Official Speculation Thread (Pt XVII, Mods Close)

[thelead]

So from what I understand, it's just you and maybe some Twitter peoples' opinion, not necessarily a researched comparison with other teams. I know some of the people that you're saying are a part of a weak department and I just disagree so I wanted to clarify what you said is just unsubstantiated opinion rather than an educated observation. And before anyone asks -- no, I do not have any insider information, and I wouldn't post any sensitive information online.

Well, twitter is twitter but when you have respected journalist from major networks agreeing, you have to think that there is some truth to it. Plus, its not like this situation we're in is proving them wrong or anything.

[Reggie Theus]

Dear Real GM-

Is there anyway that we can **** ing ban the term "Sources" from this website?

THANKS,

Magic Fan

[Potterman]

Dear Real GM-

Is there anyway that we can **** ing ban the term "Sources" from this website?

THANKS,

Magic Fan

WOOT!

DEFCON2!!

[dsg2021]

That would be sick if we got Monta. Just gamble on Monta/Dwight.

But back to this scenario. I think if we traded Dwight, BBD, Jameer, Von for Lowry, Dalembert, Kmart, CLee, Morris and picks, we got a great deal. Kmart, Turk, Duhon all expire together, Lowry is the franchise/core PG for the next 5 years+ and CLee and Morris are our future wing rotation with Hou, ORL picks. We also got a shot at what Harper, Clark, Orton look like without Dwight, BBD. Turk and Kmart are the tank commanders. But we have young young guys in all positions and when we finish drafting more pieces until when Kmart, Turk, Duhon give us our cap space together, then we can make a major acquisition immediately or planned later by using 1 year deals. This time with young players, rookie salary scaled players around our core of lottos/cap space/Lowry-Ryan-JJ. (I see a trade after Hou-ORL of ORL trading J Rich for a TPE or prospect, and a nice mid 1st pick to add to our picks stash).

[nle2367]

http://www.contracostatimes.com/warriors/ci_20164352

A class of his own.

[Howard Mass]

Guys,

I think Dwight was gone even if Monta was acquired.

My feeling is he would have not committed getting the deal to fal apart.

When he said he did not want to go to Chicago because it was "Too cold", anyone with common sense should have known he was gone. What the hell does he expect in Brooklyn?

I do feel Dwight is making a mistake but he's unfortunately going to have to learn that.

It does hurt that we thought he was the perfect non-big market player who suddenly believes he will be a rock star in a big market. It's not going to happen and I think he will regret it.

As bad as this hurts and it will get tough not seeing this team in contention anymore, life and basketball will go on for The Orlando Magic.

[magicfan4life05]

Guys,

I think Dwight was gone even if Monta was acquired.

My feeling is he would have not committed getting the deal to fal apart.

When he said he did not want to go to Chicago because it was "Too cold", anyone with common sense should have known he was gone. What the hell does he expect in Brooklyn?

I do feel Dwight is making a mistake but he's unfortunately going to have to learn that.

It does hurt that we thought he was the perfect non-big market player who suddenly believes he will be a rock star in a big market. It's not going to happen and I think he will regret it.

As bad as this hurts and it will get tough not seeing this team in contention anymore, life and basketball will go on for The Orlando Magic.

HM, do you think the Magic move him or keep him after the deadline ?

I agree with you that he's gone but I dont know if the Magic want to believe it.

[Cammo101]

Guys,

I think Dwight was gone even if Monta was acquired.

My feeling is he would have not committed getting the deal to fal apart.

When he said he did not want to go to Chicago because it was "Too cold", anyone with common sense should have known he was gone. What the hell does he expect in Brooklyn?

I do feel Dwight is making a mistake but he's unfortunately going to have to learn that.

It does hurt that we thought he was the perfect non-big market player who suddenly believes he will be a rock star in a big market. It's not going to happen and I think he will regret it.

As bad as this hurts and it will get tough not seeing this team in contention anymore, life and basketball will go on for The Orlando Magic.

I agreed with you until the final sentence. How dumb are we that we continue to root for a team with no chance of winning. The NBA has turned all but about 7 of it's franchises into minor leagues and the fans just sit there and allow it.

[Potterman]

Guys,

I think Dwight was gone even if Monta was acquired.

