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

[BelgianMagic]

#Wojbomb

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA
Orlando and the L.A. Lakers are engaged in 4-way talks with Denver and Philadelphia on a Dwight Howard blockbuster, league sources tell Y!

[Def Swami]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA
Orlando and the L.A. Lakers are engaged in 4-way talks with Denver and Philadelphia on a Dwight Howard blockbuster, league sources tell Y!

STOP THE PRESS

[Nyce_1]

JV will allow freedom on offense, as long as they buy-in on defense. I think it's safe to assume Jameer will push tempo and set up the flow by what the defense gives.

[MagicTownBaller]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
Orlando and the L.A. Lakers are engaged in 4-way talks with Denver and Philadelphia on a Dwight Howard blockbuster, league sources tell Y!

[MagicTownBaller]

Jacque Vaughn saying he wished that Shaq spelled his name correctly!

[Def Swami]

What can we get from Philly and Denver?

[Ahmadab]

HOLY **** I'M LISTENING. 4 WAY DEAL WITH TEAMS WITH YOUTH AND ATHLETICISM YES PLEASE.

[ChosenSavior]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA
Orlando and the L.A. Lakers are engaged in 4-way talks with Denver and Philadelphia on a Dwight Howard blockbuster, league sources tell Y!

STOP THE PRESS

Strap in?

[Ahmadab]

GUYS ANDERSON VAREJAO IS BETTER RIGHT ?

[Def Swami]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA
Orlando and the L.A. Lakers are engaged in 4-way talks with Denver and Philadelphia on a Dwight Howard blockbuster, league sources tell Y!

STOP THE PRESS

Strap in?

Dare I say....

[Nyce_1]

[Def Swami]

Chad Evans ‏@ChadEvansNBA
Slowly more sources are saying that the Magic have interest in Bynum...something I've said since the very beginning.

[MitchellUK]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
Orlando and the L.A. Lakers are engaged in 4-way talks with Denver and Philadelphia on a Dwight Howard blockbuster, league sources tell Y!

Things just got very interesting.

I'll take some combo of Evan Turner, Jrue Holiday, Ty Lawson, Nikola Vucevic, Kenneth Faried, picks and cap relief, please.

[Cigamodnalro]

Jacque Vaughn on Jim Rome Show August 9

JV: He was hired last week by Magic, makes him 10th coach in Franchise history. 12 years in NBA, standout at Kansas, here's Jacque Vaughn of the Orlando Magic
JR: You fit classic HC resume. Point guard, played for good teams and great coaches
JV: When you coach any job you want to get to the top and elite level and I have always had goal to maximize abilities. This opportunity presented itself and I wasn't going to walk away
JR: You came pretty quickly. 12 years as player, 2 years as player. Did you think it happen that soon?
JV: I didn't put timeline on it. I just said every day I'd do my job and that would work out. I would have loved to have 14 years on my resume, but I think I do with time in the locker-room and playing for coaches.
JR: It's not an easy job in Orlando. Are they taking a chance on you or are you on them
JV: I'm definitely sticking my neck out, I had great situation in SA playing for brilliant HC and I could have taken easy route and done my job every day and been okay 4 or 5 years from now. But I'm sticking my neck out and challenging myself and pushing myself and taking a leap of faith.
JR: Dwight Howard situation...
JV: Great ownership and great leadership here,
JR: What was your approach with the big fella
JV: I cannot divulge that but air checked in with all my guys to make sure
JR Does Dwight have open mind or has that train left the station
JV: My approach was I want to coach great people who want to elevate themselves and want to be committed to organization. That was my talk with every person. I think that was the right thing going forward.
JR: Did you want some indication that he might stay?
JV: You have to look at whole. This organization over time has done an unbelievable job with community and being competitive in this league. My approach was to have the ownership backing not just today but for years to come.
JR: Tell me about a Jacque Vaughn basketball Team. What do you want? I demand defense and I teach offense. I give guys the freedom to play the game of basketball. The athletes are humans with great ability to maintain and also have resolve. For me my guys are going to be put in positions to make plays. I'm okay with a guy making a bad pass or dribbling too long, but there must be accountability especially on the defensive end. I like bringing out the good in people
JR: You said, "Calm not garish" I've never heard garish used by an assistant coach. What does this mean?
JV: I am not super animated on the sideline and am not overly dramatic, but I am still engaged
JR: Is this what you've always been or is this the guy you liked playing for
JV: A combination. You must have calmness, but yet a fire about yourself. Be competitive but calm. Guys don't do extremely well in chaos, and the lack of chaos will definitely be my style.
JR: Jacque you wrote poetry as a student. You quoted Maya Angelou at your PC. Does she really mean something to you?
JV: She means a great deal to me, she's a great human being and for me you talk about believing in people, the good in people, believing in your neighbor. We have gotten away from that. For me, I am going to believe in my players. As a C sometimes you aren't satisfied with your roster or the guys in your locker-room, but for me you're going to believe in your players and believe in maximizing their potential
JR: Was Shaq sticking up for his guys or was he taking a shot at you personally
JV: Sticking up for his guys. He played with Shaw and under Malone. I just wish he had spelled my name right
JR: How do you approach that? Is that under your skin or part of territory?
JV: I Will have front row tickets waiting at will call for the big fella. We love the guys that made this organization.
JR: When you talk about the guys you played for--Roy Williams, Jerry Sloan, Gregg Popovich, etc. Who had the greatest influence on you? Who stood out?
JV: If I picked one guy who I had to base my style of coaching on, it'd be Roy Williams. The reason I say that is the game is a little different today. Having an interpersonal relationship is so huge. Even when I'm done playing, he sends a Christmas card do my mom. I care about my players not only on game day but what they're doing not on game day. Come to my office 24-7 or call my phone or text me, these days.
JR: Is that something you see into he NBA? OR do you not since it's such a business?
JV: It's a business. That’s why I loved SA. They had good people around and you could always talk
JR: Let's do this again during season.
JV: You got it Jim.

