Official Speculation & Free Agency Thread (PtXI, Mods close)

RookieStar · Post #41 » by **RookieStar** » Wed Feb 8, 2012 10:04 pm

^^^ nope but it is cold when frozen

rcklsscognition · Post #42 » by **rcklsscognition** » Wed Feb 8, 2012 10:06 pm

I think we have to have a trade lined up to go after after Thursday's game in Orlando vs. OKC. Not sure if they'd sit someone that was getting moved, or wait till after the game, but I hope something is done between that OKC game and leaving for Toronto Sunday night.

PeePee la Fritz · Post #43 » by **PeePee la Fritz** » Wed Feb 8, 2012 10:10 pm

rcklsscognition wrote:I think we have to have a trade lined up to go after after Thursday's game in Orlando vs. OKC. Not sure if they'd sit someone that was getting moved, or wait till after the game, but I hope something is done between that OKC game and leaving for Toronto Sunday night.

I hope so, It'd be nice to see one last swing for the fences to try to keep Dwight.

magic_turk · Post #44 » by **magic_turk** » Wed Feb 8, 2012 10:13 pm

PeePee la Fritz wrote:
rcklsscognition wrote:I think we have to have a trade lined up to go after after Thursday's game in Orlando vs. OKC. Not sure if they'd sit someone that was getting moved, or wait till after the game, but I hope something is done between that OKC game and leaving for Toronto Sunday night.

I hope so, It'd be nice to see one last swing for the fences to try to keep Dwight.

That's what i wanna see..

arsenal6106 · Post #45 » by **arsenal6106** » Wed Feb 8, 2012 10:24 pm

cedric76 wrote:http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1052519-nba-rumors-magic-finally-give-dwight-howard-ultimatum-date

The Orlando Magic have finally made a decision regarding Dwight Howard.

It is either to trade or not trade him, but at least they've finally drawn a line in the sand.

That tweet from Brian was from Feb 3. It's old news, but new news to me.

christian72589 · Post #46 » by **christian72589** » Wed Feb 8, 2012 11:21 pm

Hey guys, I've been out for a while. What's this about Monta? Anything new or just wishful thinking that appears logical again? I still have no clue why Dwight is so adamant about leaving. If he just hangs on he will have his pick of the litter so to speak as to who we can pair with him. If we end up having a bad season, we get a better draft pick even.

How many stars in modern time have gone to a "bigger market" and actually become more "marketed"?

rcklsscognition · Post #47 » by **rcklsscognition** » Wed Feb 8, 2012 11:26 pm

Monta went for 48 last night and his name surfaced as a result of the game I think. There are reports coming out of Golden State that Otis has his eye on a few GSW players and apparently for the last year has been trying to land Ellis. Problem is, articles saying Warriors want Dwight.

BelgianMagic · Post #48 » by **BelgianMagic** » Wed Feb 8, 2012 11:36 pm

Nemesis21 wrote:Latest mocks have us taking PG Kendall Marshall, some at pick 16, 17, 18. Oh man ! If we could draft Marshall and D12 stays. We would finally have our CP3/Deron type PG.

If we could get Kendall Marshall & Monta Ellis on our roster for next season, I think I'd die of hapiness

On the other hand, if Otis would trade Dwight for Monta straight up, I'd probably die too :-?

rcklsscognition · Post #49 » by **rcklsscognition** » Wed Feb 8, 2012 11:43 pm

Season high for Curry tonight I think. Just got a feeling.

Magicman125 · Post #50 » by **Magicman125** » Wed Feb 8, 2012 11:47 pm

EDIT: my bad, thanks for pointing out me posting the wrong link. (embarrassed face)

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachi ... Id=6vfjp2a

Do all sides do this?

We get Monta, so our line-up is

Monta/Jameer/Duhon/Smith
J-Rich/Wafer/Monta
Hedo/Q/J-Rich/Clark/Harper
Davis/Harper/Clark
Dwight/Davis/Clark

Minnesota needs a 2 guard in JJ, have a back-up C prospect in Orton, and Liggins as a prospect for a defensive 2 guard.

Golden State gets another SF, which they have a need at. Dorrell Wright is somewhat inconsistent this year, and Derrick Williams is playing pretty well in his limited minutes. Darko gives them a C on a much better contract than Biedrins, who they can still use the amnesty on. They also get Anderson to play for cheap as a back-up 4 that won't give them much drop-off at the position when Lee goes to the bench.

Furinkazan · Post #51 » by **Furinkazan** » Wed Feb 8, 2012 11:51 pm

Magicman125 wrote:http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine

Do all sides do this?

emm you just linked trade machine not actual deal link....

unless it was intended...

then yeah..
I think all teams are happy with that trade

as total of zero players are traded..

