jmmagicfan

This will be at least the third summer we are going to address our offensive issues. Less talk, more action. This is actually the most damning indictment of our front office that I have read. If we can’t make a trade without getting fleeced because of the holes everyone knows we have in a team they built, that says it is time for a new approach and someone with a different mindset and vision to lead us.

Sorry, Amen was already drafted!

I must admit that I am very disappointed and frustrated that no action or urgency seems to be taken to addressing our gaps. It may well be time to shake up our front office.

In light of injuries and the recent play, I am going to have to revise my original 51-31 downwards. I am now going with 44-38

I think he still has a minority interest, but he is definitely not the “owner” any longer. I sincerely doubt he would have signed off on this trade.

As someone pointed out earlier, he missed more games than Franz, and hasn’t been himself since coming back. I think he came back too soon, partly because he saw so many others going out with injuries. I think we should pull him back, not necessarily sit him, but limit him to 20-24 minutes a game, until he gets his feet back under him. I think Franz is closer to being back to pre-injury and we need to be playing through him like we were when Paolo was out. I think we need to play Paolo more off the ball until he is truly recovered . If we make a trade for a true PG, that could help a lot; I just think having Paolo as our primary ball handler and running the offense is asking too much while he is still less than 100%.

I like Cam, I just don’t know how well he fits. As we all have said numerous times, we need a good PG who can hit the three. To me, White or Sexton are the better fit. Also, Cam is looking for a max contract, and I don’t see how you could possibly fit him in from a monetary standpoint.

I’ve been weighing how much the whole Butler saga is going to impact players wanting to go to Miami. Obviously he has a history and a reputation, but I still think the multiple suspensions are going to bite Miami as well. It’s not a good look for them, and if the first one for seven games is overturned on the appeal, it will be a real black eye for the Miami management and Riley especially. Riley already has a reputation as a hard-ass. I think the longer it drags out, the more it hurts the team as a destination of choice. (I’m actually okay with that)

The listed trade includes Keon Johnson, which helps address the guard minutes, but if you don’t include him, you have opened up a roster spot (T Queen or another free agent) to fill that opening. As for the bidding, you figure out what your best offer is; if someone else bids higher then you have to be willing to walk away. Just because someone can afford to outbid you doesn’t necessarily mean they will.

Not to pile on, but they were talking about JI before the game and praising his ability to hit the outside shot. I almost choked! I’m like, are you delusional? The man is shooting 21% from the 3pt line this year! It’s that kind of stuff that makes me question whether we truly have the commitment to take the necessary actions to get a ‘ship.

My biggest problem with Cole is that he doesn’t really want to accept the role. He believes that he is a starter caliber player and a legitimate go-to player; and unfortunately history shows he isn’t consistent enough to be either.

I find it interesting that Mose got out on the floor with them yesterday in practice, and last night the teamwork, passing, and Cole’s approach were all significantly improved over the previous game.

Yeah, that’s just a bullsh— call! I don’t know how that isn’t a foul, just like I don’t know how Brunson’s elbow to the gut wasn’t a flagrant. Oh wait, they’re playing the Knicks in NYC - now I get it!

Yes, we played awful last night, but before everyone gets too carried away, please imagine Boston playing without Tatum, Brown, Porzingas, and White; or the Knicks without Brunson, Towns, Bridges, and Onunoby. If that doesn’t put into perspective what this team is doing, I’m not sure what will.

In fairness, the spacing on that play would have made getting Da Silva the ball very difficult. It probably would have resulted in a turnover. I think he actually made the better basketball play based on the coverage in that moment. The defense both were focused on Da Silva, and didn’t switch on the screen, leaving Cole a more open path/shot.