Official Speculation Thread I

TDJacksonville · Post #881 » by **TDJacksonville** » Mon Jul 1, 2013 11:10 pm

LBPTarHeel27 wrote:TPE + LA's 2015 2nd Round Pick for Lopez?

id be all over that like Flies on ****

Nemesis21 · Post #882 » by **Nemesis21** » Mon Jul 1, 2013 11:16 pm

I think we should wait until the next draft to find our PG. Smart or Harrison, I'm leaning more towards Harrison.

Driguez · Post #883 » by **Driguez** » Mon Jul 1, 2013 11:16 pm

Bobby Ray wrote:Kinda OT but question. What were you guys doing at 14 years old? This kid is doing this

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=If7Hrcf04Dw[/youtube]

I heard about this kid but i've never seen anything from him before but man this kid is incredible if he's really 14 years old. He might get up just as high as Wiggins right now!

That's amazing, but he, nor the rest of the guys look 14.

Viper1500 · Post #884 » by **Viper1500** » Mon Jul 1, 2013 11:17 pm

Truth24 wrote:Interesting about Millsap but with BBD, Andrew Nicholson, and Tobias (playing in spots) you would have to think there is not room for him.

pretty much this

OrlDave · Post #885 » by **OrlDave** » Mon Jul 1, 2013 11:33 pm

Truth24 wrote:Interesting about Millsap but with BBD, Andrew Nicholson, and Tobias (playing in spots) you would have to think there is not room for him.

You really think BBD is in the long-term plan of the franchise?

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Skin · Post #886 » by **Skin** » Mon Jul 1, 2013 11:38 pm

OrlDave wrote:
Truth24 wrote:Interesting about Millsap but with BBD, Andrew Nicholson, and Tobias (playing in spots) you would have to think there is not room for him.

You really think BBD is in the long-term plan of the franchise?

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I actually do. He can hold it down at PF or C. Great guy to have around the lockerroom and he helps mentor the young guys. I think people are being mistaken about him being a trade chip. I've never heard a single rumor about him being traded from the team's source.

Post #887 » by **Def Swami** » Mon Jul 1, 2013 11:40 pm

I love Millsap and think he fits the culture. But he belongs on a contender.

Whosurgaddy · Post #888 » by **Whosurgaddy** » Mon Jul 1, 2013 11:44 pm

Everyone says we into young players and all and want to trade bbd, but isn't he young as well? He's definitely not old

MasterGMer · Post #889 » by **MasterGMer** » Mon Jul 1, 2013 11:45 pm

Def Swami wrote:I love Millsap and think he fits the culture. But he belongs on a contender.

Isn't that the same saying before we drafted Oladipo?

woosah · Post #890 » by **woosah** » Mon Jul 1, 2013 11:47 pm

Whosurgaddy wrote:Everyone says we into young players and all and want to trade bbd, but isn't he young as well? He's definitely not old

2 months younger that AA. Both will turn 28 this season.

OrlDave · Post #891 » by **OrlDave** » Mon Jul 1, 2013 11:56 pm

Whosurgaddy wrote:Everyone says we into young players and all and want to trade bbd, but isn't he young as well? He's definitely not old

Problem with BBD lies is that he becomes the focal point on offense when he's in the game. That and the fact he is a below the rim defender. Not to say he's a bad defender, especially one on one, but I'm not sure he's what we need at the four with Vuc at the five.

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Noonskadoodle · Post #892 » by **Noonskadoodle** » Tue Jul 2, 2013 12:03 am

@AlexKennedyNBA
The Washington Wizards have agreed to a multi-year deal with Eric Maynor, according to @MrMichaelLee.

Post #893 » by **Def Swami** » Tue Jul 2, 2013 12:08 am

Not sure if posted.

