Official Speculation Thread (Pt. XLV "Re-Building" Edition)

Post #1241 » by **Def Swami** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:04 pm

Double Post

Post #1242 » by **Def Swami** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:04 pm

Jameer/Ish
Afflalo/JJ
Harrington/Hedo/Q/Harkless/Eyenga
Davis/McRoberts/Nicholson/Ayon/Harper
Vucevic/O'Quinn

I'd go as far to say that team could possibly sneak into the 8th seed.

MagicTownBaller · Post #1243 » by **MagicTownBaller** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:07 pm

VGOSWAMI wrote:Jameer/Ish
Afflalo/JJ
Harrington/Hedo/Q/Harkless/Eyenga
Davis/McRoberts/Nicholson/Ayon/Harper
Vucevic/O'Quinn

I'd go as far to say that team could possibly sneak into the 8th seed.

That's why we need to trade our veterans! We need Harrington, Hedo, and Davis gone if we really want to tank. I hate that too because I really love having Glen Davis on our team.

Swiftraven · Post #1244 » by **Swiftraven** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:09 pm

Tony Mejia ‏@TonyMejiaNBA
"@sheimans: Hear anything on Henny pulling Reke in a trade?" If by Reke you mean Tyreke Evans, you've been on too many msg boards. No way.

LOL he must read here

rcklsscognition · Post #1245 » by **rcklsscognition** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:12 pm

VGOSWAMI wrote:So we now have 16 guys on the roster, excluding Liggins.

Is that possible? Are we allowed to have over 15 up until camp?

Post #1246 » by **Def Swami** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:12 pm

MagicTownBaller wrote:
VGOSWAMI wrote:Jameer/Ish
Afflalo/JJ
Harrington/Hedo/Q/Harkless/Eyenga
Davis/McRoberts/Nicholson/Ayon/Harper
Vucevic/O'Quinn

I'd go as far to say that team could possibly sneak into the 8th seed.

That's why we need to trade our veterans! We need Harrington, Hedo, and Davis gone if we really want to tank. I hate that too because I really love having Glen Davis on our team.

We can keep a few, but we have too many. I would guess Q, Harrington, and McRoberts are moved in the offseason. Hedo seems tough to move right now, but in time he can be moved too. JJ will probably be here til the deadline.

Jameer, Afflalo, and Davis can lead our young guys. More vets than that might be asking for trouble in terms of tanking.

My concern is that Hennigan doesn't find a good deal for some of these vets in the offseason and waits til the trade deadline or next offseason to trade them. We could accrue more wins than we want.

rcklsscognition · Post #1247 » by **rcklsscognition** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:14 pm

John Denton ‏@JohnDenton555
Talked to #Magic PG Ish Smith, who has been working all summer with Mark Price to improve his jump shot. Should get good look behind Jameer.

Noonskadoodle · Post #1248 » by **Noonskadoodle** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:14 pm

LMAO Dwight already ditched the other girl he was supposedly with?

Ciara is no longer on the market as she is said to be dating new LA Lakers player Dwight Howard.

According to MediaTakeOut,CiCi has enjoyed "a couple of dates" with the baller, who was signed to the Lakers just last week, and sources claim they are keeping their romance under wraps until they feel certain it is going to work.

"Dwight is VERY conscious about how the public sees him... and he wants to be sure that him and Ciara are serious before he goes public with her."

UH OH I have a feeling Dwight is gonna be in trouble out in LA lol. Hopefully somebody told him what a condom is.

Post #1249 » by **Def Swami** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:15 pm

John Denton ‏@JohnDenton555
#Magic Ish Smith: "Everybody has a place and hopefully I can make Orlando my place for a while." Smith has played for Hou, Mem, GS and Orl.

John Denton ‏@JohnDenton555
Talked to #Magic PG Ish Smith, who has been working all summer with Mark Price to improve his jump shot. Should get good look behind Jameer.

rcklsscognition · Post #1250 » by **rcklsscognition** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:17 pm

Noonskadoodle wrote:LMAO Dwight already ditched the other girl he was supposedly with?

Ciara is no longer on the market as she is said to be dating new LA Lakers player Dwight Howard.

According to MediaTakeOut,CiCi has enjoyed "a couple of dates" with the baller, who was signed to the Lakers just last week, and sources claim they are keeping their romance under wraps until they feel certain it is going to work.

