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| Big men: Rumors and Updates; Not trading Turk, Gortat on roster 07-08 | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jul 17 2007, 12:23 PM (2,633 Views) | |
| NYCMagicFan | Jul 17 2007, 12:23 PM Post #1 |
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http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/rumors/post/Ma...s?urn=nba,39469
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| MAGICMANEVAN | Jul 17 2007, 01:42 PM Post #2 |
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http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/471...land_off_table/
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| MAGICMANEVAN | Jul 17 2007, 02:18 PM Post #3 |
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http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orl-...rl_tab02_layout
Great news!! We needed a big man and now we got it. I really love what little i have seen of his game. I really think he will do the things we lost from Darko going to Memphis. Hes a jumpshooter, can rebound well - at least better than Darko, hes a good blocker, very very quick foot speed, and a good defender. I really think his energy could also be a huge spark for the team; i know he will turn into a fan favorite. |
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| CLos | Jul 17 2007, 02:52 PM Post #4 |
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We also need to bring in Vasquez. |
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| MAGICMANEVAN | Jul 17 2007, 03:00 PM Post #5 |
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That wont happen this season, maybe in the future. His buyout is huge and his contract doesnt end for a few seasons. |
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| dxwwf3 | Jul 17 2007, 05:15 PM Post #6 |
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PJ Brown would be awesome, but I think Gorat will be able to fill in for Darko somewhat. |
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| The Archduke | Jul 17 2007, 09:34 PM Post #7 |
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Gortat and Augustine are the potential future...at least for depth. PJ Brown would be a LOVELY pickup. That kind of experience and leadership could do tremendous things for those two in helping them adapt to the NBA game. |
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| gomagic33 | Jul 17 2007, 11:29 PM Post #8 |
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If Marcin Gortat develops into Anderson Varejao-clone that would really be awesome. Minus the hair and the flops though.
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| Black and Blue | Jul 18 2007, 12:58 AM Post #9 |
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Yes! Marcin! Hope we get PJ. That would make this offseason really look like it paid off and we'd get a better presence than Darko (minus the 'potential' factor) |
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| GoMaGicVR6 | Jul 18 2007, 04:26 AM Post #10 |
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great news |
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| NYCMagicFan | Jul 18 2007, 08:23 AM Post #11 |
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FULL Article
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| Magic Buddy | Jul 18 2007, 09:34 AM Post #12 |
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Just bring Cato back. Big body, rebound, block shots, plays a little defense and will be cheaper this time around. |
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| MAGICMANEVAN | Jul 18 2007, 10:23 AM Post #13 |
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http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/...on_N.htm?csp=34
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| The Archduke | Jul 18 2007, 10:33 AM Post #14 |
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" Michael Olowokandi, Calvin Booth, Pat Burke, Kelvin Cato, Vitaly Potapenko, Brian Skinner, Iakovos Tsakalidis, Scot Pollard and Mike Sweetney." Wow. Is P.J. Brown really going to demand a bunch of money? Let's see - 1. Kandi - He's a pretty good rebounder, but this guy is arguably the biggest bust since Pervis Ellison. Still, he's been around. I wouldn't be against it. And once again, like Joe Smith, here's a guy that was once a #1 overall pick. 2. Calvin Booth - Personally, I'd rather take my chances with Augustine and Gortat. I mean, they're pretty much more athletic and have about the same experience. 3. Burke - Ahh, the Pat Burke nostalgia. I wouldn't be against this, really, but I doubt he'd be beating out Augie by midseason. 4. Cato - Wow. More nostalgia. I like him better than both Booth or Burke. It'd be a fun reuniting....and it would make us trading for Darko originally look even more dumb. But hey, let's move on! 5. Potapenko - my first thought was, "This guy is still in the league?" So I look him up....well, he's still cashing a paycheck. He's experienced, and maybe he can even help Gortat with his transition, but we're really scraping the bottom of the barrel with this guy, who's gotten scant minutes the past two seasons in Sactown. 6. Pollard - I wouldn't mind this at all. He, like Potapenko, has lost considerable minutes, but he'd be used here. A decent defender and solid rebounder. He's looking a bit like Jesus in his last picture...so maybe it's a sign? 7. Skinner - Probably the guy I like MOST on this list. An aggressive rebounder. Would fill a role quite nicely and help bring Augie and Gorty along at a better learning pace. I'd be quite happy if he was brought in. 8. Sweetney - In New York, he showed some flashes of being a solid interior player, with decent moves in the paint and a good knack for rebounding. In Chicago, he looks more like he's learned some fancy moves around the buffet table. But if he can keep that weight in check, he could be a good signing. He's a bit smallish for my taste (height wise, being only 6-8), but his girth (270 and climbing) makes up for it. 9. Tsakalidis - he seems a decent rebounder, but I just get a little wary about this guy for some reason. I wouldn't be completely against it, but like Burke, Potapenko, and Booth, I don't think he'd be able to get in ahead of Augie and Gorty. |
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| MAGICMANEVAN | Jul 18 2007, 02:26 PM Post #15 |
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http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/472..._trade_for_big/
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