2025 Off-Season Thread

[Shine88]

Surprised they didn't get Jabari Smith Jr. back in that deal. Suns have to find a way to move off of Bradley Beal, though. Too much of a logjam with those three together. 

[harryfromphilly]

4 hours ago, All Eyes On Me said:

I might get eye rolls for this, but watching TJ McConnell impact the finals has me thinking we should address our PG issue by bringing back *drum roll….

Markelle Fultz on the minimum. He was mentored by TJ. We could play him in a lineup where we don’t need him to be a threat to shoot; and he could be in a 10-12 mpg bench role with almost no pressure. If he’s struggling, we pull him. Just thinking of cheap alternatives. It’d be fun to bring him back in a better position to succeed 

You made m,e laugh.  I have been tossing this idea around for a bit but was afraid to mention it lol      I would do it if we could do it for a minimum   

[CTMagicUK]

1 hour ago, orlandoholic said:

KD traded to Houston!! 
 

Suns get J. Green, Brooks and 10th pick. Multiple seconds

Have to imagine Jalen Green is getting moved again. 

[CTMagicUK]

2 hours ago, Shine88 said:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YnQ9ua1HPjQ&t=649s

Magic offered the Bulls Cole Anthony, Jonathan Isaac and two 1st round picks for Coby White.

I think this was the offer they tried to pull off around the trade deadline.

Not entirely sure I believe this but if it's true I'm very happy they didn't accept. I like Coby White but I like Desmond Bane a lot lot more. 

[jmmagicfan]

2 hours ago, Shine88 said:

NBA insider Marc Stein has reported that the San Antonio Spurs remain interested in trying to pry Sean Sweeney away to be Mitch Johnson's top assistant, Jared Dudley is still in contention to be the top assistant for the Memphis Grizzlies, and now the Orlando Magic are trying to convince player development legend God Shammgod to leave the Mavs.

The Magic's head coach, Jahmal Mosley, was an assistant with the Mavs from 2014-2021 and developed a close relationship with many players and coaches. Shammgod is a legendary name in the lore of basketball, as his signature crossover is still being replicated on occasion today.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/magic-spurs-grizzlies-threats-to-steal-away-mavericks-coaches/ar-AA1GLl3W

 

Definitely would help our guys with their ball handling, especially Suggs and Black.

And Paolo.

[orlandoholic]

47 minutes ago, CTMagicUK said:

Have to imagine Jalen Green is getting moved again. 

Apparently they want to keep Green. The fit is just terrible. 

[Chosen54721]

5 hours ago, All Eyes On Me said:

I might get eye rolls for this, but watching TJ McConnell impact the finals has me thinking we should address our PG issue by bringing back *drum roll….

Markelle Fultz on the minimum. He was mentored by TJ. We could play him in a lineup where we don’t need him to be a threat to shoot; and he could be in a 10-12 mpg bench role with almost no pressure. If he’s struggling, we pull him. Just thinking of cheap alternatives. It’d be fun to bring him back in a better position to succeed 

I for one, loved Fultz the person and sympathized with him as the player. If his skillsets improved at all, aka improved mid range and 3pt shot, he would be worth consideration. 

[Soul Bro]

6 hours ago, Shine88 said:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=YnQ9ua1HPjQ&t=649s

Magic offered the Bulls Cole Anthony, Jonathan Isaac and two 1st round picks for Coby White.

I think this was the offer they tried to pull off around the trade deadline.

I'm grateful when you find these podcasts/links. Thank you! As to what was said, I'm glad we chose Bane over White. He's signed long-term and a better player. 

[Soul Bro]

On 6/20/2025 at 5:03 PM, Luke_FfS said:

I apologize if it was already posted, but around minute 37, and for 15 minutes, Lowe and his guest talk about the Bane trade, and then the Magic in general.

https://www.youtube.com/live/X7vT-ROFBts

Lowe is the best NBA talking head, imo. I love that he loves Bane's fit on the Magic. A real good listen. Go Magic!

[All Eyes On Me]

Not to be that guy… especially because I still love the move to get Bane. But if a KD trade was inevitable, like it was, why did we make a move so quickly? I guess my question is, is that Suns/Wiz pick swap not significantly more valuable today than it was yesterday?

[Jamesdin]

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45486382/way-too-early-nba-power-rankings-post-finals-all-30-teams-2025-26

the disrespect once again. "eliminated in play-in". this mainstream sports media doesn't know $h!t

[CTMagicUK]

Wonder if we have the assets to trade for Herb Jones?