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NBA Rumors: Andrew Bynum Reportedly Open to a Trade

By | July 30, 2012|

After learning of Dwight Howard reiterating his trade demand to the Orlando Magic brass last week, the potential blockbuster that would send the superstar center to the Los Angeles Lakers may be in the works with deal possibly getting done by the end of the week.

One of the biggest questions surrounding this potential trade to acquire Howard is All-Star center Andrew Bynum and his stance on being traded or signing a long-term extension with another team. With Bynum on a fishing trip with his agent, David Lee, in Alaska during this Howard trade fiasco throughout the NBA off-season, the up-and-comer hasn’t been able to comment on the trade talks.

Since returning from Alaska, Bynum has remained tight-lipped about the situation with no teams in a potential trade asking the Lakers for permission to talk to the 24-year-old rising star.

Reportedly, even though no team has contacted Bynum, the All-Star center might be open to a trade according to Sam Amico of Fox Sports Ohio:

“Details of the Bynum-Lakers talks were kept considerably quieter, but several sources close to Bynum believe he is open to a trade. However, Bynum’s agent, David Lee, has repeatedly stated that he has yet to speak with another team about his client.”

At this point in time, it would be no surprise that Bynum has considered his options and is willing to be traded. There’s no question that if the Lakers finally get the green light from Orlando to make the trade for Howard that they won’t hesitate to trade Bynum to the Magic, Cleveland Cavaliers or Houston Rockets.

Even though Bynum is supposedly open to a trade, the question that teams will ask is whether or not he’s also open to signing a contract extension long-term. Few teams in the league are willing to take on a superstar that will simply leave the team after one season. One-year rentals aren’t all that appealing and would be the main reason a third team or Orlando would pull out of a potential deal for Bynum.

It remains to be seen how this all pans out for the Lakers and Magic, but hopefully for the sake of the fans and players involved there will be a resolution in the near future.

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  • psMiraj

    Bynum is an improving player, and I would not give him up for Dwight Howard. D12 maybe the best center in the league now, but I dare anyone to say that when Bynum reaches Dwight Howard’s age. Dwight is not as dynamic as Bynum is, which is why he’s more consistent right now. Bynum does have his up and downs, but he’s learning to become a better player on court and off court. Let’s face it, both Dwight and Bynum are immature, but do you really want a Drama Queen like Howard become the future of this franchise? The man that got coach Stan Van Gundy fired along with Executives, destroying the Magics franchise. The “man” who can’t make decisions and insists on being traded; not only that, but not giving the GM a choice by pinpointing teams. I don’t trust him, and he’s too far down on my list to become a Laker. Lakers should stop wasting their time and resources on Dwight and get on working on the training camp so that Bynum can come out as a beast next season. We all know he is capable on his offense, but Coach Brown now has to prove himself by improving the defense of the team. Mike Brown no longer can make excuses because now he has Nash to take care of the offensive end. If there is anyone to blame next season for not getting a championship, it should be Coach Brown. Screw Dwight, and lets get on to the Lake Show!

    • psMiraj

      If Kobe retires in 2 seasons, I can see Bynum becoming the Franchise player of Lakers. The departure of Kobe can also get Lakers a lot of cap room to add on a better PG to help Nash rest, and a Shooting Guard(s) (depending if Lakers sign a SG before the start of the season) to replace Kobe.
      Not only am I excited for the Lakers the upcoming seasons, but I know the Lakers will be successful in the future. Mitch is awesome! 

      • carlos perez

         your out of your mind,quit already.  bynum the franchise ha ha ha lol, im laughing so loud right now, your a dam comidian,ha ha ha…. bynums wackkkkk

    • Margarita Mitchell

      Bynum is better suited for the Princeton offense.

    • carlos perez

      You guys dont now nothing of basketball, ive been watching Bynum since he got to LA, he chokes when it matters the most and will continue to be joke. Bynum will never compete at a level Dwight Howard is at.  Dwight is still young, he will recover.

