Official Speculation Thread (Pt XVI, Mods Close)

[bigdogdylan5]

I am going with my official prediction. No major trades but Dwight announces he will Opt In for next year.

Just curious where is our cap space coming from I though hedo still has another year so summer of 2014 is when he is up i know Duhon and Qrich are up 2013 but who else?

[magicman123]

Dwight is vastly over rated. He is more of a side-kick than superstar. I would let him walk

you're a fool

Superstars close games. Howard cannot even hit free throws

and trolls troll

[The Real Dalic]

Dwight is vastly over rated. He is more of a side-kick than superstar. I would let him walk

Yeah it's official, you're a troll.

[Hogified05]

Any chance of us getting Golden States first rounder or Minny's first rounder (via New Orleans and Clippers)? If we trade Dwight I want either Golden States, Minnys or New Jerseys first rounder. Give us 2 first rounders and possible lottery.

Best situation, get a lottery pick this year who can grow into a solid second option. Good role player with our pick later on. Maybe stink for a year and hopefully get a really high lotto pick the year after and get a stud. 3 year minimum rebuilding project. Least that's how I would attack it.

Alot of potential big men coming out within the next 3ish years....Drummond, Davis, Noel.

This whole garbage about getting decent players and floating around the middle of the pack sucks. I'd rather bite the bullet and stink and rebuild through the draft.

[Bensational]

so has everyone got their survival packs ready for March 16h, when it becomes clear that no trades are going through? you'll need:

- bottled water
- pillows
- cheap set of cups, plates and drinking glasses
- egg cartons (to sound proof your room)
- throat lozenges
- punching bag
- tissues (lots of them)
- fire extinguisher
- space
- family and friends
- alcohol
- xanax

the following i suggest you keep boxed and at a friends place, until the first few days of rage have passed.
- brand new computer monitor
- brand new keyboard
- brand new TV
- brand new phone
- vouchers for replaced windows
- new passwords for RealGM and your email account, which you activate at lunchtime on the 15th
- flowers and a pre-written apology to your wife/husband/girlfriend/boyfriend
- a puppy


these might be trying times, my friends, but we will get through them.

[InFlames]

Dwight is vastly over rated. He is more of a side-kick than superstar. I would let him walk

6/10

[backasswards]

Any chance of us getting Golden States first rounder or Minny's first rounder (via New Orleans and Clippers)? If we trade Dwight I want either Golden States, Minnys or New Jerseys first rounder. Give us 2 first rounders and possible lottery.

Best situation, get a lottery pick this year who can grow into a solid second option. Good role player with our pick later on. Maybe stink for a year and hopefully get a really high lotto pick the year after and get a stud. 3 year minimum rebuilding project. Least that's how I would attack it.

Alot of potential big men coming out within the next 3ish years....Drummond, Davis, Noel.

This whole garbage about getting decent players and floating around the middle of the pack sucks. I'd rather bite the bullet and stink and rebuild through the draft.

In short..no

[cellomac1212]

Any chance of us getting Golden States first rounder or Minny's first rounder (via New Orleans and Clippers)? If we trade Dwight I want either Golden States, Minnys or New Jerseys first rounder. Give us 2 first rounders and possible lottery.

Best situation, get a lottery pick this year who can grow into a solid second option. Good role player with our pick later on. Maybe stink for a year and hopefully get a really high lotto pick the year after and get a stud. 3 year minimum rebuilding project. Least that's how I would attack it.

Alot of potential big men coming out within the next 3ish years....Drummond, Davis, Noel.

This whole garbage about getting decent players and floating around the middle of the pack sucks. I'd rather bite the bullet and stink and rebuild through the draft.

You can get the Warriors first round pick if you trade with the Jazz. The Jazz own the Warriors pick as long as it is not a top 7 pick. Howard probably would already be a Warrior if we had a first round pick...

[BadMofoPimp]

I am going with my official prediction. No major trades but Dwight announces he will Opt In for next year.

