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

[MagicTownBaller]

Marco Belinelli has received interest from the Bulls, Magic, Warriors and Knicks.

@mysportslegion

What does this mean for Jason Richardson???

[Def Swami]

A supposed insider at ClutchFans is claiming a few things. I'm not a fan of forum insiders, but it's a speculation thread so what the hell. The thread is below.

http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=223668

Just a few highlights:
- The Bulls notified Morey that they won't match Asik
- Asik/Lin won't effect HOU puruit of D12
- Hennigen is looking to rebuild. Doesn't want Bynums contract or anyone's at all. Rebuild the way OKC did. Picks and picks... He doesnt want to be good in year 1, 2, or even 3. Just get pieces each and every year.
- Jordan Hill hasn't signed with the Lakers neither has Ebanks. Both told they could be in S&T. Orlando likes both in a possible 3 team deal.
- Magic want cheap, young prospects
- ORL loves the pieces the Rockets have. In love with Lamb.
- HOU likes Bynum

You can take a read for yourself if interested.

Wonderful...

If that's true... Who's going to be our new GM in year 4?

It's a rebuild....not sure what you expect when you rebuild....

[zapatasblood]

Without a doubt the DUMBEST thing ive ever read on this board

Honestly don't know what to tell you if you trully think the Magic are the ones taking the risk here.

Both teams are taking a risk here

[LarsV8]

LarsV8; I understand what you're saying in that dealing Dwight is the risk averse move for the Magic.

I meant to say that between the Magic and Rockets, the majority of risk lies with Orlando.

Sure there's a risk that Dwight bolts next summer, but the only real threat at this point is Atlanta. That would mean he takes a pay cut to play on a less talented roster in a smaller market.

If that were the case, the Magic wouldn't be moving him.

Houston is taking a franchise altering risk.

[cvMagic]

How do Houston fans believe they'll still retain the best of their rookies and still end up with Dwight or Bynum? For example, retaining Lamb, Parsons and White. I can't possibly see any other scenario where one or two of those players don't end up in Orlando.

It's just delusional payback for when we thought they were going to give us their entire roster and all of their picks and take on all of our toxic assets.

[MagicFan101]

LarsV8; I understand what you're saying in that dealing Dwight is the risk averse move for the Magic.

I meant to say that between the Magic and Rockets, the majority of risk lies with Orlando.

Sure there's a risk that Dwight bolts next summer, but the only real threat at this point is Atlanta. That would mean he takes a pay cut to play on a less talented roster in a smaller market.

I disagree completely. Both Orlando and Houston are in a tough spot. Houston is locked into mediocrity and Orlando can not allow their franchise player to leave for nothing. Both have to make drastic moves and accept risk.

Houston guts their roster for one season. Most likely, Dwight walks next summer and they then move from a #8 seed / first round punching bag to the top 5 draft pick class and start rebuilding around some real talent.

Orlando on the other hand, will begin down that same road. They will simply do it a year earlier than Houston. Yes, there is a chance that Houston hits a home run and Dwight resigns. But that is highly unlikely at this point and hardly enough to push the majority of the risk onto Orlando.

[TDJacksonville]

Marco Belinelli has received interest from the Bulls, Magic, Warriors and Knicks.

@mysportslegion

What does this mean for Jason Richardson???

Hopefully it means

BYE BYE BYE

[IGotDaMagicInMe]

Marco Belinelli has received interest from the Bulls, Magic, Warriors and Knicks.

@mysportslegion

What does this mean for Jason Richardson???

Well, I'm pretty sure he's bad contract priority #1

[rcklsscognition]

Marco Belinelli has received interest from the Bulls, Magic, Warriors and Knicks.

@mysportslegion

What does this mean for Jason Richardson???

Well, I'm pretty sure he's bad contract priority #1

Does no one read? This rumor hit 2 days ago. And Belinelli sucks. He is worse on defense than J-Rich.

[cvMagic]

Josh Robbins ‏@JoshuaBRobbins

MT @pdcavsinsider: Hate to put a damper on Bynum-to-CLE rumors, but GM Chris Grant returned to CLE for Kyrie Irving's surgery, not trade.

Hopefully he watches the procedure with a box of junior mints.

[The1llness]

LarsV8; I understand what you're saying in that dealing Dwight is the risk averse move for the Magic.

I meant to say that between the Magic and Rockets, the majority of risk lies with Orlando.

Sure there's a risk that Dwight bolts next summer, but the only real threat at this point is Atlanta. That would mean he takes a pay cut to play on a less talented roster in a smaller market.

If that were the case, the Magic wouldn't be moving him.

Houston is taking a franchise altering risk.

I figured you would say that. I think the difference is that organizational fatigue has set in with him. He doesn't want to be with the Magic regardless of whether or not his options are limited next summer. He would very well just sign with the Hawks out of spite.

I would like the Rockets chances to re-sign him more than I like the Magic's.

[zapatasblood]

Josh Robbins ‏@JoshuaBRobbins

MT @pdcavsinsider: Hate to put a damper on Bynum-to-CLE rumors, but GM Chris Grant returned to CLE for Kyrie Irving's surgery, not trade.

Hopefully he watches the procedure with a box of junior mints.

If it cures him

[TDJacksonville]

What does this mean for Jason Richardson???

Well, I'm pretty sure he's bad contract priority #1

Does no one read? This rumor hit 2 days ago. And Belinelli sucks. He is worse on defense than J-Rich.

hes still better than Jrich

[Skin]

CAN WE STOP SAYING WE HAVE BAD CONTRACTS??? (outside of Jameer's that is)

Our contracts for Hedo, Duhon are good expiring contracts next summer and they don't bother us now. Sure, they bothered us prior to Deron signing with the Nets, but since that's over, it doesn't matter any more.

Jason Richardson and Glen Davis can both be waived using the Stretch Provision right now if we wanted. All they would count is roughly $2.5M each against our cap space. That's not BAAAAAD, like some people keep thinking.

Quentin Richardson's also an expiring contract after this season.... another tradeable asset.

[The Effect]

Can someone tell me what the cavs got in return when lebron just walked out?

[OrlandoMajinBuu]

JRich > Belinelli

[Cammo101]

Can someone tell me what the cavs got in return when lebron just walked out?

Bad enough to draft Kyrie Irving.

[Shishnizzle]

This keeps getting better.

Peter Vecsey ‏@PeterVecsey1

Source says Brian Shaw turned down Bobcats job cause Magic assured him herd get that job. When interviewing process continued he withdrew

If that is true then Shaw has to realize you can't disrespect other potential candidates without at least giving them an interview and maybe we wanted to do some research on other people for future considerations or even a different assignment. For Shaw to walk away shows immaturity. He doesn't deserve to be coach if that is how he handles things. I call bull ****.

[MagicFan101]

CAN WE STOP SAYING WE HAVE BAD CONTRACTS??? (outside of Jameer's that is)

Our contracts for Hedo, Duhon are good expiring contracts next summer and they don't bother us now. Sure, they bothered us prior to Deron signing with the Nets, but since that's over, it doesn't matter any more.

Jason Richardson and Glen Davis can both be waived using the Stretch Provision right now if we wanted. All they would count is roughly $2.5M each against our cap space. That's not BAAAAAD, like some people keep thinking.

Quentin Richardson's also an expiring contract after this season.... another tradeable asset.

Only if you stop claiming that Jameer's contract is bad before even know what it is...

[zapatasblood]

Can someone tell me what the cavs got in return when lebron just walked out?

Bad enough to draft Kyrie Irving.

2 picks and a TPE since they did it as a S&T, I think