Official Speculation Thread (Pt. XXIII: Offseason Edition)

ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #21 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Wed May 9, 2012 1:58 am

Does anyone have a list of the free agents this off season? I want to do some research on those players.

Post #22 » by **Def Swami** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:00 am

ORLMagicGirl15 wrote:Does anyone have a list of the free agents this off season? I want to do some research on those players.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/page/Fre ... -2012-2013
The class isn't that impressive. No real game changers besides Nash imo. To land big fishes, we're going to have to rely on trades. The FA's have decent role players though, like Gerald Wallace.

arsenal6106 · Post #23 » by **arsenal6106** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:01 am

Holy crap! Here I was camped out in the game thread begging to have this thread. Hit my realgm bookmark and I see we're already on page 2. I like it!!!

thelead · Post #24 » by **thelead** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:01 am

BBD is a champion. That man gets it. Loved his interview.

The Real Dalic · Post #25 » by **The Real Dalic** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:02 am

We're back in business!!! I missed this thread.

The Real Dalic · Post #26 » by **The Real Dalic** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:02 am

thelead wrote:BBD is a champion. That man gets it. Loved his interview.

What did he say?

Last Guardian · Post #27 » by **Last Guardian** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:03 am

Cut costs this offseason. Develop the young athletes and look to do some damage in the playoffs based on athleticism + defense. Then go all out in free agency 2013.

thelead · Post #28 » by **thelead** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:04 am

Ryan is not a champion. He is content with the effort...

arsenal6106 · Post #29 » by **arsenal6106** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:06 am

Jrudolph is ready!

JRudolphSports
Now the interesting stuff begins in Orlando. Get your popcorn ready ...

K lets start this off...

DavidBaumann33
Bob Vander Weide resigned in Dec., altering evaluations. "It'll be different because Alex (Martins) will handle a lot of it." DeVos told me.

DavidBaumann33
Sentinel first reported GM Otis Smith isn't sure 2012-13 return. "I evaluate my situation every year," he told me. "That hasn't changed."

DavidBaumann33
#Magic Chairman Dan DeVos told me no discussion has taken place w GM Otis Smith about his future. DeVos:"It's still all about basketball."

Post #30 » by **ChosenSavior** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:07 am

Last Guardian wrote:Cut costs this offseason. Develop the young athletes and look to do some damage in the playoffs based on athleticism + defense. Then go all out in free agency 2013.

My sentiments exactly. Glad this thread is back. The Magic have a lot of work to do.

Nolimit1211 · Post #31 » by **Nolimit1211** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:07 am

Ryan + Hedo For BOOZER is fine with me.

arsenal6106 · Post #32 » by **arsenal6106** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:08 am

I like the face that Martins will be the main guy on all of this.

Mule Tears · Post #33 » by **Mule Tears** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:08 am

Monta Ellis or Iggy + Crawford or bust

thelead · Post #34 » by **thelead** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:08 am

The Real Dalic wrote:
thelead wrote:BBD is a champion. That man gets it. Loved his interview.

What did he say?

1st time losing in the 1st round and will do whatever it takes to never let it happen again. Not happy with the effort and players need to play and practice at playoff level from now on and not let it be a shock to the team.

To me, it sounded like he was calling out some of the players efforts and the fact that they don't know how to play playoff basketball. They don't practice it and cannot play playoff basketball because they don't practice what they preach. Again, that's me reading between the lines.

magicman123 · Post #35 » by **magicman123** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:08 am

thelead wrote:Ryan is not a champion. He is content with the effort...

yea he sounded a little happy for playing like crap and getting kicked out of the playoffs

Post #36 » by **ChosenSavior** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:08 am

thelead wrote:BBD is a champion. That man gets it. Loved his interview.

Agree 100%. Dwight asked for him so why in the world would people want him traded? If we can get better players for him, then fine. If not, BBD is staying in a Magic uniform and that is perfectly fine with me.

The Real Dalic · Post #37 » by **The Real Dalic** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:09 am

arsenal6106 wrote:Jrudolph is ready!

JRudolphSports
Now the interesting stuff begins in Orlando. Get your popcorn ready ...

K lets start this off...

DavidBaumann33
Bob Vander Weide resigned in Dec., altering evaluations. "It'll be different because Alex (Martins) will handle a lot of it." DeVos told me.

DavidBaumann33
Sentinel first reported GM Otis Smith isn't sure 2012-13 return. "I evaluate my situation every year," he told me. "That hasn't changed."

DavidBaumann33
#Magic Chairman Dan DeVos told me no discussion has taken place w GM Otis Smith about his future. DeVos:"It's still all about basketball."

Thanks for the info. Does anyone else get annoyed by listening/reading Otis' interviews?

arsenal6106 · Post #38 » by **arsenal6106** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:10 am

Nolimit1211 wrote:Ryan + Hedo For BOOZER is fine with me.

You think they want our trash? :lol:

Sorry had to do it Nolimit.

But seriously, no way I want Boozer/contract on this team. Getting rid of hedo is appealing though.

Post #39 » by **ChosenSavior** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:10 am

Nolimit1211 wrote:Ryan + Hedo For BOOZER is fine with me.

That would not bother me at all.

The Real Dalic · Post #40 » by **The Real Dalic** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:10 am

thelead wrote:
The Real Dalic wrote:
thelead wrote:BBD is a champion. That man gets it. Loved his interview.

What did he say?

1st time losing in the 1st round and will do whatever it takes to never let it happen again. Not happy with the effort and players need to play and practice at playoff level from now on and not let it be a shock to the team.

To me, it sounded like he was calling out some of the players efforts and the fact that they don't know how to play playoff basketball. They don't practice it and cannot play playoff basketball because they don't practice what they preach. Again, that's me reading between the lines.

Thanks! He's a great leader! I hope he can stick around and not ruin our chances at getting a good player in the '13 free agency.