      • psMiraj

        I don’t disagree with you that he chokes. I even mentioned that,if you actually took the time to read, instead of telling another Lakers fan “you guys don’t know nothing of basketball ball” after reading only the first sentence. Learn to respect, if you expect the same. 

        I don’t have any doubt that Dwight will recover from his back injury. Last season was the first season we saw Bynum play most of the season. It was a season that we all didn’t even know if it was going to happen, due to the lockout. A season where there was no training camp, and with a new coach, the team had to play with a new, more defensive, strategy. When the season started, we were devasted by the veto of CP3 trade, and lost a key bench player, Lamar Odom. We didn’t have a steady point guard, and even after receiving Ramon Sessions, we didn’t have a good post-season. With a season like that, we saw the best we have ever seen from Bynum. You call that luck? Luck, in the game of professional basketball? Bynum took a three pointer and made it in, tried another and missed terribly. You mad? This is exactly what he should be doing, seeing where he can be efficient and provide more to the team; Kobe can’t do it all. Disagree? Kobe said that Bynum reminds him of when he was a young player in the NBA, when he wore the number 8 jersey, when he would try those difficult shots, that you call circus shots.

        Dwight Howard is no doubt the best defensive center in the league, but he doesn’t have the offensive aggressiveness that Bynum has. Dwight is more refined than Bynum. Dwight is more skilled than Bynum. You are right. However, Dwight has reached that level of skill, that he can’t any longer adjust his game as much as Bynum can. Dwight will get us championships now, but will be of no use in the future. You can’t lose a dynamic player like Bynum. Bynum is not going to be the primary reason why the Lakers win a championship the next season, but he will secure the future of the Lakers once Kobe retires.

        Before you come out calling out a Laker fan, think twice before you do so. You don’t have to agree with me, but at least have that respect when you discuss. We are all Lakers fans here, and if you don’t understand the value of the unity and community of this, you don’t deserve to be called a fan.

    • carlos perez

       i dont know what you talkin about,but bynum sucks, get rid of him

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/7LL25NA7IHA4334BBFM7FJICUI RobertH

    I believe that the Lakers are making a mistake. Howard has had a back injury and no knows if this injury is healed. Back injuries are very questionable health issues and is Howard going to be 100% and play at the level he sustained in Orlando. Bynum has progressed and does not have to work as hard to be effective as Howard. The Lakers need a good swingman who can score and relieve Kobe or play the three position.

    • Margarita Mitchell

      maybe it staged by Howard and magic

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/7LL25NA7IHA4334BBFM7FJICUI RobertH

    Can Jodie Meeks be enough? Sign and trade options for Matt Barnes to acquire a swingman with size who can score and player the 2 or 3 position. The Lakers have to have a balnce attack of offense coming from every position on the floor and depth to compete in 2012-2013. Every contender has improved. Here are some scorers that can be considered for the 2 or 3 position; Jason Richardson, Michael Redd, Brandon Rush and Mike Miller

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/7LL25NA7IHA4334BBFM7FJICUI RobertH

    Can Jodie Meeks be enough? Sign and trade options for Matt Barnes to acquire a swingman or put a good trade together to acquire a good player with size who can score and play the 2 or 3 position. The Lakers have to have a balanced attack of offense coming from every position on the floor and depth to compete in 2012-2013 season. Every contender has improved. Here are some scorers that can be considered for the 2 or 3 position; Jason Richardson, Michael Redd, Brandon Rush and Mike Miller. Mitch and the front office personnel let’s get serious and get another championship.

    • psMiraj

      How about Leandro Barbosa?

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1039517728 Faraji Benson

    I can’t really TRUST Bynum as the primary option on the Lakers when Kobe and Nash retires. D12 doesn’t show consistency off the court however NO ONE can question his heart ON THE COURT.  I can’t really say the same about Bynum. If you have a chance to get the BEST DEFENSIVE PLAYER IN THE LEAGUE you make the move. No question.