Gilbert to Orlando heating up

[AdamTheGreek]

MagicMattOS Matt Humphrey
Otis Smith addresses media amidst swirling trade rumors (video) http://bit.ly/eiNLMd #nba #magic

[Cammo101]

If Vince was still the Vince from his NJ days, we would not be trying to dump him.

[Nemesis21]

Hey Nemesis, how do I get that avatar?

The one I have ?

[cb1115]

MagicMattOS Matt Humphrey
Otis Smith addresses media amidst swirling trade rumors (video) http://bit.ly/eiNLMd #nba #magic

WOW. Otis is talking like a completely different person in that interview.

[Magic#1]

MagicMattOS Matt Humphrey
Otis Smith addresses media amidst swirling trade rumors (video) http://bit.ly/eiNLMd #nba #magic

"There's conversations with Washington regarding Gilbert Arenas, yes." WOW. That's something.

[Mad Balla 15]

If Vince was still the Vince from his NJ days, we would not be trying to dump him.

Obviously Vince is not as good as he was in NJ, specifically his first 4 years in NJ but he's not as bad as some people make him out to be. Like any player of his calibre they just need the ball in their hands to be effective which Vince hasn't really had in Orlando because of the numerous options available. Just look at the 2 games this season where he had the ball in his hands constantly: @DET 25 points, 9 assists, 4 rebounds and @MIL 20 points, 6 assists, 7 rebounds. The guy can still play but he needs to be given the freedom to play his game and not just be restricted to a spot up shooter and then 'go to guy' with 3 minutes left in the game after he's sat on the bench for 15 minutes.

[cb1115]

Safe to say that we are going to make a trade soon.

[Nolimit1211]

Q: "Could we expect any changes in the coming days?"

Otis: "Not sure. It could."

Classic otis smith

[The-Dawson]

im ok with Lewis for Arenas but if we trade Vince and Gortat or whatever for Hedo and J rich then Otis is borderline (Please Use More Appropriate Word)

[AJ15]

If Vince was still the Vince from his NJ days, we would not be trying to dump him.

let him take 6 more shots and play 8 more minutes every game, then you'll have VC from NJ days

[BadMofoPimp]

Ken Berger of CBSSports.com reports that the Magic have contacted the Phoenix Suns and are discussing a trade which would return Hedo Turkoglu to Orlando where he had his best years. Multiple reports have the Magic considering sending Vince Carter along with Marcin Gortat in exchange for Turkoglu, and potentially Jason Richardson. These talks are in conjunction with, not instead of the conversations ongoing about Gilbert Arenas with the Washington Wizards, which seem to be getting closer by the hour.

In case it’s not apparent, the Orlando Magic want to remake their team in a big way, and are moving on that initiative now.

The Orlando Sentinel reports that the Magic would rather have Chris Paul or Carmelo Anthony (who wouldn’t?) but “don’t have the pieces” to get a deal done. So they’re moving ahead with this plan.

Jason Richardson would add a whole new dimension to these conversations, but he’s on the back burner for now. Hedo Turkoglu’s involvement in these talks is sure to cause alarm with Orlando. But I would remind them that he had his best years under Stan Van Gundy, including the year before he was let go in free agency. Turkoglu was let go prematurely in the idea that he would fall off a cliff. He did.

But Stan Van Gundy did wonders with him, allowing Turkoglu to run the pick and roll. And if he’s brought in beside Gilbert Arenas, he’ll be fourth option, not second. It could be an outright disaster still, Turkoglu has gone downhill. But it may be worth a shot alongside the addition of Arenas.

There are concerns about both players, but Orlando will only be sending the lifeless corpse of Vince Carter along with the only slightly more alive corpse of Rashard Lewis. This is a low-risk maneuver. You’re sending out bad old players with bad contracts for bad old players with bad contracts (Arenas is still under 30 at least).

[AdamTheGreek]

If we do deal with the Suns, I would think SVG would really want Frye here. Just sayin'.

Hell no.

[Nemesis21]

MagicMattOS Matt Humphrey
Otis Smith addresses media amidst swirling trade rumors (video) http://bit.ly/eiNLMd #nba #magic

Reporter: On a scale of 1-10, how heated are the talks with Washington ?

Otis: I'd say an 8

[cb1115]

LOL

Q: "Is everyone on the roster active tonight?"
Otis: *looks up at ceiling* "I think so."

[AJ15]

There are concerns about both players, but Orlando will only be sending the lifeless corpse of Vince Carter along with the only slightly more alive corpse of Rashard Lewis. This is a low-risk maneuver. You’re sending out bad old players with bad contracts for bad old players with bad contracts (Arenas is still under 30 at least).

it's impossible to describe the VC hate.

[Nolimit1211]

If Vince was still the Vince from his NJ days, we would not be trying to dump him.

let him take 6 more shots and play 8 more minutes every game, then you'll have VC from NJ days

Oh, it's THAT EASY?!

So if we give him 6 more shots and 8 more mins, he wont miss clutch freethrows? he wont go 2 for 9 in a big conf. finals game? He wont shoot .085% 3pt% through the 1st and 2nd rounds of the playoffs?

Man, if only Stan knew it was that easy..

Carter fanboys are a joke.

[now and 4 life]

Why is it that people say that Arenas has high assist numbers becuase he handeled the ball a lot but act like Carter never got the ball with the Nets?

[DiplomaticMagic]

Damn, thought I'd be waking up to a done deal!!

Hedo??????? WTF!!!!!!!! Loved him while he was here but NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Shishnizzle]

If we can't do Melo I would prefer Iggy, Monta or a trade with Charlotte.

[Nemesis21]

If we can't do Melo I would prefer Iggy, Monta or a trade with Charlotte.

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