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Post#4821 » by Magic_Johnny12 » Tue May 13, 2025 4:27 pm

IllMagic04 wrote:Is there a Kevin Durrant deal that exist for us? I went on trade machine, but I couldn't make the money work. The framework would have to be JI, KCP Black and pick(s)


First, he would have to want to come to Orlando which is probably the biggest hurdle.

The second hurdle would be resigning because he’s an expiring and will be making close to $60M AAV.

Third hurdle would be to assemble a team that’s capable of contending for the next 2-3 seasons which would be difficult with the apron restrictions.

Unfortunately, he’s not a realistic trade target.
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Post#4822 » by Skybox » Tue May 13, 2025 4:55 pm

So, BRK settles in at #8, Tankathon has them taking Maluach - so...

Trade #1:
ORL sends: KCP, Goga, Cole Anthony, ORL 26 frp (top 3 w/big swap upside),
BRK sends: Nic Claxton, DeAngelo Russell (SnT, $15m, $13m, TO $12m in 3rd year)
Why BRK...still a year away from being a year away, BRK throws Maluach into starting spot with Goga a solid backup, appropriately priced. KCP has two more years including his PO, so is a relatively short-term commitment in a solid vet that can promote defensive intensity to their young team and likely be flipped to a contender at the TD or summer. Cole is a expiring/TO but fills a role with DLo out...might even stick in his hometown if he takes a step forward in efficiency - which isn't unthinkable, given the bigger role. Either way, he's only a one year commitment and BRK gets a frp with some swap upside while saving longer term money.

*be aware that Claxton makes $25.4m, then $23.1m, then $20.9m in 27-28, so his contract is favorable in the way it descends. Elite defender, solid rebounder, especially on the offensive end. Mose would have a field day with him and on offense, he'd crash the boards, catch lobs, or basically stay out of the way of Paolo & Franz.

Trade #2:
ORL sends WCJ, Jett
LAL sends: Gabe Vincent, Dalton Knecht
Why LAL: they get the versatile Center they need for players that don't factor too significantly in their rotation. For ORL, it's basically a financial move as WCJ's extension is only a year away...WCJ at $18m is not a terrible deal, but ORL rebalances their C depth more appropriately with a DPOY runner-up on a good multi-year deal and a very intriguing rookie in Wolf...as well as a recovering Moe, on a much more favorable deal for ORL, but providing him with multi-year security while he spends much of next season rehabbing his knee.

Decline & re-sign Moe Wagner ($8m x 3yr), Decline TO's of CoJo & Gary Harris, exercise $2.2m option of Caleb Houstan

Claxton, Danny Wolf #16, (Moe)
Paolo, Isaac, Houstan
Franz, TdS
Suggs, Black, Knecht
Vincent, Russell, Walter Clayton #25


Vincent is an expiring $11.5, but potentially a very good add...depending on how Suggs, AB & Knecht continue to develop, he could be moved out for cost savings at TD, or even bought out...chances are, he's a very solid add, perhaps even starting so DLo and AB can lead a powerfully balanced second unit. Knecht is more than just a sniper and started his rookie year looking like the ROY...he'll have more opportunity to spread his wings in ORL, especially if he shows he can shoot with anyone. DLO, on a deal in the range of what we pay Cole, could be the steal of the summer...I have him off the bench, but he could easily become the starting PG in camp - if he comes in with a chip on his shoulder, breathing fire but staying in his lane - recognizing where Paolo & Franz rank in the offensive pecking order.
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Post#4823 » by tiderulz » Tue May 13, 2025 4:58 pm

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basketballRob wrote:If Tatum is out next season, I'd call about White. We could be in the best position to land him. I'd be interested in Pritchard, too.

Cole, Jett, and 3 first round picks.



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3 first round picks for 31 yr old White? he is a good player, but i dont think his value is that high. if he was 26-27 it might be different.


I mean his play isn’t built around athleticism so 31 isn’t terribly old.

And it really depends on what picks are being dealt.

If it’s 16/25/PHX swap then you do this trade without any hesitation.

If Orlando is genuinely considering older vets like McCollum, FVV (apparently they were interested in Lillard) then you absolutely need to consider a player like White.

