Official Speculation & Free Agency Thread (PtXI, Mods close)

[arkknight1988]

We're do for a solid Magic trade rumor anytime now. Somethings gotta give to try to convince Dwight the future is bright in Orl, right?

im sensing a sjax rumour soon.

only if it involves getting sessions as well

i wish.

[Noonskadoodle]

Sessions is EASY to get if we want him. All the Cavs want is a late first for him which we have, but like I said just not sure we should trade that pick this year.

[rcklsscognition]

Reading the article about Arenas where he talks about Otis gives me a little hope Otis isn't as dumb as many here make him out to be. I, and probably the FO, will make their final judgement of him after the trade deadline or the summer if that's when Dwight is resolved.

[D12VCMagic]

It is sad that our realistic "keep Dwight" trade options are Stephen Jackson and Ramon Sessions.

[arkknight1988]

It is sad that our realistic "keep Dwight" trade options are Stephen Jackson and Ramon Sessions.

i really wish ellis was realistic but i just don't see how. jrich would like to got back to GS but he isn't the player he used to be.

[BadMofoPimp]

Sessions is EASY to get if we want him. All the Cavs want is a late first for him which we have, but like I said just not sure we should trade that pick this year.

I give them a later first AND Orton/Chris Duhon. That is a Three for one!!!

[jjtreyball]

Gut the whole roster and get Ellis and lee
Ellis,lee,Dwight might be the best big three in the league...
A lineup of for example
Ellis
Redick
Q
Lee
Dwight

Might be the best 5 in the east. Of course our bench would be awful though

[arkknight1988]

Gut the whole roster and get Ellis and lee
Ellis,lee,Dwight might be the best big three in the league...
A lineup of for example
Ellis
Redick
Q
Lee
Dwight

Might be the best 5 in the east. Of course our bench would be awful though

redick isn't a starter imo. that team doesn't really scare the bulls or heat and would have awful defense.

[Cammo101]

Gut the whole roster and get Ellis and lee
Ellis,lee,Dwight might be the best big three in the league...
A lineup of for example
Ellis
Redick
Q
Lee
Dwight

Might be the best 5 in the east. Of course our bench would be awful though

That team doesn't look like a title contender to me.

[jjtreyball]

Gut the whole roster and get Ellis and lee
Ellis,lee,Dwight might be the best big three in the league...
A lineup of for example
Ellis
Redick
Q
Lee
Dwight

Might be the best 5 in the east. Of course our bench would be awful though

That team doesn't look like a title contender to me.

It's a start...makes Howard way more likely to stay and attracts free agents

[jjtreyball]

Gut the whole roster and get Ellis and lee
Ellis,lee,Dwight might be the best big three in the league...
A lineup of for example
Ellis
Redick
Q
Lee
Dwight

Might be the best 5 in the east. Of course our bench would be awful though

redick isn't a starter imo. that team doesn't really scare the bulls or heat and would have awful defense.

Awful defense? Better then what we have now

[Nemesis21]

Gut the whole roster and get Ellis and lee
Ellis,lee,Dwight might be the best big three in the league...
A lineup of for example
Ellis
Redick
Q
Lee
Dwight

Might be the best 5 in the east. Of course our bench would be awful though

That team doesn't look like a title contender to me.

[arkknight1988]

otis has to be thinking hes a cursed man with how his moves have turned out lately. duhon was trash, turk is washed up, jrich is eh, baby comes here and plays terrible, trade gortat and he becomes a top 10 center, stan hated arenas and he sucked, over the cap, no trade assets, no backup center..

getting anderson was his last good move

[Neon1]

otis has to be thinking hes a cursed man with how his moves have turned out lately. duhon was trash, turk is washed up, jrich is eh, baby comes here and plays terrible, trade gortat and he becomes a top 10 center, stan hated arenas and he sucked, over the cap, no trade assets, no backup center..

getting anderson was his last good move

And traded Ariza who in turn busted his ass in the NBA Finals.