Just curious where is our cap space coming from I though hedo still has another year so summer of 2014 is when he is up i know Duhon and Qrich are up 2013 but who else?

Magic will be at $34 million plus whatever they resign Ryan for and/or if they resign JJ. That $34 million is including Hedo's full contract. But, they can cut Hedo and he would only count for $6 mil against the cap. Hence, that $34 million drops to $28 million.

But, if they only resign Ryno. That is $33 million to split amongst Ryno, Ellis and Smith overall. Plus, the MLE. At the same time, Duhon is an expiring.

The Magic just have to be strict in signing No More long term contracts. Just one year player rentals next season.

[RickB-Orlando]

so with your logic, you must be saying dwight is worth kris humphries because dwight is older and is a free agent soon.

No, but I am saying it may not be necessary to trade three players in their prime for a player that is on the cusp of retirement.

[BadMofoPimp]

Any chance of us getting Golden States first rounder or Minny's first rounder (via New Orleans and Clippers)? If we trade Dwight I want either Golden States, Minnys or New Jerseys first rounder. Give us 2 first rounders and possible lottery.

Best situation, get a lottery pick this year who can grow into a solid second option. Good role player with our pick later on. Maybe stink for a year and hopefully get a really high lotto pick the year after and get a stud. 3 year minimum rebuilding project. Least that's how I would attack it.

Alot of potential big men coming out within the next 3ish years....Drummond, Davis, Noel.

This whole garbage about getting decent players and floating around the middle of the pack sucks. I'd rather bite the bullet and stink and rebuild through the draft.

You can get the Warriors first round pick if you trade with the Jazz. The Jazz own the Warriors pick as long as it is not a top 7 pick. Howard probably would already be a Warrior if we had a first round pick...

Ellis and Two top 1 picks just wouldn't do it. There is a zero chance Dwight will be or would have ever been a Warrior.

[Styx817]

Superstars close games. Howard cannot even hit free throws[/quote]

Neither could Shaq, but he still won 4 ships over 2 different teams.[/quote]





Shaq had Kobe and wade. Both closed for him. Shaq was considered a side-kick.

[BadMofoPimp]

Superstars close games. Howard cannot even hit free throws

Neither could Shaq, but he still won 4 ships over 2 different teams.[/quote]





Shaq had Kobe and wade. Both closed for him. Shaq was considered a side-kick.[/quote]

Howard is still young and his FT's are improving. You are just jealous. UMAD?

[The Real Dalic]

Superstars close games. Howard cannot even hit free throws

Neither could Shaq, but he still won 4 ships over 2 different teams.[/quote]





Shaq had Kobe and wade. Both closed for him. Shaq was considered a side-kick.[/quote]
Nope. they actually considered him the leader. well, everyone but Kobe apparently.

[Def Swami]

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[Reverse_Angle]

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[cellomac1212]

so with your logic, you must be saying dwight is worth kris humphries because dwight is older and is a free agent soon.

No, but I am saying it may not be necessary to trade three players in their prime for a player that is on the cusp of retirement.

Nash would probably retire before uprooting his entire life to commit long term to Orlando (or anyone else for that matter). With that being said, it would be pretty dumb to make run at Nash unless you do not trade Dwight and are making a run at a championship this year. I must say you guys are in a pretty effed up position because if somehow you did get Nash and make a run at a championship, it might not be enough to get Dwight to commit 5 more years with Orlando... No way Nash keeps Dwight around knowing Nash is on the brink of retirement...

[ADRajX]

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[BadMofoPimp]

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+1

[Styx817]

Superstars close games. Howard cannot even hit free throws

Neither could Shaq, but he still won 4 ships over 2 different teams.

Shaq had Kobe and wade. Both closed for him. Shaq was considered a side-kick.[/quote]

Howard is still young and his FT's are improving. You are just jealous. UMAD?[/quote]


No jealousy, I have dirk and lebron to cheer for.