Now if we are talking about x3 lightly protected future picks then I would agree.

well, yes and no. CJ only has 1 more year. if the play drops off, it doesnt do much White has 4 more years at $30mil+/yr. And FVV isnt worth $40mil+/yr if he is looking for that again.
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Post#4824 » by Skybox » Tue May 13, 2025 5:03 pm

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IllMagic04 wrote:Is there a Kevin Durrant deal that exist for us? I went on trade machine, but I couldn't make the money work. The framework would have to be JI, KCP Black and pick(s)


First, he would have to want to come to Orlando which is probably the biggest hurdle.

The second hurdle would be resigning because he’s an expiring and will be making close to $60M AAV.

Third hurdle would be to assemble a team that’s capable of contending for the next 2-3 seasons which would be difficult with the apron restrictions.

Unfortunately, he’s not a realistic trade target.


Absolutely not ...for a variety of reasons
-cost, they're DEFINITELY not giving him away and his salary will still be huge
-age...he's really up there and we may not truly be ready to contend even with adding him
-fit, he's very definitely a forward and so are our two best players...we can't simply shuffle any of these guys elsewhere in the lineup
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Post#4825 » by tiderulz » Tue May 13, 2025 5:04 pm

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basketballRob wrote:If Tatum is out next season, I'd call about White. We could be in the best position to land him. I'd be interested in Pritchard, too.

Cole, Jett, and 3 first round picks.



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Sounds great, but check your math...White makes $28m next year...and don't say "+ filler" because you only offered filler.

I don't see BOS going nuclear or moving White, but...

ORL sends: KCP, WCJ, Black, #16, ORL 26 frp (Top 5)
BOS sends: White, Hauser, #28

BOS sleeps and heals for a year, Porzingis comes off the books next summer...big move at TD

or...

ORL sends: Jalen Suggs, #16, ORL 26 frp (top 5)
BOS sends: White, Hauser

Suggs and 2 picks for White and a bench guy? (solid but still a bench guy)

White is something Suggs could grow until if he can fix his health issues.
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Post#4826 » by Skybox » Tue May 13, 2025 5:18 pm

tiderulz wrote:
Skybox wrote:
basketballRob wrote:If Tatum is out next season, I'd call about White. We could be in the best position to land him. I'd be interested in Pritchard, too.

Cole, Jett, and 3 first round picks.



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Sounds great, but check your math...White makes $28m next year...and don't say "+ filler" because you only offered filler.

I don't see BOS going nuclear or moving White, but...

ORL sends: KCP, WCJ, Black, #16, ORL 26 frp (Top 5)
BOS sends: White, Hauser, #28

BOS sleeps and heals for a year, Porzingis comes off the books next summer...big move at TD

or...

ORL sends: Jalen Suggs, #16, ORL 26 frp (top 5)
BOS sends: White, Hauser

Suggs and 2 picks for White and a bench guy? (solid but still a bench guy)

White is something Suggs could grow until if he can fix his health issues.


White is just better than Suggs and Suggs is not guaranteed to grow into anything beyond a higher-priced KCP (assuming he's even healthy). We know what White is - a perfect fit with Paolo & Franz offensively as well as a solid defender (not on Suggs' level, but ...AB might be soon). White is also locked up on a very reasonable multi-year deal until the end of the 27-28 season, followed by a player option for one more year at around $35m. This is me playing devil's advocate and trying to be objective about Suggs' value league-wide. We all love him, but we have to keep it real. Hauser, even with his raise to $10m, is a fantastic 3pt shooter and adequate elsewhere...In his 4 seasons, he's never been BELOW 41% from 3 and he's averaged as high as 43% in a season :o That's up there with anyone in the league, regardless of salary paid. He might just be a cap casualty and BOS will just move another guy into his spot and build their value up until they get priced out of the role. Baylor Scheiermann on deck.

