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Ehh... "untapped potential" is always a GM's favorite phrase haha but that also means players need to unlock that. We said the same thing about Hezonja. He was supposed to be Luka lol

I agree. It’s weird though. In the past we’ve done poor with player development (Dipo, Harris, etc). However we are seemingly doing well with Fultz. I’m hoping that we continue to take those steps. However I do feel like we need to clear up the guard spots. Not sure how that’ll clear up.

I got the Warriors i guess that’s a good thing haha

Yeah and I just don’t know who would add him. What if he’s traded back to Oklahoma City haha

I’ve always been a fan of Joe Harris but I think he’d just take minutes away from Paolo and Fran Maybe Patty Mills if we clear up our log jam at guard?

Durant asking for a trade probably means Kyrie will be traded at some point. And Beal is going to be a free agent. Also read that the Heat are not likely to bring back Oladipo. This is going to be a wild offseason

I agree with all of this. Although, I don't know if I want to resign Harris. I think he's not the player he once was in Denver. I would like to see us aim high for a guy like Miles Bridges or maybe even get another solid vet like TJ Warren or Patty Mills (if we shrink our current guard issue haha). What about letting Bamba and Lopez walk and bring back Dwight Howard for maybe one final year and let him retire on a high note?

Everyone continues to harp on the management because they don't do what is expected or flashy but I really believe the management makes smart decisions, unlike previous leadership (clear up the whiteboard Henny!) ... I do think we need to figure out something with our guards because Cole, Suggs, Fultz, and RJ is too much need for one basketball. I don't want us to get rid of Ross either because I love his vet voice in that locker room but I think he'll probably be packaged to a contender. I'm an eternal optimist so while I personally wanted Smith on this team, I think Banchero has the best overall offensive game which is something we need. He isn't great on defense...but we've been focusing on defense in the draft for so long, it's good to draft offense heavy and let the rest of the team help out. Here is what our roster looks like as of now: PG - Anthony/ Fultz / Hampton / Cannady SG - Suggs / Ross SF - Wagner / Okeke / Houstan PF - Banchero / Isaac C - WCJ / Wagner / Bol Bol Free Agents: Gary Harris, Mo Bamba, Robin Lopez Two Way: Brazadeikis, Schofield I personally want to see the Magic make a few moves to perhaps offload Fultz, Ross, and Isaac. The one player I would love to see the Magic make an offer on would be Miles Bridges because I think his development fits our core, his athleticism provides something we need, and he's a high-energy guy who would fit in well with the rebuild.

I like what Detroit did and I think Houston had two good picks in the first round but they also made a really stupid move IMO by getting rid of Christian Wood. I think Houston will still be on the struggle bus this year. OKC has the benefit of having 100 million draft picks in the next 3 years. But trading 3 of them away for #12 really confuses me. I'm also SUPER low on Chet. I know that is the best fit for them but something in me is saying bust with him. I literally was hoping the Magic would take anyone but him. I think Memphis also had the benefit of multiple picks. While I like what they did, I don't believe they have room for all of those guys, so some of them are going to be bundled up into something or the second-rounders will be cut. However, the difficulty is that this team is already pretty good, so that talent will likely be riding the bench for a minute. So, don't mistake heavy activity for wisdom. While some of those teams had good draft nights, I don't think OKC made the most brilliant moves, they just flexed all the picks they had. Houston had 2 good picks but still a shaky foundation. Memphis is meh just because how much will those picks shake up a team that is poised to run at the WCF. Detroit made good moves. It'll be interesting to see how they continue to rebuild.

How are we feeling everyone? Lol good night for us! Glad to view the comments saying to avoid Chet. I never saw the hype. Even watching him in college, I think he excelled in HS cause of size, struggled in college cause of weight, and will ultimately be a bust in the pros because of talent.

Was this the best our team has looked all year? I didn't catch it live, but watching highlights and seeing the box score...seems like it was a great all-around night for the guys.

