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

maginno · Post #961 » by **maginno** » Wed Dec 7, 2011 11:35 pm

DJRajX wrote:te]

Even after all the Otis negativity... somewhere deep down inside, I still believe in the guy to pull off some sort of miracle... it's just the wait that's killing me

thats gas and if you wait too long it just might

ADRajX · Post #962 » by **ADRajX** » Wed Dec 7, 2011 11:36 pm

maginno wrote:
DJRajX wrote:te]

Even after all the Otis negativity... somewhere deep down inside, I still believe in the guy to pull off some sort of miracle... it's just the wait that's killing me

thats gas and if you wait too long it just might

No worries bro

rcklsscognition · Post #963 » by **rcklsscognition** » Wed Dec 7, 2011 11:38 pm

Here's the thing. I'm sick of people saying J-Rich is going to a contender, like we're not one. If we somehow got Ellis and Battier I'd be very high-hoped.

maginno · Post #964 » by **maginno** » Wed Dec 7, 2011 11:39 pm

arkknight1988 wrote: Orlando has a short list of players they would like to add in an effort to return to contention. Atlanta’s Josh Smith, Philadelphia’s Andre Iguodala and Golden State’s Monta Ellis are on that list.

Well now thats some good news. If that is from Dwight's approved list then I am willing to believe again that he wants to stay. Its not like he is talking mega superstar here. Those are not walkovers to get but it s not like they are beyond imagination. Even Otis might be able to pull one of those off.

Cammo101 · Post #965 » by **Cammo101** » Wed Dec 7, 2011 11:40 pm

rcklsscognition wrote:Here's the thing. I'm sick of people saying J-Rich is going to a contender, like we're not one. If we somehow got Ellis and Battier I'd be very high-hoped.

We are not a contender. And even if we were, I wouldn't want JRich here.

woosah · Post #966 » by **woosah** » Wed Dec 7, 2011 11:42 pm

cb1115 wrote:
DwightHoward Dwight Howard
Breaking news. Jus signed five yr deal with the mighty ducks. Let's get this flying V going. Lol

Why does he have to tease us like that?

Hmm..5 yr deal? that's what he can get if he opts out...
flying V? isn't there a poster on the magic board named flyingvee?

This is a hint!! He is telling us that he will resign with the Magic for 5 years. Yeaaaaaaaahhhhhahahaha!

(if espn can make up stuff, so can i) :wink:

>>this will be on Channel 9 news tonight<<

BelgianMagic · Post #967 » by **BelgianMagic** » Wed Dec 7, 2011 11:49 pm

rcklsscognition wrote:Dwight's birthday tomorrow? Maybe Otis can deliver him a belated gift on Friday. I see his wish list is changing again? Or did the media just realize he's buddies with J Smooth too?

Didn't know it was his birthday tomorrow .. Let's hope Otis can get him this:

NEM · Post #968 » by **NEM** » Wed Dec 7, 2011 11:49 pm

ping is "breaking" that **** later, no doubt

NEM · Post #969 » by **NEM** » Wed Dec 7, 2011 11:50 pm

someone, quick, tweet dwight that pic

wingsNthings · Post #970 » by **wingsNthings** » Wed Dec 7, 2011 11:52 pm

cb1115 wrote:You know, if we were to end up with a lineup of...

Nelson
Ellis
Battier
Bass
Dwight

... I would be absolutely ecstatic.

then 3 team trade:

orl sends: jameer nelson, daniel orton, justin harper
orl receives: andre iguodala

phi sends: andre iguodala
phi receives: brendan haywood, dominique jones, justin harper

dal sends: brendan haywood, dominique jones,
dal receives: jameer nelson, daniel orton

monta
iggy
battier
bass
dwight

Optimus_Steel · Post #971 » by **Optimus_Steel** » Wed Dec 7, 2011 11:53 pm

Interesting about the Battier rumor, supposedly he was clearly going to Miami, now not so sure...maybe coming here...

Nemesis21 · Post #972 » by **Nemesis21** » Thu Dec 8, 2011 12:08 am

BelgianMagic wrote:
rcklsscognition wrote:Dwight's birthday tomorrow? Maybe Otis can deliver him a belated gift on Friday. I see his wish list is changing again? Or did the media just realize he's buddies with J Smooth too?