I think it's moot because even if BOS gets spicy this summer, White would likely be the last to go other than Tatum. The only reason they entertain a White trade would be if they couldn't get a decent return for 34yo Jrue, having 3 more guaranteed years into the high $30's. Porzingis is physically damaged goods and Brown, while an absolutely elite player, makes a TON of money and still has holes in his game, notably playmaking.
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Post#4827 » by Skybox » Tue May 13, 2025 5:34 pm

Having said all of that...Derrick White might be THE best trade target and fit for ORL this summer. It's mostly a matter of whether BOS can solve their immense cap issues with other players being dealt or if White is made available. IF Tatum is out for the whole season with a serious injury, it could trigger all kinds of possibilities as BOS would simply not be in contention and it's even more horrible to pay inconceivable apron penalties without a real chance for a ring. I hope he's not badly hurt, but it's a situation ORL should be monitoring.

I would make Suggs available for White...but Suggs isn't cheap either (at least initially), so it'd probably be bigger - like the one I just posted, including Hauser...maybe, with consideration of the potential value of what is, essentially, our rights to the lesser of PHX/WAS next year, Suggs and that pick might be enough to do it.

I'd prefer:
ORL sends: KCP, Cole, #16 and 26 frp with high-upside swap rights
BOS sends: White, Hauser

Why BOS - Cole expires, KCP steps into present Jrue role and Jrue slides back into more of a PG role in White's spot, Pritchard has also shown he's ready to take on more. BOS saves significant payroll with
1. KCP making significantly less than White and still doing enough of what BOS needs while juicing up their offense
2. Hauser is missed but Scheiermann (or Brad Stephens' next gem of a discovery) steps into Hauser's spot for $7.4m less
3. Cole expires after the season if TO not exercised or could even be bought out early or as part of a trade package.
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Post#4828 » by Magic_Johnny12 » Tue May 13, 2025 6:16 pm

Does swapping KCP for Derozan help us or compounds our problems?

Derozan fits every aspect of “proven offensive help”.

Not the defender or long distance shooter KCP can be, but would definitely give Orlando another playmaker and go to scorer. He also handles the ball quite well.

I’m kinda warming up to the idea IF Orlando is hell bent on Suggs at PG.

Thoughts? Concerns?
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Post#4829 » by Skybox » Tue May 13, 2025 6:48 pm

Hold my beer...rings incoming

#1
ORL sends: KCP, WCJ, #25, ORL 26 frp with swap rights (likely lottery)
BOS sends: Derrick White
Why BOS: they put more playmaking on Pritchard & Jrue, save a lot of money by swapping KCP into White's spot and, hopefully, don't miss too much in the 3pt shooting while upping the defensive length & intensity. WCJ covers 4/5 and, perhaps, allows them to let Horford retire or even let Porzingis go.
These are compromises being made due to the financial implications of the 2nd Apron and now compounded by the fact that Tatum is likely to miss a lot of time. They won't be contending next season, so they should take the opportunity to get their financial house in order. The 26 pick has high-lottery upside, but no guarantees. This could be a huge win overall for BOS if things click for KCP, WCJ and if Jrue & Pritchard can cover the playmaking of White...the pick could end up being the latest "Auerbach special" if it comes through in a big way in the next draft. Low-key, BOS is going to be cutting lots of payroll and this deal can at least be explained as a big upside shot at the same time. KCP & WCJ's talents, intelligence & versatility should not be underestimated in projecting how they slide into a BOS offense & defensive scheme. BOS grabs inexpensive depth at #25 this summer.

#2
ORL sends: Cole Anthony, Jett Howard, Goga Bitadze, #16, ORL 28 frp (Top 8 protected)
BRK sends: Nic Claxton, #26 and #27
Why BRK: They draft Maluach at #8, Goga can start and eventually backup at an appropriate $9m per, so Claxton is expendable. Cole and Howard are both TO/expiring, so the financial commitment is minimal and both might show more in bigger roles in BRK, so worth a one season look. One immediate favorable pick swap and another future frp for their stash. BRK also has #19 this summer to work with or make another deal. They sure don't want 4 frps in one draft.

Claxton, Raynaud(#26), Isaac/Moe(re-up $8m 2yr + 1TO)
Paolo, Isaac, Houstan
Franz, TdS, Houstan
Suggs, AB, Harris (re-up $4m x 1yr + 1TO)

I really find it hard to imagine a better fit for ORL's backcourt than Derrick White. Claxton's fit in the frontcourt is also strong. Both are on manageable multi-year deals. Raynaud and Clayton are both upperclassmen with skillsets that could contribute immediately, at positions & skillsets of need.
White, AB, Clayton (#27)
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Post#4830 » by IllMagic04 » Tue May 13, 2025 7:19 pm

Skybox wrote:
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IllMagic04 wrote:Is there a Kevin Durrant deal that exist for us? I went on trade machine, but I couldn't make the money work. The framework would have to be JI, KCP Black and pick(s)


First, he would have to want to come to Orlando which is probably the biggest hurdle.

