2023-2024 Regular Season Game 49: Orlando Magic (25-23) at Minnesota Timberwolves (34-14) - 8pm

[Knightro]

Why is that funny? Saying I’d be ok moving him in a goid deal is anathema too?

Just feels like a weird statement to say at this point.

I mean, sure, but what is a "good deal"? What caliber of player? If someone is saying Ant Edwards or someone, of course.

Still don’t see why it’s laugh out loud funny.

Very clearly said I’m not asking for him to be moved. But if someone came to us with a good offer that had to involve him, I’d be ok. Paolo? Untouchable.

What you're suggesting ultimately is pointless though.

There's probably like 15 guys in the NBA the Magic would be willing to deal Franz for - guys like Luka, Giannis, Ant, SGA among others - but none of them are on the block or are ever going to be on the block. So it's pretty much a pointless statement to make.

[eyriq]

This is pretty painful play from Cole

[BlueBalls]

How was a foul not called? He was fouled 3 times in that sequence. **** hell

[basketballRob]

Cole goes 1 on 3 and then doesn't get back, and his man shoots a wide open 3.

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[Knightro]

I think Cole probably got fouled there, but jfc man get back on defense and stop complaining.

[SOUL]

Cole goes 1 on 3 and then doesn't get back, and his man shoots a wide open 3.

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To be fair, it probably is a foul if that's Trae or Doncic or someone.

[Optimus_Steel]

We are not a good defensive team unless Isaac is in. That is just reality.

I disagree. What’s happening is the offense is really struggling because of Minny so that’s affecting the effort on defense

[KillMonger]

this is the same cole anthony from north Carolina....who are we kidding....no growth at all

[basketballRob]

Cole goes 1 on 3 and then doesn't get back, and his man shoots a wide open 3.

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To be fair, it probably is a foul if that's Trae or Doncic or someone.

He shouldn't have even attempted the shot


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[Rainwater]

I have defended Cole in the past but he really has been bad lately.

[KillMonger]

minny doesn't have to run zone against us...they have the bodies to play straight up...they know we struggle against zones

[SloNick Russia]

Cole easily took a hate lead from Fultz for last mins, but here comes Fultz, Magic fans get ready

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[mattyBoi]

Not playing Goga is so bad.

[Knightro]

Paolo is 6'10" 250 and plays defense like he's 6'5" 210.

[eyriq]

No adjustments?

[penny_nz]

Hope Ants ok

[BlueBalls]

Just feels like a weird statement to say at this point.

I mean, sure, but what is a "good deal"? What caliber of player? If someone is saying Ant Edwards or someone, of course.

Still don’t see why it’s laugh out loud funny.

Very clearly said I’m not asking for him to be moved. But if someone came to us with a good offer that had to involve him, I’d be ok. Paolo? Untouchable.

What you're suggesting ultimately is pointless though.

There's probably like 15 guys in the NBA the Magic would be willing to deal Franz for - guys like Luka, Giannis, Ant, SGA among others - but none of them are on the block or are ever going to be on the block. So it's pretty much a pointless statement to make.

Not at all. Your scenario essentially means he’s one of the top 15 players in the league, and he’s not. And there are so many different types of trades that could happen.

Is he ever going to be traded? No, probably not anytime soon. But it’s certainly not a crazy idea. I can promise you Magic fans have a much higher appraisal of his value than anyone else, which is to be expected, of course.

[GameOver25]

Hey Paolo you're an All Star, we're going to need 50 from you tonight.

[BlueBalls]

Crap. I have Edwards on my fanduel team.

[ChosenSavior]

Just close the gap into single digits going into halftime. Game is messy but we are competing at least.