2011-12 NBA trade deadline came and went. Some players around the league were dealt. However the main focus of a potential move would be All Star Dwight Howard. Orlando was in a similar situation in 1996 when Shaquille O'Neal was a potential free agent. O'Neal finished out the 1995-96 season in the Magic Kingdom, he wasn't moved prior to the trade deadline. With that being said Orlando received nothing in return as O'Neal walked as a free agent, as the Los Angeles Lakers signed the Diesel. Throughout the season with Howard being able to opt out after this season, their were talks of Dwight staying or going. After Thursday he's staying for now. After signing a waiver saying he won't opt out at season end. Will Orlando and Howard be able to work out a long term deal and be able to bring in surrounding pieces to help the team win their first NBA title. It's possible without a long term deal the trade deadline talks could present themselves again during the 2012-13 NBA season.
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