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

thelead · Post #281 » by **thelead** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 11:55 pm

Helps our negotiations

Optimus_Steel · Post #282 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 11:55 pm

Is Vaughn that much respected? The thing I remember about the year he played here was that he was Duhon like although he played harder.

MagicMan89 · Post #283 » by **MagicMan89** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:00 am

Optimus_Steel wrote:Is Vaughn that much respected? The thing I remember about the year he played here was that he was Duhon like although he played harder.

You take that back!

Is that anyway to welcome our new head coach?

Grady1train · Post #284 » by **Grady1train** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:01 am

Well, I think if the Bulls match on Asik's offer, it certainly couldn't hurt the offer of Dwight. The Rockets are limited in regards to quality players at the center position who can actually contribute consistently, and if there were any concerns in regards to Asik's contract causing some cap issues, which I didn't think there were, than it only helps the situation.

OrlandO · Post #285 » by **OrlandO** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:05 am

Optimus_Steel wrote:Is Vaughn that much respected? The thing I remember about the year he played here was that he was Duhon like although he played harder.

Are you saying Duhon may become an NBA coach one day? :eek2:

Blue_and_Whte · Post #286 » by **Blue_and_Whte** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:06 am

Optimus_Steel wrote:Is Vaughn that much respected? The thing I remember about the year he played here was that he was Duhon like although he played harder.

his ability to play has nothing to do with his ability to coach. Players can be respected even if they aren't top tier talent. I just don't see a correlation.

blue and white · Post #287 » by **blue and white** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:06 am

I think it would be wise for CHI to match asik.
1. it keeps him on their team and hes a good player
2. it will help the chances of moving Dwight out of the conference meaning 1 less team to worry about and better houston then LA MIA or BKN

Ballah · Post #288 » by **Ballah** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:14 am

I thought the bulls were trying to dump salary, Asik is not even that good.

Post #289 » by **Def Swami** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:21 am

Bulls would be wise to match for Asik and flip him for some wing help for Rose at the deadline or next offseason. We should have done that with Gortat, but........I digress. Asik can be a starting center in the league and the Bulls will turn him into a 2 guard imo.

Post #290 » by **Def Swami** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:22 am

I can see where Jacque Vaughn may come in coveted by Henny. Henny said he wanted a coach committed to player development, and if we're going to have a young team, Vaughn would be a good mentor to our young guys and teach them how to be professionals.

thelead · Post #291 » by **thelead** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:29 am

Vaughn is a little too anti-SVG for my liking.

SolidSnake008 · Post #292 » by **SolidSnake008** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:30 am

thelead wrote:Vaughn is a little too anti-SVG for my liking.

TNMagicFan · Post #293 » by **TNMagicFan** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:31 am

Why exactly is Houston waiting on New York to match Lin before they offer Asik? That makes no sense to me

Post #294 » by **SS_MagicMark** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:36 am

Duhon might make a fair ref one day.

thelead · Post #295 » by **thelead** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:36 am

SolidSnake008 wrote:
thelead wrote:Vaughn is a little too anti-SVG for my liking.

Doesn't seem to have any type of mean streak. He played that way as well. Always a "we'll get 'em next time" mentality instead of getting upset about it.

Post #296 » by **Def Swami** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:37 am

Tony Mejia ‏@TonyMejiaNBA
The #Magic are coming out of left field with their coaching hire. Traits desired: a cerebral, patient teacher. Will miss SVG's exasperation.

Brian K. Schmitz ‏@MagicInsider
Source close to Brian Shaw: Magic job "wasn't a good fit."

thelead · Post #297 » by **thelead** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:40 am

SS_MagicMark wrote:Duhon might make a fair ref one day.

We know he has the travel call down.

OrlandoMajinBuu · Post #298 » by **OrlandoMajinBuu** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:40 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twHd4ZzN-vk

2. Jacque Vaughn - WTF but who knows :-?

http://www.nba.com/spurs/video/120713_vaughn

3. Lindsey Hunter - Funny guy, D12 sure will love

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNgAn8d5tGs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7j-iPyiM0g

My personal favorite would it be:
Lindsey Hunter, Jeff Hornacek, and for last Jacque Vaughn.

RickB-Orlando · Post #299 » by **RickB-Orlando** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:40 am

OrlandO wrote:
Optimus_Steel wrote:Is Vaughn that much respected? The thing I remember about the year he played here was that he was Duhon like although he played harder.

Are you saying Duhon may become an NBA coach one day?

I say we "promote" him to head coach right now. At least it keeps him off the court.

Post #300 » by **Def Swami** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:41 am

Sam Amick
More Jeremy Lin fun continues from Vegas: it appears the Knicks and Rockets don't see eye to eye when it comes to whether or not the Houston offer sheet was submitted formally yesterday and if the deadline for New York to match the offer is Tuesday at 11:59.59. The teams wouldn't comment on record, and a league spokesman said to contact the teams. As I wrote in a piece that will be up soon, the silliness continues...

This Knicks-Rockets beef is hilarious :lol:

It's all so petty