matthi32

Would Brooklyn trade Russell or Dinwiddie and Harris for Ross and Grant? That would save them some cap to spend in the offseason. We could see the rest of the season how Russell or Dinwiddie fits our team. Harris would be Ross replacement with a fair contract. Otherwise I think Ross leaves us for nothing in the offseason.

Do you think Sacramento would trade us Bogdanovic and Randolph for Fournier and Martin? http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=yarp7vh6 I would also give Sac the OKC-Pick. With this trade we safe over 8mil. Cap for next sesson. We could spend that money in a FA PG (Walker, Brogdon, Russell etc.)

I would only trade for Wall if we also can trade Fournier for a cheaper SG. Something like: Wall for Mozgov and if necessary the OKC-Pick Fournier for B. Bogdanovic Wall/Augustin/Grant Ross/Simmons/Bogdanovic Isaac/Bogdanovic/Iwandu Gordon/Isaac/Martin Vuc/Bamba/Birch

If we could flip J. Simmons with Augustin I would give them also the OKC-Pick.

But we would be the only team that can offer him the extra 5th year right?

Let's say we trade for Butler. After the season he wants to leave us. Are we able to sign and trade him (sign him for 5 years and trade him to the Lakers for Ball)?

Let‘s have a look at the options our management have: 1. Stay with the players we have and hope they find out how to win some games. Miss the playoffs for another year. Then try to draft a gamechanger and hope for a better season next year. Maybe we could sign a good free agent. But which player wants to come to the Magic who missed the playoffs for such a long periode? That means we have to overpay for a 2nd tier player (like Rozier). 2. Try to fix our holes with players on short contracts. So maybe we could make the playoffs and stay flexible in the offseason. In this case I could see us trade for players like Rubio, Brogdon, Butler, Hill (Cavs), Russel etc. 3. Take the risk and trade for players on larger contracts. In that case we should make the playoffs. On the other hand we lose our flexibility in the offseason. First player that comes to my mind is Wall. I think he is exactly the player we need. But his contract is.... Out of this 3 option I would choose nr. 2. Try to get a PG and if possible upgrade our SG. First I would offer Fournier and Augustin for Rubio an Sefolosha. Then offer the Kings Vuc and Simmons or Ross and the OKC-Pick for Bogdanovic and Koufos (http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=yc5afg7q). Rubio/Grant Bogdanovic/Ross or Simmons Isaac/Sefolosha/Ross or Simmons Gordon/Martin Koufos/Bamba Good roster for this season with a lot of options in the offseason!

Would you trade Fournier and Augustin for Rubio and Sefolosha? I think Rubio could help our young players (Bamba, Isaac and Gordon) with his passes and good setups. He also would be an upgrade on D. Rubio/Grant Ross/Simmons Isaac/Sefolosha Gordon/Martin Vuc/Bamba Rubio is a free agent at the end of the season. If he doesen't fit, we at least get some cap space. Also Sefolosha is on his last year.

I think the Bucks could use Vuc as starting Center. So they could bring Lopez from the bench. We should try to get Brogdon in return. Maybe we could include Butler from the Wolves in the trade. Something like this: http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=yaqazt2s Minny would also get the okc-pick. If necessary flip Augustin with Simmons Brogdon/Grant Butler/Simmons Isaac/Ross Gordon/Isaac/Dieng Dieng/Bamba Our defense would be outstanding!

I disegee with you. Both Rubio and Hill are better defender than Augustine. Also Butler and Dieng are better defenders than Fournier and Vuc. How would those trades hamper our future? Like I have said, worst case we flip Fournier for Dieng.

Still think we should try to get Butler. With him we would make the playoffs. Even if he leaves after one season that would be a impotant experience for our young players (Gordon, Isaac and Bamba). I would offer Fournier, Vuc and next years 1rd Pick for Butler. Also I would try to get a PG on a short deal. My Nr. 1 option would be Rubio. But I think the Jazz would like to keep him. My Nr. 2 option is G. Hill. His 2nd year is only guaranteed for 1 mil. A packet of Ross and Augustine should be enough (saves the cavs some luxery tax an gives Sexton more playing time). http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=yclj3sny In the worst case we lose our 2019 Pick (not in the lottery when we make the playoffs) and flip Fournier for Dieng. If Butler wants to leave us, maybe we could do a sign and trade (with Brookly for Russell?). Best case: Butler stays in Orlando and we could bring another PG to Orlando in next years FA (Walker, Irving, Rozier, Rubio?).

Still think we should offer Fournier or Ross and Vuc for Butler and Dieng. Maybe we have to include a pick too. After that trade i would offer the Jazz Fournier or Ross, Augustine a if necessary a pick for Rubio and Sefolosha. Starting five: Rubio/Butler/Isaac/Gordon/Bamba Bench: Grant/Simmons/Sefolosha/Martin/Dieng Coach: Clifford With that groupe we would be one of the best defensive team in the league!

I am sure they don‘t like his contract. Over 15m for 17 minutes, 6 pts and 4.5 reb.

If we want Butler we have to take back Dieng. http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=y85hb84m Worst case: Butler leaves after this season and we stay with Dieng instate of Fournier and maybe lost some draftpicks. I would take that risk! Rubio/Grant Butler /Simmons Isaac/Simmons/Sefolosha Gordon/Isaac/Dieng Bamba/Dieng/Birch

Just saw the Bucks got Brook Lopez. So no more need for Vuc :-(