Could This Be Dwight Howard's Last Year With The Magic?

Dwight Howard has always said he would like to remain in Orlando, but will become a free agent in 2012 as he will not sign the two year extension Orlando has offered him. This really does not come as a shock as Howard has indicated he is keeping all his options open for 2012. He wants better players around him who are committed to winning an NBA Title. What does this means for the Orlando Magic?

It's really pretty simple Dwight Howard will probably not be an Orlando Magic after next season. The truth is Orlando has really no room to make any moves to get good players to help Howard. In the end, it looks like Orlando may have to make a move they did not want to make and that is trade Dwight Howard.

Orlando would love to keep Howard, but unless they can make some moves he will leave in 2012 anyways. I guess it is probably best to trade him and get something for him. Losing him to free agency and getting nothing in return will hurt Orlando a lot. Right now we will have to see how this plays out, but would not shock me to see Dwight Howard playing somewhere else in 2012.

Could Dwight Howard Actually Get Traded?

With the Los Angeles Lakers probably being dismantled is it time for the Orlando Magic to think about moving Dwight Howard before he becomes a free agent. Howard will play this coming season, but after that you just do not know. One option that Orlando may want to look into is trading him to the Lakers. The Magic could also send Arenas or Hedo as well which would free up some cap space for Orlando. If the Magic could get Lamar Odom and Andrew Bynum this is something to consider.

The reality is I will be surprised if Dwight Howard sticks around as he can see with what he has now there is no way he can win an NBA Championship and he understands that. He would love to bring one to Orlando, but he also must be honest with himself. The current Magic roster will never win a NBA Championship.

Orlando has to look long term here and what is best for the franchise. Trading Howard is something they do not want to do, but in the end they may have no choice. With a lockout possible and his contract coming up a trade maybe the Orlando Magic best option.

Derrick Rose NBA MVP No Matter What Anyone Tells You

Many people may not want to admit to it, but Derrick Rose is this year's NBA MVP. Dwight Howard also has a case as well, but the truth is without Rose the Bulls would be lost. He does the little things that most people do not even think about. When the Bulls need a clutch basket he has been able to hit it this year. That was not the case last season. He also knows how to take over a game when he needs to as well, which was missing from his game.

Derrick Rose also knows how to keep his teammates involved in the game as well. He is an MVP player, but he is also a team player. It is never about Derrick Rose it is about the team which is something you do not hear enough anymore. He is a humble young man and deserves The NBA MVP trophy this season as he has earned it. Like it or not Derrick Rose is the league MVP no matter what others may think about it.

Is Dwight Howard Headed Out Of Orlando?

Dwight Howard will have a tough decision when 2012 gets here. Will he stay with the Orlando Magic or we he test the free agency waters. Many people feel he will test the waters and I really cannot blame him one bit. The Magic continue to surround him with players it seems who do not have the desire to win a championship like Howard. Most of his teammates stand around and do nothing, but collect a check.

Howard is getting tired of it and went off on his teammates the other day. You really cannot blame him as he is tired of losing especially since he has a very talented team. Howard is getting frustrated and when that happens a player wants out. Unless Orlando makes some changes for the better look for Superman to fly right out of Orlando.

Orlando Magic Need To Learn How To Play D-E-F-E-N-S-E

The Orlando Magic are up to their own tricks again not realizing that you cannot outscore every team that you play. Getting it done on the defensive end is something that they must learn to do. I think trading for a defensive stopper should be in the Magic future. Until they do that they will just be a team that gets into the playoffs only to lose.

Dwight Howard is really the only defensive stopper they have, but when he gets into foul trouble that is all they have. Brining someone in may be the only choice that they have. I really do not see anyone on their bench that can get the job done. Unless Orlando gets better defensively it will be another fast exit out of the playoffs. Dwight Howard maybe getting tired of it and him signing long-term may be effected as well. Get Howard some defensive help is the answer to the Magic problems.

Dwayne Wade Drops 50, But Orlando Routs Miami

You would think when a guy drops 50 points on your team the game would be very close, but that was not the case for the Miami Heat when they played the Orlando Magics Sunday Night. Dwayne Wade tossed in 50 points for the Miami Heat, but it was Orlando who came away with a easy 122-99 win over the Heat. Dwight Howard had 32 points and 17 rebounds for the Orlando Magic in the win. Rafer Alston who came over in a trade from the Houston Rockets have really made a big difference in Orlando who knows they will not get All-Star point guard Jameer Nelson back this year.

Sunday, February 22nd

Chicago 91 Final
Indiana 98

New York 100 Final
Toronto 111

Boston 128 Final
Phoenix 108

Charlotte 78 Final
Houston 99

Denver 117 Final
Milwaukee 120

Miami 99 Final
Orlando 122

LA Clippers 87 Final
Portland 116

LA Lakers 111 Final
Minnesota 108

Detroit 78 Final
Cleveland 99

Dwight Howard Lead Magics To Win In Overtime

Dwight Howard might have lost his slam dunk contest, but he has not lost his passion to lead the Orlando Magics into the playoffs that is for sure. Last night Howard scored 45 points grabbed 19 rebounds and added eight block shots to give Orlando a 107-102 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats in overtime. For Howard this year he has proven to be a leader that the Orlando magics have needed. With Jameer Nelson going down the Magics will need Howard to continue to be that leader on the court. The scary part about Dwight Howard is he is only going to get younger and will be around for a long time to come.


Tuesday, February 17th

Philadelphia 91 Final
Indiana 100

Charlotte 102 Final
Orlando 107 OT

Minnesota 103 Final
Washington 111

Milwaukee 92 Final
Detroit 86

San Antonio 107 Final
New York 112 OT

New Orleans 100 Final
Oklahoma City 98

New Jersey 88 Final
Houston 114

LA Clippers 100 Final
Phoenix 140

Memphis 99 Final
Utah 117

Atlanta 83 Final
LA Lakers 96