.Had an interesting discussion with a Nets fan (Shane) this morning on whether it's Andrew Bynum or Brook Lopez who presents the best trade-bait for Dwight Howard... here 'tis:******Shane: What's your feel on the Dwight Howard situation? It's weird as hell to see someone prefer the Nets over the Lakers, who're the preeminent franchise in NBA history...Don: I think if he's traded, then he goes to the Lakers. If the Magic hold onto him in the misguided hope he stays... he's a Net.I just don't see them biting on a deal based around Lopez... but my gut is saying that Otis Smith really is that delusional (thinking that Dwight *might* stay in Orlando).Shane: I think Lopez and MarShon and whatever they can get with picks is a pretty solid haul if the Lakers aren't moving Gasol and Bynum for him. What do you think about the report that Kobe and Howard talked, and that turned him off from joining the Lakers?Don: I think it's BS.Ken Berger reported ...
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