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The reason why people are disappointed with not trading for Murray is he didn’t make a lot and we wouldn't have given up major assets for him. We could easily have him Franz, Suggs, and Banchero without worrying about the luxury tax and keeping most of our picks. Murray makes half of what Paul George makes for example. When are we going to make a move for a ball handler like Paolo wants? We also need way more shooting. These our grown men I don’t care if they aren’t choir boys as far as your locker room point. The off-season isn’t over so I’m not glass half empty yet but so far this has been disappointing. A lot of teams are passing us in The East in my opinion.

In each of his two seasons in Denver, Caldwell-Pope -- a career 36.9% 3-point shooter -- has eclipsed 40% from deep while also playing in 76 games both years. As a defender, Caldwell-Pope allowed a league-best 40.6% field goal percentage as the closest defender last season, according to ESPN Stats & Information research, while frequently taking on the toughest assignment. https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40469675/sources-kentavious-caldwell-pope-finalizing-deal-magic

Where’s Moldy Hobo we you need him. Did some one say CP3? Lololol

No to Lauri. Yes to Sexton

Hopes and dreams. Yep that’s about it. To think our players on the roster right now will suddenly ALL become significantly better in six months is a pipe dream. Small market bs is just a f ing excuse. Last time I checked the owner is a mult-billionaire. He just doesn’t give a crap obviously about bringing a championship to Orlando. Just happy to fill the seats, no matter whose fans are sitting in them.

Murray price was probably even lower in the deadline last february, but even that package is not prohibitive at all, and could have easily being offered by our FO for a player that fits a lot of our needs. But probably guys like him are out of the radar for some character issues, or whatever. As always, too much evaluating and overthinking. CP3 train has passed by a lot of time ago, but if we're talking about a different deal then the ones mentioned for Klay&co., a much lower deal, I would still do it in a heartbeat. But I don't believe he's interested in a role of mentor/backup on a low salary.

Backup forward was a need, we only had 37 year old Joe Ingles to backup Franz. Shooting/spacing is also a need he helps fill.

What a terrible mistake that would be

Finally draft a 45% 3 point sniper and trade it away for a future 2nd. I think the myth of us being unpredictable can finally be put to bed. Weltman and Parker are as predictable as it gets.

We have so many bigger needs than Hartenstein. Use the cap space to actually address weaknesses and bring back Goga to back up WCJ. To me signing Hartenstein would be like Hennigan signing Biyombo to a huge deal when we already had Ibaka and Vucevic on the roster.

On one hand, TDS is the least raw player we’ve drafted in a long time and could slide into the Ingles spot in the rotation. On the other hand, I'm skeptical the 18th pick in this weak class will be an instant contributor when the 6 and 11 picks from a much better class last year had splinters on their butts from riding the pine all season. I get the excitement, and I’ll join in eventually, but need to see our next off-season moves before I make an opinion. We still have $50 million in cap space to make some noise with if we choose to, and we still have a glaring need for an offensive initiator.

Boys - it’s true. Strap in. https://x.com/bxnchero/status/1807206482301087817?s=46

I don't for one second believe this is happening but I'll say it anyway. The Magic now have enough cap room to entirely absorb the contract of Trae Young without sending back any salary... Lol

Love to see other teams making moves we should do

It’d be interesting to sign them both to two-year deals that are hefty with team options on that second year.

Okay, I can see that, but it's not quite true. Our backup wings last year (besides Ingles) were Caleb, Chuma and Jett Howard. I have no idea what we can expect from Jett at this point, I don't think he had enough opportunities last year and I don't know what Tristan's draft means for his case. Chuma will probably be gone by the time training camp starts. And Caleb is still young, but I don't know if there will be patience with him yet. I mean, I don't think it was a hole in the roster, at least it wasn't the most urgent one. I'm not complaining either, if Da Silva was the best option, I think it's a good choice. But we still don't have a reliable point guard or a volume shooter who can start. That's what I was referring to. I don't understand why the hate from some to downvote simple opinions you don't agree with? It's pretty sad, really.

Disappointed again (but not surprised) by the handling of the second rounds and overall off-season performance. I know there are fans here who see Weltman as a brilliant mind, but when I see this kind of thing I feel very far from that opinion. I feel that a successful management model in small markets like Orlando should look for good rookie contracts in both the first and second round. That's what many successful small to mid-market teams have done (Spurs, Nuggets, Warriors). Disregarding the potential of second round players on a team with obvious holes strikes me as something a franchise with more significant market power can do. I would add that it remains to be seen if the first round picks from last year's draft (we had two lottery picks!) were worth anything or will also remain like so many others in oblivion. I think Da Silva can be good, but we haven't filled any of our needs yet.

Do we want Klay? Is there a general feel from the forum? My opinion is that he's washed and I'm fine if he wants to come but the price has to be right but I would rather give a serious offer to Paul George. Pairing someone like that with Paolo and Franz would be epic for their development and he can still ball since he carried that Clippers team for most of last year.

Yea he's basically being used as a chapter in his father's story. It's about LeBron playing with his son. That's it.

Bronny to LA is the *pretends to be shocked* meme come to life. Could have written that in permanent marker 6 weeks ago.

I agree his ceiling is a very good backup pg, but he's better than anyone we currently have. I'd give him 3/$60M with the last year a team option. That should be enough time for us to decide what we have in AB.

If you want to know my thoughts on TDS specifically they're all over this thread. He feels like a perfect fit for this team honestly.

German team engaged. Come on down Schroeder. Lol

Boom! We just drafted an elite, proven, German shooter. He's a win-now pick, which I love!!!

Sad that potential is all that is valued in the top of the draft. Guys who have worked their butt off in college get zero respect from the nba.