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

rcklsscognition · Post #101 » by **rcklsscognition** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 8:16 pm

Rudolph is still butt hurt over the Brooklyn trade.

MagicRays · Post #102 » by **MagicRays** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 8:17 pm

BadMofoPimp wrote:I have watched Aflalo play in this league since his rookie year in Detroit being I am a Pistons fan also. He was the 27th pick in the draft and worked his way up from being a Bench warmer to the point where he was pushing Rip Hamilton, which made him expendable to the Nuggets. Of which, I am still angry with Joe Dumars for making that trade. Regardless, a true defensive specialist that has developed a very nice 3 point shot. A solid starter for most teams in the league.

Thanks for the description. Haven't paid much attention to Afflalo to be honest. It's nice to come here and get a quick recap of what he has done and can bring to the team.

arsenal6106 · Post #103 » by **arsenal6106** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 8:17 pm

VGOSWAMI wrote:
Jarrod N Rudolph ‏@JRudolphSports
Looks like this latest Dwight deal may happen. At least as of right now.

Strap in and hope we can at least net Bynum.

"May Happen"

Believe it or not, those are actually strong words for Jarrod.

Nyce_1 · Post #104 » by **Nyce_1** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 8:17 pm

Zmill wrote:
Nyce_1 wrote:Jameer/Morris
Affalo/Redick/Liggins
Ebanks/Turk
Davis/Nicholson
Bynum/KO/Ayon

I should have said Henny & his Guys because Perry is one of his guys but yeah.. Good point

High IQ, length, athleticism, shooting

and DEFENSE!!!!! WHOA!

Ahmadab · Post #105 » by **Ahmadab** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 8:19 pm

Bynum + Afflalo + Cap space is good

Gasol + Afflalo + 3 picks + young players (eg :Quincy Miller/Moe Harkless/Evan Fournier) ---> Trade Gasol to a third team for a PF or Center + a pick

BelgianMagic · Post #106 » by **BelgianMagic** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 8:20 pm

ShowTimeERA wrote:
BelgianMagic wrote:He may have been worth something 2 yrs ago, but right now? 32yrs, still owed lotta money, declining ..

Don't get me wrong, I've been a huge fan of his. But he's not the player he was 2yrs ago ..

Well everything I just stated occurred during draft night 2012...

We also had Dwight going to 4 different teams in the last month, and yet he's still here ..

I've also read those rumors of Gasol, but I think If LA was really offered an all-star for Gasol, Gasol wouldn't be a Laker anymore

rcklsscognition · Post #107 » by **rcklsscognition** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 8:22 pm

arsenal6106 wrote:
VGOSWAMI wrote:
Jarrod N Rudolph ‏@JRudolphSports
Looks like this latest Dwight deal may happen. At least as of right now.

Strap in and hope we can at least net Bynum.

"May Happen"

Believe it or not, those are actually strong words for Jarrod.

I got the same feeling, a feeling like he spoke with someone close to Dwight because we all know that's where he gets his stuff from, and they said it's imminent.

BadMofoPimp · Post #108 » by **BadMofoPimp** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 8:23 pm

BelgianMagic wrote:
Jarrod N Rudolph ‏@JRudolphSports
The Magic want Pau, and I understand that, but if Pau was the desired piece, why wait so long to ask for him?

I have lost about all respect for J Rudolph. I don't believe a single thing he says anymore because statements like this just reek of something Fegan would tell him to say. Because, no way in hell the Magic want Pau Gasol. Fegan and Dwight may want you to think that though. Rudolph is no longer a reporter, but a pawn.

dsg2021 · Post #109 » by **dsg2021** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 8:24 pm

I'm not going to lie, I see the semi-potential to get Bynum and Afflalo, or Iggy and Afflalo too. Both seem good to go forward with in winning now, moreso Bynum and Afflalo depending if you're not pessismistic like me on his recurring injury history. But I'd rather roll with getting whichever of Bynum/Gasol gets us the most picks/prospects as first choice too, and I think Pau is being mentioned to us b/c he's not the one looking forwards to UFA in 1 year like Bynum, that hurts offers.

