THE Trade Deadline Thread

[Magicfan94]

I don't want to make a trade just to make a trade...

That has been my feeling every trade deadline/draft night since...forever.

Bring honest. If the trade is for Randolph, I'd pull the trigger. But dealing for someone simply to pull a trade? That's just not smart. We've pulled two big trades this year. The team has played together for only 30 games. Sure they blow right now, but there is enough talent in Orlando to get it together for April and May.

[ReadyOrlando]

I find the Troy Murphy rumors amusing because the 3 teams talking about him are Orlando, Boston, and Miami, and between the 3 teams, only 1 desperately needs a back up center. I think Boston and Miami would sign Murphy just so we don't.

Didn't he get traded to Golden State? did I miss something?

[Nemesis21]

ChrisMannixSI RT @tribjazz No one's untouchable on Jazz roster. via twitter

[magicman123]

I think Otis takes a lot of unfair blame here

unfair?

[Magicfan94]

I don't want to make a trade just to make a trade...

yeah, but it's also a different circumstance... we do have needs to address... and uhh... i kind of want to make the team better so dwight doesn't leave us... so in 1 1/2 hrs the window is closed... on our championship hopes and probably our hopes of keeping dwight... sigh

Again...what is out there that changes this right now? Nothing. That time will come this summer or when the labor agreement is finalized

[ADRajX]

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports ... um=twitter

1:51


[Comment From Matt Humphrey Matt Humphrey: ]
Upon further review, the call on the floor is this -- less Gilbert Arenas is a good thing for the Orlando Magic, regardless of what the Magic do or don't do today. Thoughts?
Thursday February 24, 2011 1:51 Matt Humphrey
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Zach McCann:
I don't know that less Gilbert is best for the Magic. They need to find a way to get some production out of him. But he's certainly not playing up to par at the moment.
Thursday February 24, 2011 1:52 Zach McCann
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Twitter
AlexKennedyNBA:
The New York Knicks are shopping Corey Brewer and Renaldo Balkman to open roster spots for potential free agents. http://tinyurl.com/4eueqpj

1:53
[Comment From Greg Greg: ]
anyway to rid ourselves of Arena's contract so we are in position to resign Howard and Paul next summer?

Zach McCann:
That Arenas contract is untrade-able... but even off the books, the Magic wouldn't have enough money to sign Paul. The magic are almost $40 million over the cap (and about $25 million over the luxury tax threshhold). [via

[frog]

I don't want to make a trade just to make a trade...

That has been my feeling every trade deadline/draft night since...forever.

Bring honest. If the trade is for Randolph, I'd pull the trigger. But dealing for someone simply to pull a trade? That's just not smart. We've pulled two big trades this year. The team has played together for only 30 games. Sure they blow right now, but there is enough talent in Orlando to get it together for April and May.

FINALLY some optimism on these forums. Let our team play some. We just need to figure it out. No doubt in my mind we can do it with this team. That doesn't mean it's going to happen. Last night, it was a lack of effort, which is somewhat expected right after the all star break from some players. But overall it has been chemistry which has only one solution: time.

[SubyWill]

ChrisMannixSI RT @tribjazz No one's untouchable on Jazz roster. via twitter

J-Rich/Bass and $$ for Millsap/CJ Miles. Do it Otis Smith.




Oh wait, you're Otis Smith. LOL NEVER MIND LOL.

[JBR152]

Zach McCann:
That Arenas contract is untrade-able... but even off the books, the Magic wouldn't have enough money to sign Paul. The magic are almost $40 million over the cap (and about $25 million over the luxury tax threshhold). [via

I think I just broke the record for being in a good mood to instant depression in less than 5 seconds.

[Cammo101]

I think Otis takes a lot of unfair blame here

unfair?

Yeah. Otis is not perfect, but a lot of the crap he takes are unwarranted. People act as if he spent today sleeping in and then watch old Andy Griffith reruns.

Otis built a title contender in Orlando. He went all in on this team a few years ago, crapping out our cap space. There was no way he could have known then that the NBA would lose it'sa damn mind and superteams would start popping up out of the woodwork. Was every move perfect? Of course not. But, he had us like 2 games from a title and most of the moves he made that killed our cap space now are moves that were met with happiness by most of the fanbase at the time.