Didn't know it was his birthday tomorrow .. Let's hope Otis can get him this:

Yup, December 8th.

NickAnderson · Post #973 » by **NickAnderson** » Thu Dec 8, 2011 12:32 am

No matter how badly Paul wants to join forces with Carmelo Anthony and Amar'e Stoudemire, it seems clear that he realizes he can't get to New York via trade this season. As a result, his new favorite destination, I'm told, is the Lakers.

Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/w ... z1ftm6D5KF

Make up your mind

Swiftraven · Post #974 » by **Swiftraven** » Thu Dec 8, 2011 12:36 am

I love Battier. He is a great defender and studies the game. He always gave the top perimeter scores of the other teams fits and makes everyone around him better defensively.

PeePee la Fritz · Post #975 » by **PeePee la Fritz** » Thu Dec 8, 2011 12:40 am

If JJ and Duhon are still on the roster, do not discount Battier to Orlando. Duke guys like to stick together. Also, Shane is a smart guy. He has been successful in 2 offenses, what did each have in common? A dominant low post presence (Yao, and Randolph). He does not fit as well in Miami or Chicago as he does in Orlando is Dwight stays. And trust me, he is taking it into consideration.

thelead · Post #976 » by **thelead** » Thu Dec 8, 2011 12:40 am

Swiftraven wrote:I love Battier. He is a great defender and studies the game. He always gave the top perimeter scores of the other teams fits and makes everyone around him better defensively.

either we overpay for a ridiculous amount of years or we don't get him.

PeePee la Fritz · Post #977 » by **PeePee la Fritz** » Thu Dec 8, 2011 12:45 am

thelead wrote:
Swiftraven wrote:I love Battier. He is a great defender and studies the game. He always gave the top perimeter scores of the other teams fits and makes everyone around him better defensively.

either we overpay for a ridiculous amount of years or we don't get him.

In all probability Orlando will not be under the cap enough to sign a max player. So to keep Superman happy you gotta spend spend spend! Good thing Mr. Amway has a fat wallet.

thelead · Post #978 » by **thelead** » Thu Dec 8, 2011 12:50 am

PeePee la Fritz wrote:
thelead wrote:
Swiftraven wrote:I love Battier. He is a great defender and studies the game. He always gave the top perimeter scores of the other teams fits and makes everyone around him better defensively.

either we overpay for a ridiculous amount of years or we don't get him.

In all probability Orlando will not be under the cap enough to sign a max player. So to keep Superman happy you gotta spend spend spend! Good thing Mr. Amway has a fat wallet.

I would rather them start gutting the roster and be able to sign Deron or CP3 this summer. The key to all of that would be getting rid of jameer and duhon.

Unfortunately, I don't think Dwight would approve.

PeePee la Fritz · Post #979 » by **PeePee la Fritz** » Thu Dec 8, 2011 12:57 am

Perfect world yes, gut the roster and miss the playoffs. Land a top 10 pick, grab Rivers or Lamb, sign DWill and resign Howard. But this isn't a perfect world, and no athlete likes losing. So Orlando is in a situation where they cannot afford risking having a season that does not end in a deep playoff run if they want to keep Howard. Otis has to figure out how to turn what he has into a team that can constantly compete with Chicago and Miami.......and he has to figure it out ASAP. Clock is ticking.

I will promise you this though, if Orlando starts losing early on its going to get very tense come trade deadline.

rcklsscognition · Post #980 » by **rcklsscognition** » Thu Dec 8, 2011 1:36 am

According to sources, the Hornets expressed interest in trading Chris Paul to the Warriors and they engaged in talks. There hasn't been an expectation of anything getting done from Golden State's perspective because of the understanding that Paul wouldn't sign off on an extension.

But there is a circumstance in which the Warriors would be willing to trade for Paul as a rental and that would be if Monta Ellis went to New Orleans in return.

Retaining Curry would allow the Warriors to preserve their best trade chip and he could also possibly play shooting guard beside Paul.

Trading Curry and Tyson Chandler to the Magic for Dwight Howard could be a possibility at a later date.

Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/21 ... z1fu21uTO2

Did we go over this all ready? Been gone for a bit. Dwight for S. Curry and Chandler. Do you take it?