The second hurdle would be resigning because he’s an expiring and will be making close to $60M AAV.

Third hurdle would be to assemble a team that’s capable of contending for the next 2-3 seasons which would be difficult with the apron restrictions.

Unfortunately, he’s not a realistic trade target.


Absolutely not ...for a variety of reasons
-cost, they're DEFINITELY not giving him away and his salary will still be huge
-age...he's really up there and we may not truly be ready to contend even with adding him
-fit, he's very definitely a forward and so are our two best players...we can't simply shuffle any of these guys elsewhere in the lineup


All fair points. I just have a feeling the market for KD might not be as big as everyone thinks it will be cause of matching the money and the fact he's expiring. I really was just throwing it out there to get an idea of what the trade would realistically be if we were to put our name in the hat. Hes certainly not going to get 60 mil a year again after next year.
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Post#4831 » by jonbob17 » Tue May 13, 2025 8:07 pm

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jonbob17 wrote:Boston had some tough decisions to make this offseason. I wonder if the Tatum injury further complicates their path. I am certainly not suggesting the Magic pursue Tatum, but we could help facilitate a deal with a third team.


What happening to Boston is the REASON WHY, we have to build our team using the following contract structure: viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2456884

The guard we ll go after this summer shouldnt make more than 12% of our cap in 2027, so trading for a guard that would make 20-25M by then is KEY

If we trade for Simons, sexton and other names mentioned on this board, we need to be sure that we can extend them (resign them) for that amount


We can spend more than that.

Looking at 26-27
Paolo 30% assuming this is a foregone conclusion
Franz 25%
Suggs 19% projected remember he is on a declining while the cap will continue to increase
Totals 74%

The 2nd apron is 134% of the salary cap. Meaning we would still have 60% before we got to the really punitive territory.

AB 5.9%
JI 8.5%
KCP 12.7%
WCJ 10.6%
Goga 4.5%
TDS 2.3%
Total 44.5%

We don't need to spread our $ around so evenly. We could drop 25% to 30% on a guard, and send out equal salary, fill out the roster with lower cost role guys, rookie deals. Spend around 100% on your top 4 and add a couple of solid glue guys, say 120% and then 14% on the other 9 9uys.

Frankly by that time I hope AB is emerging which would give us even more flexibility.
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Post#4832 » by cedric76 » Tue May 13, 2025 8:56 pm

jonbob17 wrote:
cedric76 wrote:
jonbob17 wrote:Boston had some tough decisions to make this offseason. I wonder if the Tatum injury further complicates their path. I am certainly not suggesting the Magic pursue Tatum, but we could help facilitate a deal with a third team.


What happening to Boston is the REASON WHY, we have to build our team using the following contract structure: viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2456884

The guard we ll go after this summer shouldnt make more than 12% of our cap in 2027, so trading for a guard that would make 20-25M by then is KEY

If we trade for Simons, sexton and other names mentioned on this board, we need to be sure that we can extend them (resign them) for that amount


We can spend more than that.

Looking at 26-27
Paolo 30% assuming this is a foregone conclusion
Franz 25%
Suggs 19% projected remember he is on a declining while the cap will continue to increase
Totals 74%

The 2nd apron is 134% of the salary cap. Meaning we would still have 60% before we got to the really punitive territory.

AB 5.9%
JI 8.5%
KCP 12.7%
WCJ 10.6%
Goga 4.5%
TDS 2.3%
Total 44.5%

We don't need to spread our $ around so evenly. We could drop 25% to 30% on a guard, and send out equal salary, fill out the roster with lower cost role guys, rookie deals. Spend around 100% on your top 4 and add a couple of solid glue guys, say 120% and then 14% on the other 9 9uys.

Frankly by that time I hope AB is emerging which would give us even more flexibility.