"Dwight is VERY conscious about how the public sees him... and he wants to be sure that him and Ciara are serious before he goes public with her."

UH OH I have a feeling Dwight is gonna be in trouble out in LA lol. Hopefully somebody told him what a condom is.

From what I've heard he has a ton of kids from all over the place, so this isn't surprising. lol @ Christine Vest and her twitter feed during the Dwightmare.

Noonskadoodle · Post #1251 » by **Noonskadoodle** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:19 pm

If Ish can get a consistent jump shot he will be a pretty good player. He can get in the paint already at will, but if he starts knocking down shots it will be that much easier for him.

We all also already know he is a very good passer. IMO I think his biggest flaw is his defense.

Post #1252 » by **Def Swami** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:20 pm

Noonskadoodle wrote:LMAO Dwight already ditched the other girl he was supposedly with?

Ciara is no longer on the market as she is said to be dating new LA Lakers player Dwight Howard.

According to MediaTakeOut,CiCi has enjoyed "a couple of dates" with the baller, who was signed to the Lakers just last week, and sources claim they are keeping their romance under wraps until they feel certain it is going to work.

"Dwight is VERY conscious about how the public sees him... and he wants to be sure that him and Ciara are serious before he goes public with her."

UH OH I have a feeling Dwight is gonna be in trouble out in LA lol. Hopefully somebody told him what a condom is.

Christine was so happy D12 got traded to LA. I had a feeling that wouldn't last.

ADRajX · Post #1253 » by **ADRajX** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:21 pm

I'm happy we kept Ish... but I don't want to let go of Liggins... we have to be making a trade or two more to free up some spots I think.

As for Dwight's personal/love life... yeesh, I'm not commenting on that one.

Nyce_1 · Post #1254 » by **Nyce_1** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:23 pm

Noonskadoodle wrote:If Ish can get a consistent jump shot he will be a pretty good player. He can get in the paint already at will, but if he starts knocking down shots it will be that much easier for him.

We all also already know he is a very good passer. IMO I think his biggest flaw is his defense.

He's pesky on defense and plays out of control. If he can learn to calm down and control himself, I think he can be a decent defender.

Love hearing he's been working with Mark Price on his shot.

arsenal6106 · Post #1255 » by **arsenal6106** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:24 pm

VGOSWAMI wrote:Jameer/Ish
Afflalo/JJ
Harrington/Hedo/Q/Harkless/Eyenga
Davis/McRoberts/Nicholson/Ayon/Harper
Vucevic/O'Quinn

I'd go as far to say that team could possibly sneak into the 8th seed.

Better starting line up than our playoff team last year?

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InFlames · Post #1256 » by **InFlames** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:25 pm

Oh snap Amare gonna be mad.

rcklsscognition · Post #1257 » by **rcklsscognition** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:27 pm

DJRajX wrote:I'm happy we kept Ish... but I don't want to let go of Liggins... we have to be making a trade or two more to free up some spots I think.

As for Dwight's personal/love life... yeesh, I'm not commenting on that one.

Well, probably 2, but technically 1, as Ayon is not guaranteed yet. Assuming we need him, which we do, we do need to move two guys. Obvious choice is Q-Rich, then one of either Harrington/Harper/McRoberts/

Nyce_1 · Post #1258 » by **Nyce_1** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:28 pm

InFlames wrote:Oh snap Amare gonna be mad.

Amare's engaged.

MagicTownBaller · Post #1259 » by **MagicTownBaller** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:28 pm

@TonyMejiaNBA
"@RCognition: Magic now have 16 players under contract, is that possible or accurate?" 14. Gus Ayon & D. Liggins currently non-guaranteed.

Liggins isn't part of the 16 players we have on the roster. If we sign him, we'd have 17.

Noonskadoodle · Post #1260 » by **Noonskadoodle** » Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:29 pm

DJRajX wrote:I'm happy we kept Ish... but I don't want to let go of Liggins... we have to be making a trade or two more to free up some spots I think.

As for Dwight's personal/love life... yeesh, I'm not commenting on that one.

We have to be, but who could we honestly be trading?

Most likely NOT traded:
Meer, Ish, Afflalo, Hedo, Harkless, BBD, Nicholson, Vucevic, OQuinn, Ayon

Could be traded:
JJ, Q, AL, McRoberts, Harper, Eyenga...... & TPE

Our best piece is clearly JJ so we would have to package him with somebody else for possibly an expiring/draft pick.