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

magic04life · Post #1401 » by **magic04life** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 11:53 am

jernigan wrote:No tears shedded here, a new day, a new team, and no more superhero sized distraction to get in the way of progress towards the future. Now lets see who the real fans are...

+1,000

Leoj · Post #1402 » by **Leoj** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 11:55 am

magic04life wrote:John Hollinger ‏@johnhollinger
Go easy on Hennigan. Hearing Orl Pres Alex Martins likely ran this one. Always good to have non-bball folks make critical decision.

If this is true then my team is a bigger joke of a franchise than I ever imagined.

Cigamodnalro · Post #1403 » by **Cigamodnalro** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 11:56 am

For the record I think Hollinger is wrong re: Hennigan and Martins. From protection on picks to partially guaranteed contracts to acquiring a SG that statistical analysis suggests outperforms his contract, there's just too much strategy here for a business guy to be running the show.

Cigamodnalro · Post #1404 » by **Cigamodnalro** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 11:56 am

For the record I think Hollinger is wrong re: Hennigan and Martins. From protection on picks to partially guaranteed contracts to acquiring a SG that statistical analysis suggests outperforms his contract, there's just too much strategy here for a business guy to be running the show.

glennathan · Post #1405 » by **glennathan** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 11:56 am

I like Afflalo, Harrington with the cheap buyout, Harkless, and the ending of the Dwight drama

Not really crazy about the protection thing but maybe David Stern can throw the magic the #1 overall pick next year.

Overall I am happy with the trade because the Dwight situation is done. Feels like a giant burden lifted off the team's shoulders.

Still going to be a magic fan till the end

magic04life · Post #1406 » by **magic04life** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 11:57 am

TBN is saying that there have been Dwight Howard DM's on Twitter where he is telling people not to believe ESPN, that this trade is not going to happen.

All I can do is :lol:

nothing surprises me anymore

MoMM · Post #1407 » by **MoMM** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 11:59 am

Is Harrington included or not?

SternSucks · Post #1408 » by **SternSucks** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 12:01 pm

John Hollinger ‏@johnhollinger

Go easy on Hennigan. Hearing Orl Pres Alex Martins likely ran this one. Always good to have non-bball folks make critical decision.

If this is true Hennigan should quit immediately

Mule Tears · Post #1409 » by **Mule Tears** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 12:02 pm

magic04life wrote:TBN is saying that there have been Dwight Howard DM's on Twitter where he is telling people not to believe ESPN, that this trade is not going to happen.

All I can do is

nothing surprises me anymore

Greenraida · Post #1410 » by **Greenraida** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 12:03 pm

MoMM wrote:Is Harrington included or not?

hope not!

Blue_and_Whte · Post #1411 » by **Blue_and_Whte** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 12:03 pm

Is it even happening? Well if it is finalized at least we get Harkless thats who I wanted them to draft. Heh heh

Cigamodnalro · Post #1412 » by **Cigamodnalro** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 12:05 pm

Those DMs are fake and came last night after Howard had alread told Steven A Smith, ostensibly in person, that he was "ecstatic"

Cigamodnalro · Post #1413 » by **Cigamodnalro** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 12:06 pm

@hoopshype: Justed talked with Arron Afflalo and he sounded genuinely excited about the trade to Orlando. Interview should be up shortly.

magic04life · Post #1414 » by **magic04life** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 12:09 pm

Cigamodnalro wrote:@hoopshype: Justed talked with Arron Afflalo and he sounded genuinely excited about the trade to Orlando. Interview should be up shortly.

I look forward to rooting for guys that WANT to be in Orlando.

I'm going to enjoy rooting for Jameer, Redick, Baby, and Afflalo.

Heart 'n' Hustle 2.0 baby!

Cigamodnalro · Post #1415 » by **Cigamodnalro** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 12:09 pm

Can someone please transcribe the 8:30 Bianchi interview with Jacque Vaughn? They'll be talking trade. Can't wake gf to listen.

Mule Tears · Post #1416 » by **Mule Tears** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 12:12 pm

Cigamodnalro wrote:Can someone please transcribe the 8:30 Bianchi interview with Jacque Vaughn? They'll be talking trade. Can't wake gf to listen.

Tell her tough sh*t

GameOver25 · Post #1417 » by **GameOver25** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 12:14 pm

Cigamodnalro wrote:Can someone please transcribe the 8:30 Bianchi interview with Jacque Vaughn? They'll be talking trade. Can't wake gf to listen.

Cigamodnalro · Post #1418 » by **Cigamodnalro** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 12:17 pm

Haha stuff it. But srsly, someone plz take notes.

GameOver25 · Post #1419 » by **GameOver25** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 12:20 pm

Cigamodnalro wrote:Haha stuff it. But srsly, someone plz take notes.

Is there a stream? I'm at work.

arkknight1988 · Post #1420 » by **arkknight1988** » Fri Aug 10, 2012 12:20 pm

Cigamodnalro wrote:@hoopshype: Justed talked with Arron Afflalo and he sounded genuinely excited about the trade to Orlando. Interview should be up shortly.

"guys who want to be here"