BelgianMagic · Post #110 » by **BelgianMagic** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 8:25 pm

Legion Sports ‏@MySportsLegion
LA, Orlando and Philly have been in talks for a few days, but needed a fourth team (Denver) to provide cap relief, picks and take Iguodala.

in-limbo · Post #111 » by **in-limbo** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 8:26 pm

I like Gasol as a piece but would be very surprised if he was here very long. Don't understand the love affair with Bynum at all, no way could I trust his attitude or health.

I can't wait for this guy to be off my team, good riddance.

Hotshot Hower · Post #112 » by **Hotshot Hower** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 8:27 pm

arsenal6106 wrote:
VGOSWAMI wrote:
Jarrod N Rudolph ‏@JRudolphSports
Looks like this latest Dwight deal may happen. At least as of right now.

Strap in and hope we can at least net Bynum.

"May Happen"

Believe it or not, those are actually strong words for Jarrod.

OR he's finally using common logic because Woj broke the news.

We all know how credible Woj is.

Ahmadab · Post #113 » by **Ahmadab** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 8:28 pm

Alex Kennedy ‏@AlexKennedyNBA
Source confirms that ORL, LAL, PHI and DEN have discussed four-team deal. However, source warns it's "one of several deals being discussed."

Love you Alex Kennedy

Blue_and_Whte · Post #114 » by **Blue_and_Whte** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 8:29 pm

I think this dies down just as quickly as it started. We've seen it a few times. "TRADE IMMINENT" its like that scene in family guy where Brian throws a tv into peters orbit.

"HAHAHAHAH. Awwwww. HAHAHAHAH , awwwwww, HAHAHAHAH Awwwww.

Hotshot Hower · Post #115 » by **Hotshot Hower** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 8:29 pm

BelgianMagic wrote:
Legion Sports ‏@MySportsLegion
LA, Orlando and Philly have been in talks for a few days, but needed a fourth team (Denver) to provide cap relief, picks and take Iguodala.

Yep, another "insider" just regurgitating Woj's story, while trying to put their own spin on it.

rcklsscognition · Post #116 » by **rcklsscognition** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 8:29 pm

Important thing is we have been talking trades with multiple teams post hiring JV. We're back in the search it seems after bowing out for a bit to get the coach taken care of.

Ahmadab · Post #117 » by **Ahmadab** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 8:31 pm

I wonder what the other deals are. Personally i think that the trade that should happen but never will is Dwight for Bosh+Wade. It makes way too much sense.

The Effect · Post #118 » by **The Effect** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 8:31 pm

BelgianMagic wrote:
Legion Sports ‏@MySportsLegion
LA, Orlando and Philly have been in talks for a few days, but needed a fourth team (Denver) to provide cap relief, picks and take Iguodala.

Umm if true, WHY THE HELL WOULDNT WE TAKE IGGY???

arsenal6106 · Post #119 » by **arsenal6106** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 8:32 pm

Blue_and_Whte wrote:I think this dies down just as quickly as it started. We've seen it a few times. "TRADE IMMINENT" its like that scene in family guy where Brian throws a tv into peters orbit.

"HAHAHAHAH. Awwwww. HAHAHAHAH , awwwwww, HAHAHAHAH Awwwww.

To be fair though, Woj said that this trade wasn't imminent.

ShowTimeERA · Post #120 » by **ShowTimeERA** » Thu Aug 9, 2012 8:32 pm

BelgianMagic wrote:
ShowTimeERA wrote:
BelgianMagic wrote:He may have been worth something 2 yrs ago, but right now? 32yrs, still owed lotta money, declining ..

Don't get me wrong, I've been a huge fan of his. But he's not the player he was 2yrs ago ..

Well everything I just stated occurred during draft night 2012...

We also had Dwight going to 4 different teams in the last month, and yet he's still here ..

I've also read those rumors of Gasol, but I think If LA was really offered an all-star for Gasol, Gasol wouldn't be a Laker anymore

Actually Gasol was traded for an all-star, but you can thank Stern for the veto. Other than that, LA's brass along with Kobe value Gasol extremely high which is mainly the reason why he's still wearing a LA jersey.