Ofman 1 Report post Posted April 14, 2013 The two teams I think Orlando needs to work with has to be the Bulls and Thunder, The Bulls have a Charlotte first round pick, probably not this year due to protections, however this pick becomes unprotected by 2016 so it's a likely high lottery pick. It's well known they desperately want a 2 guard like Afflalo, I just don't think Afflalo alone gets the deal done. The Thunder have a Toronto top 5 protected lotto pick, and talented rookies already at the end of their bench like Jeremy Lamb and Perry Jones. I could also see them being interested in Afflalo if KMart is demanding too much money as a free agent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the notorious S.A.C. 89 Report post Posted April 14, 2013 The two teams I think Orlando needs to work with has to be the Bulls and Thunder, The Bulls have a Charlotte first round pick, probably not this year due to protections, however this pick becomes unprotected by 2016 so it's a likely high lottery pick. It's well known they desperately want a 2 guard like Afflalo, I just don't think Afflalo alone gets the deal done. The Thunder have a Toronto top 5 protected lotto pick, and talented rookies already at the end of their bench like Jeremy Lamb and Perry Jones. I could also see them being interested in Afflalo if KMart is demanding too much money as a free agent. [/quote Could we sweeten the deal by using our exemption from the Douche Howard trade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibn Battuta 127 Report post Posted April 14, 2013 Turns out that Shved is quite stinky I think he has promise as a backup PG for us. Plus he's with a terrible organization. Shved+2nd round pick is good haul IMO for Afflalo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ofman 1 Report post Posted April 14, 2013 I'd also like to hear some thoughts on the Trade exception from trading Dwight and possible scenarios on how to use it. A 17.8 mil trade exception is a lot, however the only problem: 1. Orlando already has 75 mil in obligations for 2013. Although 22 mil is Arenas' amnesty money that doesn't count toward cap. 2. We don't really want to ruin our flexibility after the 13-14 season by taking on a huge long term contract. The Golden State Warriors are a team to watch in possible trade exception scenarios. This team has to be hungry for contention now and they have a plethora of bad contracts that expire after 13-14. Bogut: 14.2 mil R Jefferson: 11 mil Biedrins: 9 mil The question is what assets can we extract from them? Klay Thompson is presumably untouchable. Harrison Barnes is probably untouchable. If he's not, that makes things interesting. One first rounder alone probably wouldn't be worth Orlando's while. Multiple picks? Maybe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibn Battuta 127 Report post Posted April 14, 2013 I'd also like to hear some thoughts on the Trade exception from trading Dwight and possible scenarios on how to use it. A 17.8 mil trade exception is a lot, however the only problem: 1. Orlando already has 75 mil in obligations for 2013. Although 22 mil is Arenas' amnesty money that doesn't count toward cap. 2. We don't really want to ruin our flexibility after the 13-14 season by taking on a huge long term contract. The Golden State Warriors are a team to watch in possible trade exception scenarios. This team has to be hungry for contention now and they have a plethora of bad contracts that expire after 13-14. Bogut: 14.2 mil R Jefferson: 11 mil Biedrins: 9 mil The question is what assets can we extract from them? Klay Thompson is presumably untouchable. Harrison Barnes is probably untouchable. If he's not, that makes things interesting. One first rounder alone probably wouldn't be worth Orlando's while. Multiple picks? Maybe. You're contradicting yourself a little bit. If GSW is looking to contend then we have nothing to offer them besides salary dumps. Also if they think they can contend then it follows that they like their young players enough to build around them. To get those guys we'd have to pay a hefty price assuming GSW is interested in anything we have to begin with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KandiKane 136 Report post Posted April 14, 2013 You're contradicting yourself a little bit. If GSW is looking to contend then we have nothing to offer them besides salary dumps. Also if they think they can contend then it follows that they like their young players enough to build around them. To get those guys we'd have to pay a hefty price assuming GSW is interested in anything we have to begin with. I think it could only be a salary dump for picks situation. I think it would be a smart move to use the Dwight trade exception on acquiring a bad contract from another team if it comes with picks. We are not contending anytime soon and by the time we are ready those contracts we do acquire will most probably be finished. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iMagic10 25 Report post Posted April 18, 2013 Monta Ellis? :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Barack Obama 17 Report post Posted April 18, 2013 I don't care who we get, but I'd really love.. 1. Hedo GONE 2. Al Harrington GONE 3. A trade for Afflalo and Big Baby (maybe Beno) and grab a young talented PG ... somebody like Brandon Jennings, Kemba Walker, or Isaiah Thomas (Kings). Get rid of those overpaid giant contracts that result in no minutes on the floor. I like Big Baby and wouldn't mind keeping him but Afflalo can be gone in my opinion, he just seems to not fit into a team developing offense. If we did those three things, I'd be extremely happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mauro Pedrosa 1,033 Report post Posted April 18, 2013 Brandon Jennings Please no. 1- Ball hog 2- Somewhat talented so would make us miss out on good 2014 picks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trey Time 186 Report post Posted April 18, 2013 Yeah, Mauro beat me to it with Jennings. The only thing I would try to do at PG is flip Baby to Houston for Lin if they were down to do that. They're thin at PF and they have Aaron Brooks. Other than that, just dump people. Dump Hedo, dump Al, most certainly dump AA if we get McLemore, and if we were to get Lin or any other PG then just let Beno walk. Even if we were to trade back into the first round and get a guy like Jamaal Franklin (assuming we got Noel), I would be ok with shipping away AA. It seems like Moe is going to be the future SG unless McLemore comes over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NittanyBuc 757 Report post Posted April 18, 2013 Yeah, Mauro beat me to it with Jennings. The only thing I would try to do at PG is flip Baby to Houston for Lin if they were down to do that. They're thin at PF and they have Aaron Brooks. Other than that, just dump people. Dump Hedo, dump Al, most certainly dump AA if we get McLemore, and if we were to get Lin or any other PG then just let Beno walk. Even if we were to trade back into the first round and get a guy like Jamaal Franklin (assuming we got Noel), I would be ok with shipping away AA. It seems like Moe is going to be the future SG unless McLemore comes over. What's the logic with getting Lin? I'm not very fond of him as a player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drain-O 369 Report post Posted April 18, 2013 Magic won't take Lin because they want clean books for 2014 summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
