Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted July 1, 2019 Why did the Knicks sign a bunch of bench players for big money? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ML6 520 Report post Posted July 1, 2019 Just now, ?4thewin said: Why did the Knicks Exactly 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mauro Pedrosa 1,031 Report post Posted July 1, 2019 6 minutes ago, TrueMagicFanSince1987 said: What about Ayton though? Those 2 definitely can’t play together and I don’t see Phoenix giving up on him so fast especially if he continues to improve every year. Lol, very good point. My emotions made me forget about Ayton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted July 1, 2019 Well. I don't see Russell's time in Golden State being that long. If Fultz doesn't work this year I could see a Russell-vucevic swap next summer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicman28 295 Report post Posted July 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, ?4thewin said: Why did the Knicks sign a bunch of bench players for big money? Yeah they topped us with the wtf free agency. Them and Philly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheImmortalPatBurke! 28 Report post Posted July 1, 2019 4 minutes ago, ?4thewin said: Why did the Knicks sign a bunch of bench players for big money? To make a bad problem look worse after they promised their fans the world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Neighborhood Bully 266 Report post Posted July 1, 2019 Quote Aminu signed with Portland in 2015 on a 4 year, $30 million deal in the wake of the LaMarcus Aldridge departure. Since then, he has been a staple at the power forward position, averaging 9.4 points, 7.2 rebounds, 0.9 steals, and 0.6 blocks per game during his time in Rip City. However, as popularly referenced, Aminu turned into an offensive liability for Portland during the playoffs. This made it tough for the Blazers as they tried to advance deeper into the playoffs. Aminu’s fit with the Magic is extremely confusing. Already with a gluttony of big men and needing guards, he adds to the positional overlap that has been in place for years now. The Magic now employ Aaron Gordon, Jonathan Isaac, rookie Chuma Okeke, Aminu, recently signed Nikola Vucevic, Mo Bamba, and Wesley Iwundu at the forward and center spots. Although it is going to be tough for everyone to get playing time, Aminu will likely have a higher priority than most due to his experience in the league. https://ripcityproject.com/2019/06/30/portland-trail-blazers-al-farouq-aminu-sign-magic/ I really don't understand signing Aminu unless there's a trade coming. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicman28 295 Report post Posted July 1, 2019 Just now, ?4thewin said: Well. I don't see Russell's time in Golden State being that long. If Fultz doesn't work this year I could see a Russell-vucevic swap next summer I don’t. I think we need to start looking at what makes the least sense, and start predicting that’s what will happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicman28 295 Report post Posted July 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, The Neighborhood Bully said: https://ripcityproject.com/2019/06/30/portland-trail-blazers-al-farouq-aminu-sign-magic/ I really don't understand signing Aminu unless there's a trade coming. That would make sense. Look at it a different way then what makes sense...There’s your Orlando Magic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TreyMachine 395 Report post Posted July 1, 2019 10 minutes ago, Magicman28 said: I think, just by looking at contracts, AG is the guy we end up trading. I don’t see anyone wanting Vooch at this point. Just like Vic and Harris, I wouldn’t give up on AG too quickly. 23, great contract, and still has plenty of all-star upside. He’ll never be a go-to scorer, but he’s a glue guy whom every successful team needs. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted July 1, 2019 1 minute ago, The Neighborhood Bully said: https://ripcityproject.com/2019/06/30/portland-trail-blazers-al-farouq-aminu-sign-magic/ I really don't understand signing Aminu unless there's a trade coming. Aminu backs up Isaac and Gordon. Okeke isn't playing until January. When Okeke is ready to play NBA minutes (whether that's January, next summer, February of 2021, etc) we flip aminu to another team for an expiring contract. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Neighborhood Bully 266 Report post Posted July 1, 2019 Quote The Magic do not know when Markelle Fultz will play next, but the Al-Farouq Aminu deal means Orlando trusts Evan Fournier to run some point. Orlando may expand Aaron Gordon’s and Jonathan Isaac’s roles as ball handlers. The quicker Gordon and Isaac can continue to improve their ball handling, the better for both individuals and the team itself. If Markelle Fultz is not ready to play by the beginning of the season and no other moves are made, Aaron Gordon could be in line for the most ball handling responsibilities on the team after D.J. Augustin. This is probably best for Gordon and Isaac’s long-term development instead of using the mid-level exception on a veteran point guard. A better shooter would have been a smart use of the money, but it is tough to get a great shooter on a cheap deal these days. https://orlandomagicdaily.com/2019/06/30/85463/ can't wait to see Fournier running point (not) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
