Magic sign F Ignas Brazdeikis to a Two-Way Contract

Post #1 » by **Knightro** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 2:28 am

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Magicfanatic82 · Post #2 » by **Magicfanatic82** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 2:36 am

I like it, has played well end of last year and start of this season. Timma time for last roster spot.

Ducklett · Post #3 » by **Ducklett** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 2:39 am

He appears to be a hard worker. You want those kinds of guys on the team to teach others that mindset.

nymets1 · Post #4 » by **nymets1** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 2:42 am

And this could be the reason why the Magic traded their 2nd round pick (#33).

Post #5 » by **Bensational** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 2:51 am

Nice. I like Iggy. May not be a bug time game changer but he does the right things and plays smart. Can’t be unhappy about that presence.

basketballRob · Post #6 » by **basketballRob** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 3:05 am

Looks like Ennis won't be signing here.

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Post #7 » by **ChosenSavior** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 3:10 am

Nice move by the Magic here. Really like how hard he plays.

Post #8 » by **Howard Mass** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 3:12 am

Good choice for one of the two two-way deals.

Post #9 » by **Howard Mass** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 3:13 am

nymets1 wrote:And this could be the reason why the Magic traded their 2nd round pick (#33).

I think they did that because of all the young talent already and not wanting to commit another roster for a few years to youth.

RookieStar · Post #10 » by **RookieStar** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 3:26 am

Can we still sign Timma? We dont have a spot anymore?

PrimeThyme · Post #11 » by **PrimeThyme** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 3:34 am

I think he's the perfect candidate for a two-way considering his age/skillset. He jumped out to me while watching the game last night. I saw someone who could provide some rotational minutes for us.

Ignas averaged 11 && 5 while shooting 40% from 3 in the 8 games he played for us at the end of last year.

Nyce_1 · Post #12 » by **Nyce_1** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 3:38 am

The Orlando Wolverines

OrlDave · Post #13 » by **OrlDave** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 4:27 am

Nyce_1 wrote:The Orlando Wolverines

Owned by Michiganders, you wonder if that plays into it at all?

Horcy · Post #14 » by **Horcy** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 5:11 am

Good decision. He derserved it. He has played hard since the second he arrived here

nicnac215 · Post #15 » by **nicnac215** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 5:15 am

He is a NBA player. I think he ends up having a 10+ year career. Savvy, smart, and solid shooter.

RookieStar · Post #16 » by **RookieStar** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 5:18 am

Nyce_1 wrote:The Orlando Wolverines

I look forward to the matchup between us and the New York Wildcats.

Post #17 » by **Knightro** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 5:30 am

RookieStar wrote:Can we still sign Timma? We dont have a spot anymore?

They have 1 open roster spot and 1 open two-way spot.

So they certainly *can* sign him, but I don't think they will. Robbins seems to think they're gonna leave the 15th spot open potentially for trade purposes (i.e. bringing on a bad contract with the Fournier TPE in exchange for a draft pick).

If they do sign someone for that 15th spot, I have to imagine it will be a non-guaranteed deal they can waive.

RookieStar · Post #18 » by **RookieStar** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 6:03 am

Knightro wrote:
RookieStar wrote:Can we still sign Timma? We dont have a spot anymore?

They have 1 open roster spot and 1 open two-way spot.

So they certainly *can* sign him, but I don't think they will. Robbins seems to think they're gonna leave the 15th spot open potentially for trade purposes (i.e. bringing on a bad contract with the Fournier TPE in exchange for a draft pick).

If they do sign someone for that 15th spot, I have to imagine it will be a non-guaranteed deal they can waive.

Ah man... he was such a scene stealerm He wouldve had us being talked about by opposing fans. Never mind the walking meme potential

drsd · Post #19 » by **drsd** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 9:56 am

I love this move by Orlando. Brazdeikis gets another year to develop and then Orlando gets to look at the 2022/23 season where SG depth is probable. Locking him up now keeps another team from signing him to a 2W contract in the preseason. Smart move with little downside.

RookieStar wrote:Can we still sign Timma? We dont have a spot anymore?

Orlando has a roster slot with Bacon being waived. Indeed Timma might be auditioning for a slot between 2W and final roster slot.

That said, Sindarius Thornwell just appeared on the Magic.com site with Brazdeikis. Magic.com Roster link
Does that mean Thornwell got the other 2W contract? I guess we will hear more very soon.

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Bergmaniac · Post #20 » by **Bergmaniac** » Wed Aug 11, 2021 11:58 am

Good move, he's a solid depth guy.