Finally, we can stop speculating about where Dwight Howard will end up…for now, anyway. The Lakers acquired the big man in a massive four-team deal which sent Andrew Bynum to the 76ers, Andre Iguodala to the 76ers, and a whole lotta draft picks to the Magic. Orlando may not have come out with an elite talent in the trade, but they gave themselves a ton of flexibility going forward, including a $17.8MM trade exception. Our other top stories of the past week..
- Team USA topped Spain to win gold behind strong play from LeBron James and Kevin Durant.
- The Blazers hired Terry Stotts as head coach but will keep Kaleb Canales on staff as an assistant.
- The 76ers are confident that they can keep Bynum.
- The Bulls were in on talks for Howard before the deal was finalized.
- The Suns agreed to terms with veteran big man Jermaine O'Neal.
- The Lakers and Jodie Meeks agreed to terms on a two-year deal worth about $3MM. A deal with Devin Ebanks is likely around the corner as well.
- The Jazz introduced Dennis Lindsey as their new GM.
- Gary Sacks looks like the frontrunner to be the Clippers' next GM.
- The Cavs may have made a three-year offer to Alonzo Gee.
- The Bucks signed Joel Przybilla to a one-year deal.
- Two teams are looking at Louis Amundson.
- Craig Smith signed in Israel.
- Carlos Delfino should sign soon.