I think the whole "really disappointing trade deadline" talk is a bit overblown. We weren't going to do anything massive right now anyway. Could we have made some type of combo package and gotten something, sure...but what do you really want at this point? More draft picks? I honestly think the vet presence of Gary Harris, Robin Lopez, and Terrance Ross is more valuable to our young core now than they are for whatever we could've gotten for them and still been a bottom 5 team. We need vets to teach our young guys how to be professionals. Cole is mature for his age because of his dad, but the others need help. Let Bamba and WCJ continue to develop with playing time. Cole, Suggs, and Franz continue to shine. And it's just a waiting game for Fultz and JI. There wasn't any more that I think we could have made that would have made sense. I'd rather us go hard after a big FA than make some silly trade.

Nets get: G Harris, Lopez Magic get: J Harris, Claxton, J Johsnon

Okay... can we talk about how toxic the Philly culture has to be? Ben Simmons is a little bit of a diva, obviously...but he wants nothing to do with a team that is consistently fighting for top 3 in the East. We got Fultz for cheap and even though he's been injured, I think its fair to say that he's been more productive for us than he ever was in Philly. Something has to be off in that culture for some players to just shut down who obviously have skill.

Hey all, its been a minute since I've been on the forum but I'm trying to keep up with the team as often as possible. Do we have a general consensus? Are we surprised at the record? Hopeless? Hopeful? Waiting for Fultz/Isaac? Or has that shipped sail and full embraced the young bloods?

Well...how we feeling about it so far?

Okay...so from what I've been reading. There is trouble brewing in Minnesota. The players, particularly KAT, are not happy with Rosas being fired yesterday. Do you think KAT could be a good fit for our team? I'm obviously playing the imaginary scenario where we commit to him over WCJ or Mo. If he is traded, I don't see him going to another small market unless it's like a 4 team trade. I would laugh if Philly traded Ben Simmons to Minn and then we jumped in to get KAT and DRuss went to Philly.

I'm just saying...there was a lot of nay-sayers about the FO in the past few months. Those comments seem to be quieter now. To quote the legendary Joel Embiid... "trust the process"

Resign Wagner? What about filler fowards with potential like Jarred Vanderbilt or Niang? Would Paul Millsap be willing to come to a rebuild if no contenders offer him? PG - Fultz, Anthony, MCW SG - Harris, Hampton, Suggs, Ross, SF - F. Wagner, Okeke PF - Isaac, Bacon C - WCJ, Bamba, Lopez If I was a betting man, I would think with the signing of Lopez, the Magic will make a trade at some point and either offload some combination of Bamba, Bacon, Harris, MCW or Ross. They would aim for someone in the SF/PF range that could potentially build into a core. Then with the development of our young guys...maybe next offseason land that big name to push us into contenders.

The fast action today has been kinda crazy. Almost every website that I've been to predicting free agent targets for Orlando have us going after Duncan Robinson and Kelly Oubre. Saw another site that referenced Malik Monk. Any thoughts on any of that? Duncan has already been signed. I'm just not even sure who our targets would be? Probably someone in the SF/PF range?

You’d have RJ over Chuma? id have those switched. I also will be really interested to see what we do with Cole. He grew so much last year having to play because of injuries. He’s kinda become the vocal leader of the team. I wonder how short a leash Fultz will have with Cole’s development

The Terrance Clarke memorial was neat. As the resident Kentucky fan…this guy would’ve been special. Maybe similar stock to SGA or Quickley.

How dare you talk bad about Cal :) But really, I agree he's just using the media hype to get him some more love in Memphis. I mean, they didn't have a bad season...won the NIT. So, maybe it was smart.

I agree with this. Didn't he also say that "in a few years, he'd love to go to the NBA but it isn't now." Doesn't that just tell the people at Memphis...you're just a stepping stone? lol I'm super glad he's staying.

Yup. I’m all about this. I’m glad Penny passed. You want to see current NBA players talk highly about a potential coach. Can we get a solid coaching staff around him too?