[Nemesis21]

Zach McCann:
That Arenas contract is untrade-able... but even off the books, the Magic wouldn't have enough money to sign Paul. The magic are almost $40 million over the cap (and about $25 million over the luxury tax threshhold). [via

Same thing was said about Rashard's contract, he was traded.

[OrlandoMagic]

Please tell me I am not the only one who has been refreshing this Pg every 15 seconds for the past 4 hrs?

[Nemesis21]

I think Otis takes a lot of unfair blame here

unfair?

Yeah. Otis is not perfect, but a lot of the crap he takes are unwarranted. People act as if he spent today sleeping in and then watch old Andy Griffith reruns.

Otis built a title contender in Orlando. He went all in on this team a few years ago, crapping out our cap space. There was no way he could have known then that the NBA would lose it'sa damn mind and superteams would start popping up out of the woodwork. Was every move perfect? Of course not. But, he had us like 2 games from a title and most of the moves he made that killed our cap space now are moves that were met with happiness by most of the fanbase at the time.

This is true, but look at the mess he has currently put us in.

[Adonis]

but we traded an untradeable contract for an untradeable contract if that makes sense.

1hr to go. hell at this point i'd even take a trade for CLEE

[Supreme]

I don't want to make a trade just to make a trade...

Nice try, Otis.

[HeartAndHustle]

Please tell me I am not the only one who has been refreshing this Pg every 15 seconds for the past 4 hrs?

Youre not the only one buddy! WAKE UP OTIS!!!!!

[ADRajX]

Zach McCann:
I don't think Dwight was referring to Jameer in particular. Dwight was upset with all of the guys on the perimeter.
Thursday February 24, 2011 1:57 Zach McCann
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[Comment From MichaelMichael: ]
from Howard's comments last night, do you think when he said people need to sit, he was referring to Jameer? I feel like he wants Gil starting
Thursday February 24, 2011 1:57 Michael
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[Comment From Ben Ben: ]
Assuming Troy Murphy gets bought out...are we a "lock" to get Murphy...I've read other teams are after him as well...many of which are our rivals in the east
Thursday February 24, 2011 1:58 Ben
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Zach McCann:
Definitely not, Ben. Murphy will get interests from several other contenders, including the Knicks, Heat and Celtics. Assuredly, Otis has been talking with Murphy's people and will take that into account when weighing any trades this afternoon.
Thursday February 24, 2011 1:58 Zach McCann
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Josh Robbins:
I don't believe the Magic will get another big through a trade.
Thursday February 24, 2011 1:59 Josh Robbins
2:00

[Comment From DJRajX DJRajX: ]
So what was the real deal with Zach Randolph and Orlando? Was it purely just a rumor, or did it have any legs at all to begin with?
Thursday February 24, 2011 2:00 DJRajX
2:00


[Comment From Guest Guest: ]
Where does tj ford end up after buyout?
Thursday February 24, 2011 2:00 Guest
2:00


Zach McCann:
Certainly not Orlando, Guest... the Magic are already paying point guards more than $30 million.
Thursday February 24, 2011 2:00 Zach McCann
2:01


Josh Robbins:
The Zach Randolph to Orlando rumor was a case of throwing something against the wall to see what stuck.
Thursday February 24, 2011 2:01 Josh Robbins
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[Comment From JLP914 JLP914: ]
Zach Randolph rumor deader than a door nob

[WeAreVenom]

but we traded an untradeable contract for an untradeable contract if that makes sense.

1hr to go. hell at this point i'd even take a trade for CLEE

Yeah, except one untradeable is even longer.

[JBR152]

Everyone watch the Trade Deadline Special on NBAtv and have your fingers crossed...

[rcklsscognition]

Zach McCann:
That Arenas contract is untrade-able... but even off the books, the Magic wouldn't have enough money to sign Paul. The magic are almost $40 million over the cap (and about $25 million over the luxury tax threshhold). [via

Same thing was said about Rashard's contract, he was traded.

For what many would say is a worse contract.