The Real Dalic · Post #52 » by **The Real Dalic** » Thu Feb 9, 2012 12:01 am

~Snoopy~ wrote:
Magicman125 wrote:http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine

Do all sides do this?

emm you just linked trade machine not actual deal link....

unless it was intended...

then yeah..
I think all teams are happy with that trade
as total of zero players are traded..

Blue_and_Whte · Post #53 » by **Blue_and_Whte** » Thu Feb 9, 2012 12:01 am

rcklsscognition wrote:Monta went for 48 last night and his name surfaced as a result of the game I think. There are reports coming out of Golden State that Otis has his eye on a few GSW players and apparently for the last year has been trying to land Ellis. Problem is, articles saying Warriors want Dwight.

Monta for Dwight? pffft.. They need pieces that fit that team imo. Ryan and JJ would be perfect to pair next to Curry and Lee but I'd imagine they'd want JRich which is fine imo. They could also use Jameer being that Curry is always twisting an ankle.

rcklsscognition · Post #54 » by **rcklsscognition** » Thu Feb 9, 2012 12:12 am

First row is all Miami broadcasters.

94_MagicFan · Post #55 » by **94_MagicFan** » Thu Feb 9, 2012 12:12 am

Same old dreams just a different thread

rcklsscognition · Post #56 » by **rcklsscognition** » Thu Feb 9, 2012 12:14 am

Did jameer just do an under the leg pass?

Edit: Wrong thread

thelead · Post #57 » by **thelead** » Thu Feb 9, 2012 12:15 am

Magicman125 wrote:EDIT: my bad, thanks for pointing out me posting the wrong link. (embarrassed face)

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachi ... Id=6vfjp2a

Do all sides do this?

We get Monta, so our line-up is

Monta/Jameer/Duhon/Smith
J-Rich/Wafer/Monta
Hedo/Q/J-Rich/Clark/Harper
Davis/Harper/Clark
Dwight/Davis/Clark

Minnesota needs a 2 guard in JJ, have a back-up C prospect in Orton, and Liggins as a prospect for a defensive 2 guard.

Golden State gets another SF, which they have a need at. Dorrell Wright is somewhat inconsistent this year, and Derrick Williams is playing pretty well in his limited minutes. Darko gives them a C on a much better contract than Biedrins, who they can still use the amnesty on. They also get Anderson to play for cheap as a back-up 4 that won't give them much drop-off at the position when Lee goes to the bench.

No way minny gives up on Williams for just JJ.

BadMofoPimp · Post #58 » by **BadMofoPimp** » Thu Feb 9, 2012 12:39 am

Tom Haberstroh: Magic owner on status of keeping Dwight Howard in Orlando: “We like to think we’re making headway. But I don’t know." 1 minute ago

Tom Haberstroh: Magic owner on Dwight Howard pregame: “He’s a great person and a wonderful guy. When you’re young, you shop.” 2 minutes ago

Tom Haberstroh: Odd lockerroom scene: Magic owner tells reporters he plans to keep Dwight Howard as Howard stood silently 10 ft away. http://es.pn/wSE8xb about 5 minutes ago

Steve Kyler: "You have to move in life, but the loyalty you develop in a community is always remembered. " - Rich DeVos on Dwight Howard leaving about 8 minutes ago

Tom Haberstroh: In locker room, Magic owner says "I don't want to trade him" as a silent Dwight Howard stands 10 ft away. Link coming. about 11 minutes ago

Shaun Powell: LeBron might be best player in NBA, but nobody impacts both ends like Dwight. about 17 minutes ago

rcklsscognition · Post #59 » by **rcklsscognition** » Thu Feb 9, 2012 1:39 am

Devos article on ESPN bout Dwight

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/75560 ... -trade-him

rcklsscognition · Post #60 » by **rcklsscognition** » Thu Feb 9, 2012 4:16 am

From Magic Basketball Online: http://www.magicbasketballonline.com/20 ... rformance/

Rookie DeAndre Liggins may not have played tonight (or this season), but that doesn’t mean that Stan Van Gundy isn’t pleased from what he has seen from him. As of 7pm yesterday, Liggins contract became guaranteed for the remainder of the season. Stan pointed out that despite having been here only 2 months he has already gained 15 pounds of muscle. The key for Liggins will be to just gain experience. At the moment he is buried on the bench, but keeping him around all season, the Magic are clearly pleased with the off-court development they’ve seen.

15 pounds of muscle in 2 months? That's pretty solid growth for anyone, but considering his size he must not have lifted much in college.