Wendell Carter Jr for a point guard

[psman2]

Do you think our FO keeps WCJ in mind as a cheap backup plan in case the Claxton operation fails?

I do think we might have some interest, but it would likely have to be part of a bigger deal with Orlando landing a center upgrade and needing to spin off WCJ for an asset. Maybe if Orlando has a deal done with Claxton in FA but needs to clear some money then we can take on the whole contract into a DPE and send a pick.

They have more than enough cap space for Claxton

I am aware. But what if they want to sign another player as well they might need the additional space.

[MasterIchiro]

Wow thanks for the responses, everyone. I didn't think this topic would generate much discussion.

I want to add that I believe the PG market is rough right now. Not many teams like OKC able to spare capable point guards for 1st and 2nd units.

So I think Mann and Micic were undervalued at point of sale.

Mann looks more and more like someone the Hornets should probably keep with LaMelo. Micic can move a defense.

[Dan Z]

i dont think the fit or value is there for the Magic. Nick Richards is a back up and they already have Mo Wagner, so there really isnt much playing time available for him. Tre/Micic have a lot to prove for me to believe they can fill the starting PG role on a good team.

The Magic have 40+ mill in capsace and there are PGs available in FA that are a lot more proven than Mann/Micic. So to me this trade doesnt make much sense ATM.

Who? Are you talking about DLO? or Spencer Dinwiddie? I agree that both are proven vets, but they'll be more expensive than Mann or Micic and have their flaws.

Tyus Jones could be an okay signing.

https://www.spotrac.com/nba/free-agents/ufa/point-guard/

[cl2117]

Would absolutely love to get him as an heir apparent to Horford in Boston, but don't think you can make the salary matching work with Boston being a 2nd apron team and not being able to aggregate salaries.

[Residual-Heat]

i dont think the fit or value is there for the Magic. Nick Richards is a back up and they already have Mo Wagner, so there really isnt much playing time available for him. Tre/Micic have a lot to prove for me to believe they can fill the starting PG role on a good team.

The Magic have 40+ mill in capsace and there are PGs available in FA that are a lot more proven than Mann/Micic. So to me this trade doesnt make much sense ATM.

Who? Are you talking about DLO? or Spencer Dinwiddie? I agree that both are proven vets, but they'll be more expensive than Mann or Micic and have their flaws.

Tyus Jones could be an okay signing.

https://www.spotrac.com/nba/free-agents/ufa/point-guard/

They will cost more in terms of salary, but the Magic give up no assets to get them. So Id rather do that and trade WCJ in a separate trade for a future 1st, or just trade him and other assets for a good PG.

There are some combo guards that I believe can play PG for the Magic too. They dont need an elite playmaker. They just need a good player and solid playmaker who can shoot.

Micic and Tre have had 3 good games. They havent proven anything yet for me to come close to believing they're starters, and the Magic dont need to take a gamble here. Maybe they'd be worth the gamble if they're giving up a 2nd round pick, but not WCJ.

[Tripod]

Giddey for WJC seems like a fit for both teams.

Magic get a PG who wants to pass, is tall(which they like), has upside, and Suggs can cover him defensively as POA defender.

OKC get a cheap C locked in for a few years and allows Chet to play as PF more to preserve his body.

[jjohns828]

Giddey for WJC seems like a fit for both teams.

Magic get a PG who wants to pass, is tall(which they like), has upside, and Suggs can cover him defensively as POA defender.

OKC get a cheap C locked in for a few years and allows Chet to play as PF more to preserve his body.

I think we need much better shooting in that spot than Giddey can provide. Honestly he seems like a terrible fit.