Magic Open To Trading Nikola Vucevic

Post #1 » by **RealGM Wiretap** » Tue Aug 28, 2018 3:58 pm

The Orlando Magic are expected to make Nikola Vucevic available in trade talks.

The Magic are building their frontcourt around Mohamed Bamba, Jonathan Isaac and Aaron Gordon.

Vucevic is entering the final season of his contract with the Magic.

Vucevic was acquired by the Magic in 2012 as part of the Dwight Howard trade.

Via Michael Scotto/The Athletic

Captain Hooker · Post #2 » by **Captain Hooker** » Tue Aug 28, 2018 4:26 pm

They shouldve traded him in Atlanta for Schroeder!

Post #3 » by **lebron stopper** » Tue Aug 28, 2018 4:26 pm

NBA team open to trading away a player they don't want on their team anymore.

CacchMeIfYouCan · Post #4 » by **CacchMeIfYouCan** » Tue Aug 28, 2018 7:19 pm

With big's, specifically centers, being devalued more and more, I can't see a team wanting a low post scoring/rebounding presence over a defensive minded big or wing. I would much rather acquire Tyson Chandler for a deep run then him.

greggschapiro · Post #5 » by **greggschapiro** » Tue Aug 28, 2018 7:42 pm

Perfect fit is a trade with Milwaukee for Henson since Hammonds loves him so much.

tiderulz · Post #6 » by **tiderulz** » Tue Aug 28, 2018 8:51 pm

Captain Hooker wrote:They shouldve traded him in Atlanta for Schroeder!

Vuc is expiring. We didnt want 3 yrs of Schroder.

eitanr · Post #7 » by **eitanr** » Tue Aug 28, 2018 9:02 pm

greggschapiro wrote:Perfect fit is a trade with Milwaukee for Henson since Hammonds loves him so much.

Agreed here. Bucks in a slightly cap shaving move to benefit Orlando makes most sense

ChokeFasncists · Post #8 » by **ChokeFasncists** » Tue Aug 28, 2018 9:23 pm

tiderulz wrote:
Captain Hooker wrote:They shouldve traded him in Atlanta for Schroeder!

Vuc is expiring. We didnt want 3 yrs of Schroder.

Not sure if Schroder didn't get into legal trouble, refuse to play for a rebuilding team and have a poor shooting/defense season, would it have happened already?

OP: Not a secret. Just look at Brook Lopez, it's tough for these guys nowadays. The guy can shoot, it's just his defense that's a problem. Which team needs bench scoring? Sixers/Wiz/Wolves?

dice · Post #9 » by **dice** » Tue Aug 28, 2018 11:35 pm

lebron stopper wrote:NBA team open to trading away a player they don't want on their team anymore.

i assumed he was untouchable

bj2323 · Post #10 » by **bj2323** » Wed Aug 29, 2018 2:40 am

Cavs could use him...

Clarkson for Vuci?

Not a lot of defense in the low post, but he and Love would make for a great rebounding and scoring duo down low

MajorMinor · Post #11 » by **MajorMinor** » Wed Aug 29, 2018 2:54 am

CacchMeIfYouCan wrote:With big's, specifically centers, being devalued more and more, I can't see a team wanting a low post scoring/rebounding presence over a defensive minded big or wing. I would much rather acquire Tyson Chandler for a deep run then him.

Suns fan here, Chandler is not much of a defender nowadays. However, he can still rebound.

MagicFan101 · Post #12 » by **MagicFan101** » Wed Aug 29, 2018 3:47 am

greggschapiro wrote:Perfect fit is a trade with Milwaukee for Henson since Hammonds loves him so much.

Why would Orlando do this with Isaac, Bamba and AG in town?

Make it Bledsoe and we can keep negotiating fillers.

Orlando needs an upgrade at the point of draft picks. Otherwise I’m happy letting him expire and keeping the cap space.

QBoro KnicksFan · Post #13 » by **QBoro KnicksFan** » Wed Aug 29, 2018 4:20 am

Captain Hooker wrote:They shouldve traded him in Atlanta for Schroeder!

Facts. Thats a win-win trade for both parties

QBoro KnicksFan · Post #14 » by **QBoro KnicksFan** » Wed Aug 29, 2018 4:27 am

Im kinda surprised they took this long to put him on the market. I think its been obvious for awhile now even prior to having Mo Bamba in tow that Vuc's days with the Magic were numbered...

Post #15 » by **lebron stopper** » Wed Aug 29, 2018 5:13 am

QBoro KnicksFan wrote:Im kinda surprised they took this long to put him on the market. I think its been obvious for awhile now even prior to having Mo Bamba in tow that Vuc's days with the Magic were numbered...

Seems like no one wants Vucevic, tbh.

shadrock · Post #16 » by **shadrock** » Wed Aug 29, 2018 5:44 am

Is everyone just going to overlook the fact that this is nothing but speculation and there is no source for the information?

arasu · Post #17 » by **arasu** » Wed Aug 29, 2018 6:22 am

CacchMeIfYouCan wrote:With big's, specifically centers, being devalued more and more, I can't see a team wanting a low post scoring/rebounding presence over a defensive minded big or wing. I would much rather acquire Tyson Chandler for a deep run then him.

Bigs who can rebound well and shoot threes are still in demand though. Vucevic has shown improvement as a three point shooter. If he can improve significantly on 64-204 from three, he will definitely have a starting job. And like someone else mentioned, Chandler is washed up.

Pedro · Post #18 » by **Pedro** » Wed Aug 29, 2018 10:12 pm

Orlando has been willing to trade him for the last 2 seasons, so this is nothing new to any NBA team.

ClashCityRocker · Post #19 » by **ClashCityRocker** » Wed Aug 29, 2018 10:28 pm

shadrock wrote:Is everyone just going to overlook the fact that this is nothing but speculation and there is no source for the information?

Calm down nik nobodys trying to trade u for the last 3 years buddy.

smittybanton · Post #20 » by **smittybanton** » Thu Aug 30, 2018 12:10 am

wouldn't be surprised if the magic offered vucevic (12m) to the clippers for patrick beverley (5.5) and marjanovic (7m). all contracts expire this year.