Official Speculation Thread (Pt. XXXIII Off-Season Edition)

Shaheen · Post #1201 » by **Shaheen** » Sun Jul 8, 2012 11:55 pm

SmiteaDwight wrote:
By Limited Minutes you mean 27.2, in which he averaged 3.6

and the previous season he averaged 35.2 minutes and averages not 6 but 5.9 rebounds.

You're trying to make it sound sweeter but **** is still ****.

You should not judge him off last season when he came off of major surgery for 5 games.

It was not 5.9 it was 6.0. I just looked it up.

Post #1202 » by **Def Swami** » Sun Jul 8, 2012 11:56 pm

Zmill wrote:Brook Lopez on a max contract isn't BAD - the guy led all centers in scoring one year and was top 3 another. But rebuilding with Brook Lopez as your center piece on a max contract..just isnt a place I want to be

Agree to disagree. A center averaging 6 boards a game on a near max deal? It's one thing if he's a guard averaging 20 a night. But dude can't even rebound.

Nolimit1211 · Post #1203 » by **Nolimit1211** » Sun Jul 8, 2012 11:56 pm

Made this for my fellow Magic fan brethren.... Enjoy.

Idunkonyou2 · Post #1204 » by **Idunkonyou2** » Sun Jul 8, 2012 11:57 pm

When I hear people talk about OKC and do it that way, I laugh. They got lucky that Portland once again took the wrong guy.

Post #1205 » by **Def Swami** » Sun Jul 8, 2012 11:57 pm

mattyBoi wrote:Trade with the Nets and I'm done. Been supporting stupidity for way too long for it to start all over again.

I'm on the brink with you there.

But I know it's just irrational anger right now. I hope Hennigan can show me a light at the end of this tunnel.

Coach_McGuirk · Post #1206 » by **Coach_McGuirk** » Sun Jul 8, 2012 11:57 pm

If this trade happens then I really think Rob has a bracelet that says "What would Otis do?" on it.

jezzer45 · Post #1207 » by **jezzer45** » Sun Jul 8, 2012 11:57 pm

if duhon jrich hedo and hate to say it bbd is gone i think this.could be a positive.

OrlChamps2030 · Post #1208 » by **OrlChamps2030** » Sun Jul 8, 2012 11:58 pm

VGOSWAMI wrote:
Zmill wrote:Brook Lopez on a max contract isn't BAD - the guy led all centers in scoring one year and was top 3 another. But rebuilding with Brook Lopez as your center piece on a max contract..just isnt a place I want to be

Agree to disagree. A center averaging 6 boards a game on a near max deal? It's one thing if he's a guard averaging 20 a night. But dude can't even rebound.

any 7 footer who averages 20 a game will get the max in the current NBA..unfortunate truth

Post #1209 » by **Bensational** » Sun Jul 8, 2012 11:58 pm

getting nothing is better than taking back Lopez. choosing where we want to spend $18M in next year's FA is better than spending $10-15 of it on Lopez.

Magic need to just nut up and keep Dwight.

once we become a lottery team with Lopez, all our overpriced "win now" veterans will be even more useless. they'll make us the new Milwaukee Bucks. we won't even get a good pick from it, and we'll eventually look to trade them anyway.

so, just keep Dwight, move the trash, and start making plans on what we'll spend all our capspace on next season.

RickB-Orlando · Post #1210 » by **RickB-Orlando** » Sun Jul 8, 2012 11:58 pm

MagicMan89 wrote:
The Effect wrote:
MagicMan89 wrote: Lopez even on a max contract will still be very tradable.

Who the hell would trade for BROOK LOPEZ on a MAX contract??

Joe johnson, Okafor and Nene all say hi. I am saying there is always a team looking for a center.

I didnt say I love the idea of getting Lopez, but he is a legit 7 footer with skill and is only 24 years old.

Maybe Lopez is the player Henny was referring to the other day that had not yet reached his true potential. Maybe Henny sees him as a worthy project?

Or, maybe I'm just trying to justify so as not to lick the wall outlet.

