harryfromphilly

ok so this "trade Cole" rumor came from nowhere and has not been supported by any major player. Not the magic, not cole and not any reputable journalist But if You google Orlando magic, there are 3 stories on the first page repeating this rumor. I hate sloppy, rumor based journalism

that is exactly the point i was trying to make

here is a story including the magics statement https://www.tsn.ca/nba/nbpa-calls-orlando-magic-s-ron-desantis-donation-alarming-1.1991997

Desantis It came out that they made a 50,000 dollar donation to his never back down fund. Which, has stirred quite a few reactions on the net about their wanting to have it both ways. I wont get into that, you can google it if you want. The magic organization has come out and said it was not an endorsement of him, but help for a florida politician from a florida company. Again, I am not coming down on either side of this. This is not the place. But it does seem a bit 2 faced, which ever side you agree agree with. Either you support diversity programs and LGBTQ+ initiatives, or you support a candidate who does not.

Does the Magic being the first NBA team (ever) to endorse a presidential candidate count as controversial?

I am not surprised have not seen much of him lately. Especially was curious during draft and free agency. Figured it was just my timing, but maybe not

yeah i would agree better but i was thinking the shoot first, chuck 'em up mentality but Mauro says i'm wrong, herro more team oriented so mea culpa lol

I have not focused on the heat, except when they played us and in the playoffs (and hero was out) But isn't hero's play style vey similar to coles?

yes i have been saying this for a while he would have a double double every game if guys could shoot lol

I agree as well. Not sure how it works, but can we extend at any point? I.E. I said before that I want to see him untill the trade deadline, see what kind of player he is with a full healthy summer. Can we extend or trade at that point. (or do nothing?)

yeah SI just reported deal done, but no details

Hi TMF welcome was wondering where you were didn't think you would miss this lol

if we dont do something soon the pot gonna be empty lol

ok since we have 39 minutes now till any potential action, i'm going to ask a very naive question. If the teams and players are not supposed to talk untill 6pm, where are all of these "links" coming from? If reporters are talking to teams and they are expressing their interests and that is where they are coming from, that does not guarantee player interest. Or vice versa, And if they are talking to both and acting as a kind of intermediary, i would think that would be against the CBA

Beede updated his article and says no word yet on Bol https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/06/30/orlando-magic-guarantee-contracts-markelle-fultz-gary-harris-nba-free-agency/