My feeling is he would have not committed getting the deal to fal apart.

When he said he did not want to go to Chicago because it was "Too cold", anyone with common sense should have known he was gone. What the hell does he expect in Brooklyn?

I do feel Dwight is making a mistake but he's unfortunately going to have to learn that.

It does hurt that we thought he was the perfect non-big market player who suddenly believes he will be a rock star in a big market. It's not going to happen and I think he will regret it.

As bad as this hurts and it will get tough not seeing this team in contention anymore, life and basketball will go on for The Orlando Magic.

This!

Raise the roof!!

defcon2!!

[OrlandO]

Rudolph still uses a blackberry? I'm done with him...

[BadMofoPimp]

Dear Real GM-

Is there anyway that we can **** ing ban the term "Sources" from this website?

THANKS,

Magic Fan

Definition of Sources: A term most commonly used by Media Outlets to justify their ideas or ideas from people that want to promote their agenda. Sometimes, people who use ideas as facts create discorse in order to achieve their own personal agenda or the agenda of those people's "sources" that paid them.

[Cammo101]

Rudolph still uses a blackberry? I'm done with him...

He is so 2003.

[Blue_and_Whte]

Guys,

I think Dwight was gone even if Monta was acquired.

My feeling is he would have not committed getting the deal to fal apart.
When he said he did not want to go to Chicago because it was "Too cold", anyone with common sense should have known he was gone. What the hell does he expect in Brooklyn?

I do feel Dwight is making a mistake but he's unfortunately going to have to learn that.

It does hurt that we thought he was the perfect non-big market player who suddenly believes he will be a rock star in a big market. It's not going to happen and I think he will regret it.

As bad as this hurts and it will get tough not seeing this team in contention anymore, life and basketball will go on for The Orlando Magic.

Thats my feeling too.

[cb1115]

Jarrod said that he thinks Dwight will be traded due to the Monta deal falling apart. Put the percentage at 65-35.

[InFlames]

SBNation NBA ‏ @SBNationNBA Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
#shotsfired RT @EthanJSkolnick: SVG on rumors: "That's a great profession. You never have to be right. & you still get to keep your job."

I love SVG.

[eyriq]

It could be that he is gone. However, the narrative that he is gone is shot full of holes and inconsistencies. First it was that he requested a trade so he is gone. Now it is that he is content to play out his contract and opt out this summer and sign with NJ as a free agent. So he took his trade request off the table?

Too simplistic and inconsistent. Leaves out too much of the indecision and varied options facing Dwight as he nears a huge professional crossroads.

The media saw the frenzy that the LeBron saga stirred up and in my opinion are trying to recreate that blockbuster.

[OrlandO]

MagicBBallOnline @MagicBasketball

I can 100% confirm that Dwight Howard has still not told the Magic executives of any commitment one way or another.

[RickB-Orlando]

That would be sick if we got Monta. Just gamble on Monta/Dwight.

But back to this scenario. I think if we traded Dwight, BBD, Jameer, Von for Lowry, Dalembert, Kmart, CLee, Morris and picks, we got a great deal. Kmart, Turk, Duhon all expire together, Lowry is the franchise/core PG for the next 5 years+ and CLee and Morris are our future wing rotation with Hou, ORL picks. We also got a shot at what Harper, Clark, Orton look like without Dwight, BBD. Turk and Kmart are the tank commanders. But we have young young guys in all positions and when we finish drafting more pieces until when Kmart, Turk, Duhon give us our cap space together, then we can make a major acquisition immediately or planned later by using 1 year deals. This time with young players, rookie salary scaled players around our core of lottos/cap space/Lowry-Ryan-JJ. (I see a trade after Hou-ORL of ORL trading J Rich for a TPE or prospect, and a nice mid 1st pick to add to our picks stash).

CLee is so overrated on this board, it's worse than Jameer was back in '09

[Potterman]

SBNation NBA ‏ @SBNationNBA Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
#shotsfired RT @EthanJSkolnick: SVG on rumors: "That's a great profession. You never have to be right. & you still get to keep your job."

I love SVG.

Me too! I hope he stays.

[NickAnderson]

Would you guys do Ray and Rondo for Dwigh/Hedo and Duhon?

Then we could try to pair Rondo with other star in the future.