[arkknight1988]

otis has to be thinking hes a cursed man with how his moves have turned out lately. duhon was trash, turk is washed up, jrich is eh, baby comes here and plays terrible, trade gortat and he becomes a top 10 center, stan hated arenas and he sucked, over the cap, no trade assets, no backup center..

getting anderson was his last good move

And traded Ariza who in turn busted his ass in the NBA Finals.

lol i remember ariza shut down turk that series

[Blue_and_Whte]

We're do for a solid Magic trade rumor anytime now. Somethings gotta give to try to convince Dwight the future is bright in Orl, right?

im sensing a sjax rumour soon.

only if it involves getting sessions as well

Im on the fence on that, Sjax is old and imo his defense is being really overrated. He is a competitor but that can only carry you so far. As inconsistent as Turk is I like his ability to run the offense. Jameer and Sjax in at the same time, I dont think that bodes well. I think you're right they need to get a passer if they plan on bringing in Jackson. That being said does Sessions, Jrich, Jax, Ryan, Dwight get us where we want to go? And more importantly does it help keep howard here? Seems like a very Cleveland-esque desperation move. (Jamison, Shaq)

[Bensational]

im sensing a sjax rumour soon.

only if it involves getting sessions as well

Im on the fence on that, Sjax is old and imo his defense is being really overrated. He is a competitor but that can only carry you so far. As inconsistent as Turk is I like his ability to run the offense. Jameer and Sjax in at the same time, I dont think that bodes well. I think you're right they need to get a passer if they plan on bringing in Jackson. That being said does Sessions, Jrich, Jax, Ryan, Dwight get us where we want to go? And more importantly does it help keep howard here? Seems like a very Cleveland-esque desperation move. (Jamison, Shaq)

lol, that's exactly what it is.

unfortunately there's not many Lakers-esque giftings going on right now

whatever we do, i hope it either:

a) lands us another star.

b) clears up some space for the near future.

[CPBalla2003 n da 863]

FROM GB:

The NYDN's Frank Isola said this on the Mike Lupica Show (ESPN Radio) today

“I will say this. Brian Scalabrine, and as you know Mike he knows everything about the league, came over to me when the Bulls were in New York and said, ‘You know, you New York media guys keep writing about Dwight Howard but everyone in the league knows he’s going to Brooklyn.’

I said, ‘Really?’

He said, ‘Yeah absolutely, believe me that’ll be a done deal.’

And I’ve talked to some people from the Magic and that is NOT a lie. He wants to play in Brooklyn with Deron Williams. And I think the whole thing with Brooklyn and Adidas and everything else that’s involved. I think how we all had this feeling that Carmelo would be in New York, we’re all getting this feeling that Dwight will be in Brooklyn."

[ChildishGambino]

Brian Scal got connections in the Magic Organization? Not sure i'm buying that but hey could be possible....Dwight isn't going anywhere for the rest of this season though....so hopefully we can get a deep run or a miracle....Gift from God...Surprise run to the finals.....

[ADRajX]

only if it involves getting sessions as well

Im on the fence on that, Sjax is old and imo his defense is being really overrated. He is a competitor but that can only carry you so far. As inconsistent as Turk is I like his ability to run the offense. Jameer and Sjax in at the same time, I dont think that bodes well. I think you're right they need to get a passer if they plan on bringing in Jackson. That being said does Sessions, Jrich, Jax, Ryan, Dwight get us where we want to go? And more importantly does it help keep howard here? Seems like a very Cleveland-esque desperation move. (Jamison, Shaq)

Actually I made a mistake... I forgot Sessions is on the Cavaliers. I still thought he was on the Bucks for some reason.

I don't like SJax... I think he's old, washed up, and I never really wanted him on this team to begin with (while almost every poster here has been clamoring to trade for his presence over someone like Ellis ).

No Sessions... no deal... and I don't want SJax solely, period.

But if you want to know why I said "only if it involves getting sessions as well "...

...I would only do the deal if it gets us a good pass-first PG like Sessions; AND ALONG WITH THAT, the other reason why I would do this deal is because SJax has ONE LESS YEAR left on his contract compared to Hedo... that's a 9.3mil expiring happening at the end of next season. Hedo isn't in our future plans, and neither is SJax (thankfully)... so I didn't really care for either... I was just thinking about the future.

But again, it's all a moot point now... No Sessions, then no deal imo... screw SJax otherwise, I don't want that headcase over-the-hill player on my team... he'll be 34 in March... and his defense and mental toughness is overrated... another one of Dwight's stupid friends.

If you guys read my posts on here for the past two month, I don't want SJax. Sorry.

I do want Sessions however.