Official Speculation Thread (Pt. XLIV Off-Season Edition)

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SUMMER 2012 SPECULATION THREAD

-Let's discuss every news & rumor (from news articles, interviews, facebook/twitter, billboards, magazines, TV/Internet/Radio, etc.) that is occurring around the league (even if it is directly or indirectly affecting the Magic).

[Ex: Draft, Free Agency, Trades, Training Camp, Player Offseason news, Coaching news, Front Office/Management news, etc.]



LET'S GO MAGIC! DISCUSS!

[Nyce_1]

FIRST!!!

Scott Perry is very high on Afflalo, since he was probably in Detroit when they drafted him; and that's why AA is linked to us in this package.

Jameer????
Afflalo/Redick
Turner/Ebanks
Davis/Nicholson
Bynum/KO/Ayon

[rcklsscognition]

I'm so happy we have some news to speculate about again.

[arsenal6106]

Thank You MTB!!!

[PeePee la Fritz]

1st

[PeePee la Fritz]

1st

Dammit! Sooooo close!

[LarsV8]

I think this is bluffing to get Houston to up its offer.

Also, I don't think it will work.

You guys shouldn't have amnestied Scola since you are so comfortable with not trading for Dwight.

Either rebuilding or making a play for Howard, I am not sure Scola had a place on either tract.

what exactly is Houston's deal?

Pretty sure its one rookie (lamb, dmo or jones), one vet youngster (patterson or morris), the Toronto pick and Kevin Martin, and one bad contract back.

[rcklsscognition]

D-Mo and Lamb here we come.

[MagicTownBaller]

Thank You MTB!!!

As I said in the other thread, "Uhhhh okay....."

[MagicTownBaller]

LOL!

[tiderulz]

what exactly is Houston's deal?

Pretty sure its one rookie (lamb, dmo or jones), one vet youngster (patterson or morris), the Toronto pick and Kevin Martin, and one bad contract back.

Patterson and Morris a vet? 8 mpg or so doesnt really make them a vet.

And to be fair, Lamb/Dmo+Parson+Tor pick + Martin for Dwight +Jrich is a good offer. If that is truly out there, Orlando should take it

[Last Guardian]

I think it is pretty clear at this point that Orlando has no intention of "rebuilding". The higher ups probably don't want it. Henny probably wants Bynum and Iggy.

[Tayswagzzz]

I think it is pretty clear at this point that Orlando has no intention of "rebuilding". The higher ups probably don't want it. Henny probably wants Bynum and Iggy.

I'd be ok with that

[LarsV8]

Patterson and Morris a vet? 8 mpg or so doesnt really make them a vet.

And to be fair, Lamb/Dmo+Parson+Tor pick + Martin for Dwight +Jrich is a good offer. If that is truly out there, Orlando should take it

Semantics, "non rookie" youngster.

I doubt Parsons is on the table at all. Rockets would need a good lineup this year to compete and make the trade worthwhile and Parsons is the only 3 we really have. (and please don't bring up Turk)

Also I feel like the Rockets probably said either Dmo OR Lamb. I would be shocked if both are included.

[One Love]

elow are the players involved:

The Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers and Denver Nuggers are reportedly engaged in 4-way trade talks concerning Dwight Howard, according to Yahoo Sports, but a deal is "[not] imminent." There are multiple moving parts in the fluid talks, but the framework of a possible deal includes Howard and Denver forward Al Harrington going to the Lakers, Philadelphia guard Andre Iguodala going to the Nuggets, Los Angeles center Andrew Bynum moving to the 76ers, and Los Angeles forward Pau Gasol and Denver guard Arron Affalo going to the Magic, sources told Yahoo! Sports. Howard publicly requested a trade last season and even gave a list of preferred destinations to Magic management. He later underwent season-ending back surgery that forced him to miss the playoffs and Orlando opted to fire coach Stan Van Gundy and part ways with GM Otis Smith. In their place, the Magic hired Jacque Vaughn and Rob Hennigan. Back in July, RealGM.com and ESPN.com reported that Howard would be willing to sign a long-term extension with the Lakers.
Howard, 26, is a 6-time All-Star, 3-time Defensive Player of the Year, 5-time All-NBA first-team selection and 4-time All-Defensive first-team selection. He averaged 20.6 points, 14.5 rebounds, 2.1 blocks, 1.9 assists, 1.5 steals and shot 57.3 percent from the field in 54 games last season.

For the record, Orlando doesn't want Bynum therefore it does make some sense but there would have to be ALLOT of picks involved for sure... Seems like the Lakers are giving up allot but given the fact we have a $95 million payroll, the deal may have some legs... Lakers would have Jamison & Harrington at the PF position...

[rcklsscognition]

J-Rich has an offseason home in Denver, win-win for each in this trade.

A Cavs official tells Pro Basketball Draft that news of Orlando offering Dwight Howard in a 4-team deal with the 76ers, Lakers, and Nuggets is not surprising. "They (Magic) want to find as many potential trade scenarios as possible." Magic already know the deal that they worked on with LA and the Cavs is still there if they choose to pursue it. - 4 minutes ago

[SOUL]

I kind of just want something to happen but I still want the Rocket's package (pause) even if it's not as good as reported (pause) - at least we're getting rookies/cap space.

[Mrrags009]

Forget AA gimme Chandler , that euro center from philly and then we start talking fills the sf postion and center in one trade

[Dub_Sax]

I'm calling it right now. NO trade happens and Dwight starts the season with the Magic. I mean, really, how many times are we going to hear, "trade talk, but no deal imminent"?

[magicman123]

What's this garbage about us receiving gasol and affalo? 2 contracts we don't need? Wtf