farmar/Houston 1st I think everyone should wear my avatar for a month in tribute.

On the same page. Avatar ready to be added.

[spectre]

Dwight Howard won't concede option

[dnbman]

Dwight Howard won't concede option

From sheer logistics, I'm a little worried. Is the entire NBA on conference call for Orlando's decision? They could wait until 2:59 to make their trade and we not get anything done.

I'm sure things will fall into place better than that, but there were a couple of trades last year that didn't make it because of time.

[murphman]

1st two trades of the day

Ronald Tillery: Griz trade Sam Young to Sixers for rights to 2005 2nd rounder Ricky Sanchez, who is playing in Argentina. CA story coming.. Twitter

David Aldridge: Source confirms @Marc J. Spears report that Pacers will acquire Leandro Barbosa from Toronto. Source says Raptors will get a second-rounder. Twitter

[polarcat]

I know this is kinda off topic for us since we aren't linked to him, but I would really like to see us acquire Beasley from Minny. Don't know what we would have to give up, but I'd like to kick the tires on a young scoring SF like Beasley. Is he a head case? Sure, but Jack worked out well here and I don't think the asking price would be too high.

[adam187]

someone should start a rumor (just say done deal at the end of it and link to your twitter) and get this site flooded with traffic.