NBA News 2012: 10 players, 4 teams in latest Howard trade

Washington Wizards v/s Orlando Magic February 4, 2011 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Another day, another reported deal involving Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard.

Yahoo Sports reported the latest proposed trade involves three teams and at least 10 players in addition to multiple first-round draft picks.

The Brooklyn Nets have emerged as the most likely landing spot for Howard, who said two weeks ago that Brooklyn is the only team on his wish list and that if traded elsewhere, he’ll refuse a long-term contract extension.

The Lakers’ reported offer of center Andrew Bynum and a first-round pick might not be as attractive considering Los Angeles parted with its top pick in 2013 and ’15 to land point guard Steve Nash last week. In addition, the 24-year-old Bynum is in the final year of his deal and, like Howard, wants to control his long-term marketability by going to free agency next summer. One the Howard situation is settled and the Lakers decide the future of Pau Gasol, Bynum is a candidate for a maximum contract with the Lakers.

The deal on the table as of Monday involved Howard, Jason Richardson and Earl Clark going to the Nets in exchange for Brook Lopez, Damion James, Sheldon Williams and three future first-round picks from the Nets. Cleveland would trade Luke Walton to Orlando and in return the Cavaliers would reportedly receive Quentin Richardson from Orlando, Sundiata Gaines and Kris Humphries from the Nets, who would also throw in $3 million and a future first-round pick.

The final part of the deal: the Nets need to find a fourth team willing to trade a first-round pick for guard MarShon Brooks. ESPN reported the Clippers emerged as the landing spot for Brooks and would send a lottery-protected first-rounder to the Magic.

http://www.hoopsworld.com/report-10-players-four-teams-in-latest-howard-trade-proposal-2

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NBA News 2011: NBA Prospect Marshon Brooks

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Marshon Brooks, 6-5, Senior, Shooting Guard, Providence
23.8 points, 8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 3.4 turnovers, 1.8 steals, 1.3 blocks, 50% FG, 80% FT, 36%3P

Marshon Brooks is a name that pops up in nearly every conversation when discussing the most improved players in the country this season. The Providence senior has put together an extremely productive first half of the season, proving to be one of the best scorers in the Big East.

Standing at 6'5” with a wiry frame, Brooks has a smooth, attacking game on the offensive end with the ability to score points in bunches. And while he often finds himself playing different positions for an undersized Providence team, his body and skill set suggest that he's best suited as shooting guard prospect for the NBA.

Brooks's overall improvement and efficiency can be seen in virtually all areas of his game, as evidenced by his excellent 31.2 PER, which currently ranks him among the top 20 players in the country. His biggest strength though, is his ability to create his own shot and score, as he's averaging 23.8 points per game so far this season, which puts in him in the top five in the nation.

On the defensive end, Providence plays quite a bit of zone in the halfcourt and likes to get out in pressure in the fullcourt as well, so Brooks will have a big adjustment when he's faced with playing almost solely man-to-man defense. He does appear to have adequate length and lateral quickness to defend shooting guards though, and his activity level is generally pretty good too. His 8 rebounds per game for a player his size is an encouraging sign, as are his block and steal numbers (1.8 steals and 1.3 blocks per game). Giving maximum effort on every possession and becoming an asset on the defensive end will be a key for him down the road.

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