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine 1h
Add a new suitor to Eric Bledsoe sign-and-trade derby: Clips and Mavs discussing Bledsoe-for-OJ Mayo in live S-and-T scenarios

Whosurgaddy · Post #894 » by **Whosurgaddy** » Tue Jul 2, 2013 12:11 am

Ughhh I'm sick of Bledsoe already. Clippers need to either keep him or move him already. Seems like every team has a offer for him.

LBPTarHeel27 · Post #895 » by **LBPTarHeel27** » Tue Jul 2, 2013 12:16 am

Skin wrote:
OrlDave wrote:
Truth24 wrote:Interesting about Millsap but with BBD, Andrew Nicholson, and Tobias (playing in spots) you would have to think there is not room for him.

You really think BBD is in the long-term plan of the franchise?

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I actually do. He can hold it down at PF or C. Great guy to have around the lockerroom and he helps mentor the young guys. I think people are being mistaken about him being a trade chip. I've never heard a single rumor about him being traded from the team's source.

He is a black hole on offense. He would hinder the development of all of our young guys. It would be poor management, IMO, to keep him around. He is best suited as a 6th man on a contender...not the best offensive option on a bad team.

doct3r dr3 · Post #896 » by **doct3r dr3** » Tue Jul 2, 2013 12:19 am

Not sure if posted:

[tweet]http://twitter.com/SamAmicoFSO/status/351799522650882050[/tweet]

Why would they turn down Afflalo only to accept Redick???

Post #897 » by **Bensational** » Tue Jul 2, 2013 12:20 am

Skin wrote:
OrlDave wrote:
Truth24 wrote:Interesting about Millsap but with BBD, Andrew Nicholson, and Tobias (playing in spots) you would have to think there is not room for him.

You really think BBD is in the long-term plan of the franchise?

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I actually do. He can hold it down at PF or C. Great guy to have around the lockerroom and he helps mentor the young guys. I think people are being mistaken about him being a trade chip. I've never heard a single rumor about him being traded from the team's source.

i don't think BBD is in the long term plans. and you'd never heard a rumour from an Orlando source about AA being traded until Hennigan openly admitted that we're in discussions with the Clippers. just because it isn't being said, doesn't mean the offers aren't out there.

in the end, BBD's $6M/season to be a backup (which he won't be happy about) just isn't worth it. should we spend $14M on BBD and Afflalo, or trade them for cap space to sign a FA for the same amount? Give me John Wall at $14M any day of the week.

Not that i think it's likely, but having the freedom to chase those guys is more important. And neither BBD nor Afflalo are worthy enough trade pieces to keep for s&t scenarios - because teams just won't be lining up for them.

Magic_Time · Post #898 » by **Magic_Time** » Tue Jul 2, 2013 12:22 am

Skin wrote:Oladipo at PG could also be Rob's leverage counter in the dealings with LAC.

All these rumors of Bledsoe going to DET... then TOR... then NY... then MIL... throw in the OJ Mayo FA talk...

Doc must think he's some kind of funny man if he thinks this is putting pressure on the Magic to better their deal.

Rob takes a look at his cell phone...

"Hey Jacque, put Oladipo in at starting PG."
"Hey Alex, make sure the news of this hits ESPN."

The Effect · Post #899 » by **The Effect** » Tue Jul 2, 2013 12:30 am

doct3r dr3 wrote:Not sure if posted:

[tweet]http://twitter.com/SamAmicoFSO/status/351799522650882050[/tweet]

Why would they turn down Afflalo only to accept Redick???

Because JJ is a better player?

Truth24 · Post #900 » by **Truth24** » Tue Jul 2, 2013 12:34 am

OrlDave wrote:
Truth24 wrote:Interesting about Millsap but with BBD, Andrew Nicholson, and Tobias (playing in spots) you would have to think there is not room for him.

You really think BBD is in the long-term plan of the franchise?

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Do I think BBD is the long term plan, no but I do think he is going to be here for another year or two because he is a good leader and good for the young guys on the team. There really is minimal difference between Millsap and BBD so I would just view this as a lateral move at most.