Official Speculation Thread (Pt. XXXVII Off-Season Edition)

[ThatFloridaDude]

Hey quick question. For you people that want the Houston Deal? Could their draft picks they got this year work well with oQuiin and Drew?

Lamb works well since he's a perimeter player.
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Smooth Games. Reminds me Of A Rudy Gay Joe Johnson Hybrid

[The Real Dalic]

It's like 99% sure he's going to Indy.

So? We should try to get him anyway.

Too late. He signed with Indiana 5 minutes after becoming an UFA. Fire henny!

Did he really? LOL! That was fast.

[Idunkonyou2]

Any one who thinks Nash and Gasol are better scoring options than Howard are morons. You don't just average 21 points a game (last 5 seasons average for Howard) in the NBA on a whim and neither Nash or Gasol are even near that number over the last 5 seasons, not to mention Howard has averaged 21 points a game on 12 shots a game over the last 5 seasons, while shooting 59% FG. That is about as efficient of a scorer as anyone in the league. Are Gasol and Nash better in some parts of the game than Howard? Sure (passing, FT shooting and a perimeter game are the only things that come to mind), but Howard dominates both when it comes to post up scoring, inside game, rebounding and overall defense.

On the Lakers Howard would be the 1b option behind Kobe's 1a ball dominating game. This is probably why Howard doesn't want to go there because he knows Kobe will bog hog all the time. Howard only became interested when they got Nash because he knows Nash will spread the wealth.

[mhectorgato]

Any one who thinks Nash and Gasol are better scoring options than Howard are morons. You don't just average 21 points a game (last 5 seasons average for Howard) in the NBA on a whim and neither Nash or Gasol are even near that number over the last 5 seasons, not to mention Howard has averaged 21 points a game on 12 shots a game over the last 5 seasons, while shooting 59% FG. That is about as efficient of a scorer as anyone in the league. Are Gasol and Nash better in some parts of the game than Howard? Sure (passing, FT shooting and a perimeter game are the only things that come to mind), but Howard dominates both when it comes to post up scoring, inside game, rebounding and overall defense.

On the Lakers Howard would be the 1b option behind Kobe's 1a ball dominating game. This is probably why Howard doesn't want to go there because he knows Kobe will bog hog all the time. Howard only became interested when they got Nash because he knows Nash will spread the wealth.

Is he a better offensively than Bynum?

[Skin]

Augustin for 1 year >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Nelson for 3 years.

[Idunkonyou2]

Any one who thinks Nash and Gasol are better scoring options than Howard are morons. You don't just average 21 points a game (last 5 seasons average for Howard) in the NBA on a whim and neither Nash or Gasol are even near that number over the last 5 seasons, not to mention Howard has averaged 21 points a game on 12 shots a game over the last 5 seasons, while shooting 59% FG. That is about as efficient of a scorer as anyone in the league. Are Gasol and Nash better in some parts of the game than Howard? Sure (passing, FT shooting and a perimeter game are the only things that come to mind), but Howard dominates both when it comes to post up scoring, inside game, rebounding and overall defense.

On the Lakers Howard would be the 1b option behind Kobe's 1a ball dominating game. This is probably why Howard doesn't want to go there because he knows Kobe will bog hog all the time. Howard only became interested when they got Nash because he knows Nash will spread the wealth.

Is he a better offensively than Bynum?

At this point yes and the numbers prove it. Bynum has shown flashes, but that means nothing in the NBA until you do it for a while. Bynum has had one good season so far under his belt. Lets see if he can repeat it next year before we proclaim him more than the 2nd best big in the game and by 2nd best big I mean he is still many miles behind Howard's overall game.

[mhectorgato]

Augustin for 1 year >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Nelson for 3 years.

Anyone >>> Nelson ???

[MoMM]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA
As @MikeWellsNBA reports, Indy has agreed to a 1-year deal with DJ Augustin. Contract is worth $3.5 million, source tells Y!

That shows how bad the contract we gave to Duhon is.

[ChosenSavior]

Augustin for 1 year >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Nelson for 3 years.

Anyone >>> Nelson ???

[CourtsideTV]

that shows how bad magic mgmnt is for keeping otis and allowing for him to throw blank checks at players

[SEBAS-07]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA
As @MikeWellsNBA reports, Indy has agreed to a 1-year deal with DJ Augustin. Contract is worth $3.5 million, source tells Y!

That shows how bad the contract we gave to Duhon is.

And Nelson.

[Skin]

Augustin for 1 year >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Nelson for 3 years.

Anyone >>> Nelson ???

Any Magic player >>>>> Any Non-Magic player???

You have to admit. You're overly defensive for anyone currrently on the roster. I'm not sure I've ever seen you like any trade proposal or FA signing suggestion (until they sign with us) or coaching change suggestion. You simply like whoever is on the Magic. That's fine and all, but it's a homeristic way of looking at things.

Tell me if I'm wrong or right...

You said we needed to give Duhon a chance before we criticize the signing.
You said we need to let the games play out before we can talk about the Heat's new Big 3 being able to beat the Magic.

[MagicTownBaller]

Ugh, tired of Dwightmare. We either need to trade him now or sign him to an extension. No middle ground.

[mhectorgato]

Augustin for 1 year >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Nelson for 3 years.

Anyone >>> Nelson ???

Any Magic player >>>>> Any Non-Magic player???

You have to admit. You're overly defensive for anyone currrently on the roster. I'm not sure I've ever seen you like any trade proposal or FA signing suggestion (until they sign with us) or coaching change suggestion. You simply like whoever is on the Magic. That's fine and all, but it's a homeristic way of looking at things.

Tell me if I'm wrong or right...

You said we needed to give Duhon a chance before we criticize the signing.
You said we need to let the games play out before we can talk about the Heat's new Big 3 being able to beat the Magic.

You're wrong on multiple accounts.

I've liked various proposals -- currently, I endorse the Houston approach, which includes various players.
I was against bringing back Turkoglu.
I wanted various coaches gone over the years.
I've wanted SVG to play Ish over Duhon.

Saying give something/someone a chance before making dogmatic statements is not homeristic -- it's not buying into hype.

[Idunkonyou2]

To be honest the Magic have been pretty good against the Heat since they added Lebron and Bosh. So far I believe their record is 4-4. The team the Magic have had issues with over the last 2 years are the Hawks.

[Def Swami]

John Denton ‏@JohnDenton555
#Magic blast from past (and possibly future): Nick Anderson and Brian Shaw standing along baseline together and chatting.

At the summer league game.

[Ahmadab]

John Denton ‏@JohnDenton555
#Magic blast from past (and possibly future): Nick Anderson and Brian Shaw standing along baseline together and chatting.

At the summer league game.

Pacers

[bigdogdylan5]

So for the first time i went on espn comment section for this new article today on Dwight and wow the fans cant be more ignorant its hilarious all of them are spilling ESPN crap its so funny how ESPN has the ability to change countless number of fans perspective. I.E. Best example 90% of people said Orlando was stupid not to take Nets deal because it had 4 first round picks.

[Def Swami]

2nd straight day, the Magic just happen to play during the time slot that NBA TV refuses to televise the game smh.

[Ahmadab]

2nd straight day, the Magic just happen to play during the time slot that NBA TV refuses to televise the game smh.

I'm watching it on NBA TV right now ? Maybe the Middle Eastern NBA TV is different or something ?