Bubble Season Game 7: Orlando Magic (32-39) v. Brooklyn Nets (34-36) - 1pm ET

[Knightro]

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GAME INFO
Who: Sacramento Kings v. Orlando Magic
What: NBA Disney Bubble Game No. 7 (Game No. 72 overall)
When: Tuesday, August 11 at 1pm ET
Where: AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Lake Buena Vista, FL
How: Fox Sports Florida, 96.9 The Game FM (Radio)

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GAMBLING
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PREVIOUS MEETINGS
January 6, 2020: Magic 101, Nets 89
February 24, 2020: Magic 115, Nets 113
July 31, 2020: Magic 128, Nets 118

ORLANDO MAGIC PROJECTED STARTERS

G: DJ Augustin
G: Wes Iwundu
F: James Ennis
F: Gary Clark
C: Nikola Vucevic

ORLANDO MAGIC PROJECTED BENCH

G: Markelle Fultz
G: BJ Johnson
G/F: Melvin Frazier Jr.
F: Vic Law
C: Khem Birch

Deep Bench
C: Mo Bamba

Injuries: Jonathan Isaac (knee), Al-Farouq Aminu (knee), Aaron Gordon (hamstring), Michael Carter-Williams (foot), Evan Fournier (sick) and Terrence Ross (left bubble) are all OUT.

Brooklyn Projected Starters
G: Chris Chiozza
G: Tyler Johnson
F: Justin Anderson
F: Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot
F: Rodions Kurucs

Bench
G: Jeremiah Martin
G: Dzanan Musa
F: Lance Thomas
F: Donta Hall

Injuries: Kevin Durant (achillies), Kyrie Irving (shoulder), DeAndre Jordan (opted out), Wilson Chandler (opted out), Nic Claxton (shoulder), Spencer Dinwiddie (COVID-19), Taurean Prince (COVID-19), Jarrett Allen (ankle), Joe Harris (groin), Caris LaVert (thigh), Garrett Temple (rest), Jamal Crawford (hamstring) are all OUT.

[Knightro]

Greg Logan of Newsday reporting that the Nets are sitting all their regulars this afternoon, including Allen, Harris, LaVert and Temple.

[The Real Dalic]

What a strange season this has been. It's fitting that the season ends this way for Orlando with G-Leaguers everywhere. Still confused how the Bucks and Clippers lost to this team after we blew them out though.

Also, why is DJ still starting? He's been nothing but useless all season, but especially in the bubble. Is he a free agent this season? Cause I really would like to see him and Fournier gone.

[Knightro]

What a strange season this has been. It's fitting that the season ends this way for Orlando with G-Leaguers everywhere. Still confused how the Bucks and Clippers lost to this team after we blew them out though.

Also, why is DJ still starting? He's been nothing but useless all season, but especially in the bubble. Is he a free agent this season? Cause I really would like to see him and Fournier gone.

Here's where things stand with the roster.

-DJ Augustin and Michael Carter-Williams will be UNRESTRICTED free agents.
-Wes Iwundu and Gary Clark will be RESTRICTED free agents. Iwundu's qualifying offer is 2M and Clark's is 1.9M
-Evan Fournier has a PLAYER option for 17.15M.
-James Ennis has a PLAYER option for 2.1M
-Melvin Frazier Jr. has a TEAM option for 1.6M

[j-ragg]

Did Jeff Turner label those player pics? lol

Won’t be watching but hope Fultz plays well and Bamba keeps up his development without developing.

[The Real Dalic]

What a strange season this has been. It's fitting that the season ends this way for Orlando with G-Leaguers everywhere. Still confused how the Bucks and Clippers lost to this team after we blew them out though.

Also, why is DJ still starting? He's been nothing but useless all season, but especially in the bubble. Is he a free agent this season? Cause I really would like to see him and Fournier gone.

Here's where things stand with the roster.

-DJ Augustin and Michael Carter-Williams will be UNRESTRICTED free agents.
-Wes Iwundu and Gary Clark will be RESTRICTED free agents. Iwundu's qualifying offer is 2M and Clark's is 1.9M
-Evan Fournier has a PLAYER option for 17.15M.
-James Ennis has a PLAYER option for 2.1M
-Melvin Frazier Jr. has a TEAM option for 1.6M

I would like to hold on to Iwundu, Clark, and MCW if we could.

I'm also cool with Savior accepting his player option to be a spot starter until we see what Okeke has or if we could find someone better through trade or free agency, or if we can nab a good NBA ready player from the draft.

Don't care one way or another if we accept Fraziers contract. But I did like what I saw from him last game.

We all know Fournier is not turning down that money though. So I know he will be here to start the year out next season. But hopefully we can find a trade to get him out of here.

Also hoping we can sign or draft a backup PG so we don't have to watch Augustine dribble out 12+ seconds every possession.

[j-ragg]

Hope we retain Gary Clark. He’s a stud spot up shooter, low usage guy who will actually go after rebounds. Might be alone but I like him more than Ennis/Iwundu.

[drsd]

In addition to Ross not being eligible.
Michael Carter-Williams (foot tendon strain), Evan Fournier (illness) and Aaron Gordon (hamstring) will not play against the Nets.

[The Real Dalic]

Hope we retain Gary Clark. He’s a stud spot up shooter, low usage guy who will actually go after rebounds. Might be alone but I like him more than Ennis/Iwundu.

You're not alone. He's easily the best of the three. I would personally say it's Clark, Iwundu, Ennis, in that order.

[MartinsIzAfraud]

What a strange season this has been. It's fitting that the season ends this way for Orlando with G-Leaguers everywhere. Still confused how the Bucks and Clippers lost to this team after we blew them out though.

