Official Speculation Thread (Pt XII, Mods Close)

[Phantom418]

Here's the hoopsword or whatever that show was on earlier Sunday.

http://www.thegameradio.com/?p=1176

They say one thing they've heard this weekend from Dwight's people is he's going to shop his destinations in July and go wherever promises him a championship in 2012. That year. Not 2013. He's not looking at past experience, but 2012 and a ring. They also say Orlando and NJ do not offer him that chance and LA and Dallas offer championship caliber owners, GMs, and coaches.

Even better. Maybe Golden State offers David Lee and Curry for Dwight because it would be great if Golden State could offload Lee on Orlando.

Then finishes with Dwight's people say maybe the best option is to pick up his option and play another year in Orlando.

That last part would be WONDERFUL for Orlando.

I think if Dwight would opt in on his final year, that will be the first indicator that the Magic would try and clear as much cap space for the 2013 off-season and form a "Big 3". Or at least a Big 2 1/2.

[WeAreVenom]

Here's the hoopsword or whatever that show was on earlier Sunday.

http://www.thegameradio.com/?p=1176

They say one thing they've heard this weekend from Dwight's people is he's going to shop his destinations in July and go wherever promises him a championship in 2012. That year. Not 2013. He's not looking at past experience, but 2012 and a ring. They also say Orlando and NJ do not offer him that chance and LA and Dallas offer championship caliber owners, GMs, and coaches.

Even better. Maybe Golden State offers David Lee and Curry for Dwight because it would be great if Golden State could offload Lee on Orlando.

Then finishes with Dwight's people say maybe the best option is to pick up his option and play another year in Orlando.

That last part would be WONDERFUL for Orlando.

I think if Dwight would opt in on his final year, that will be the first indicator that the Magic would try and clear as much cap space for the 2013 off-season and form a "Big 3". Or at least a Big 2 1/2.

We could probably go after Ellis, I forget who else is free then....

[arkknight1988]

g.wallace would be amazing. he would add a toughness we haven't seen on this team and would get us past the hawks imo. we would still lack a playmaker though.

[Nyce_1]

Do not listen to that idiot Kyler.

Dwight does NOT want to play in LA their ownership situation is a MESS, Jim Buss has a bad reputation around the league, and Dwight does NOT want to play second fiddle to KOBE

GSW? LOL Dwight already flatly rejected any notion of ever wanting to go there.

yeah, Dwight already rejected the thought of playing there long term but that won't stop GSW from offering Lee & filler? as a cover-up salary dump.

Kyler gets a lot of hate around here but the guy reports what he hears. He certainly has A LOT more access to players & their close reps, so he certainly has a better picture of what's going on behind the scenes.

[Visirale]

Hoopsworld is what's killing the legitimacy of sports journalism. Alex Kennedy and Steve Kyler are glorified bloggers. If you follow Kyler on twitter, it's pretty evident he's an egomaniac.

I'll wait until a legitimate news source leaks something. All we can really do is sit and wait.

[InFlames]

Dwight needs to opt in.

[MagicFan32]

I really hope D12 just comes out and says he will not opt out, it would remove alot of issues away from the team, and we could still trade him this summer but removing some of the external pressure would benefit both sides

[Rick Rolled]

Hoopsworld is what's killing the legitimacy of sports journalism. Alex Kennedy and Steve Kyler are glorified bloggers. If you follow Kyler on twitter, it's pretty evident he's an egomaniac.

I'll wait until a legitimate news source leaks something. All we can really do is sit and wait.

Agree 100%

[Noonskadoodle]

Meer/JJ/Orton/ 2013 1st
for
Nash/Lopez/Redd

Hedo/ 2 2nds
for
SJax

[Reverse_Angle]

Hoopsworld is what's killing the legitimacy of sports journalism. Alex Kennedy and Steve Kyler are glorified bloggers. If you follow Kyler on twitter, it's pretty evident he's an egomaniac.

I'll wait until a legitimate news source leaks something. All we can really do is sit and wait.

i did not know much about those guys, but based on their recent actions, i agree with their lack of integrity. hoopsworld's only writer is that greek guy i could not remember his name. and maybe some other guy - brotherson or something.

