Official Speculation & Free Agency Thread (Pt IV Mods Close)

Nemesis21 · Post #301 » by **Nemesis21** » Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:41 pm

Bensational wrote:
rcklsscognition wrote:
Reverse_Angle wrote:how can any team have a decent training camp under these circumstances? the camp is more important than ever this season after the looong break to get ready, or players would drop like flies left and right.

Not important right now. Go watch this video and lay down your verdict on the blow thrown at 3:43. Fist or forearm?

http://deadspin.com/5866921/cincinnatis-crosstown-rivalry-turned-ugly-yet-again

Fist. easy.

it just glances off his head which is what makes it look like it bounces off like a forearm.

no forearm to the head is gonna split the dude's eyebrow.

Watch any MMA fight and you won't say that again. Forearms and elbows are like blades, they'll slice you open quick. I've been an MMA fan over 5 yrs and seen it plenty.

rcklsscognition · Post #302 » by **rcklsscognition** » Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:41 pm

In training camp news, do you guys think Big Baby has suffered his first concussion yet?

WeAreVenom · Post #303 » by **WeAreVenom** » Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:41 pm

Magicalltheway wrote:I don't understand the line of thinking - can you please explain it? Why is there no turning back? Just because his agent has been given permission to see what kind of deals other teams may be willing to make? Dwight has, from all reports, not committed to any course of action. Knowing what other options are available just makes sense for all involved.

followingall the events its obvious Dwight is looking to different direction. Once a superstar makes up their mind to want to leave its just a matter of time. They feel they need to go to greener pasture. To me he is done with the Magic and is exploring his options with other teams. As much as it hurts and believe me it hurts very much, we are in denial if we believe he wants to stay with the magic. I hope he will prove me wrong.[/quote]

Duncan was all but signd and sealed before the admiral got to him at the lat minute. And he has been happy there, so you never know[/quote]

who is our admiral, Jameer?[/quote]

Lol, nah, Big Baby.

Big A All Day · Post #304 » by **Big A All Day** » Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:43 pm

rcklsscognition wrote:
Reverse_Angle wrote:how can any team have a decent training camp under these circumstances? the camp is more important than ever this season after the looong break to get ready, or players would drop like flies left and right.

Not important right now. Go watch this video and lay down your verdict on the blow thrown at 3:43. Fist or forearm?

http://deadspin.com/5866921/cincinnatis-crosstown-rivalry-turned-ugly-yet-again

Thats a punch. Forearm? are we even watching the same video? No where near a forearm

Rick Rolled · Post #305 » by **Rick Rolled** » Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:44 pm

KBergCBS Ken Berger
Gilbert Arenas' reps calling around for assurances he won't be claimed off waivers, source says. Wants to become UFA and find good fit.

A good fit?

Are there any openings in the D-League?

MagicTownBaller · Post #306 » by **MagicTownBaller** » Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:44 pm

I have a question. When we amnestied Gilbert, it put us under the cap. Then we traded Brandon Bass to Boston for Glen Davis and Von Wafer (Davis was to fill our cap room and Wafer fess for a trade exception). My question is, do we still have our Mid-Level Exception? Teams under the cap don't have one and we were under the cap when we amnestied Gilbert and then we went over the cap.

rcklsscognition · Post #307 » by **rcklsscognition** » Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:44 pm

Rick Rolled wrote:
KBergCBS Ken Berger
Gilbert Arenas' reps calling around for assurances he won't be claimed off waivers, source says. Wants to become UFA and find good fit.

Doesn't Arenas rep himself? He fired his agent I thought. Is Gilbert literally calling GMs and asking if they want him?

Nemesis21 · Post #308 » by **Nemesis21** » Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:45 pm

Big A All Day wrote:
rcklsscognition wrote:
Reverse_Angle wrote:how can any team have a decent training camp under these circumstances? the camp is more important than ever this season after the looong break to get ready, or players would drop like flies left and right.

Not important right now. Go watch this video and lay down your verdict on the blow thrown at 3:43. Fist or forearm?

http://deadspin.com/5866921/cincinnatis-crosstown-rivalry-turned-ugly-yet-again

Thats a punch. Forearm? are we even watching the same video? No where near a forearm

The f*** ever! Fist dose not hit the face, the forearm just behind the wrist does.

Nemesis21 · Post #309 » by **Nemesis21** » Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:45 pm

MagicTownBaller wrote:I have a question. When we amnestied Gilbert, it put us under the cap. Then we traded Brandon Bass to Boston for Glen Davis and Von Wafer (Davis was to fill our cap room and Wafer fess for a trade exception). My question is, do we still have our Mid-Level Exception? Teams under the cap don't have one and we were under the cap when we amnestied Gilbert and then we went over the cap.

