So in my opinion Otis Smith has to make some sort of move. I don't buy this "no move is a big move" BS.
Dwight wants to win NOW.
Chris:
Otis is just pulling his normal secrecy act. He's saying that he's not looking for a deal so he doesn't lose any leverage in his talks. We need to trust all of the sources who say he's working his *** off trying to improve the team. If he doesn't make a trade its because he couldn't come to terms on a deal, not because he didn't want to move anybody. I'm thinking we might wait until after the draft so we can trade our 2012 pick.
Though i think we could announce the trade on draft day.
Jareth:
I just want something to happen on draft day. Going into the lockout with this roster isn't good. This amnesty thing has got me torn. Say it is just the luxury tax that comes off the books but not the salary. Alot of guys who everybody assumes will get cut might not. I mean does Atlanta really cut Joe Johnson, their best player to save money off of the luxury tax?
Chris:
That's not how amnesty clauses work. The last time an amnesty clause was implemented by the league it was in response to changes to the luxury tax system. If the league changes how the salary cap works in the new collective bargaining agreement, an amnesty clause will effect both the luxury tax and the salary cap. I don't think Atlanta would cut Johnson though.
Jareth:
ZachLowe_SI Zach Lowe
Austin Walton, Andrew Goudelock's agent, says he expects Goudelock to be a first-round pick: http://tinyurl.com/3faqzmx
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Maybe this is why we canceled his workout.
Chris:
Maybe. That's interesting that he's moved up so far. He's got an elite talent in his three point shooting so this doesn't surprise me. I'm still holding out hope that E'Twaun Moore falls to us in the second round.
He's super intelligent. He's lead purdue far into the ncaa tournament a bunch of times despite not having Robbie Hummel. He can score, hit 40% from three, and defend.
David Lighty, I really like that kid. I think he could be that hustle/glue guy from the 2nd round. He just seems like a smart player. If he's there and the Magic doesn't take him i riot.
Chris:
It depends on who's available at #53. If we take Moore or Jimmy Butler over Lighty, I wouldn't care. I also really like Jereme Richmond though probably not over Lighty. Richmond is young, athletic, and raw as a player. He's only a freshman and has a lot of potential on the defensive end. Just looking at guys who are projected in the bottom 15 of the draft, my list is 1. Moore 2. Lighty 3. Goudeluck 4.Diante Garrett 5.Hopson 6. Richmond. The rest of the guys around there don't really fit in with what the Magic should be looking for. Wow, DraftExpress has moved Marshon Brooks all the way up into the top 15. His stock has shot through the roof since the Portsmouth Invitational.
Jareth:
Guys like Richmond scare me. It's not like he was defending all worldly players. Give me Hopson over him. Brooks might end up being a lottery pick. Even a bigger bust now if he fails.
Redick/Bass to NY for Fields/Balkman/1st who says no? I thought Fields was untouchable to be honest but it seems like NY hates defense and hustle. Redick could be nice in D'antony's system. He could help take pressure off Amar'e and Melo with his three point shooting.
Billups/Redick/Melo/Amare/? That team could make some noise.
Chris:
I would do that from the Magic's perspective. I wonder if NY would be up for including that pick. If you remove the first I think the Knicks definitely do that deal. Once Anthony came to NY, Fields was very ineffective. Ball movement stopped and Fields' stock is really low right now. He did nothing in the playoffs.
NY could use a Redick type of guy too. They need to spread the floor. Plus, there's no worry about JJ playing in MSG. He can handle that pressure.
Jareth:
One thing is certain. Otis has to make a move. He has to show Dwight that the organization is listening. With a chance of there not being a season, Otis has to give Dwight something to look forward to. A piece to a puzzle. If not, things can get rough moving forward.
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