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Sources told ESPN.com that the most active proposal discussed by the teams would send Portland Trail Blazers swingman Gerald Wallace to the Magic along with Nets center Brook Lopez as two of the main pieces Orlando would receive in exchange for Howard.
As part of such a trade, which could be expanded to include a fourth team, sources say Orlando would also shed the long-term contracts of Hedo Turkoglu and Chris Duhon -- both absorbed by New Jersey -- while also potentially receiving future draft considerations.
Also, Portland would receive multiple first round picks. I think interesting play from all 3 teams..
-Portland would not necessarily be entering a rebuild, but I suppose more of a retool. I think you're going to see a strong draft class this year, so if they were to have 2 or 3 picks in the first round, could be very advantagous.
-Orlando would be getting Brook Lopez and Gerald Wallace, two all star level players IMO. Also, just as much of a win would be getting rid of the Duhon and (especially) the Turkoglu contracts. The Magic would still be fielding a competitive team in the East.
-New Jersey obviously would obviously become immediate contenders in the East. They wouldn't be incredibly strong outside of Dwight and Deron Williams, but those two are enough on their own to make the team interesting.
It'll be interesting to see if this gets done. One way or another, I think D Howard's days in Orlando are numbered.
