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| Tweet Topic Started: Jun 26 2007, 07:52 AM (1,395 Views) | |
| gomagic33 | Jul 2 2007, 03:47 AM Post #31 |
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The Magic's move to begin the FA is strange indeed. Even if they have no intention to eventually sign Darko, they should still have contacted him or his agent. He should have been their number 2 call (after Lewis). There is absolutely no excuse for not doing it. In the Magic official website http://www.nba.com/magic/news/Magic_Tend_Q...230377-800.html It mentions that we have in fact offered qualifying offer to Darko. Which info correct? |
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| iceveins333 | Jul 2 2007, 08:42 AM Post #32 |
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even if we offer darko a deal that he likes he is going to say no to it and make other teams give him a more lucrative contract in the end trying to drive up the magics price by himself, otis might just be waiting to see what kind of offer sheets he is can match those instead of having darkos agent try to use the magic to drive up his price that being said i think we still probably should have called him, his feelings might be hurt now
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| TheFalcon | Jul 2 2007, 09:57 AM Post #33 |
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I agree. Nobody is complaining because we didn't throw a bunch of money at him, people are complaining because we didn't even call him. It definitely wouldn't hurt to call and tell him we want him back, even if we don't have a contract to offer at the moment. |
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| TheFalcon | Jul 2 2007, 11:26 AM Post #34 |
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I'm seeing some speculation, in message boards and other equally non-credible sources, that the Magic may be willing to let Milicic walk if they are able to get both Rashard Lewis and Gerald Wallace. While it's far from being confirmed, it's an interesting idea. Essentially, we could sign the two of them for the same price as signing Lewis and Darko. Then, hopefully make a move to ship Turkoglu out in exchange for another big man, leaving the Magic with a lineup of... PG - Nelson/Arroyo SG - Redick/Dooling (or vice versa) SF - Wallace/Ariza PF - Lewis/Battie C - Howard/(player aquired via trade for Turkoglu) I didn't include Bogans, Hill, Deiner, Outlaw, Garrity, etc. but they could all play a factor (excluding Garrity) depending on how things shake out. It would probably make the Magic the most athletic team in the league, it would fit in with Van Gundy's "fast offense, tough defense" system, it would work financially, it preserves the core of the team, it adds veteran leadership without making us "old," and it provides us with outside shooting and versatile offensive players. That lineup would give the Magic shooters, slashers, and dominant low-post players, all on the court at the same time. And this would help explain why Orlando hasn't contacted Milicic and seems content on waiting for him to show up with another team's offer sheet. |
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| Magic Buddy | Jul 3 2007, 02:37 AM Post #35 |
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The Finish Line on 740the team, the hosts stated that Magic is allowing Darko to see what his market value is since they could match any offer. That is why all the attention is on Rashard Lewis instead of Darko. |
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| True Magic | Jul 3 2007, 03:31 AM Post #36 |
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Now that we pretty much have Lewis, I don't mind Darko departing at all to be honest. He's going to want a ton of money and we just dished out a bunch. I'll take a big guy who hustles and plays defense, WITH the addition of Rashard Lewis. |
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| Black and Blue | Jul 3 2007, 11:34 AM Post #37 |
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I am okay with Darko leaving now that we have Rashard too. We can find someone to fill that backup PF role, possibly Marcin Gortat, and got a proven scorer. As for the Rashard-Wallace rumors, I think that is going to be super tough to pull off. On top of that, that is a LOT of SFs to have on one team. We already have to unload Turk or Ariza (please let it be Turk) |
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| Ben Q Rock | Jul 3 2007, 12:24 PM Post #38 |
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It'll be Turk. Apparently, Otis has told other teams that Dwight and Trevor are absolutely untouchable. |
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| Black and Blue | Jul 3 2007, 01:08 PM Post #39 |
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I pray that you are right. Otis has said a LOT of things this offseason. If Turkoglu goes for cap relief or another player, suddenly this is the best offseason I have experienced in a long while. |
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| True Magic | Jul 3 2007, 04:34 PM Post #40 |
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I will flip if Ariza goes before Turk. |
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| Ben Q Rock | Jul 3 2007, 07:42 PM Post #41 |
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Me too. :@ |
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| The Archduke | Jul 3 2007, 09:45 PM Post #42 |
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So, who on this roster do you guys expect we'll lose?? Darko? - I wouldn't have wanted to see that, but if he's the force behind his agent's rants (and I don't truly think he is) then let the headcase go. Try to develop Augustine or Gortat behind Battie. Battie - if Darko goes, I just can't see Tony going, unless they manage to reel in another PF through a S & T or FA. He's their only other experienced big. Arroyo - I am probably in the minority, but I think Arroyo is a GOOD backup PG. That said, if the Sonics offer Earl Watson in a S&T deal, I could deal with Boricua leaving. Dooling - I'm probably the only Magic fan I know that doesn't like this guy. His ties with SVG are the only thing that make me want to keep him around. He took too many silly shots that just destroyed momentum. If he gets dealt, no biggie. Garrity - I'll miss the days when Pat was killer from beyond the arc. I think it may have only been one season, though. Bye. Turkoglu - I can say, without reservation, I love Turk. The guy's defense stunk, sure, but he was, at times, the best scorer on the team. That said, I don't think he can be in the plans. Redick - I might potentially cry. I love the swagger he brings. He could be instant offense. I probably stand alone on this, but I think he has to be in the list of untouchables. Ariza - See Redick, minus the "instant offense". |
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| TheFalcon | Jul 3 2007, 09:59 PM Post #43 |
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Darko - He's probably gone, and unfortunately for us, it doesn't appear we'll get any sort of compensation. Battie - I sure hope we don't lose him. I'm a big Battie fan. His hard work and consistency is unparalleled on this team. Without him, our front line begins and ends with Howard. Arroyo - I completely agree with you. He's a good backup, and I'd be satisfied with him in the same role next year. I think he could play much better under Van Gundy, but if the right deal came up (i.e. Earl Watson), I'd ship him out. Dooling - I like his energy and his hustle. He likes Van Gundy and Van Gundy likes him. He'd be nice to have around, but if a deal comes up (see above), I'd bid him farewell. Garrity - If any deal came up, I'd say goodbye. Turk - A good, but streaky, scorer. With Rashard in town, Turk becomes both overpriced and expendable. I would like to send him out in exchange for some front-line help. Redick - I wouldn't have a problem adding him to the "untouchable" list. He's too young, too talented, and just too damn cool to be sent packing already. He can be a huge factor in our new revamped offense, and I can't wait to see it. Ariza - Way too much potentioal to deal away. Also, as our best defensive player, he would be espescially hard to part with. And, if I'm not mistaken, Otis has stated publicly that he is completely off-limits. For the most part, I agree with your analysis. Stick around Duke - you're a very interesting poster... |
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| gomagic33 | Jul 3 2007, 10:04 PM Post #44 |
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ESPN Link
It's a little long, but interesting piece. |
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| True Magic | Jul 3 2007, 10:11 PM Post #45 |
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Looks like Darko is a goner anyway, and I'd like to see Turk get shipped out. |
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