Secretly Space Jesus 670 Report post Posted August 14, 2012 So can we take back a horrible contract like the Joe Johnson from NJ is exchange for a high pick essentially buying a lotto pick? Yes. It's what Seattle/OKC did with the TPE they got from us for Rashard Lewis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Secretly Space Jesus 670 Report post Posted August 14, 2012 OH shutup lol. Turns out, I was right. There WAS an explanation of TPEs in there. Suck it, Cutestory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuhonsEmptyLiquorBottle 97 Report post Posted August 14, 2012 The Orlando Magic are among at least five NBA teams interested in signing former Washington State and Cal State Fullerton point guard Josh Akognon to a non-guaranteed deal for training camp Link I'm unfamiliar with Josh Akorgnon, but a quick search tells me he is 5'11". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Penny Hardaway's Ghost 260 Report post Posted August 14, 2012 Link I'm unfamiliar with Josh Akorgnon, but a quick search tells me he is 5'11". He's one of those guys that is a blur on the court. He'll give Ish/Rondo/Walker a run for their money (no pun) in terms of EAST to WEST speed. Tremendous first step as well. Definitely a 3rd string guy.....and that's about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NittanyBuc 757 Report post Posted August 14, 2012 Link I'm unfamiliar with Josh Akorgnon, but a quick search tells me he is 5'11". 5'11 185 lbs. 2009 Big Board: 76NBA Comparison: Speedy Claxton (less PG skills) Strengths: Might be the fastest player in college and certainly one of the best scorers … He has a nice first step and tremendous ability to turn the corner … Mixes his quickness well with a variety of hesitation and change of direction moves, making him very difficult to defend … Has the ultimate green light to go along with supreme confidence, equalling to a very dangerous scoring weapon … Using a variety of crossover and in & out moves, he is able to get into the lane, where he can finish with a mix of floaters and teardrops … For all his moves off the dribble, his best weapon is his jump shot … He is able to get it off absolutely anywhere and against virtually anyone; off a curl, ball screen, pullup going both ways and well beyond NBA range … His release is incredibly quick and he has the rare ability to shoot on the move and while he is off balance ... In his senior season, he is showing that he is not afraid of contact, getting to the line over 6 times per game, and converting at an impressive 90.5% … Weaknesses: Even though he is a lethal scorer, at 5-11 he is tremendously undersized not only as a shooting guard but even as a playmaker … Has not made the transition to the lead guard, which would have helped his stock … He has improved his assist numbers this season, but is still far away from being a point guard … Is so consumed with getting his own shot, that he continuously looks his teammates off, even on easy drive and kick opportunities … His scoring average is up to an impressive 25.8 per, but his shooting is down to a dismal 39% … He becomes predictable by overdribbling and letting the defense sit on his moves … Gets into trouble by trying to do too much, he does not read help defense well, which forces him to dribble into traffic on a regular basis … Defensively he is able to stay in front of people because of his quickness, but has a hard time contesting shots … Bigger opponents are frequently looking to take advantage by posting him up … He does not use his quickness to get into the passing lanes … http://www.nbadraft.net/players/josh-akognon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGWt1yCaGjQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJQaEgv1iAQ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swiftraven 6 Report post Posted August 14, 2012 Yes. It's what Seattle/OKC did with the TPE they got from us for Rashard Lewis. You can (if he fit in the slot and he does not fit) but why in hell would you..even for 2 or 3 first rounders? You are on the hook for his entire contract and it counts against the cap...You only do something like that for an expiring contract or MAYBE one that ends the next year. Unless you really want the guy, you don't just take on salary to get a high pick if that deal is longer than a year or two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Hi-Top 791 Report post Posted August 14, 2012 You can (if he fit in the slot and he does not fit) but why in hell would you..even for 2 or 3 first rounders? You are on the hook for his entire contract and it counts against the cap...You only do something like that for an expiring contract or MAYBE one that ends the next year. Unless you really want the guy, you don't just take on salary to get a high pick if that deal is longer than a year or two. While this is true, it would sort of be funny to help the Nets make room to acquire Dwight and watching the Lakers see him leave after they sent Bynum out to Philly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nyce_1 311 Report post Posted August 14, 2012 Mods, can we please close/merge the off-season/post-dwight threads? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berto 338 Report post Posted August 14, 2012 Mods, can we please close/merge the off-season/post-dwight threads? Merging is never a good idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jareth Cutestory 678 Report post Posted August 14, 2012 On vacation this week and shocked to hear news that Eastern Michigan's Rob Murphy leaving for Orlando Magic ----- http://t.co/zhdYmiy8 Orlando Sentinel confirms reports that Eastern Michigan coach Rob Murphy will join Magic's scouting department, barring change of heart @DraftExpress Guys like Weaver and Murphy are invaluable. Have access to info that Presti and Henningan unable to gain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miller4Prez66 545 Report post Posted August 14, 2012 We're really stacking up our scouting department. Which is a really good thing. After Otis had little to no people in the organization to scout (except Twardzik who sucked), Rob is bringing in a huge scouting staff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nyce_1 311 Report post Posted August 14, 2012 Tony Mejia @TonyMejiaNBAPer Gus Ayon, James Borrego, a popular assistant w/the Hornets who coached their Summer League entry, will join Jacque Vaughn's Magic staff. Evan Dunlap @BQRMagicOne of Gustavo Ayón's accounts--and I'm not sure if it's real or a spoof--tweets James Borrego has joined Magic's coaching staff. ASSISTANT COACHFollowing seven seasons with the San Antonio Spurs, James Borrego begins his first season as an assistant coach with the Hornets. Borrego started as an assistant video coordinator in the summer of 2003, and finished his time in San Antonio as an assistant coach after seven seasons with the Spurs. In those seven seasons, Borrego was a part of two NBA Championship teams (2005, 2007). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
