Official Speculation Thread (Pt. XLV "Re-Building" Edition)

[Swiftraven]

Is there anyone good who we could REALISTICALLY get using either of our TPEs? (we got one for ryan too right?)

We most all of the Ryan one in the Dwight trade I believe so that leaves the 17.8 one from the Dwight trade.

We need a team that is near the cap or doesnt want to go into the tax badly enough to trade us a bad (hopefully expiring) contract and a 1st rounder that we can use the tpe on. Or a trade that needs help that we can use it to assist with and get picks for assisting.

[Blue_and_Whte]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gWobH_xtgs[/youtube]
It's a 7'1" guy with handles of a guard.

It'll definitely be an interesting year of college basketball. I don't think some of these guys are sure 1 and dones.

Bah.. Personaly I'm tired of these 7 foot wannabe "guards"

[MagicTownBaller]

Arron Afflalo @arronafflalo
No. 4

Al Harrington @cheddahcheese7
3

Maurice Harkless @moe_harkless
Oh yeah 11 taken too. Looks like 21

Christian Eyenga @christeyenga8
"THE OFFICIAL TWITTER PAGE FOR ORLANDO MAGIC GUARD/FORWARD #8 CHRISTIAN EYENGA" - His twitter bio

I guess these mean that Afflalo is wearing #4, Harrington is wearing #3, Harkless is wearing #21, and Eyenga is wearing #8z

[Def Swami]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gWobH_xtgs[/youtube]
It's a 7'1" guy with handles of a guard.

It'll definitely be an interesting year of college basketball. I don't think some of these guys are sure 1 and dones.

Bah.. Personaly I'm tired of these 7 foot wannabe "guards"

I was just stating that he has that capability. I don't think he plays on the perimeter a whole lot, from the brief synopses I've read. He seems like he plays in the post or within 10-12 feet of it at least, but can shoot a 12-15 footer.

Just curious, what other 7' wannabe guards are there?

[Cigamodnalro]

Arron Afflalo @arronafflalo
No. 4

Al Harrington @cheddahcheese7
3

Maurice Harkless @moe_harkless
Oh yeah 11 taken too. Looks like 21

Christian Eyenga @christeyenga8
"THE OFFICIAL TWITTER PAGE FOR ORLANDO MAGIC GUARD/FORWARD #8 CHRISTIAN EYENGA" - His twitter bio

I guess these mean that Afflalo is wearing #4, Harrington is wearing #3, Harkless is wearing #21, and Eyenga is wearing #8z

Harkless said earlier today on Twitter that McRoberts was taking #4. Wonder if Afflalo swooped in

[OrlandO]

Niko was 8 in Philly... I guess he changed numbers or Eyenga grabbed it first?

[Cigamodnalro]

https://twitter.com/JTWells4/status/235 ... 04/photo/1

[Noonskadoodle]

Man it said RealGM was down for like the past 3 days & I couldn't get on.

Looks like I didn't miss anything but the same old dudes crying over the trade & a couple new trollers.

& what in THEE HELL is up with all the Puerto Rico talk? Haha brings back horrible memories of Carlos Arroyo & his crazy fans

[TDJacksonville]

Niko was 8 in Philly... I guess he changed numbers or Eyenga grabbed it first?

id say eyenga grabbed it first.

[TDJacksonville]

Man it said RealGM was down for like the past 3 days & I couldn't get on.

Looks like I didn't miss anything but the same old dudes crying over the trade & a couple new trollers.

& what in THEE HELL is up with all the Puerto Rico talk? Haha brings back horrible memories of Carlos Arroyo & his crazy fans

been acting real slow as well. probably from the dwight trade

[Def Swami]

Man it said RealGM was down for like the past 3 days & I couldn't get on.

Looks like I didn't miss anything but the same old dudes crying over the trade & a couple new trollers.

& what in THEE HELL is up with all the Puerto Rico talk? Haha brings back horrible memories of Carlos Arroyo & his crazy fans

been acting real slow as well. probably from the dwight trade

Traffic picks up when something good happens to the Lakers. Probably a lot of new members joining or signing back into their accounts.

[MAGICian619]

Arron Afflalo @arronafflalo
No. 4

Al Harrington @cheddahcheese7
3

Maurice Harkless @moe_harkless
Oh yeah 11 taken too. Looks like 21

Christian Eyenga @christeyenga8
"THE OFFICIAL TWITTER PAGE FOR ORLANDO MAGIC GUARD/FORWARD #8 CHRISTIAN EYENGA" - His twitter bio

I guess these mean that Afflalo is wearing #4, Harrington is wearing #3, Harkless is wearing #21, and Eyenga is wearing #8z

Harkless said earlier today on Twitter that McRoberts was taking #4. Wonder if Afflalo swooped in

I like Harkless as #21....the anti-Dwight

[Noonskadoodle]

In a year or 2 I hope Rob has his eyes open for my NC State boy Rodney Purvis. He is gonna be a freshman this year at NC State & he has a similar game to D Wade. He just loves attacking the paint & has no problem finishing. He also can knock down open shots.

The guy is a born scorer & has all the tools to be a great defender. With so many talented freshman going into college this year Purvis is just flying under the radar, but everybody will soon find out just how special this kid is.

He could very well leave school after one season, but I hope he stays 2. Get a big man this year in the draft & then go after him in 2014.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnyS9n8-Nhw&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/youtube]

Video from last month

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKws6px36hU&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/youtube]

[TheMagicOne]

TPE & JJ/McRoberts candidates would probably be as followed.

