Soul Bro

I like Key as a Tony Allen type, though I'm not sure he's a back-up PG. I like the possibilities for back-up PG: Key Watson(s) Lowry Duhon Blake Ridnour Felton

quote: Originally posted by Osprey23:We traded him because he was too buddy buddy and joking with Dwight, according to Magical. I don't believe this at all. I was told it was a simple money thing.

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quote: Originally posted by M4G1C: quote: Originally posted by Soul Bro:I like this idea, though I'm not sure either side would do it: R. Anderson for R. Fernandez http://games.espn.go.com/nba/t...hine?tradeId=23mkb3f don't like it. ryan's age/upside are superior to everything that is rudy. I agree that Portland slightly wins that trade but I think it's close. Rudy has only been in the league for two years, has been stuck behind Roy and is still young. Everyone on this board ... okay not the true homers ... would have wanted Rudy last summer instead of JJ. Given the right situation, I think he could thrive.

I like this idea, though I'm not sure either side would do it: R. Anderson for R. Fernandez http://games.espn.go.com/nba/t...hine?tradeId=23mkb3f

This is a new list I've not seen on the board. Some interesting names to consider. Here are guys that I think would be great fits for the Magic. I'll leave the top ten alone b/c we pounded those names in the ground: quote: 25. Travis Outlaw I really like his all around abilities. I would like him to stay healthy and if so can easily score 15-plus points off anyone

quote: Originally posted by VCdaCarter:If vince gets traded, it'll be to a championship contender. Don't think otis can just ship him off to a team full of bums. What makes you say that?

Hinrich would be great starting at SG next to Jameer. He is a far better defender than Vince and knows how to play in a system. I still think this is a total smoke screen.

quote: Originally posted by AddiFB:Like so many have said before... don't believe anything Otis says to the media. To truly understand how Otis works, you have to be on his team or a fly on the wall that understands human language. Or tap his phone or bug his office! Yup. Something like that.

quote: Originally posted by Magician09:So with RevTy away for the next week how are we going to get our inside info? Soul Bro, has Junkie got anymore info? If I hear anything from either guy or a reliable source, I'll let you know. For the record, I don't know anything about Magical.

Unreal. Lol.

quote: Originally posted by Jareth Cutestory:The only fact (if you want to call it that) we know is that Otis is actively looking to make this team better. The following players are most certainly being offered, and chances are, likely won't be with the team either at the start of the season or before it ends. Vince Carter Marcin Gortat Mickael Pietrus Brandon Bass Otis is calling everyone who will pick up the phone, and listening to all deals. My point being, if we wake up one day and it says "Magic acquire Rudy Gay" after there being absolutely no mention of it, don't be surprised. It's how the guy works. That makes this offseason that much more nerve racking, and exciting. Nice post. Pretty spot on.

quote: Originally posted by Maestro: quote: Originally posted by Soul Bro:That post from "Skin" (Jareth?) is untrue. Otis is absolutely obsessed with Nelson and thinks he's basically on par with Paul. This is not my opinion; it's from a very close source to Otiz. Otis is then delusional. Yes, I believe he is. By far and away, Otiz is closest to Nelson on the Magic. I'm hoping that he'll see the light on this situation if it requires us trading Nelson for Paul.

That post from "Skin" (Jareth?) is untrue. Otis is absolutely obsessed with Nelson and thinks he's basically on par with Paul. This is not my opinion; it's from a very close source to Otiz.

Focus on basketball. D12 could learn a lot from Michael's intensity and focus: classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="480" height="385" > value="transparent" > value="never" > /> /> value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8sZJgxnPe0&hl=en_US&fs=1&" /> /> /> pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" wmode="transparent" allowScriptAccess="never" src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8sZJgxnPe0&hl=en_US&fs=1&" width="480" height="385" />

quote: Now that John Wall is a Wizard, the idea is that the team will start him and Gilbert Arenas in the backcourt. Arenas is more of a scoring point guard, so he can occupy more of a shooting guard role for the team now. With the team trading for Kirk Hinrich, they'll have a solid role player off the bench who can mentor Wall. But there have also been rumblings the Wizards will get a fresh start after Arenas' gun incident last season that warranted a long suspension by trading him. Yet, he has five years and $80 million left on his contract. Not exactly an easy one to move, especially with the incident and Gil's history of injury. A buyout seems unlikely as well, as he's seemingly owed too much money for something reasonable to be worked out. But in a series of tweets on Thursday evening, ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher thinks a trade can and will be done. One possible team could be the Magic. GM Otis Smith is an Arenas fan from their time together in Golden State, and there were reportedly Arenas-Vince Carter trade talks this week. ESPN The Magazine's Ric Bucher on Twitter Teams interested in Arenas, and he could be moved by October "Those wondering how Wall/Hinrich/Arenas fit, don't. Arenas will be elsewhere by Oct. Hinrich was great supporting Derrick Rose, will be here, too. There have been all sorts of supposedly unmovable contracts -- all of which have been moved. There's no such thing [as an unmovable contract]. And just for clarification: that's opinion on Arenas being moved. I know there are interested teams, that's all. Will say more when able."

It's somewhere in here: http://orlandomagiczone.com/ev...=207100668#207100668

I want him back but he isn't worth the full MLE. No way Otis would do that.

Hi everyone. Sorry Sav-Man and I had the ruin the party last night. Rev, you're just a board flirt, aren't you? No, I know you're trying to energize the fan base.

quote: Originally posted by Nyce_1:When has Otis EEEEEVVER been so open about a possible trade discussion? Think about it. Smokescreen. LOL @ TOR fans saying Gortat/Pietrus/#29 for Turk. QFT

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quote: Originally posted by elephant27:From Alex Kennedy: quote: According to sources, this WAS-ORL deal (Vince Carter for Kirk Hinrich, Randy Foye, and Al Thornton) hasn't died yet. Please, no.

quote: Originally posted by Jareth Cutestory: quote: Originally posted by Jareth Cutestory:Well, the more I think about it, the more I LOVE these picks. Depending on other moves, these could be great pickups. We are always clamoring for youth, potential, and athleticism. Well, we got it in spades tonight. We picked up two guys that if they were cut or available we'd see 10 threads saying "Daniel Orton?" etc. Orton would have been a lottery pick more than likely next year. He's low risk/high reward at this point. And Robinson was a steal. I think if this kid comes in prepared to work his butt off, he could make the rotation at some point in the year. This actually was a good draft for us. Bump. Agree.

He's great for us. If we keep him, MB won't be back.