NBA Trade Deadline Feb 10th

[The Effect]

How about G. Harris for Rubio's expiring + SRP? (Cavs currently own Houston and San Antonio's SRPs in the next draft)

Why would we trade for and round pick? We already have 2 very high 2nd rounders this year and I'll be shocked if even keep one, my guess is both will be sold off (aka traded for future to 55 protected 2nd rounders and cash)

[zaymon]

If Clippers and Trailblazers start tanking its not good for us. Two teams who should be buyers will end up as possible sellers. Getting frp for Harris/Ross/Bamba could be hard. I wont be devastated if we keep Harris, trade Ross for future 2nd. I have no idea what is the market for Bamba. I dont want his energy around our team, but his rim protection is useful at times.

[Skin]

Talent is talent and the Magic need more of it.

Simmons can't shoot? Ok well Jonathan Isaac can't even play in a game.

Simmons defends at a high level, rebounds at a high level, creates shots for others at a high level.

Put him on the ball, trade Fultz, let Suggs defend the opposing PG with Simmons defending the top wing.

Don't have enough shooting? Ok. Draft Jabari in the lotto and then go out and sign Malik Monk in free agency. Two potential 40% 3PT shooters added to the mix in one swoop.

The Magic just really aren't in a position to thumb their noses at any trades where they get the best player in the deal without giving up a single draft asset.

Malik Monk and Ben Simmons carry the Magic to their 1st Championship!!!!

Who believes that headline?

[Knightro]

Malik Monk and Ben Simmons carry the Magic to their 1st Championship!!!!

Who believes that headline?

No one.

But Simmons and Monk + Franz + Suggs + Wendell + Chet or Jabari + whoever else the Magic can acquire in the coming years?

[zaymon]

Malik Monk and Ben Simmons carry the Magic to their 1st Championship!!!!

Who believes that headline?

No one.

But Simmons and Monk + Franz + Suggs + Wendell + Chet or Jabari + whoever else the Magic can acquire in the coming years?

So Wagner handles the ball and Simmons spaces the floor or Simmons handles and Wagner mainly spots up ? Who takes the dunker spot, Simmons or Carter ? Simmons seems to create problems for both of our young pillars. If we want wing stopper there are cheaper options. What is the role for Simmons on that championship contender ?

[Knightro]

So Wagner handles the ball and Simmons spaces the floor or Simmons handles and Wagner mainly spots up ? Who takes the dunker spot, Simmons or Carter ? Simmons seems to create problems for both of our young pillars. If we want wing stopper there are cheaper options. What is the role for Simmons on that championship contender ?

Use Simmons as the screener and let him make plays in the short roll sometimes. Let him lead fast breaks and bring the ball up sometimes. Let him facilitate from the elbows sometimes. Use him in the dunker spot sometimes.

He can do different things. Get creative.

[zaymon]

So Wagner handles the ball and Simmons spaces the floor or Simmons handles and Wagner mainly spots up ? Who takes the dunker spot, Simmons or Carter ? Simmons seems to create problems for both of our young pillars. If we want wing stopper there are cheaper options. What is the role for Simmons on that championship contender ?

Use Simmons as the screener and let him make plays in the short roll sometimes. Let him lead fast breaks and bring the ball up sometimes. Let him facilitate from the elbows sometimes. Use him in the dunker spot sometimes.

He can do different things. Get creative.

He is below average roller, below average in transition. Dunker spot and elbows seem like better idea but i dont see huge upgrade over Carter. So how much are we willing to trade for massively overpaid 4th-5th option with character issues ?

[Skin]

Malik Monk and Ben Simmons carry the Magic to their 1st Championship!!!!

Who believes that headline?

No one.

But Simmons and Monk + Franz + Suggs + Wendell + Chet or Jabari + whoever else the Magic can acquire in the coming years?

I do not understand your infatuation with Ben Simmons.

He's broken in his head.

[RookieStar]

Question: How did Simmons and Fultz get along during The Process?

Fultz would have traded in very short order if the Magic acquired a PG/primary ball handler/primary shot creator/whatever you want to call it.

Simmons IMO fits that bill, so Fultz would have to go.

He makes too much money to be a backup and he doesn't have the skill set to play off the ball.

Correct mr if im wrong but I think the question was about if they got along during " the process" or if they butted heads or whatnot.

[RookieStar]

Malik Monk and Ben Simmons carry the Magic to their 1st Championship!!!!

Who believes that headline?

No one.

But Simmons and Monk + Franz + Suggs + Wendell + Chet or Jabari + whoever else the Magic can acquire in the coming years?

I do not understand your infatuation with Ben Simmons.

He's broken in his head.

Unless this whole drama is/was a sham and just a ploy by klutch ( if its thrm you can believe it ) to get traded.

But i think the point is about talent. Even with his deficiencies, BS is till talented amd an asset fpr us. ( unless there really is something wrong with his head )

[Knightro]

I will be careful how I word this because I absolutely do not want to make light of mental health issues, but I do not think Ben Simmons has mental health issues.

He just doesn’t want to play for the Sixers anymore.

[drsd]

Correct mr if im wrong but I think the question was about if they got along during " the process" or if they butted heads or whatnot.

Yeh: this.

Where Simmons and Fultz chummy during The Process?

There needs to be an intangible reason for Simmons to wwant to be in Orlando that is not about basketball per se. Or he would be grumpy.


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[RichCollab]

Simmons quit on his team. Am I missing something?

[RookieStar]

Simmons quit on his team. Am I missing something?

well as a team with a history of star players staying loyal with the team, im sure Simmons will be a player our FO will think... oh wait...

[shadrock]

How would you guys feel about trading WCJ at the deadline for a late lottery pick?

[MasterGMer]

How would you guys feel about trading WCJ at the deadline for a late lottery pick?

heck no

[RichCollab]

How would you guys feel about trading WCJ at the deadline for a late lottery pick?

Nope!

[Xatticus]

So Wagner handles the ball and Simmons spaces the floor or Simmons handles and Wagner mainly spots up ? Who takes the dunker spot, Simmons or Carter ? Simmons seems to create problems for both of our young pillars. If we want wing stopper there are cheaper options. What is the role for Simmons on that championship contender ?

Use Simmons as the screener and let him make plays in the short roll sometimes. Let him lead fast breaks and bring the ball up sometimes. Let him facilitate from the elbows sometimes. Use him in the dunker spot sometimes.

He can do different things. Get creative.

He is below average roller, below average in transition. Dunker spot and elbows seem like better idea but i dont see huge upgrade over Carter. So how much are we willing to trade for massively overpaid 4th-5th option with character issues ?

I get the character issues. It's a concern. I'd want to have a very good talk with him before I'd consider bringing him in.

The guy has averaged 11.5 2-point field goal attempts per game since he entered the NBA and his efficiency on those shots is north of 56%. That just absurdly good.

I get the concerns, but he is a very good basketball player. He isn't a fourth or fifth option for anyone.

[RookieStar]

How would you guys feel about trading WCJ at the deadline for a late lottery pick?

You won't find a big man of WCJ caliber in the late part of a draft... well maybe but its rare.

[Skin]

I will be careful how I word this because I absolutely do not want to make light of mental health issues, but I do not think Ben Simmons has mental health issues.

He just doesn’t want to play for the Sixers anymore.

He does not suffer from mental retardation but he is very mentally weak. He's had a terrible mental block in the playoffs. ....and he's a quitter. He's the worse kind of player you can find.

But there's no need to carry on here. Magic have always prioritized high character players.