Official Speculation Thread (Pt XV, Mods Close)

[Reggie Theus]

Dwight pretty much has a no trade clause by saying that he will not resign with the traded team. So unfortunately it does matter what Dwight wants.

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well according to the Magic FO (You know, the one's that pay Dwight) - he could go to any of the 29 teams asking about him.

[BN]

I miss the old Paul(Chris)Positivity days

[dsg2021]

What's your favorite package (if we really have to lose D12):

- Josh Smith, Al Horford
- Brook Lopez, Marshon Brooks, Morrow, Humphries, lottery pick, picks
- Stephen Curry, Ekpe Udoh, Klay Thompson, picks
- Andrew Bynum, Pau Gasol?, Ebanks, Morris, picks
- Kyle Lowry, Kevin Martin, Luis Scola, Courtney Lee, Terrence Williams, Dalembert, picks
(I made my best guess but there's so many endless combo's and scenarios after playing with HOU ideas for 1 hour, my fave idea is to flip J Rich. Jameer, BBD into one or both of Kmart/Scola while taking one-two of their best prospects- daunting task, they are 90% team of prospects atm, Id go CLee and 1 of T-Will/Parsons/Budinger/Morris.)

- Curry looked like the next Steve Nash in his rookie year. Injuries and minor drop in play show he may not be so Nash MVP like. If he came back to that rookie year, he'd be best player of all trades mentioned and part of a decent deal. He shoots good %'s and is a PG, but does he pass, create, score good enough?
- Smith and Horford look like a no brainer move. Really nice deal.
- Bynum and Gasol would fit ORL system of today, better than Smith/Horford would today, but once I took in money to-be-owed, ages, and injuries, I take Smith/Horford every time instead.
- NJ deal is talked to death. There's two nice young starters and a lotto pick with the most picks added too. A balanced deal.
- HOU deal looks quite nice, not sure if HOU gives all that as I guessed, but still. Not sure where to put it compared to others, but I like Lowry a ton, he is seriously like Rondo statistically. Maybe best mentioned player outside Blake, Melo. In my version, it's prolly a top deal, so I killed HOU too much. Maybe give BBD still, leave out Turk/J Rich/Scola instead so HOU has good depth, cap space with Dwight/Scola/Jameer/Budinger/BBD/depth. For us, Turk, Duhon, Kmart all come off books same time, and I think J Rich/Kmart are very trade-able, even if its TPE, 1st rounder instead of some nice player/prospect.
- Ill go with, LAC deal- Blake/DJ, NYK deal -Melo/Tyson/Shumpert, ATL deal, HOU deal, NJ deal, GS deal, LAL deal in that order, but I'm changing my list around often outside of #1 and #7.

[eyriq]

DSG, I'd take the Lakers package. You can do what we do now around Bynum while flipping Gasol for improved playmaking on the wings.

[Dub_Sax]

DSG, I'd take the Lakers package. You can do what we do now around Bynum while flipping Gasol for improved playmaking on the wings.

Are we talking pancakes, real estate, gymnastics or nba players?

When was the last time a player was traded and then "flipped"?

[dsg2021]

DSG, I'd take the Lakers package. You can do what we do now around Bynum while flipping Gasol for improved playmaking on the wings.

I agree. That deal makes the most sense in what you said, maybe even just keeping Gasol with Bynum and having Ryan be our "Odom." Or Gasol be "Odom." Ryan would hit some 3's off Bynum's inside play. All while probably dumping Hedo, Duhon.

[dsg2021]

DSG, I'd take the Lakers package. You can do what we do now around Bynum while flipping Gasol for improved playmaking on the wings.

Are we talking pancakes, real estate, gymnastics or nba players?

When was the last time a player was traded and then "flipped"?

He would be 3-wayed immediately, or it happens after the playoffs in the active trading days of offseason (40-ish days later). Regardless, he is considered "flipped" in those two scenarios.

[WeAreVenom]

So we beat Chicago and people r still posting trade.
Come on guys

Yes....

That was the 4th game in 5 days for the Bulls and Orlando was coming off an embarrassing loss against the worst team in the NBA ANNNNNNNNNNNNNNND we almost lost while having an 18 point lead.. YES, we need change.

Not to be debbie downer but we are a 1st round and out playoff team.

Now, if our shots hit then we are unstoppable but our shots usually don't hit so we are at mediocrity.

We have had a very easy schedule up until now by the way.

LOL,
Off the panic button

I don't think it's panicking, man. He's right.

This team will not win a championship as currently constructed.

[PeePee la Fritz]

Is it March 15th yet?

[Mrrags009]

I like any warriors trade where we get curry and Thompson sets up the backcourt for years to come

[PeePee la Fritz]

I like any warriors trade where we get curry and Thompson sets up the backcourt for years to come

The problem with a Warriors trade is unless you include Lee, Biedrins, or Ellis they don't have the expirings to take back any of our bad deals. And personally I'd want Curry over Ellis, and want no part of Lee or Biedrens contracts in a rebuilding effort.

I don't think Curry, Thompson, Udoh, and Kwame even equal Dwight's contract number.

[PeePee la Fritz]

On an unrelated note, I'd love to see someone find this stat. What is Orlando's win percentage when Dwight shoots 70% or better from the free throw line?

[eyriq]

After 41 games this season, the #Magic are 26-15. After 41 games last season: 26-15. After 41 in 2009-10: 26-15.

[Reverse_Angle]

After 41 games this season, the #Magic are 26-15. After 41 games last season: 26-15. After 41 in 2009-10: 26-15.

[PeePee la Fritz]

After 41 games this season, the #Magic are 26-15. After 41 games last season: 26-15. After 41 in 2009-10: 26-15.

I like this team........

[ADRajX]

After 41 games this season, the #Magic are 26-15. After 41 games last season: 26-15. After 41 in 2009-10: 26-15.

And it's amazing that this team is once again on pace for 42 wins... which is equivalent to 52 wins in an 82-game season... so technically it's going to be another 50+ win season under SVG

[ADRajX]

http://hoopshype.com/rumors.htm

[jadewbj]

Dwight Howard: "It's a great win for our team," Howard said. "We just have to continue to play this brand of basketball night-in and night-out, and we'll have a good chance of contending for a championship at the end of the season."

Let's try and stay positive.

[Nyce_1]

Imagine if NJ signs Dwight then tried to sign Ryan too. Lol

[Nyce_1]

Dwight Howard: "It's a great win for our team," Howard said. "We just have to continue to play this brand of basketball night-in and night-out, and we'll have a good chance of contending for a championship at the end of the season."

Let's try and stay positive.

That's the first time I've heard him mention ANYTHING About winning a title this year in Orlando