Yes

woosah · Post #310 » by **woosah** » Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:48 pm

rcklsscognition wrote:
Rick Rolled wrote:
KBergCBS Ken Berger
Gilbert Arenas' reps calling around for assurances he won't be claimed off waivers, source says. Wants to become UFA and find good fit.

Doesn't Arenas rep himself? He fired his agent I thought. Is Gilbert literally calling GMs and asking if they want him?

Yeah he used to be under Fegan, but reps himself. It's possible he is doing it, but more likely a friend he trusts. who knows.

rcklsscognition · Post #311 » by **rcklsscognition** » Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:49 pm

Rockets will send "more players" to the Hornets than before.

magicman123 · Post #312 » by **magicman123** » Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:49 pm

at 3:45 that's clearly a fist that sends him to the ground

MagicTownBaller · Post #313 » by **MagicTownBaller** » Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:51 pm

rcklsscognition wrote:Rockets will send "more players" to the Hornets than before.

I thought the problem was that Los Angeles wasn't taking on enough money and not giving enough talent back, I didn't think Houston was the problem.

PeePee la Fritz · Post #314 » by **PeePee la Fritz** » Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:52 pm

rcklsscognition wrote:Rockets will send "more players" to the Hornets than before.

WHY ARE THE ROCKETS DOING THIS?!?!?!? I DO NOT UNDERSTAND :waaa:

AND FOR GOOD MEASURE A LIGHT SABER FIGHT :starwars

Hater_X · Post #315 » by **Hater_X** » Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:52 pm

the good thing we can get from this whole Dwight situation is that he seems torn between his choices. Which is good because that means he hasn't made up his mind. This at least assures us that Orlando is a viable option, which is a better chance than what Denver, Cleveland and New Orleans got.

Skin · Post #316 » by **Skin** » Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:54 pm

JazzItUp13 wrote:why are WE NOT TRYING TO GET DERON WILLIAMS!? WHY CAN'T HE FORCE HIS WAY HERE? ISN'T DERON A FREE AGENT RIGHT NOW? OR DID HE SIGN HIS EXTENSION?

Because NJ has cap space next summer and we don't.

That's why I really want to hear them land Nene and use up that cap.

The Real Dalic · Post #317 » by **The Real Dalic** » Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:56 pm

PeePee la Fritz wrote:
rcklsscognition wrote:Rockets will send "more players" to the Hornets than before.

WHY ARE THE ROCKETS DOING THIS?!?!?!? I DO NOT UNDERSTAND

AND FOR GOOD MEASURE A LIGHT SABER FIGHT

Chosen12 · Post #318 » by **Chosen12** » Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:57 pm

zORi wrote:
Magicalltheway wrote:I don't understand the line of thinking - can you please explain it? Why is there no turning back? Just because his agent has been given permission to see what kind of deals other teams may be willing to make? Dwight has, from all reports, not committed to any course of action. Knowing what other options are available just makes sense for all involved.

To me he is done with the Magic and is exploring his options with other teams. As much as it hurts and believe me it hurts very much, we are in denial if we believe he wants to stay with the magic. I hope he will prove me wrong.

Duncan was all but signd and sealed before the admiral got to him at the lat minute. And he has been happy there, so you never know[/quote]

All very good points, in fact I have made the same point myself, especially the TD issue, but if memory serves correctly, his girlfriend at the time was not in love with Orlando either. The other point regarding the Dwight listening to offers are also for the team, what's in it for us is what we also need to focus on. Finally, I think if Dwight wanted to leave without questions, he could just play it out and walk at the end of the season.....but he still wants to give the Magic an opportunity to get him some help!! He wants a ship/ring and staying here getting banged on every game, while his overrated, overpaid and over the hill teammates play little to no D and can't find him on offense. Prime example, Jameers defensive assigment breaks him down, nobody rotatesw and Dwight ends up with the foul...as usual!

Cammo101 · Post #319 » by **Cammo101** » Sat Dec 10, 2011 10:00 pm

Even though I have all but decided to stop watching NBA basketball, this thread is still a lot of fun.

PS: It was a fist.

arkknight1988 · Post #320 » by **arkknight1988** » Sat Dec 10, 2011 10:01 pm

Skin wrote:
JazzItUp13 wrote:why are WE NOT TRYING TO GET DERON WILLIAMS!? WHY CAN'T HE FORCE HIS WAY HERE? ISN'T DERON A FREE AGENT RIGHT NOW? OR DID HE SIGN HIS EXTENSION?

Because NJ has cap space next summer and we don't.

That's why I really want to hear them land Nene and use up that cap.

then dwight will just force his way to the lakers once this chris paul deal goes down.