Official Speculation Thread (Pt XXXVIII Off-Season Edition)

[pogiro]

Henny is answering quite a lot of important questions

Fill us in.

Nothing new so far as I'm listening.

Says Dwight situation "is what it is" and he's sitting back and evaluating what they want to do.

Describes why he picked Nicholson. Likes his consistency this week in Summer League. They talk about his intelligence.

Describes O'Quinn as a banger. A hard worker that plays well physically.

As for coach... they've completed the first round of interviews and now they're continuing with their research and analysis and proceeding to the next phase in the process.

Pretty superficial stuff.

They asked about Ish said that Ish Smith made an appearance at the SL. Hennigan and Ish are talking, looking to bring him back it seems.

Dennis Scott brought up Magnum Rolle. Didn't seem important.

They asked about Jameer. Hennigan happy to have him back because of his toughness and humility and fits in with the culture that Hennigan is trying to form.

Talked about road to becoming a GM.

Ryan Anderson was not an easy decision. They let him go to maintain flexibility. They like Ayon.

Ish was probably the most meaningful part of the discussion.

[magicike]

I would think Jameer and Dwight aren't as close of friends as they used to be after Dwight threw Jameer under the bus repeatedly.

[MoMM]

No Wayns talk? 3D should have mentioned him, not Rolle.

[ivDT]

i made salmon taquitos.

[mhectorgato]

I still don`t understand the Nelson resigning. I think Rob made a mistake.

We need at least some veteran leadership. Our team can't all be 25 and under. Jameer isn't great, but he will still play hard and has heart. Plus, it's not like his contract is that big. Still gives us a ton of flexibility if the Houston deal happens.

Jameer and D12 are best friends... There's only 1 reason that Jameer resigns with Magic... Get some help Henny and D12 will come back... D12 is tired of promises HE wants action

They reportedly got into a fist fight after Dwight hurt is back.

[DiplomaticMagic]

Wait I read the other thread Jacque Vaughn wasn't on the 21-61 team? I swore he was!

http://www.basketball-reference.com/pla ... hja01.html

Wow my mind is foggy really thought we had a Lue/Vaughn duo that year

Just woke up, and read all the pages. No trade yet

But WTF, Jacque Vaughn might be our next coach?!?! 21-61 Jacque Vaughn?!?! That's gotta be a joke, please!!

it was 21-61 tyronn lue, 42-40 jacque vaughn... and almost beat detroit in the first round jacque vaughn

No everyone knows Tyronn Lue was the real reason we were in the finals in 09, 21-61 was allll Jacque Vaughn.

Seriously though I find it really weird that our two pg's in the abysmal 03-04 season are considered head coaching material![/quote]

what do you mean two pg's?? rod strickland? i didnt know lue was being considered... if you are talking about vaughn, he was on the nets the year we went 21-61[/quote]

Yeah if you read my above quote I apparently remember things differently, really thought he was on the team. And I didn't mean Lue was being considered, just Boston speaks very highly of him, and all signs point to him being a head coach

[gomagic77]

Is Hennigan on NBATV right now?

Can anyone summarize what he's saying for those who can't watch?

About Nelson : Very excited we could bring him back etc..

Anderson sign and trade : Hard decision wanted to maintain cap flexibility and happy with Ayon

Coaching : Finished first wave of interviews now looking at more in depth stuff

Magnum Rolle : Intriguing situation we'll see how it will play out

O'Quinn : Very nice to see how he's playing and he can be impact player who knows his role

Drew : Smart, hard working, efficient, extremely happy he fell to them, even joked that Drew sometimes says words that Rob can't understand

Dwight : Offers are on the table and they are evaluating them

Also Ish Smith : Still talking to him would love him back and he wishes him luck in his journey in the league.

I think Rob sent Ish Smith to Houston to spy on the new guys coming over...your a sneaky guy Rob!

[Blue_and_Whte]

No Wayns talk? 3D should have mentioned him, not Rolle.

Why shouldnt he have mentioned Rolle?

[OrlChamps2030]

Sources say Jameer tombstone piledriving Dwight onto the hardwood is actually what hurt his back

[ADRajX]

Sources say Jameer tombstone piledriving Dwight onto the hardwood is actually what hurt his back

[NEM]

Wait I read the other thread Jacque Vaughn wasn't on the 21-61 team? I swore he was!

http://www.basketball-reference.com/pla ... hja01.html

Wow my mind is foggy really thought we had a Lue/Vaughn duo that year

Just woke up, and read all the pages. No trade yet

But WTF, Jacque Vaughn might be our next coach?!?! 21-61 Jacque Vaughn?!?! That's gotta be a joke, please!!

it was 21-61 tyronn lue, 42-40 jacque vaughn... and almost beat detroit in the first round jacque vaughn

No everyone knows Tyronn Lue was the real reason we were in the finals in 09, 21-61 was allll Jacque Vaughn.

