TheImmortalPatBurke! 28 Report post Posted April 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, King Close said: I think its unlikely if Vuc walks we also let Birch walk, leaving us with a center rotation of Bamba, and Mozgov and Mozgov will more than likely never play for us. Granted FA, but I don’t understand why we’d let Birch walk. I was shocked to hear about Birch. There is still so much time between now and July so who knows what may change between now and then. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicpassion 4 Report post Posted April 30, 2019 1 hour ago, TheImmortalPatBurke! said: Don't hate the messenger here but from what I have been hearing from a trusted source who has contacts within the organization is don't be surprised if Vuc and Birch are not back next year. But who really knows what's going to happen. That wouldn’t surprise me. Maybe I’m reading too much into it, but Burch thanked the Magic for the support and it had under currents of good bye. Too bad, I really liked his laid back demeanor; seemed like a cool guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magicdoc1 261 Report post Posted April 30, 2019 7 minutes ago, 3rd Quarter Collapse said: I think almost everyone would be pleased if Vuc wasn’t here, and most would be fine with Birch leaving as long as we got a Javale McGee type player to replace him. Pretty good news if this is true I will not be pleased giving money on a guy like McGee and not Birch. Birch knows the system well and understand his postion well. He is also a great teamate. Am I the only one here? Like I said, If we offer 3-4 millions a year to McGee and not Birch, I will not be happy. If Birch decides to go somewhere else or gets a better offer then, FINE.. I go with a guy like Lopez, O'quinn or even McGee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Boss 129 Report post Posted April 30, 2019 They would only consider letting Birch go, as well as Vuc, if they have a guaranteed center lined up in FA (no one would be a sure thing yet) or Birch has been vocally upset about his role and wants out. I think the latter is a possibility, maybe we've made it clear that we are going to look for a center in FA to start and have Bamba backup (or vice versa) and Birch will be 3rd string again. He may be unhappy about that and be confidant that he could find a team that will make him first backup. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted April 30, 2019 23 minutes ago, TheImmortalPatBurke! said: I was shocked to hear about Birch. There is still so much time between now and July so who knows what may change between now and then. Birch was going to ask to be released almost simultaneously with Bamba getting hurt because he wanted to play. I wouldn't be surprised if he asks to go somewhere else with him assuming we're going to resign vucevic and Bamba being the second string The good news is he's restricted so we can keep him if we want him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheImmortalPatBurke! 28 Report post Posted April 30, 2019 12 minutes ago, ?4thewin said: Birch was going to ask to be released almost simultaneously with Bamba getting hurt because he wanted to play. I wouldn't be surprised if he asks to go somewhere else with him assuming we're going to resign vucevic and Bamba being the second string The good news is he's restricted so we can keep him if we want him Maybe because he will be 27 next year management sees a limited long term upside? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay Magic 1,233 Report post Posted May 1, 2019 if you're a REAL fan you know who this man is!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheImmortalPatBurke! 28 Report post Posted May 1, 2019 I know this is old but the T-Mac response to the Fultz trade is priceless:) Notice he keeps saying we. Love me some T-Mac! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bebop Meat Mop 8 Report post Posted May 1, 2019 Is Mozgov's knee so bad that he'll never play again? I know he had arthroscopic in January, but theoretically he'd be able to play next season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just a regular Magic fan 38 Report post Posted May 1, 2019 On 4/29/2019 at 8:52 PM, Magicfan1987 said: Bamba is the type of player that could be a super star without forcing a darn thing. He could play within the flow of an offense as a #2 or 3 scorer and be a complete stud. I think his outside shooting is much improved. With his length, I would love to see him develop a nice little repertoire of reliable shots around and in the post so that our team has a variety of ways to score when we are in our half-court offense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicpassion 4 Report post Posted May 1, 2019 I’m hearing that Dallas may offer Vooch a max, perhaps that is just posturing, but they feel that Vooch, Porzingis & Doncic would be a strong core. Is it just me or do you think these guys would get killed in small ball with athleticism, speed and length? What does the board think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicfan1987 266 Report post Posted May 1, 2019 8 minutes ago, Magicpassion said: I’m hearing that Dallas may offer Vooch a max, perhaps that is just posturing, but they feel that Vooch, Porzingis & Doncic would be a strong core. Is it just me or do you think these guys would get killed in small ball with athleticism, speed and length? What does the board think? I'd love to see him in Dallas. Alongside those three youd probably have to have a couple Robereon types Share this post Link to post Share on other sites