Boston - Paul Pierce (If the C's start sucking and they know they have to rebuild around Rondo. They could easily trade Rondo)

Dallas - Shawn Marion
Why? Because Dallas wants cap space for next off season. Marion is not in their long term plans.
Actually a Better deal for Dallas Would be this"
JJ Redick & McRoberts for Marion and 2013 1st round pick.

LA Clippers - Caron Butler
Why? Because LA Clippers want to add more than just Chris Paul next Offseason. You could also substitute the same deal for Marion for Butler.

Memphis - Rudy Gay or ZBo

Milwaukee - Drew Gooden, Luc Mhah a Moute & 1st round pick for JJ & McRoberts. Helps them clear cap room to keep Ellis and add a third player.

Minnesota - Ridinour & Barea (Clear Cap room for 2013)

New York -Amare (Only in a three team deal) That is if you could find a team willing to take Amare. Something like Zbo to Magic, Amare to Memphis & NY Kincks get the trade exception.

Sacramento - Salmons, Hayes, Outlaw & 1st round pick for JJ, QRich & McRoberts.

Toronto - TPE on Calderon if they ship him with a first rounder. I just cant see them flipping Calderon with only a year left on the salary.
or
Johnson, Klieza & 2st round pick for JJ, QRich & McRoberts.

Washinton - TPE on Okafor & a first rounder- (That is if he ends up not working well with Nene & they want to be players in the 2013 free agency)

[Cigamodnalro]

[TheMagicOne]

I am curious if this season will be one of us showcasing talent veterans for trade to teams needing a piece for the playoffs, will more trades happen before training camp and we end up playing all the rookies?

Should be interesting through the start of the season.

Hope that Vaughn was hired with the directive to lose games regardless lol.

[arsenal6106]

I like Harkless as #21....the anti-Dwight

I like it!

[TDJacksonville]

TPE & JJ/McRoberts candidates would probably be as followed.

Boston - Paul Pierce (If the C's start sucking and they know they have to rebuild around Rondo. They could easily trade Rondo)

Dallas - Shawn Marion
Why? Because Dallas wants cap space for next off season. Marion is not in their long term plans.
Actually a Better deal for Dallas Would be this"
JJ Redick & McRoberts for Marion and 2013 1st round pick.

LA Clippers - Caron Butler
Why? Because LA Clippers want to add more than just Chris Paul next Offseason. You could also substitute the same deal for Marion for Butler.

Memphis - Rudy Gay or ZBo

Milwaukee - Drew Gooden, Luc Mhah a Moute & 1st round pick for JJ & McRoberts. Helps them clear cap room to keep Ellis and add a third player.

Minnesota - Ridinour & Barea (Clear Cap room for 2013)

New York -Amare (Only in a three team deal) That is if you could find a team willing to take Amare. Something like Zbo to Magic, Amare to Memphis & NY Kincks get the trade exception.

Sacramento - Salmons, Hayes, Outlaw & 1st round pick for JJ, QRich & McRoberts.

Toronto - TPE on Calderon if they ship him with a first rounder. I just cant see them flipping Calderon with only a year left on the salary.
or
Johnson, Klieza & 2st round pick for JJ, QRich & McRoberts.

Washinton - TPE on Okafor & a first rounder- (That is if he ends up not working well with Nene & they want to be players in the 2013 free agency)

Dallas Deal involving a 1st round pick wouldnt work with a 2013 1st. it belongs to the rockets unless the mavs are in the top 14

[MagicTownBaller]

TPE & JJ/McRoberts candidates would probably be as followed.

Boston - Paul Pierce (If the C's start sucking and they know they have to rebuild around Rondo. They could easily trade Rondo)

Dallas - Shawn Marion
Why? Because Dallas wants cap space for next off season. Marion is not in their long term plans.
Actually a Better deal for Dallas Would be this"
JJ Redick & McRoberts for Marion and 2013 1st round pick.

LA Clippers - Caron Butler
Why? Because LA Clippers want to add more than just Chris Paul next Offseason. You could also substitute the same deal for Marion for Butler.

Memphis - Rudy Gay or ZBo

Milwaukee - Drew Gooden, Luc Mhah a Moute & 1st round pick for JJ & McRoberts. Helps them clear cap room to keep Ellis and add a third player.

Minnesota - Ridinour & Barea (Clear Cap room for 2013)

New York -Amare (Only in a three team deal) That is if you could find a team willing to take Amare. Something like Zbo to Magic, Amare to Memphis & NY Kincks get the trade exception.

Sacramento - Salmons, Hayes, Outlaw & 1st round pick for JJ, QRich & McRoberts.

Toronto - TPE on Calderon if they ship him with a first rounder. I just cant see them flipping Calderon with only a year left on the salary.
or
Johnson, Klieza & 2st round pick for JJ, QRich & McRoberts.

Washinton - TPE on Okafor & a first rounder- (That is if he ends up not working well with Nene & they want to be players in the 2013 free agency)

Boston - No way!

Dallas - Shawn Marion and 2 First Rounders would be good and I'd take it.

L.A. Clippers - Yes, I would do the TPE for Butler and 2 First Rounders. Butler would be a great mentor for our young players also. Plays tough, can score, and can defend really well.

Memphis - If you asked me the other day would I do a Zach Randolph or Rudy Gay and a draft pick for the TPE, I would have said that we should do it. Now, I say it would limit our tanking and we should not do it.

Milwaukee - Ewwww, no!

Minnesota - I would do TPE for Ridnour and draft pick, no Barea.

New York - No Amar'e, no way. I don't want another past his prime player with knee problems.

Sacramento - Only if the draft pick is unprotected and even then I wouldn't take Hayes.

Toronto - Yes to Calderon and draft pick

Washington - Yes to that deal.

[AgEnT50]

arron afflalo ‏@arronafflalo

off to the O in the a.m.