Soul Bro

Given his experience playing pro-ball in France, I think Penda is a "win now" pick. I'm hoping he earns real minutes this season. Either way, it looks like Mose will at least have to play TDS or him.

Great scouting report on Penda. I can't wait to see this kid wreak havoc. https://hoopshype.com/lists/noah-penda-nba-draft-scouting-report-and-intel/

https://dallashoopsjournal.com/p/god-shammgod-orlando-magic-dallas-mavericks-contract/

Awesome! Finally some player development for our guards.

For all the young bucks on the forum, now's the time to let the Magic theme song enter your soul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Vqd-sVisr4

That's tough. Reading that it'll likely take months for him to recover. As I look at our team, I see four guys who have All-Star talent/potential: Suggs, Bane, Wagner, and Banchero. All are still young, seemingly good dudes, and are thirsty for greatness. My point being it's nice to have that level of depth and talent, whereas Memphis only has two of those guys: Morant and JJJ. One is a hothead and now the other is now hurt. I like being a Magic fan right now.

Beyond bringing back Moe, the simplest move I want us to make is to dump Jett (with a second pick or two, if needed) to a team like the Nets, and then I want us to bring back Caleb. Beyond Jett being awful, Caleb is still only 22-years-old, a very solid shooter, and knows his role well. Who cares if he wasn't drafted a high as Jett? He's the better player.

It's an arms race right now! Wowzers!!! I'm glad we still have some youth and development on our side. Money is flying everywhere. It's wild!

Post of the year! Ha!

I’m not a huge WCJ (or Goga) fan, but the money these bigs are getting make their deals look like bargains.

Gotcha. Well I hope we do more :)

I’m so happy Cole and Harris are gone. No, I think we still free up more money via trade to bring back Moe and maybe Caleb or another free agent. Beyond Mo being a huge locker room guy, he was a legit 6th man candidate until the injury. Oh and he’s Franz’s brother. I don’t want to give him big money, but I don’t want to lose him either. Honestly, I’d rather keep him than JI.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45519132/nba-free-agency-2025-reaction-grades-biggest-signings

Not at all. Our starting five (i.e. Suggs, Bane, Wagner, Banchero, and WCJ), if it can stay healthy, should easily by the nastiest defense in the NBA. Add in Bane and hopefully some three point development from some of the other guys, and our offense should get a sizable bump, too. I will be curious how Jones' role impacts AB's role off the bench.

Finally... a legit value signing for Orlando. Plus, a guy who can run point and shoot. I'll take it!