Official Speculation & Free Agency Thread (Pt I, Mods Close)

[rcklsscognition]

Yes but isnt odoms deal only partially guaranteed? we would have a TON of capspace next season and still have the amnesty we could use on Gasol in a year or two if he rapidly declines, also I think Bynum has a team option next season as well

If that's the case, this is probably a decent deal. Odom is on a pretty decent contract as it is, but he does have a team option, next year I think. Gasol has a 15% trade kicker which will hurt the checkbook. Bynum does have a team option in his final year worth 16 mil.

[rcklsscognition]

RoyceWebb Royce Webb, ESPN NBA
In case you're wondering whether the Lakers might end up with a Big 3 of Chris Paul, Dwight Howard and Kobe Bryant ... the answer is no.

Finally some sense from ESPN.

[artist]

Yes but isnt odoms deal only partially guaranteed? we would have a TON of capspace next season and still have the amnesty we could use on Gasol in a year or two if he rapidly declines, also I think Bynum has a team option next season as well

If that's the case, this is probably a decent deal. Odom is on a pretty decent contract as it is, but he does have a team option, next year I think. Gasol has a 15% trade kicker which will hurt the checkbook. Bynum does have a team option in his final year worth 16 mil.

U just never consider sending Dwight to LA NO matter what they give you PERIOD

[BelgianMagic]

If Dwight really says he wants to be traded to LA .. Otis has to make sure we get maximum value in return.

1) Trade includes Arenas and/or Hedo
2) Get back Bynum AND Gasol + Odom or Artest .. Just gut their team
3) Trade Gasol to another team for a (borderline)-All Star like Ellis/Gay/Iggy/Granger

This franchise/Arena doesn't need a lottery team, so IF, he really wants to be traded, there are enough options available to keep Orlando at a decent Level

[ZeusIsLoose]

"@MisterRudolph: Who knows what happens. I dont think Dell Demps or Otis want to get munsoned. So they take the chips and soda."

Can anyone interpret this? This guy cant speak english.

[JustDwight]

"@MisterRudolph: Who knows what happens. I dont think Dell Demps or Otis want to get munsoned. So they take the chips and soda."

Can anyone interpret this? This guy cant speak english.

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[darthcheech2000]

who wants a "decent level"?

I do not and it would be sad watch. Let him walk if he will not resign. The Amway Center will be just fine.

[rcklsscognition]

"@MisterRudolph: Who knows what happens. I dont think Dell Demps or Otis want to get munsoned. So they take the chips and soda."

Can anyone interpret this? This guy cant speak english.

[url]
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=munsoned[/url]

[trebone]

Munsoned is from king pins with bill murray and woody harrelson basically means screw up badly.

I think with the la thing moving dwight/hedo/arenas for lamar/pau/bynum LA will not be competing for a title or another FA with Gilbert/bryant/dwight/hedo they will be over 75mil alone in salary!

We would be trading for a front court with two titles for the best center in the world and 2 or the top 5 worst contracts in the league

[ZeusIsLoose]

"@MisterRudolph: Who knows what happens. I dont think Dell Demps or Otis want to get munsoned. So they take the chips and soda."

Can anyone interpret this? This guy cant speak english.

[url]
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=munsoned[/url]

Ahhh, now i get it. Makes sense now. Thanks.

[artist]

who wants a "decent level"?

I do not and it would be sad watch. Let him walk if he will not resign. The Amway Center will be just fine.

+1

[ZeusIsLoose]

Munsoned is from king pins with bill murray and woody harrelson basically means screw up badly.

I think with the la thing moving dwight/hedo/arenas for lamar/pau/bynum LA will not be competing for a title or another FA with Gilbert/bryant/dwight/hedo they will be over 75mil alone in salary!

We would be trading for a front court with two titles for the best center in the world and 2 or the top 5 worst contracts in the league

LA's roster would be:
PG Fisher or Arenas
SG Bryant
SF Artest
PF Hedo?? he creates better mismatches at the 3
C Howard

Depnding on how much Bryant still has left, its an ok roster, but not one that would win a title. at some point, Kobe has to fall off. The question is......when?

[rcklsscognition]

Ruh oh....

pinglocal6 david pingalore
#magic sources are confirming that magic ceo bob vanderweide will be stepping down. As as soon as today. More to come @

[BelgianMagic]

who wants a "decent level"?

I do not and it would be sad watch. Let him walk if he will not resign. The Amway Center will be just fine.

I know what you're saying, but I think that if there's really only the option of letting him walk and still be stuck with Arenas&Hedo (meaning, cap hell) OR you could try to get as much as you can in return and have a chance to contend faster than if we had to go through the draft ..

Would you really prefer going through the draft? Maybe, ok ..

But as much as I have said I didn't want it, or how bad it is, or how stupid it is from Dwight to want it, IF he really says trade me or I walk .. Otis should check what's available.

We should think about our team in the first place. If we could get pieces in return that could make us a good team again sooner than going through the draft, put your emotions aside, we should consider it .. No matter how bad we hate the idea of trading him

The organisation has to make the right decision. If he really wants to be traded, you explore it. If not, let him walk & go through the draft. But from the organisation's POV, a team with Hedo Turkoglu&Jameer Nelson as your best players isn't gonna sell tickets.

[rcklsscognition]

We're f'd.

http://www.clickorlando.com/sports/Sour ... index.html

[trebone]

I wonder if he greenlit some crazy scheme to otis adding way to much salary and Devos boys stepped in and said what are you nuts? And that was the end of BVW, this could mean they have pulled a Den and said we are not going through this all season find the best package and pull the trigger....

[ADRajX]

Ruh oh....

pinglocal6 david pingalore
#magic sources are confirming that magic ceo bob vanderweide will be stepping down. As as soon as today. More to come @

As I said in the other thread... this is a not a good sign imo... I think we can all relate this decision completely on the Dwight/Otis meeting from yesterday
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Found this from Sheridan

sheridanhoops Chris Sheridan
To the other retweet, Dwight needs to man up and speak up and declare his intentions. He and CP3 are top dominoes. Whole NBA needs to know.

[magicman112]

Sentinel has nothing on this. Neither does Florida Today, ESPN, or Hoopshype. This dude is really putting his neck on the block if this isn't right he's messed up

[rcklsscognition]

Ruh oh....

pinglocal6 david pingalore
#magic sources are confirming that magic ceo bob vanderweide will be stepping down. As as soon as today. More to come @

As I said in the other thread... this is a not a good sign imo... I think we can all relate this decision completely on the Dwight/Otis meeting from yesterday
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Found this from Sheridan

sheridanhoops Chris Sheridan
To the other retweet, Dwight needs to man up and speak up and declare his intentions. He and CP3 are top dominoes. Whole NBA needs to know.

I agree it's not good, but it doesn't have to do with the meeting, not specifically, I don't think, because Baumann is saying he knew of this 2 days ago.

[rcklsscognition]

Sentinel has nothing on this. Neither does Florida Today, ESPN, or Hoopshype. This dude is really putting his neck on the block if this isn't right he's messed up

They got it up now. It's all but official, press conference later in the afternoon I hear.