Media makes it looks like a done deal that's why many Warriors and Howards fan that it was a success deal between both parties. But news came out and this is unfortunate events since fans is really hype up for the fact that Warriors will get a legit center now. It seems that Kerr will stick to his small ball line up and this is what Warriors fans worried about since many think that they will be dominated back again by Lakers or Nuggets.

You can't blame the fans, mate. This is our favorite basketball league, and if a team that we also like has some updates regarding improving their lineup, it should excite us. I think fans would not be interested if Howard was rumored to sign with weaker teams like the Rockets, Pistons, or any other teams at the bottom of the standings.

At least we have a clear answer now that Howard is not going to the Warriors, so we can discuss other rumors instead.

Strus and Vincent really shone for the Miami Heat, and they used that as an opportunity to secure good deals. However, these players are considered role players as they aren't as consistent as the real superstars. Nevertheless, I'm still happy for them. There are certainly a lot of great players in the NBA just waiting for their moment to shine, and although injuries are unfortunate, sometimes they can be a blessing in disguise for players destined to excel.

I don't think there's anything wrong with their small-ball lineup. They won a championship with that lineup, so I guess there's nothing to change. That was also the time when Poole was playing like a true superstar. However, in the next season after he got a max deal with the Warriors, he calmed down and wasn't able to perform at that level again, so that was the main problem, actually.

They might not sign him, but they will still sign a veteran though.

TBH, I'm not surprised that the Warriors didn't gave him a contract. The reason why they didn't sign him is because of how the current playstyle of the Warriors are currently. We've known the Warriors as a fast-paced team, and they're one of the fastest paced teams right now in the league. Howard can't cope up because he will be having a hard time running, and running. Looney is at least faster him IMO. I think that's the reason why. The playstyle isn't fit for him. Now that he will not go to the Warriors, I wonder where he will be landing. Will other teams try to get him, and give him a veteran contract? Or will he go back to Taiwan again, and attract those NBA players to play with him in Taiwan again.

Media wants hype. Media wants to hype up everything that's why they are always very overexaggerated with their articles, and even with some of their videos that's being posted on Youtube.

Unfortunate? Legit Center? Is Looney aren't a legit center? You sure? I'm a Warrior fan, but if I will pick between Looney, and Howard with how the Warriors are playing, I'll still pick the player who's been playing with them for years, and that's Looney. Lol it's a no brainer. Why pick a center who's slower than your current one? They have Saric, and the rookie as their back-up bigs. They don't need a big player TBH, but I think they'll need a veteran who's good at shooting threes, or a role player who's good in offense as well.

And the new coach Darko Rajakovic for the Toronto Raptors too with a history with Dennis Schroder back in Oklahoma City Thunder so I guess Schroder will be part of the starting five considering Fred VanVleet is already out and will be playing for the Houston Rockets.
Barnes, OB, Poetl (claimed from SAS), Siakam, and Schroder. That will be the Raptors starting five in my opinion and Trent Jr. will be there as their sixth man which I think is best as he can be a threat as an outside shooter so whenever they need Schroder to rest the play will be so different that it could surprise any team.

I don't know why the Atlanta Hawks let Collins go for Rudy Gay and a future pick. They just downgraded their roster as they received a veteran and a future so I don't think they are aiming high this year.

Joe Harris's trade to the Pistons though is given. The Nets cannot take advantage of him right now because they received so many good role players with Bridges and Johnson. But the Nets badly need a star or they could create one on whoever will step up on their active roster.

Although I agree that Warriors need a more athletic player and an important presence in the paint, Dwight Howard might not be the best candidate for this vacancy. And I agree that there might be some conflict in the negotiations that we don't know and it could be anything. Also, I think there are big problems with the Warriors. Their last championship was great and it is a huge success, but I don't think there is anything left in the tank and their management is making bad moves. It is hard to creating another championship team but their recent moves and signings don't make sense in my view. They will probably make playoffs but any real success is almost not possible IMO.

At this point, it's everyone's speculation. And again, this situation though might get ugly. If Portland has shut down it's door of a Lillard trade because they felt that Miami is taking advantage of them, like asking too many players + future drafts and Portland doesn't want that, then it won't happen.

Maybe both will be traded soon, but not to the team that they desire. I understand that Harden and Lillard wanted out, but it might be putting too much pressure to their current teams right now. So most likely no trades to the team that they wanted to move.

I think the Warriors for sure has taken that account into consideration when they opted him for a try out. And the same with Howard, he knows that he will be just like a 10-15 minutes player or even less, but still he take that chances, but it wasn't meant for him to be a Warriors a guess.

For the Lillard and Harden drama, I would just wait for the official news though. It seems that every day there is different directions for this two whether to stay on their current teams or they be traded.