Official Speculation Thread (Pt XX: Trade Deadline cont.)

gp123 · Post #101 » by **gp123** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:08 pm

Darth Magic wrote:Would you guys still trade for Josh Smith if it meant trading Ryan and taking back Joe Johnson?

Yes...

Blue_and_Whte · Post #102 » by **Blue_and_Whte** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:08 pm

EasternMagic wrote:
The Real Dalic wrote:
Darth Magic wrote:Would you guys still trade for Josh Smith if it meant trading Ryan and taking back Joe Johnson?

I would. Joe would be a great 2nd or 3rd option. the problem is his contract.

no.. absolutely not.

Hell no

InFlames · Post #103 » by **InFlames** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:09 pm

Nolimit1211 wrote:
Rival executive who has talked to Orlando recently says Howard's opt-in/opt-out situation "uncertain." Waiting for word from DH.

https://twitter.com/#!/ChrisMannixSI/st ... 9888107520

Uncertain? In other news, fire still hot.

thelead · Post #104 » by **thelead** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:09 pm

Darth Magic wrote:Would you guys still trade for Josh Smith if it meant trading Ryan and taking back Joe Johnson?

If they take hedo and duhon? Oh yeah. Joe Johnson can at least ball.

Post #105 » by **Bensational** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:10 pm

VGOSWAMI wrote:
Darth Magic wrote:Would you guys still trade for Josh Smith if it meant trading Ryan and taking back Joe Johnson?

Knowing that Dwight opts-in, no.

We have much better options in 2013.

we would, but DAMN....

Dwight
Smith
??
Joe Johnson
Nelson

that team would be pretty damn tight. still lacks that go-to guy (which the Hawks lost when Crawford left), but maybe Nelson could step into that role?

question is, what would the Hawks take back for that? and why?

EasternMagic · Post #106 » by **EasternMagic** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:10 pm

Nolimit1211 wrote:
Rival executive who has talked to Orlando recently says Howard's opt-in/opt-out situation "uncertain." Waiting for word from DH.

https://twitter.com/#!/ChrisMannixSI/st ... 9888107520

this means nothing

christian72589 · Post #107 » by **christian72589** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:11 pm

We need to get rid of JRich. He is such a bad fit it seems. Something about him just looks and feels so out of synch with the rest of our guys

gp123 · Post #108 » by **gp123** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:11 pm

Blue_and_Whte wrote:
EasternMagic wrote:
The Real Dalic wrote:I would. Joe would be a great 2nd or 3rd option. the problem is his contract.

no.. absolutely not.

Hell no

Seriously? the dudes contract sucks a big one but he'd solve our ISO issues.

HstryInTheMakng · Post #109 » by **HstryInTheMakng** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:12 pm

Magic Management is being quiet, maybe going to announce something during or after the game?

The Real Dalic · Post #110 » by **The Real Dalic** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:12 pm

christian72589 wrote:We need to get rid of JRich. He is such a bad fit it seems. Something about him just looks and feels so out of synch with the rest of our guys

I agree.

ADRajX · Post #111 » by **ADRajX** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:13 pm

The Real Dalic wrote:
DJRajX wrote: Anyone else feel this way? Sorry bud.

Nope. jinxes aren't real.

Exactly... I honestly hate stupid stuff like that, for real lol (I have friends that are like that too)... and there are actual people in the world who live their lives believing that kind of stuff too (aside from actual mental disorders, illnesses, or habits; that I understand)... There are folks who like to put the blame on somebody else (scapegoat) in order to find a delusional reason for why something bad had occurred.

But hey... again if blaming me makes people feel better then go right ahead... I just think there are more constructive and better ways to release your frustrations out on than a stranger on a basketball forum who's just trying to make this forum a better/fun place for everyone.

cb1115 · Post #112 » by **cb1115** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:13 pm

Starting to get nervous. SIGN THE DAMN PAPER ALREADY.

The Real Dalic · Post #113 » by **The Real Dalic** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:13 pm

HstryInTheMakng wrote:Magic Management is being quiet, maybe going to announce something during or after the game?

More likely after. but, I hope it's good news....

Post #114 » by **eyriq** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:13 pm

So, a quick evaluation on our prospects going into the homestretch.

9/10 of our most used lineups are positive. That one lineup that is lagging, Duhon/Redick/QRich/Baby/Howard, is hopefully on the down trend, I've not bee paying attention. But I think that is a pretty clear indictment of our depth, we don't look pretty going 9 deep right now. Overall though, very positive that 9/10 lineups are positive.

The Dwight|Anderson duo is dominating plus-minus right now, I mean just really carrying the team. I understand not buying into Ryan's numbers right now but half-way through the season and he is putting out all star quality.

We are top 8 in 4/8 Four Factors, including eFG%, opponent eFG%, DRB%, and opponent FT/FGA. That tends to be the Magic DNA under SVG, good shooting teams that play stellar defense, and this team is continuing the tradition.

We are 9th in margin of victory, 5th in the East. That is concerning, I would really like to see this improve over the next 23 games. Hollinger shows us as 6th overall, 4th in the East. Still, not great but I'll take it. We need to improve.

All in all I'd still say this is our worse team in the SVG era, but we are showing signs of getting better. Our margin of victory is trending upwards quite significantly, and with the trade deadline passing we could see chemistry improve. I would love to see Stan move JJ in to the SL, and for the FO to bring in some bench help, but otherwise I think we are positioned well to play the spoiler.

The Favero · Post #115 » by **The Favero** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:13 pm

Ping just said Dwights agent, Fegan, is saying that none of the opt in stuff is true and that they (Dwight and Fegan) plan on going into tomorrow the same way that they have been planning to for months.

Phantom418 · Post #116 » by **Phantom418** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:13 pm

The Real Dalic wrote:
christian72589 wrote:We need to get rid of JRich. He is such a bad fit it seems. Something about him just looks and feels so out of synch with the rest of our guys

I agree.

The Real Dalic · Post #117 » by **The Real Dalic** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:14 pm

cb1115 wrote:Starting to get nervous. SIGN THE DAMN PAPER ALREADY.

thelead · Post #118 » by **thelead** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:14 pm

The Real Dalic wrote:
christian72589 wrote:We need to get rid of JRich. He is such a bad fit it seems. Something about him just looks and feels so out of synch with the rest of our guys

I agree.

I agree but I also feel he has trade value. We should trade him for a decent young piece (like beasely...)

The Real Dalic · Post #119 » by **The Real Dalic** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:15 pm

The Favero wrote:Ping just said Dwights agent, Fegan, is saying that none of the opt in stuff is true and that they (Dwight and Fegan) plan on going into tomorrow the same way that they have been planning to for months.

So, Dwight's signing the papers!!! :rockon:

thelead · Post #120 » by **thelead** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:16 pm

The Real Dalic wrote:
The Favero wrote:Ping just said Dwights agent, Fegan, is saying that none of the opt in stuff is true and that they (Dwight and Fegan) plan on going into tomorrow the same way that they have been planning to for months.

So, Dwight's signing the papers!!!

seriously though... I need tomorrow afternoon to get here faster.