Official Speculation Thread (Pt XVII, Mods Close)

[Nyce_1]

Stan saying the NBA is more than just wins & losses. Revenue is what matters most. SVG isn't selling tickets to games. TO ME, sounds like **** is about to hit the fan.

**** Dwight and **** this business aspect of the game.

[BadMofoPimp]

Even Dwight knows that this team is going no where without Stan. There are NO coaches better available. Stan is a top 5 coach in this league. Sometimes, you have to take the bad with the good just like we do with Dwight and his faults.

Without a doubt. If Stan ever became available he would become the hottest candidate out there. Teams would be letting coaches go to have a shot at hiring him....

Lakers and Knicks would fight over Stan more than they would fight to get Howard.

[Rick Rolled]

Josh Robbins ‏ @JoshuaBRobbins
Dwight Howard would not speak to reporters after the #Magic completed shootaround today.

[Nyce_1]

Dwight dodging media after shootaround. Knows they're going in on all these rumors.

[BadMofoPimp]

More than ever now I believe there won't be any major changes to this roster by Friday. I truly think this is all blown out of proportion with paid sources providing these media lackeys false reports.

[Def Swami]

Again, that rumor was from Bucher. Bucher has never had inside info in any situation, and he blatantly spews stories like this to get attention. I don't buy it.

Second, I'm not mad at Lacob not dealing us Monta. That's his choice. But keeping him to keep hope alive that he gets Dwight is literally senile. Which is why I'm starting to question how real that is. Can a person really be that stupid?

[BadMofoPimp]

Josh Robbins ‏ @JoshuaBRobbins
Dwight Howard would not speak to reporters after the #Magic completed shootaround today.

Can you blame him wanting to answer crazy rumors that are not true?

[RickB-Orlando]

Do you fire Stan (Otis is no brainer) if it meant keeping Dwight? If so, who do you replace Stan with?

That's the question. There is NO ONE better (available, anyway).
He and Stan seem to have a good relationship, though I guess it's hard to tell.

Also, I agree with the poster who said that if the rumor is true, then SVG should quit. How can you coach someone when you know they have the power to fire you? It would be a complete slap in the face, and I would be sad to lose him, but he doesn't deserve this.

I highly doubt it's true, though. We aren't that type of organization.

I say we replace Stan with Otis. What the hell, we're turning things upside down anyhow

[ClayDavis]

Even Dwight knows that this team is going no where without Stan. There are NO coaches better available. Stan is a top 5 coach in this league. Sometimes, you have to take the bad with the good just like we do with Dwight and his faults.

Without a doubt. If Stan ever became available he would become the hottest candidate out there. Teams would be letting coaches go to have a shot at hiring him....

Lakers and Knicks would fight over Stan more than they would fight to get Howard.

our ownership is cheap now. Won't let brown get away with earning 20 million sitting st homen

[Visirale]

I'm at the point where I think we should just call Dwight's bluff. If he leaves, he does it but takes a huge PR hit ala Lebron. I'm not for trading any of our really tradable players. Ryan is the perfect guy to play next to Dwight and JJ is about the only thing that gets our team going offensively.

But I am moving in May so I won't have to directly deal with the team being hot garbage for a few years during the rebuilding phase if he leaves, haha. Good thing is that without him they get into the good side of the lottery FAST.

[Reverse_Angle]

Ken Berger ‏ @KBergCBS
Despite Orlando's efforts to appease Dwight Howard by acquiring Monta Ellis, GSW owner Joe Lacob has no interest in the deal, sources say.

Ethan J. Skolnick ‏ @EthanJSkolnick
Van Gundy: "Sometimes I feel like our coaching staff are the only people in Orlando who care about the results of games."

First off, Lacob can kiss my ass. This team has no reason to have Ellis if Dwight isn't here.

Second.......what does Stan mean by that? Kinda cryptic.

out of context. he made a point that lately fans somehow value thinking about trade possibilities and who to get over the actual game itself. AND that everyone (players, etc) have a lot in their minds.

[Nyce_1]

As much as it pains me ask this, but, did Doc sign an extension with the Celtics?

[Rick Rolled]

Josh Robbins ‏ @JoshuaBRobbins
Jason Richardson will not play for #Magic against the #Heat tonight because of his sprained left ankle.

[WeAreVenom]

Again, that rumor was from Bucher. Bucher has never had inside info in any situation, and he blatantly spews stories like this to get attention. I don't buy it.

Second, I'm not mad at Lacob not dealing us Monta. That's his choice. But keeping him to keep hope alive that he gets Dwight is literally senile. Which is why I'm starting to question how real that is. Can a person really be that stupid?

Didn't they keep Biedrins in favor of amnestying a $4mil expiring contract?

Oh yeah, he's an idiot.

[Def Swami]

Ya know, this just donned upon me.

If Dwight really wanted to play with Monta, in order to get Monta, Dwight would have to commit to the Magic to get Lacob to get rid of this idea of acquiring him. Perhaps that knocks Lacob off his horse and realizes to take the best deal available for Monta.

[jezzer45]

While i think lacab is an idiot dude plunked down some serious money so he can do whatever he wants regarding his franchise

[WeAreVenom]

I'm at the point where I think we should just call Dwight's bluff. If he leaves, he does it but takes a huge PR hit ala Lebron. I'm not for trading any of our really tradable players. Ryan is the perfect guy to play next to Dwight and JJ is about the only thing that gets our team going offensively.

But I am moving in May so I won't have to directly deal with the team being hot garbage for a few years during the rebuilding phase if he leaves, haha. Good thing is that without him they get into the good side of the lottery FAST.

That's the thing.........I don't think he would, I think the Magic would.

They'll say "He told you he was leaving, you can't blame him......Why didn't you trade him? SHAQ 2.0".

[BadMofoPimp]

I'm at the point where I think we should just call Dwight's bluff. If he leaves, he does it but takes a huge PR hit ala Lebron. I'm not for trading any of our really tradable players. Ryan is the perfect guy to play next to Dwight and JJ is about the only thing that gets our team going offensively.

But I am moving in May so I won't have to directly deal with the team being hot garbage for a few years during the rebuilding phase if he leaves, haha. Good thing is that without him they get into the good side of the lottery FAST.

I am considering moving too. There have been offers, but I am looking overseasand prime locations around the U.S (Miami believe it or not) . But, there is no rush as I have a great job, but it is less than I used to make before the economy crashed. But, of course, like Dwight, that may be part of the negotiation to stay or not. I just cannot commit to staying. Yet, if Dwight leaves . . .

[jezzer45]

Who thinks bynum is a good plan z? last option backs against the wall type move.

[Showbiz Bear]

Beginning of the end. Anyone wanna join me in the sweet release of digital suicide by jumping off a Google Maps image of the Amway Center in cyberspace?

Honestly, I don't even know what that meant... I'm so distraught.