Magic going in for Chris Paul

[kwizzle29 0]

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Another person that Barnes has learned to trust and listen to is Dwight Howard. When asked about the recent report that Howard has provided Otis Smith with a short list of players he would like the Magic to pursue, Barnes all but confirmed that Orlando's big man wants changes to take place this summer.

 

"Dwight and I have talked a lot," he said. "This is his team. Management loves the team but Dwight is the marquee player, one of the best players in the world, and ultimately, his decision matters. We have definitely discussed all [personnel] possibilities. I'll keep what we discussed between me and him but like I said, this is his team. How I signed last year was he called me one day and asked if I wanted to be [in Orlando]. Six hours later, I had a contract so I know Dwight's word travels and carries a lot of weight. If Dwight says something, there's a good chance it may happen."

 

That also applies when Howard is asking that the team re-sign a certain role player and friend.

 

"He already told Otis he wanted me back, that was one of things he said he did," said Barnes. "He definitely told Otis he wanted me back and needed me there next year so it doesn't hurt to have Superman on your side. That's always a positive thing."

 

http://www.hoopsworld.com/Stor...=16665#ixzz0sR0JlA5q

 

Matt Barnes Hoopsworld interview

 

I don't think it coincidence that were hearing about getting Chris Paul, and sign and trading for a star PF.

[Maestro 0]

Well all Barnes needs to do now is graciously accept part of the MLE.

[Jareth Cutestory 678]

Nelson/Foye or Blake/Dooling

Carter/Redick

Barnes/Pietrus

Lewis/Bass/Anderson

Howard/Gortat/Orton

 

Book it.

[kwizzle29 0]

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A source said Hornets point guard Chris Paul wants out of New Orleans.

 

http://www.news-herald.com/art...sports/nh2723138.txt

 

It's down at the bottom under quick shots.

[jturner01 0]

Good find kwizzle29. There is definately something to the rumors.

[vc15dunker15 0]

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Originally posted by Jareth Cutestory:

Nelson/Foye or Blake/Dooling

Carter/Redick

Barnes/Pietrus

Lewis/Bass/Anderson

Howard/Gortat/Orton

 

Book it.

 

I am also thinking this is what the 2010-2011 Orlando Magic team will look like. The only way that might change is if we can land a big name player (Stoudemire, Boozer or Paul)... other than that I expect minor changes as Otis said after the Playoffs.

[Jareth Cutestory 678]

You know, you have to think that with that TPE some team looking to make a last minute push at a big time FA would trade away a guy who has fallen out of favor without taking any salary back.

[Jareth Cutestory 678]

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WojYahooNBA

Y! Sources: Drew Gooden agrees to five year, $32 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. http://tinyurl.com/26rcgmn

 

WOW

[vc15dunker15 0]

That would make sense... someone like Al Jefferson from Minnesota, but we would need someone making around seven millions. Hmm....

[kwizzle29 0]

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Originally posted by Jareth Cutestory:

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WojYahooNBA

Y! Sources: Drew Gooden agrees to five year, $32 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. http://tinyurl.com/26rcgmn

 

WOW

 

LOL that's amazing.

[vc15dunker15 0]

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Originally posted by Jareth Cutestory:

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WojYahooNBA

Y! Sources: Drew Gooden agrees to five year, $32 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. http://tinyurl.com/26rcgmn

 

WOW

 

***... Who would give Drew Gooden a five year deal!?

[Miller4Prez64 1]

No wonder Gooden signed so quick. What a terrible deal.