Official Speculation Thread (Pt XIV, Mods Close))

[ADRajX]

All right guys, you know the drill (13th thread was ~100 pages maxed out). Let's continue with the discussion from Part I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, & XIII. Make life easier for the MODS.

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-Let's discuss every news & rumor (from news articles, facebook/twitter, billboards, magazines, TV/Internet/Radio, etc.) that is occurring around the league (even if it is directly or indirectly affecting the Magic).

-March 1st is when Trade Restrictions are lifted, and March 15th is the Trade Deadline.

-Remember, whatever happens... happens. We will always be Orlando Magic Fans. Forever. Let's do this. GO MAGIC!

[BN]

And so it begins... again

[ADRajX]

phew we made it out of 13

[cb1115]

YAY! I CAN'T WAIT FOR NOTHING TO HAPPEN AGAIN!

[ADRajX]

And so it begins... again

... it's what do

[J-Mezzy]

Lol so we have about 1300 pages for a total of 16500 posts without anything actually happening. LOL only at the Magic forum

[ADRajX]

YAY! I CAN'T WAIT FOR NOTHING TO HAPPEN AGAIN!

... we still have 12 days until the deadline... I wouldn't be surprised if this goes up to part 16 or 17 before the deadline passes... like NoLimit said

[Noonskadoodle]

Cmon number 14 hahaha

Im gonna make a prediction that tonight S Jax does not leave Orlando after the game.

[ADRajX]

Lol so we have about 1300 pages for a total of 16500 posts without anything actually happening. LOL only at the Magic forum

Otis Smith son!

[ADRajX]

Cmon number 14 hahaha

Im gonna make a prediction that tonight S Jax does not leave Orlando after the game.

I'm going to make a prediction... I say Otis somehow finds a 3rd team and gets Ellis at the 11th hour of the deadline... and the forum erupts in joy *hey someone has to stay optimistic*

[sChOlaRlY_Magi]

I posted this in 13 to help us get out of it; but I would like to see if anyone has any info on it:


Does anyone have any solid info on why Otis hasn't been fired at this point? I heard that the Magic don't want to do anything mid season and will wait until the end of the year before making a decision on him; but isn't that just giving him a chance to do more damage?

I've heard that GM's and scouts are circling Amway just waiting for the eventuality that he gets canned; and it seems like when BVW stepped down that might have been the perfect time to let Otis go too. They did a major housecleaning (behind the scenes) where they let 20+ other people go when BVW walked; yet Otis was not one of them.... Wasupwitdat?

If we got a more respected name in the FO before the trade deadline in your opinion would it have made it easier to deal with some of the other clubs(outside of Golden State of course) or would we have looked too vulnerable at a crucial time? I can only assume the latter is the Magic Brass' thinking.

I know that Otis has done some good things; but at this point (even to a homer like myself) the bad seems to outweigh the good.

[cb1115]

TIME TO START WATCHING MARSHON BROOKS HIGHLIGHTS AGAIN.

[Noonskadoodle]

[thelead]

Who says no:

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachi ... Id=7oss83w

Bucks IMO. Milwaukee is weird cause you don't know if they're tanking of making a run at the #8 slot. If it's the former, this deal doesn't help (Magic draft pick would). If it's the latter, it makes them deeper but not better-especially with a defense minded hardass coach like Skiles

That's what I thought. Maybe we throw in a pick or keep a sg and add Ryan (to the bucks). I don't know, but I think something similar to this deal is our best shot at keeping Dwight.

[InFlames]

I posted this in 13 to help us get out of it; but I would like to see if anyone has any info on it:


Does anyone have any solid info on why Otis hasn't been fired at this point? I heard that the Magic don't want to do anything mid season and will wait until the end of the year before making a decision on him; but isn't that just giving him a chance to do more damage?

I've heard that GM's and scouts are circling Amway just waiting for the eventuality that he gets canned; and it seems like when BVW stepped down that might have been the perfect time to let Otis go too. They did a major housecleaning (behind the scenes) where they let 20+ other people go when BVW walked; yet Otis was not one of them.... Wasupwitdat?

If we got a more respected name in the FO before the trade deadline in your opinion would it have made it easier to deal with some of the other clubs(outside of Golden State of course) or would we have looked too vulnerable at a crucial time? I can only assume the latter is the Magic Brass' thinking.

I know that Otis has done some good things; but at this point (even to a homer like myself) the bad seems to outweigh the good.

We need to hire Troy Weaver. Asst. GM to Presti in OKC.

[rcklsscognition]

I heard a theory early on that the Magic didn't want to come off like they were falling apart at the seams and are keeping Otis till the offseason and then will let him go. Make it seem like part of the biz.

[sonny_1313]

Nobody wants the GM job until the Dwight situation is resolved. You don't want losing Dwight Howard to be your first act as a GM. Looks pretty bad on a resume unless you pull off a miracle trade by getting him to Miami for LBJ and Wade.

[Noonskadoodle]

I cracked the formula. Otis wore number 32 so therefore a trade will take place when we get to thread 32. Gotta lot of work to do people.

[thelead]

Do we do this if Dwight agrees to stay:

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachi ... Id=89vwe4w

[TSKD000]

What's more appealing?

Dwight/Hedo/Davis FOR Monta/Lee/Kwame(Expiring)/Brandon Rush(Expiring)

We rid our worst contracts and get an exciting youngin to help our tank, along with expirings.

OR

Dwight/Hedo FOR Lopez/Brooks/8th-13th Draft Pick

GS isn't really as bad as some say

Neither are really appealing. IF Howard has to go, I would rather do...

ORL/LAL/HOU/PHI

To ORL: Bynum/Lowry/Iggy/CLee/J Hill/(Odom TPE for Nelson)

To LAL: Howard/Turk/Nelson/BBD

To HOU: Gasol/Orton/D Morris/2nd rnd pick

To PHI: JRIch/Scola/1st Rnd Pick (Philly then amnesties Brand to be players in Free Agency)

http://basketball.realgm.com/tradecheck ... de/6049782

Starting Lineups:

ORL:
PG: Lowry/Ish/Duhon
SG: CLee/Redick/Liggins
SF: Iggy/Wafer/Q
PF: Anderson/Clark/Harper
C: Bynum/Hill

LAL: Nelson/Kobe/Turk/BBD/Howard

HOU: Dragic/KMart/Budinger/Gasol/Dalembert

PHI: Holiday/JRIch/Turner/Scola/Hawes