Seriously though I find it really weird that our two pg's in the abysmal 03-04 season are considered head coaching material!

what do you mean two pg's?? rod strickland? i didnt know lue was being considered... if you are talking about vaughn, he was on the nets the year we went 21-61[/quote]

Yeah if you read my above quote I apparently remember things differently, really thought he was on the team. And I didn't mean Lue was being considered, just Boston speaks very highly of him, and all signs point to him being a head coach[/quote]

ok gotcha

[rcklsscognition]

I still don`t understand the Nelson resigning. I think Rob made a mistake.

Nelson still hasn't re-signed. Makes me believe something is up.

he signed wednesday...

Sort of. He is still negotiating the options of his contract. It has not been signed.

[Blue_and_Whte]

i made salmon taquitos.

Wow sounds good.

[MoMM]

No Wayns talk? 3D should have mentioned him, not Rolle.

Why shouldnt he have mentioned Rolle?

Because we dont need another PF, but we need a PG (Wayns, Anderson)

[bigmoe1952]

I still don`t understand the Nelson resigning. I think Rob made a mistake.

We need at least some veteran leadership. Our team can't all be 25 and under. Jameer isn't great, but he will still play hard and has heart. Plus, it's not like his contract is that big. Still gives us a ton of flexibility if the Houston deal happens.

Jameer and D12 are best friends... There's only 1 reason that Jameer resigns with Magic... Get some help Henny and D12 will come back... D12 is tired of promises HE wants action

Geezzzzzzzz! Give it up, already. Howard is history.

[TheLastDon]

Jameer and D12 are best friends... There's only 1 reason that Jameer resigns with Magic... Get some help Henny and D12 will come back... D12 is tired of promises HE wants action[/quote]

They reportedly got into a fist fight after Dwight hurt is back.[/quote]


So no one here has never had a fight or altercation with your best friend or family member, LMAO.. So overblown

[Ahmadab]

Chris Sheridan

The Orlando Magic want Dwight Howard to reconsider if he’d like to play for them next season. But Howard’s mind has been made up for a long time — and he wants out of central Florida. So what happens next? Presumably, Howard will come up with a second list of teams that he would be amenable to playing for long-term. It has long been known that the Mavericks, Lakers and Clippers were on Howard’s B-list. But the Mavericks would rather wait a year and sign Howard as an unrestricted free agent without giving anything up.
The Lakers have said they are inclined to move forward with their team as it is currently constituted, with Steve Nash now aboard as the new point guard.
And the Clippers? There is nothing there that would add up to equal value in a trade. It is now crystal clear that the Rockets are getting ready to pounce.
Daryl Morey is certainly showing himself to be a gambler, but Howard can up the ante — especially if he quickly comes up with a new list of acceptable destinations. So that makes you wonder: What if the list was expanded to include the Atlanta Hawks and/or the Chicago Bulls?

[InFlames]

Chris Sheridan

The Orlando Magic want Dwight Howard to reconsider if he’d like to play for them next season. But Howard’s mind has been made up for a long time — and he wants out of central Florida. So what happens next? Presumably, Howard will come up with a second list of teams that he would be amenable to playing for long-term. It has long been known that the Mavericks, Lakers and Clippers were on Howard’s B-list. But the Mavericks would rather wait a year and sign Howard as an unrestricted free agent without giving anything up.
The Lakers have said they are inclined to move forward with their team as it is currently constituted, with Steve Nash now aboard as the new point guard.
And the Clippers? There is nothing there that would add up to equal value in a trade. It is now crystal clear that the Rockets are getting ready to pounce.
Daryl Morey is certainly showing himself to be a gambler, but Howard can up the ante — especially if he quickly comes up with a new list of acceptable destinations. So that makes you wonder: What if the list was expanded to include the Atlanta Hawks and/or the Chicago Bulls?

We would still trade him to Houston because Morey will give the farm and no team can come close except OKC.

[ThatFloridaDude]

This is taking too long. Im not even going to speculate today. I'll enjoy my day speculation free lol.

[happypedro12]

The Orlando Magic want Dwight Howard to reconsider if he’d like to play for them next season. But Howard’s mind has been made up for a long time — and he wants out of central Florida. So what happens next? Presumably, Howard will come up with a second list of teams that he would be amenable to playing for long-term. It has long been known that the Mavericks, Lakers and Clippers were on Howard’s B-list. But the Mavericks would rather wait a year and sign Howard as an unrestricted free agent without giving anything up.
The Lakers have said they are inclined to move forward with their team as it is currently constituted, with Steve Nash now aboard as the new point guard.
And the Clippers? There is nothing there that would add up to equal value in a trade. It is now crystal clear that the Rockets are getting ready to pounce.
Daryl Morey is certainly showing himself to be a gambler, but Howard can up the ante — especially if he quickly comes up with a new list of acceptable destinations. So that makes you wonder: What if the list was expanded to include the Atlanta Hawks and/or the Chicago Bulls?

But you know what he forgets? He is under contract. I don't really care where he wants to go, looking at what the Rockets are offering he better be used to playing in Houston.