Dirk scores 40, Mavs rally from 15 down to stun Thunder 112-105 in OT

The AP reports: Trailing by 15 points with only 5 minutes to play in one of the NBA?s rowdiest arenas, the Dallas Mavericks were just wishing and hoping for the best. Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Kidd delivered, and the Mavs suddenly find themselves only one win away from the NBA finals. Nowitzki scored 40 points, Kidd hit the [...]

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NBA Trade Scenarios: 5 Ideas for the Orlando Magic If Dwight Howard Wants Out

Dwight Howard, the Orlando Magic's superstar center can opt out of his contract in the summer of 2012.

Already, journalists around the nation are exploring scenarios in which the three-time Defensive Player of the Year could be moved out of Orlando with hopes of having a better chance to contend for a championship.

Although Howard has expressed his desire to remain in Orlando, it will be tough to ignore the pressure and spotlight of joining another team if the Magic fail to make any significant moves to better the roster for Howard.

With superstars like Lebron James, Carmelo Anthony, and Deron Williams being moved to other teams this past season, it is difficult to imagine Howard won't do the same if the Magic remain static during next season.

If he begins to want out of Orlando, the best thing the Magic could do is trade him in order to get great value for such a dominant center like Dwight Howard, instead of gaining nothing out of him leaving via free agency.

If it comes to that point, here are the five trade scenarios that the Magic could make in order to better the franchise, despite the departure of Howard.

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Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/716393-nba-trade-scenarios-5-moves-orlando-magic-could-make-if-dwight-howard-wants-out

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