jmmagicfan

Let me say first that that behavior has no place whatsoever in our country, state or city! Unfortunately, up to a certain point, it is still considered free speech and protected by the 1st amendment. I’m not sure the venue could have prevented it, but I don’t think they have been sufficiently firm about condemning it. There response seems more geared toward covering their butt for allowing the fight, instead of strongly condemning the comments and responses. The team doesn’t control the venue, but as the “anchor” tenant they should also be making some kind of public statement condemning the conduct of the fighter and some of the crowd.

I would be happy to see Dipo on an Exhibit 9 or 10 deal for training camp. He strikes me as exactly the type of veteran and person who could be a valuable piece on our bench, assuming he is indeed finally healthy. That kind of “prove it” deal costs us so little.

At the very least worth a training camp slot.

I think Paolo is coming in with a chip on his shoulder, Franz should be rested, as he didn’t play for Germany during the summer, and Jace and Noah looked like they took a jump. With a new coach and staff, I am cautiously optimistic. I do wish Shamgod had stayed, as I think AB’s jump last year was partly due to his work. I am just hoping that he helped establish permanent habits in AB.

Why would the Cavs facilitate that?!? Very weird.

Seth Curry for the minimum?

Do we control it, or does Memphis have an option to swap?

I used to really like Oladipo, and it’s a shame his career was disrupted by the major injury. However, the point is he has been out of the league three years and wasn’t exactly an all-star in the G league last year. I would have reservations about Cole, because he never really bought into his role. I loved his energy, but worry the effect his ego would have on the younger guys. I wouldn’t mind Fultz as a second/third PG, as he brought tough D and a calming control to the team. He seemed to buy into his roles and I think could be a better mentor. I actually have to disagree with you on the guys we have brought in to fill the backup PG slot. The problem hasn’t been the Joseph or Carter signings, but the fact we don’t have a first string PG; instead we have Suggs playing out of position. It’s unfortunate that Jones’s game fell off a cliff. Two years prior he might have been a good option.

Him leaving is definitely something, but is it anything?!? I would say that gets a bell!!

Hopefully they lose Jeff Turner now that David Steele won’t be there to carry him!

Did Penda and Richardson get pulled from the rest of summer league? I noticed they aren’t even listed on the DNP list for the Sunday game, so I wondered.

Not really sure how much of a difference maker Simons is; his positive impact on offense is offset by his negative impact on defense. He’s historically kind of a wash. I mostly agree that Weltman is too slow and methodical. I’m not sure Philly doesn’t rely as heavily on health as the Knicks do, they tend to live/die with Embiid; though they look to be making moves to limit that reliance.

I only partially agree with you. Paolo definitely needs to improve on the defensive end, that’s what keeps his on/off from being special. Also, his decision making needs to be quicker, and his shot selection better. The ability is there, it just seems like he isn’t always locked in from a focus standpoint. Jalen needs to cut out the showboating and focus on his decision making as well. WCJ needs to give more consistent effort. When he’s locked in, he’s probably a top ten center in the league. Again, it seems like a focus issue. I am hoping that Sweeney can bring these guys into his system and intensity; if he can, we may have a heck of a stew!

I tend to agree with you. I could see some possible moves involving trading Goga, WCJ, or Suggs; but I don’t think our FO has the necessary drive and/or cojones to make them happen. I’m hoping that the new coaching team will fix our bizarre rotations and improve our players’ accountability. I like Moe Wagner, and we missed him off the bench last season. I honestly think he wasn’t ready to come back, and was surprised by his return, in light of the team’s normal approach with injuries. He only looked about 75% on his return. On a separate note-I was able to give you an actual upvote!!?!!

Probably not, as they could already make the deal and just wait until the 1st to process the paperwork with the league. I think it would have already been leaked if it were “complete in principle”.