We can but you have to be smart, you should only flirt with the 2nd apron when you are a title contender so having that guard at 20-25M per year is giving you room to play around
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Post#4833 » by jonbob17 » Tue May 13, 2025 8:59 pm

Skybox wrote:
tiderulz wrote:
Skybox wrote:

Sounds great, but check your math...White makes $28m next year...and don't say "+ filler" because you only offered filler.

I don't see BOS going nuclear or moving White, but...

ORL sends: KCP, WCJ, Black, #16, ORL 26 frp (Top 5)
BOS sends: White, Hauser, #28

BOS sleeps and heals for a year, Porzingis comes off the books next summer...big move at TD

or...

ORL sends: Jalen Suggs, #16, ORL 26 frp (top 5)
BOS sends: White, Hauser

Suggs and 2 picks for White and a bench guy? (solid but still a bench guy)

White is something Suggs could grow until if he can fix his health issues.


White is just better than Suggs and Suggs is not guaranteed to grow into anything beyond a higher-priced KCP (assuming he's even healthy). We know what White is - a perfect fit with Paolo & Franz offensively as well as a solid defender (not on Suggs' level, but ...AB might be soon). White is also locked up on a very reasonable multi-year deal until the end of the 27-28 season, followed by a player option for one more year at around $35m. This is me playing devil's advocate and trying to be objective about Suggs' value league-wide. We all love him, but we have to keep it real. Hauser, even with his raise to $10m, is a fantastic 3pt shooter and adequate elsewhere...In his 4 seasons, he's never been BELOW 41% from 3 and he's averaged as high as 43% in a season :o That's up there with anyone in the league, regardless of salary paid. He might just be a cap casualty and BOS will just move another guy into his spot and build their value up until they get priced out of the role. Baylor Scheiermann on deck.

I think it's moot because even if BOS gets spicy this summer, White would likely be the last to go other than Tatum. The only reason they entertain a White trade would be if they couldn't get a decent return for 34yo Jrue, having 3 more guaranteed years into the high $30's. Porzingis is physically damaged goods and Brown, while an absolutely elite player, makes a TON of money and still has holes in his game, notably playmaking.


?????
Derrick White wasn't a consistent 3 point shooter until his 2nd season in Boston at age 27. He's a very good defender, but he doesn't have the athleticism and size(muscle) Suggs has.

Now Suggs may never be as good offensively as the current version of Derrick White, and the lost efficiency was terrible this year. If Suggs would have maintained his efficiency from the 2023-24 on the this year's volume he would have scored 18.4 PPG in just 28.6 minutes a game. The FT% was encouraging.

I reckon playing in an offense as wide open as Boston is probably a huge boon for their players when it comes to open threes and space to get to the rim. Or think of this way going White going from arguably the best 3 point shooting team of all time to in all likelihood the worst of the modern era...or vice versa.

I don't think Suggs posted a career season at 22. He's in all likelihood going to be an incredible guard, maybe not exactly what we hoped for when we drafted him, but something really special. There is probably a pretty good argument that Suggs is already better than white and if 2024 is a better representation of Suggs shooting, he might be much better already.
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Post#4834 » by Skybox » Tue May 13, 2025 9:25 pm

jonbob17 wrote:
Skybox wrote:
tiderulz wrote:Suggs and 2 picks for White and a bench guy? (solid but still a bench guy)

White is something Suggs could grow until if he can fix his health issues.


White is just better than Suggs and Suggs is not guaranteed to grow into anything beyond a higher-priced KCP (assuming he's even healthy). We know what White is - a perfect fit with Paolo & Franz offensively as well as a solid defender (not on Suggs' level, but ...AB might be soon). White is also locked up on a very reasonable multi-year deal until the end of the 27-28 season, followed by a player option for one more year at around $35m. This is me playing devil's advocate and trying to be objective about Suggs' value league-wide. We all love him, but we have to keep it real. Hauser, even with his raise to $10m, is a fantastic 3pt shooter and adequate elsewhere...In his 4 seasons, he's never been BELOW 41% from 3 and he's averaged as high as 43% in a season :o That's up there with anyone in the league, regardless of salary paid. He might just be a cap casualty and BOS will just move another guy into his spot and build their value up until they get priced out of the role. Baylor Scheiermann on deck.

