Bogans or Barnes

[Devin 1L]

Bogans and Stan had a falling out, and there was an actual physical altercation. That is why he was traded for Lue.

Wait, what? I don't recall hearing anything about this.

I thought he was traded because we had like ten shooting guards but Jameer got injured, and the Bucks had like ten point guards but Redd got injured.

[AdamTheGreek]

I'd much rather just have Powell and J-Rich than Kebo.

[TheRevTy]

Well, that played a part, but there was an incident at the end of a game where Bogans had to be restrained in the tunnel. I don't recall if he was going after a fan or Van Gundy, but when he was traded, Denton said bad blood played a part.

[Devin 1L]

Well, that played a part, but there was an incident at the end of a game where Bogans had to be restrained in the tunnel. I don't recall if he was going after a fan or Van Gundy, but when he was traded, Denton said bad blood played a part.

Huh. News to me. Well, maybe it wouldn't be as good of an idea as I thought.

Unlike most, I actually like Bogans, but if there is a potential risk of chemistry, then he's absolutely not worth it.

[BurningBridges]

From the EBsports Magic forum, there is a rumor that the Magic may have just landed Barnes. Here is the link: http://www.ebsports.net/bbs/showthread.php?s=28a6e7583626fc511ca672509bc8b7ba&t=71914

Furthermore, Steve Kyler has reported that the Magic have already made an offer to Barnes in his chat yesterday.

Will in Orlando:
What's next for Orlando,can they get Barnes or Gooden with the rest of the MLE?
Steve Kyler:
They have been after Matt Barnes... I think he's gotten an offer from Otis, not sure they are ready to accept it... Aaron Goodwin met with Otis in Orlando last week so of the two Barnes seems to be the guy the Magic want.

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Chat.asp?CHAT_TOPICS_ID=379

[DiplomaticMagic]

Interesting.

I can't believe all the ppl on this board that like Bogans though.

Are you nuts??

[Devin 1L]

From the EBsports Magic forum, there is a rumor that the Magic may have just landed Barnes. Here is the link: http://www.ebsports.net/bbs/showthread.php?s=28a6e7583626fc511ca672509bc8b7ba&t=71914

Furthermore, Steve Kyler has reported that the Magic have already made an offer to Barnes in his chat yesterday.

Will in Orlando:
What's next for Orlando,can they get Barnes or Gooden with the rest of the MLE?
Steve Kyler:
They have been after Matt Barnes... I think he's gotten an offer from Otis, not sure they are ready to accept it... Aaron Goodwin met with Otis in Orlando last week so of the two Barnes seems to be the guy the Magic want.

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Chat.asp?CHAT_TOPICS_ID=379

He may very well be right, but he's wrong so much more often than he is right, that I can never take anything from him worth a damn. He just seems to be one of those "throw as much as I can against the wall" guys that I can never give any credence to it. Further, pretty much any time he is right on something "breaking", someone else has already reported it.

[damo[23]]

Barnes would be great, and our rotation in the back court would be solid, even though it would be AJ as the main back up, with that trade exception we have the "tools" to get something mid season should we need to (again).

If it came to someone like Bogans, as a 3rd/4th stringer behind Carter/Pietrus/Redick depending on what way the wind blows for the rotation that game, its not the worst in the world.

Bogans was by no means great here, and while I never liked having him as a starter (its Bogans ..) I wasnt against him as a player on the squad, he didnt have delusions of grandeur, and we had no illusions about him, an average shooting guard that tried hard. Worse things could happen, and I'd rather go into the season with someone like him than go in with a summer league level player or no player at all.

That said, if we can grab Barnes, then happy days.

[ORLd12]

Um, there is nothing new on that link. If I'm reading it right, some guy makes a claim even he himself calls "unsubstantiated". Shoot, I got my hopes up.

[dsg2021]

What's the latest with Matt Barnes?

Come to the evil side Barnes!!

[BurningBridges]

What's the latest with Matt Barnes?

Come to the evil side Barnes!!

I don't know what has happened to Barnes. It's like he has disappeared. I think people on this board also don't care that much about getting Barnes now that Gortat is being retained. Although I still think the Magic need a wing-man like Barnes, given how injury-prone Pietrus and Carter can be. We still don't have a team that can win a championship without a back-up wingman like Barnes and reliable 3rd string point guard.

[dsg2021]

What's the latest with Matt Barnes?

Come to the evil side Barnes!!

I don't know what has happened to Barnes. It's like he has disappeared. I think people on this board also don't care that much about getting Barnes now that Gortat is being retained. Although I still think the Magic need a wing-man like Barnes, given how injury-prone Pietrus and Carter can be. We still don't have a team that can win a championship without a back-up wingman like Barnes and reliable 3rd string point guard.

Completely agree

[Qwigglez]

What's the latest with Matt Barnes?

Come to the evil side Barnes!!

I don't know what has happened to Barnes. It's like he has disappeared. I think people on this board also don't care that much about getting Barnes now that Gortat is being retained. Although I still think the Magic need a wing-man like Barnes, given how injury-prone Pietrus and Carter can be. We still don't have a team that can win a championship without a back-up wingman like Barnes and reliable 3rd string point guard.

Suns fan here.
I think Barnes would fit in perfectly with the Magic roster. He would be a nice addition, can hit the three, play defense, rebound, etc. I don't know why the Suns didn't resign him.
As the Magic are my second favorite team in the NBA, I hope they land Barnes over the Cavs...

[BurningBridges]

Here is an update about Matt Barnes (repeats what I have relayed ) titled "Magic Close With Matt Barnes? What’s Next?" as of July 15.
http://howardthedunk.com/2009/07/15/magic-close-with-matt-barnes-whats-next/

[Optimus_Steel]

So how come we never heard of this altercation that Bogans had with SVG?

Back to Barnes, if this is true, if he does indeed sign with us it would absolutely terrific. To get a bench player with that versatility would be fantastic. Go after it Otis!!!!

[MigB]

Bogans

[NickAndersonsBack25]

with all respect to barnes, where's the neither option? Barnes only makes sense if you're assuming a pietrus injury. Not enough PT to go around. Good player, but he'd sign a 1 yr deal hoping to cash in next year, so he would be unhappy with lack of PT.

I don't mind AJ but I would rather have a better backup pg at this point as my top priority. Then a wing, then a third string center.