New teams have reportedly emerged that could replace the Cavaliers as facilitators in the blockbuster trade that would send Dwight Howard to Brooklyn.
Hold off buying your Kris Humphries jerseys, Cavaliers fans. New teams emerged overnight that could replace the Cavs as facilitators for the blockbuster trade that would send Dwight Howard to his beloved Brooklyn Nets.
Here's the latest from the rumor wire:
Charlotte-Observer: "An NBA source confirms the Bobcats would be interested in Humphries, but only if he signs a one-season contract, rather than the multi-year deal he reportedly prefers."
ESPN: "The Bobcats have more salary-cap space than the Cavs and would not be opposed to a multiyear deal for Humphries, a source told ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher."
Alex Kennedy, Hoops World via Twitter: "The latest team linked to the multi-team Dwight Howard trade? The Timberwolves. They may get involved in the talks, according to sources." and "The Cavaliers are having second thoughts about potential three-team deal with the Magic and Nets, according to source. They may back out."
Atlanta-Journal Constitution: "The Hawks have engaged the Magic in trade talks involving Howard, according to a person with knowledge of the discussions. That person did not want to be identified because the teams involved have not discussed the negotiations publicly."
The Plain Dealer: "[Kris Humphries' agent] Dan Fegan -- who also represents Howard -- reportedly had not spoken to the Cavs as of Monday afternoon, though that could change at any time, and he would be negotiating a new deal with Brooklyn, anyway."
Yahoo!'s Adrian Wojnarowski via Twitter: "The Rockets refuse to give up on the Dwight Howard derby, gathering more assets to try and entice the Orlando Magic to engage in talks."
New York Post: "Some teams obviously have no desire to help the Nets build a superpower in Brooklyn by adding Howard to a mix that includes re-signed stars Deron Williams and Gerald Wallace along with Joe Johnson, whom the Nets recently acquired in a trade that cannot be finalized until tomorrow. But there are just as many teams eager to help, especially in the Western Conference... 'You’ve got teams lining up to give a draft pick to keep Howard away from the Lakers,' said one rival GM, laughing."
Cinesport Video: The Cavaliers are reportedly involved in a potential 3-team deal that would send Dwight Howard to the Brooklyn Nets. CineSport's Tara Petrolino and Sheridanhoops.com's Chris Sheridan discuss.