Post #1211 » by **Def Swami** » Sun Jul 8, 2012 11:59 pm

Zmill wrote:
VGOSWAMI wrote:
Zmill wrote:Brook Lopez on a max contract isn't BAD - the guy led all centers in scoring one year and was top 3 another. But rebuilding with Brook Lopez as your center piece on a max contract..just isnt a place I want to be

Agree to disagree. A center averaging 6 boards a game on a near max deal? It's one thing if he's a guard averaging 20 a night. But dude can't even rebound.

any 7 footer who averages 20 a game will get the max in the current NBA..unfortunate truth

You're right about that. I just don't want us being the team dishing it.

ADRajX · Post #1212 » by **ADRajX** » Sun Jul 8, 2012 11:59 pm

VGOSWAMI wrote:
Zmill wrote:Brook Lopez on a max contract isn't BAD - the guy led all centers in scoring one year and was top 3 another. But rebuilding with Brook Lopez as your center piece on a max contract..just isnt a place I want to be

Agree to disagree. A center averaging 6 boards a game on a near max deal? It's one thing if he's a guard averaging 20 a night. But dude can't even rebound.

+1

MagicMan89 · Post #1213 » by **MagicMan89** » Mon Jul 9, 2012 12:00 am

Even if Dwight changed his mind and wanted to sign, we are not title contenders. It is not a fluke that we had 2 first round exits in a row. This team was moving backwards and even quick fixes would likely leave us in the middle of the pack. Miami, Boston, Chicago, LA, SA and OKC have settled as the top tier of teams. Even if we cleared the deck and got Ellis or Smith, im not sure we would beat these teams in a 7 game series.

OrlChamps2030 · Post #1214 » by **OrlChamps2030** » Mon Jul 9, 2012 12:00 am

im praying to god for a sign that this is all just for furthering negotiations with LAL

Swiftraven · Post #1215 » by **Swiftraven** » Mon Jul 9, 2012 12:00 am

Tommy Dee ‏@TommyDeeTKB

this sounds like a whopper of a deal. 11 players in total. Complicated to say the least. #magic #nets

RickB-Orlando · Post #1216 » by **RickB-Orlando** » Mon Jul 9, 2012 12:00 am

Nolimit1211 wrote:Made this for my fellow Magic fan brethren.... Enjoy.

Funny, I like that clip much better tonight than I would have two years ago.

D12Magic89 · Post #1217 » by **D12Magic89** » Mon Jul 9, 2012 12:01 am

cvMagic wrote:
D12Magic89 wrote:Looks like it's almost time to change the screen name.

F!!!! Bynum and the Lakers. That wouldn't be the best trade in my opinion. Yes Brook isn't the greatest center but as long as he comes with draft picks and a salary dump, I'm in. Time to rebuild...follow the OKC model and the dynasty will come.

Uhh... OKC didn't build their dynasty (that hasn't won a title yet) with a soft center and a bunch of draft picks in the mid to late twenties, so...

What exactly are you referring to?

Referring to build through the draft. OKC is the ideal model. They will be a great team for the next 10+ years and will get a title(s).

WeAreVenom · Post #1218 » by **WeAreVenom** » Mon Jul 9, 2012 12:01 am

VGOSWAMI wrote:
mattyBoi wrote:Trade with the Nets and I'm done. Been supporting stupidity for way too long for it to start all over again.

I'm on the brink with you there.

But I know it's just irrational anger right now. I hope Hennigan can show me a light at the end of this tunnel.

Can't lie, I'm right there, too.

I sick of these stupid moves.

This deal had better have more than meets the eye, or a plan down the road.......or something.

Because I honestly feel like I'd rather just take the risk on Bynum, and if he shows inclination on leaving, trade him at the deadline, or even let him expire.

BelgianMagic · Post #1219 » by **BelgianMagic** » Mon Jul 9, 2012 12:01 am

Don't know if this guy's credible, but I thought i'd share this

Tony Mejia ‏@TonyMejiaNBA
Spoke w/ source who tells me Nets deal WON'T happen. Teams lining up w/ offers featuring cap relief/picks, which Hennigan wanted all along.

Carlos Arroyo · Post #1220 » by **Carlos Arroyo** » Mon Jul 9, 2012 12:02 am

Tony Mejia ‏@TonyMejiaNBA
Spoke w/ source who tells me Nets deal WON'T happen. Teams lining up w/ offers featuring cap relief/picks, which Hennigan wanted all along.