Also, why is DJ still starting? He's been nothing but useless all season, but especially in the bubble. Is he a free agent this season? Cause I really would like to see him and Fournier gone.

Here's where things stand with the roster.

-DJ Augustin and Michael Carter-Williams will be UNRESTRICTED free agents.
-Wes Iwundu and Gary Clark will be RESTRICTED free agents. Iwundu's qualifying offer is 2M and Clark's is 1.9M
-Evan Fournier has a PLAYER option for 17.15M.
-James Ennis has a PLAYER option for 2.1M
-Melvin Frazier Jr. has a TEAM option for 1.6M

I would like to hold on to Iwundu, Clark, and MCW if we could.

I'm also cool with Savior accepting his player option to be a spot starter until we see what Okeke has or if we could find someone better through trade or free agency, or if we can nab a good NBA ready player from the draft.

Don't care one way or another if we accept Fraziers contract. But I did like what I saw from him last game.

We all know Fournier is not turning down that money though. So I know he will be here to start the year out next season. But hopefully we can find a trade to get him out of here.

Also hoping we can sign or draft a backup PG so we don't have to watch Augustine dribble out 12+ seconds every possession.

I think Fournier opts out and re signs for long term $. Dude isn't dumb and playing without your next contract for a guy like him isn't a smart option even with COVID. There are a few teams that could load a deal and we all know our FO makes great decisions so who knows.

[The Real Dalic]

In addition to Ross not being eligible.
Michael Carter-Williams (foot tendon strain), Evan Fournier (illness) and Aaron Gordon (hamstring) will not play against the Nets.

I would assume all 3 are done until the Postseason.

[The Real Dalic]

Here's where things stand with the roster.

-DJ Augustin and Michael Carter-Williams will be UNRESTRICTED free agents.
-Wes Iwundu and Gary Clark will be RESTRICTED free agents. Iwundu's qualifying offer is 2M and Clark's is 1.9M
-Evan Fournier has a PLAYER option for 17.15M.
-James Ennis has a PLAYER option for 2.1M
-Melvin Frazier Jr. has a TEAM option for 1.6M

I would like to hold on to Iwundu, Clark, and MCW if we could.

I'm also cool with Savior accepting his player option to be a spot starter until we see what Okeke has or if we could find someone better through trade or free agency, or if we can nab a good NBA ready player from the draft.

Don't care one way or another if we accept Fraziers contract. But I did like what I saw from him last game.

We all know Fournier is not turning down that money though. So I know he will be here to start the year out next season. But hopefully we can find a trade to get him out of here.

Also hoping we can sign or draft a backup PG so we don't have to watch Augustine dribble out 12+ seconds every possession.

I think Fournier opts out and re signs for long term $. Dude isn't dumb and playing without your next contract for a guy like him isn't a smart option even with COVID. There are a few teams that could load a deal and we all know our FO makes great decisions so who knows.

I hope you're wrong about him re-signing. But I could definitely see it happening. What sucks is that he can be a good role player off the bench for a contender. Imagine him with the LeBron and the Lakers. He would be great for a team like that with players like LeBron.

[rcklsscognition]

Ooh, 1pm, I like it. Gives me something to do at work. Have started paying attention to Ennis and Clark and have been somewhat enjoying watching them play.

[drsd]

In addition to Ross not being eligible.
Michael Carter-Williams (foot tendon strain), Evan Fournier (illness) and Aaron Gordon (hamstring) will not play against the Nets.

I would assume all 4 are done until the Postseason.

Correction.

Simply stated: Ross cannot play, Carter-Williams is not medically clear, Fournier lacks fitness with his cold (or whatever it is) and Gordon might be out for the year.

[drsd]

This bubble tournament was a mistake, players r dropping like flies

Dude ; reported out are:

Nets:
Jarrett Allen, Joe Harris, Caris LeVert, Garrett Temple, and Jamal Crawford (in addition to the obvious Kevin Durant, DeAndre Jordan, Spencer Dinwiddie, Kyrie Irving and Taurean Prince).

Magic:
Terrence Ross, Aaron Gordon, Evan Fournier, and Michael Carter-Williams (in addition to the obvious Al-Farouq Aminu and Jonathan Isaac).



BOTH TEAMS will start MULTIPLE G-leaguers. Scrubalicious indeed!



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[The Real Dalic]

In addition to Ross not being eligible.
Michael Carter-Williams (foot tendon strain), Evan Fournier (illness) and Aaron Gordon (hamstring) will not play against the Nets.

I would assume all 4 are done until the Postseason.

Correction.

Simply stated: Ross cannot play, Carter-Williams is not medically clear, Fournier lacks fitness with his cold (or whatever it is) and Gordon might be out for the year.

Sorry, should've been clearer, I was talking about AG, MCW, and Fournier when I said all 3. I hope Ross will be ready for the postseason as well, but we really don't know the real reason he left the bubble yet. So not fully counting on him right now. But I predict he will be ready as well.

[ChosenSavior]

All of the injuries and Markelle still has to ride the bench while we continue to develop D.J. Augustin for our "future." Would not even shock me if he re-signed back with the Magic after this season.

[ChosenSavior]

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[Knightro]

All of the injuries and Markelle still has to ride the bench while we continue to develop D.J. Augustin for our "future." Would not even shock me if he re-signed back with the Magic after this season.

If there was ever a game for Fultz to have a super high usage, it feels like this is going to be it.

He's going to be out there on the second unit without Ross? It's gonna be the Fultz show entirely.