Official Speculation Thread (Pt. XXIII: Offseason Edition)

Nemesis21 · Post #41 » by **Nemesis21** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:11 am

Mule Tears wrote:Monta Ellis or Iggy + Josh Smith or bust

Fixed

Post #42 » by **ChosenSavior** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:11 am

The Real Dalic wrote:Thanks for the info. Does anyone else get annoyed by listening/reading Otis' interviews?

More than annoyed. I would spit in his face if I saw him in person. It's probably good that I don't live in Orlando right now... :lol:

arsenal6106 · Post #43 » by **arsenal6106** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:13 am

I know some of you may have already read this article from the OPP. It was never posted on this board.

http://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/20 ... ree-agents

If Jameer Nelson does not pick up his player option--which could be worth as much as $8.6 million, according to ShamSports.com--for the 2012/13 NBA season, the Orlando Magic point guard will become an unrestricted free agent on July 1st, 2012, able to negotiate with any team. Nelson has said he wants to finish his career with Orlando, while reports have suggested Nelson will indeed test free agency, if only to secure a long-term contract with Orlando.

Beyond getting a long-term deal, there's another incentive for Nelson to become a free agent. Larry Coon's indispensable NBA salary cap FAQ indicates that Nelson would be eligible, under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement, to negotiate a no-trade clause into any new deal he signed with Orlando. "A no-trade clause can be negotiated into a new contract if the player has been in the NBA for at least eight seasons," according to Coon, "and has played for the team with which he is signing for at least four seasons."

I find all of this very interesting.

kasedafk_1 · Post #44 » by **kasedafk_1** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:15 am

so did we get ellis or smoove yet? lol

arsenal6106 · Post #45 » by **arsenal6106** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:16 am

What kind of contract do you think Nash will get?

kasedafk_1 · Post #46 » by **kasedafk_1** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:18 am

nash will go to heat for cheap. he wants a ring.

Truth24 · Post #47 » by **Truth24** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:19 am

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

I been thinking about Hedo + J-Rich/J.J. for Al Jefferson.

arsenal6106 · Post #48 » by **arsenal6106** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:20 am

magicman123 wrote:
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

B/c he know he's about to get paid. I hope he keeps an open mind in giving the Magic a discount.

ivDT · Post #49 » by **ivDT** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:20 am

i'm thinking contraction might help to make us more competitive next season.

arsenal6106 · Post #50 » by **arsenal6106** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:21 am

kasedafk_1 wrote:nash will go to heat for cheap. he wants a ring.

I hope that true, but I feel the Suns will overpay just enough to keep him. He does fill up the seats for the organization.

MagicTownBaller · Post #51 » by **MagicTownBaller** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:21 am

Sad the season is over, glad the speculation thread is back. I don't post much but I follow regularly.

arsenal6106 · Post #52 » by **arsenal6106** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:23 am

Jameer, the ball is in your court. You have 7 days to let this board know about your intentions.

ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #53 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:26 am

kasedafk_1 wrote:so did we get ellis or smoove yet? lol

Yeah, we got Ellis. He'll be here next season.

ADRajX · Post #54 » by **ADRajX** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:27 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."

I'm going to be honest... this is what I missed most about this thread

... everyone posting all these tweets and rumors from different sources, analysts, figures, and reporters

... and of course the random funny and off-topic nonsense sprinkled here and there :lol:

thelead · Post #55 » by **thelead** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:27 am

arsenal6106 wrote:
kasedafk_1 wrote:nash will go to heat for cheap. he wants a ring.

I hope that true, but I feel the Suns will overpay just enough to keep him. He does fill up the seats for the organization.

I don't think overpaying is the right term for someone who just averaged 11 assist per game. He is worth a lot of money. And are you saying you want Nash to go to Miami and win a ring?

MiracleBZop · Post #56 » by **MiracleBZop** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:29 am

Yes! DJ brought it back.

kasedafk_1 · Post #57 » by **kasedafk_1** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:29 am

ORLMagicGirl15 wrote:
kasedafk_1 wrote:so did we get ellis or smoove yet? lol

Yeah, we got Ellis. He'll be here next season.

he better bring smoove or iggy with him.

i would still love nelson on the team though as a back up point. he could be sixth man of the year if hes willing to accept that role.

arsenal6106 · Post #58 » by **arsenal6106** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:30 am

thelead wrote:
arsenal6106 wrote:
kasedafk_1 wrote:nash will go to heat for cheap. he wants a ring.

I hope that true, but I feel the Suns will overpay just enough to keep him. He does fill up the seats for the organization.

I don't think overpaying is the right term for someone who just averaged 11 assist per game. He is worth a lot of money. And are you saying you want Nash to go to Miami and win a ring?

I read kasedafk's statement wrong. My eyes totally skipped over the "heat" part.

ORLMagicGirl15 · Post #59 » by **ORLMagicGirl15** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:31 am

kasedafk_1 wrote:
ORLMagicGirl15 wrote:
kasedafk_1 wrote:so did we get ellis or smoove yet? lol

Yeah, we got Ellis. He'll be here next season.

he better bring smoove or iggy with him.

i would still love nelson on the team though as a back up point. he could be sixth man of the year if hes willing to accept that role.

What do you mean "or"? He brought both of them.

The Real Dalic · Post #60 » by **The Real Dalic** » Wed May 9, 2012 2:31 am

kasedafk_1 wrote:
ORLMagicGirl15 wrote:
kasedafk_1 wrote:so did we get ellis or smoove yet? lol

Yeah, we got Ellis. He'll be here next season.

he better bring smoove or iggy with him.

i would still love nelson on the team though as a back up point. he could be sixth man of the year if hes willing to accept that role.

I'm a greedy fan so lets take both.