[BelgianMagic]

Finally some action

[MagicTownBaller]

Jacque Vaughn on Jim Rome Show August 9

JV: He was hired last week by Magic, makes him 10th coach in Franchise history. 12 years in NBA, standout at Kansas, here's Jacque Vaughn of the Orlando Magic
JR: You fit classic HC resume. Point guard, played for good teams and great coaches
JV: When you coach any job you want to get to the top and elite level and I have always had goal to maximize abilities. This opportunity presented itself and I wasn't going to walk away
JR: You came pretty quickly. 12 years as player, 2 years as player. Did you think it happen that soon?
JV: I didn't put timeline on it. I just said every day I'd do my job and that would work out. I would have loved to have 14 years on my resume, but I think I do with time in the locker-room and playing for coaches.
JR: It's not an easy job in Orlando. Are they taking a chance on you or are you on them
JV: I'm definitely sticking my neck out, I had great situation in SA playing for brilliant HC and I could have taken easy route and done my job every day and been okay 4 or 5 years from now. But I'm sticking my neck out and challenging myself and pushing myself and taking a leap of faith.
JR: Dwight Howard situation...
JV: Great ownership and great leadership here,
JR: What was your approach with the big fella
JV: I cannot divulge that but air checked in with all my guys to make sure
JR Does Dwight have open mind or has that train left the station
JV: My approach was I want to coach great people who want to elevate themselves and want to be committed to organization. That was my talk with every person. I think that was the right thing going forward.
JR: Did you want some indication that he might stay?
JV: You have to look at whole. This organization over time has done an unbelievable job with community and being competitive in this league. My approach was to have the ownership backing not just today but for years to come.
JR: Tell me about a Jacque Vaughn basketball Team. What do you want? I demand defense and I teach offense. I give guys the freedom to play the game of basketball. The athletes are humans with great ability to maintain and also have resolve. For me my guys are going to be put in positions to make plays. I'm okay with a guy making a bad pass or dribbling too long, but there must be accountability especially on the defensive end. I like bringing out the good in people
JR: You said, "Calm not garish" I've never heard garish used by an assistant coach. What does this mean?
JV: I am not super animated on the sideline and am not overly dramatic, but I am still engaged
JR: Is this what you've always been or is this the guy you liked playing for
JV: A combination. You must have calmness, but yet a fire about yourself. Be competitive but calm. Guys don't do extremely well in chaos, and the lack of chaos will definitely be my style.
JR: Jacque you wrote poetry as a student. You quoted Maya Angelou at your PC. Does she really mean something to you?
JV: She means a great deal to me, she's a great human being and for me you talk about believing in people, the good in people, believing in your neighbor. We have gotten away from that. For me, I am going to believe in my players. As a C sometimes you aren't satisfied with your roster or the guys in your locker-room, but for me you're going to believe in your players and believe in maximizing their potential
JR: Was Shaq sticking up for his guys or was he taking a shot at you personally
JV: Sticking up for his guys. He played with Shaw and under Malone. I just wish he had spelled my name right
JR: How do you approach that? Is that under your skin or part of territory?
JV: I Will have front row tickets waiting at will call for the big fella. We love the guys that made this organization.
JR: When you talk about the guys you played for--Roy Williams, Jerry Sloan, Gregg Popovich, etc. Who had the greatest influence on you? Who stood out?
JV: If I picked one guy who I had to base my style of coaching on, it'd be Roy Williams. The reason I say that is the game is a little different today. Having an interpersonal relationship is so huge. Even when I'm done playing, he sends a Christmas card do my mom. I care about my players not only on game day but what they're doing not on game day. Come to my office 24-7 or call my phone or text me, these days.
JR: Is that something you see into he NBA? OR do you not since it's such a business?
JV: It's a business. That’s why I loved SA. They had good people around and you could always talk
JR: Let's do this again during season.
JV: You got it Jim.

Good job Cig

[MagicTownBaller]

Finally some action

I know! I can finally make the new thread soon

[Nyce_1]

great job transcribing, Cig.

[GameOver25]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
Orlando and the L.A. Lakers are engaged in 4-way talks with Denver and Philadelphia on a Dwight Howard blockbuster, league sources tell Y!

Things just got very interesting.

I'll take some combo of Evan Turner, Jrue Holiday, Ty Lawson, Nikola Vucevic, Kenneth Faried, picks and cap relief, please.

What about Iggy?!?!? OFF WITH YOUR HEAD!!!

[TDJacksonville]

What can we get from Philly and Denver?

im sure we could get harkless or thad young, turner, Holliday or some combo out of that from philly.

Nuggets maybe koufos, q miller, İzzet Türkyılmaz, Brewer, fournier, faried.