Official Speculation Thread (Pt XXI, Mods Close)

fendilim · Post #1361 » by **fendilim** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:15 pm

Is Adrian Woj the most underrated player in this ordeal? His article regarding Dwight's masterplan to screw this team destroyed Dwight's image, and we know how much Dwight wants to protect his image.

“Dwight doesn’t want to be the bad guy,” one source involved in the process said of Howard’s past 24 hours. “He doesn’t want to be unpopular. He flaked out.”

arsenal6106 · Post #1362 » by **arsenal6106** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:15 pm

Can somebody explain Dwight's contract situation if he opts in?

eraman2008 · Post #1363 » by **eraman2008** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:16 pm

We hate to improve our guard play
Ramon Sessions

magicman123 · Post #1364 » by **magicman123** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:16 pm

Magicalltheway wrote:Rudolph said Dwight to sign at 12:30

lol espn now gets their news from rudolph, thats what they expected

MagicFan41 · Post #1365 » by **MagicFan41** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:16 pm

arsenal6106 wrote:Can somebody explain Dwight's contract situation if he opts in?

It's just the exact same situation as this year basically. Buys us more time, and we are in way better cap situation potentially next summer to bring in a max guy. But for Dwight it's basically the same. Although I think he might be able to get a bigger future contract since next year's salary was originally from the old CBA, so it was a little more, and his next contract will be based off of that salary?

JBR152 · Post #1366 » by **JBR152** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:17 pm

As happy as I am that Dwight is staying another year, I'm kinda bummed that there aren't any rumors about us making any other improvements. Anyone else agree?

Idunkonyou2 · Post #1367 » by **Idunkonyou2** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:17 pm

arsenal6106 wrote:Can somebody explain Dwight's contract situation if he opts in?

Not much to explain. He is contracted with the Magic through 2012-2013 season. He can become an UFA 1 July 2013, meaning he can sign a 5 year 120 to 130 million dollar deal with the Magic. He could also sign a 3 year extension while he is under contract with the Magic.

MitchellUK · Post #1368 » by **MitchellUK** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:18 pm

MagicFan41 wrote:I'm lookin at the arena right now....should I troll the ESPN reporters?

Yeah, run over, act all excited, and say "OMG, Dwight just flipped out. After signing the contract, he falcon-punched Rich DeVos right out of his wheelchair, suplexed Otis through the boardroom table, then stood over him and in his best Vince McMahon impression growled "You're.....FIRED!". Otis lay motionless, barely conscious, mumbling "I like this team, I like this team...""

Nyce_1 · Post #1369 » by **Nyce_1** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:18 pm

arsenal6106 wrote:Can somebody explain Dwight's contract situation if he opts in?

If he opts in, Dwight will be a full unrestricted FA in the summer of 2013. At that time, he will be able to sign a new 5yrs MAX (7% raises) deal with the Magic, or 4yrs MAX (4% raises) deal with any other team with cap space.

ADRajX · Post #1370 » by **ADRajX** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:19 pm

we're getting near 100.. I'll have part 22 up immediately then

RickB-Orlando · Post #1371 » by **RickB-Orlando** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:19 pm

DJRajX wrote:
Get outta here ESPN... Dwight doesn't owe anyone an apology, except the Magic management, team, and fans... WHICH HE HAS ALREADY DONE!

Agreed, and it sounded heartfelt. I guess it was Jarrod Rudolph on 740 this morning and he said it well: Dwight owned it, admitted he made a mistake, took responsibility for the situation, and apologized to the fans. He seems to want to do what's necessary to do the right thing.

of course, until that little paper gets signed, anything can happen. I'm guessing Fegan is still trying to weasel him out of it.

pogiro · Post #1372 » by **pogiro** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:20 pm

JBR152 wrote:As happy as I am that Dwight is staying another year, I'm kinda bummed that there aren't any rumors about us making any other improvements. Anyone else agree?

No.

ADRajX · Post #1373 » by **ADRajX** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:20 pm

RickB-Orlando wrote:
DJRajX wrote:
Get outta here ESPN... Dwight doesn't owe anyone an apology, except the Magic management, team, and fans... WHICH HE HAS ALREADY DONE!

Agreed, and it sounded heartfelt. I guess it was Jarrod Rudolph on 740 this morning and he said it well: Dwight owned it, admitted he made a mistake, took responsibility for the situation, and apologized to the fans. He seems to want to do what's necessary to do the right thing.

of course, until that little paper gets signed, anything can happen. I'm guessing Fegan is still trying to weasel him out of it.

+1

ZeusIsLoose · Post #1374 » by **ZeusIsLoose** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:21 pm

pogiro wrote:
JBR152 wrote:As happy as I am that Dwight is staying another year, I'm kinda bummed that there aren't any rumors about us making any other improvements. Anyone else agree?

No.

you may hear after some rumors after he signs.

arsenal6106 · Post #1375 » by **arsenal6106** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:21 pm

Nyce_1 wrote:
arsenal6106 wrote:Can somebody explain Dwight's contract situation if he opts in?

If he opts in, Dwight will be a full unrestricted FA in the summer of 2013. At that time, he will be able to sign a new 5yrs MAX (7% raises) deal with the Magic, or 4yrs MAX (4% raises) deal with any other team with cap space.

Isn't that kind of a risky move for Dwight? No guarantee that he'll make money in 2013-2014.

ADRajX · Post #1376 » by **ADRajX** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:21 pm

Congratulation ESPN... I now hate YOU more than I despise Fegan. Bravo... you really outdone yourselves this time

RickB-Orlando · Post #1377 » by **RickB-Orlando** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:21 pm

ZeusIsLoose wrote:
EasternMagic wrote:Watch Dwight sign the five year extension and Stephen A and Ric Bucher crap there pants.

cant sign 5 year unless he opts out and signs on July 1 to a 5 year deal

As I understand it, he can play out next year and resign for up to five years.
Or, he can sign an extension of up to three additional years any time after July.

glennathan · Post #1378 » by **glennathan** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:22 pm

Not to go off topic too much but with the great level of game Jameer has played over the past couple of games and the obvious help needed on wing defense do you think we still need to upgrade our pg situation or try and move JRich and Duhon for a wing defender ?

ADRajX · Post #1379 » by **ADRajX** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:22 pm

Jarrod N Rudolph ‏ @MisterRudolph

Jumping on NBAtv to discuss the Dwight Howard situation.

arsenal6106 · Post #1380 » by **arsenal6106** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:22 pm

DJRajX wrote:we're getting near 100.. I'll have part 22 up immediately then

lol at that poster underestimating us by saying we'll be at page 55 by 10am today.