I think it's moot because even if BOS gets spicy this summer, White would likely be the last to go other than Tatum. The only reason they entertain a White trade would be if they couldn't get a decent return for 34yo Jrue, having 3 more guaranteed years into the high $30's. Porzingis is physically damaged goods and Brown, while an absolutely elite player, makes a TON of money and still has holes in his game, notably playmaking.


?????
Derrick White wasn't a consistent 3 point shooter until his 2nd season in Boston at age 27. He's a very good defender, but he doesn't have the athleticism and size(muscle) Suggs has.

Now Suggs may never be as good offensively as the current version of Derrick White, and the lost efficiency was terrible this year. If Suggs would have maintained his efficiency from the 2023-24 on the this year's volume he would have scored 18.4 PPG in just 28.6 minutes a game. The FT% was encouraging.

I reckon playing in an offense as wide open as Boston is probably a huge boon for their players when it comes to open threes and space to get to the rim. Or think of this way going White going from arguably the best 3 point shooting team of all time to in all likelihood the worst of the modern era...or vice versa.

I don't think Suggs posted a career season at 22. He's in all likelihood going to be an incredible guard, maybe not exactly what we hoped for when we drafted him, but something really special. There is probably a pretty good argument that Suggs is already better than white and if 2024 is a better representation of Suggs shooting, he might be much better already.


No, there certainly isn't an argument that Suggs is already better than White

Suggs White
IF.... Did.....
If.... Doing...
If... Is....
Maybe.... Is...
But..... ....NO

I'm not anti-Suggs but you have to be realistic about what we've seen flashes of and what we've seen for years...not even mentioning the surgery
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Post#4835 » by OnlyFranz22 » Tue May 13, 2025 9:37 pm

With Tatum probably out for all next year, any chance Celtics come off D White?

Doubt they would let him come to Orlando, but he would be perfect for this offense/defense
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Post#4836 » by Skybox » Tue May 13, 2025 9:53 pm

OnlyFranz22 wrote:With Tatum probably out for all next year, any chance Celtics come off D White?

Doubt they would let him come to Orlando, but he would be perfect for this offense/defense


that is a good one...we should explore that
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Post#4837 » by RichCollab » Tue May 13, 2025 9:57 pm

OnlyFranz22 wrote:With Tatum probably out for all next year, any chance Celtics come off D White?

Doubt they would let him come to Orlando, but he would be perfect for this offense/defense


Suggs and KCP would knock down 3s if on the Celtics too. Not sure he changes much.
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Post#4838 » by Skybox » Tue May 13, 2025 9:59 pm

RichCollab wrote:
OnlyFranz22 wrote:With Tatum probably out for all next year, any chance Celtics come off D White?

Doubt they would let him come to Orlando, but he would be perfect for this offense/defense


Suggs and KCP would knock down 3s if on the Celtics too. Not sure he changes much.


Did you watch the playoffs...White is on a completely different level offensively...and he's more than a "good enough" defender.
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Post#4839 » by OnlyFranz22 » Tue May 13, 2025 11:26 pm

Skybox wrote:
OnlyFranz22 wrote:With Tatum probably out for all next year, any chance Celtics come off D White?

Doubt they would let him come to Orlando, but he would be perfect for this offense/defense


that is a good one...we should explore that


Sorry I don’t read every post and sit on here all day lol.

Kudos to you mentioning D White
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Re: Official 2024-2025 Magic Trade ideas thread continued 

Post#4840 » by MasterGMer » Wed May 14, 2025 1:00 am

With 76ers 3rd pick this year, they can draft that Rutgers PG. My question is are they parting ways with Tyrese Maxey? Even Joel Embiid? Anyone think they are finally done with his unavailability?

I know Giannis is going to be one of the biggest stories this summer. But he is going to cost a ton for sure and also I think he could determine where he wants to go.

KD is on the move. Again, Is it feasible for the Magic? He is owed 50M in salary plus he has one year left on his contract. Will he resign?

Orlando is a small market. We do not have the luxury like LA or NY or Chicago. That is probably the reason Jeff Weltman relied on Continuity and internal development. But now we gonna change phase to Win Now. Who knows what will happen. But gonna be very interesting and fun

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