[Nyce_1]

Here's the hoopsword or whatever that show was on earlier Sunday.

http://www.thegameradio.com/?p=1176

They say one thing they've heard this weekend from Dwight's people is he's going to shop his destinations in July and go wherever promises him a championship in 2012. That year. Not 2013. He's not looking at past experience, but 2012 and a ring. They also say Orlando and NJ do not offer him that chance and LA and Dallas offer championship caliber owners, GMs, and coaches.

Even better. Maybe Golden State offers David Lee and Curry for Dwight because it would be great if Golden State could offload Lee on Orlando.

Then finishes with Dwight's people say maybe the best option is to pick up his option and play another year in Orlando.

I think if Dwight would opt in on his final year, that will be the first indicator that the Magic would try and clear as much cap space for the 2013 off-season and form a "Big 3". Or at least a Big 2 1/2.

We could probably go after Ellis, I forget who else is free then....

Give me any 2 of the following 2013 FAs in bold....

Chris Paul, L.A. Clippers – $17.8 million – Unrestricted
Monta Ellis, Golden State Warriors – $11.0 million – Early Termination Option ($11.0 million)
Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia 76ers – $14.7 million – Early Termination Option ($15.9 million)
Tyreke Evans, Sacramento Kings – $5.3 million – Restricted ($6.9 million Qualifying Offer)
James Harden, Oklahoma City Thunder – $5.8 million – Restricted ($7.6 million Qualifying Offer)
Tony Allen, Memphis Grizzlies – $3.3 million – Unrestricted
Iman Shumpert, New York Knicks – $1.6 million – Team Option ($1.7 million)
J.J. Redick, Orlando Magic – $6.2 million – Unrestricted
Stephen Jackson, Milwaukee Bucks – $10.1 million – Unrestricted
Anthony Morrow, New Jersey Nets – $4.0 million – Unrestricted
Reggie Williams, Charlotte Bobcats – $2.5 million – Unrestricted
Josh Smith, Atlanta Hawks – $13.2 million – Unrestricted
Trevor Ariza, New Orleans Hornets – $7.3 million – Player Option ($7.7 million)
Marvin Williams, Atlanta Hawks – $8.3 million – Early Termination Option ($7.5 million)
Kyle Korver, Chicago Bulls – $5.0 million – Unrestricted
David West, Indiana Pacers – $10.0 million – Unrestricted
Paul Millsap, Utah Jazz – $8.6 million – Unrestricted
Lamar Odom, Dallas Mavericks – $8.2 million – Unrestricted

[Reverse_Angle]

Meer/JJ/Orton/ 2013 1st
for
Nash/Lopez/Redd

Hedo/ 2 2nds
for
SJax

lol at 2 2nds.

[Noonskadoodle]

Meer/JJ/Orton/ 2013 1st
for
Nash/Lopez/Redd

Hedo/ 2 2nds
for
SJax

lol at 2 2nds.

its what they offered me on 2k

[jjtreyball]

Dwight for Westbrook straight up still on the table? Westbrook try's hard every single second. I love that kid

[Reverse_Angle]

Meer/JJ/Orton/ 2013 1st
for
Nash/Lopez/Redd

Hedo/ 2 2nds
for
SJax

lol at 2 2nds.

its what they offered me on 2k

[arsenal6106]

From the WT.

Martins on the Lakers, Minny, Orlando Rumor.

Alex Martins, CEO of the Magic, confirmed to the Sentinel that the rumor is wrong.

Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/21 ... z1nYLmyCg2

[jezzer45]

whoever called the big fat nothing going to happen regarding trades may be right.

[ADRajX]

whoever called the big fat nothing going to happen regarding trades may be right.

yeah probably... just like last year... but hey, it's still fun to talk about it every minute of the hour

[Rick Rolled]

@TNT_CraigSager reported @dwighthoward mom wants him in Orl. Said D12: "I don’t know what she said but that’s my mom’s opinion. That’s it."

So, any optimism over that comment just went down the drain.

[Nyce_1]

@TNT_CraigSager reported @dwighthoward mom wants him in Orl. Said D12: "I don’t know what she said but that’s my mom’s opinion. That’s it."

So, any optimism over that comment just went down the drain.

LOL - back to reality