Orlando Magic Sign Justin Harper, DeAndre Liggins, Larry Hughes, Gabe Pruitt
by Evan Dunlap on Dec 9, 2011 4:56 PM EST
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PrintThe Orlando Magic formally announced the signings of four players Friday, continuing their dramatic roster turnover. The team signed 2011 Draft picks Justin Harper and DeAndre Liggins and, separately, veterans Larry Hughes and Gabe Pruitt. The team declined to disclose terms of any of the deals, but it's quite likely all four players received non-guaranteed contracts and will have to earn their way onto the roster during training camp, which opened earlier Friday afternoon.
UPDATE: Harper's contract is fully guaranteed for $1.2 million over two years, reports Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel, citing two sources. That Harper received a guaranteed contract is not a total surprise, even though he is a second-round draft choice: the Magic had him high on their draft board and gave up two future second-round picks to get him. The guaranteed deal only underscores how highly they value him as a prospect.
The team announced Hughes will wear uniform number 20, while Pruitt has chosen number 13. Though the press release for the rookie signings did not include uniform numbers, the team's website lists Harper's as 32 and Liggins' as 34.
Word of Hughes and Pruitt coming aboard began spreading Thursday morning, so Friday's announcement merely serves as confirmation. That Orlando signed its draft picks shouldn't come as a surprise.
Orlando is thus well stocked with wings for training camp. Hughes, Pruitt, and Liggins figure to see time at both guard positions, while Harper can play small forward. They join a rotation that already includes Jameer Nelson and Chris Duhon and point guard; J.J. Redick at shooting guard; and Hedo Turkoglu at small forward.
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I like Harper's chances of making the roster
I am not too sure about the rest. It should provide an interesting training camp with so many guards playing for a job.
anybody know how good pruit is?
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by supermantotherescue on Dec 9, 2011 5:13 PM EST reply actions
any chance he can be our backup pg
i really dont want to see duhon ever play again unless its garbage mins
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by supermantotherescue on Dec 9, 2011 5:14 PM EST up reply actions
He was not very good last tiime he was in the NBA
career stats: 2 points per game in 7.1 minutes, 32.1% shooting.
ewww
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by supermantotherescue on Dec 9, 2011 5:37 PM EST up reply actions
Both Hughes and Pruitt have been out of the mainstream for a while.
Presumably both have been sighed for VM salaries, and I understand Pruitt’s signing as the 3rd string PG … but why the rush on Hughes?
It my be the biasness and sense of desperation in me..
But I very excited about Justin Harper and what he can contribute to the Magic. From Evan’s recaps of his games in Europe, Harper seemed very impressive. He will not be a superstar by any means, but I think he has the potential to be a very good complimentary piece for the team. I say start him right away over Hedo at the SF spot.
Harper improved as time went on
I think the experience of playing professional competitive games while locked out gives him a leg up on other rookies.
by Swami Digital on Dec 9, 2011 5:28 PM EST up reply actions
pruitt
good d size and athleticism. not a good offensive player. i think we need to add a better big pg, so we can bring jameer off the bench. Chauncey or Rodney stuckey maybe.
raking
by Ramin Baiat on Dec 9, 2011 5:31 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions
Good
Harper is a guy who could give us a off boost and Liggins gives us some PER D ( something we really need). Hughes and and Pruitt. meh
What about Clark?
Also are we still trying to nab AI in a trade?
I asked Evan this on twitter...no word on Clark.
by The BBQ Chicken Madness on Dec 9, 2011 5:53 PM EST up reply actions
If you here let us know
Had to log out of twitter, couldn’t watch Eddy Rivera rant anymore.
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lol what was Eddy ranting about??
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by TheGiantSquid on Dec 9, 2011 6:10 PM EST up reply actions
lol good times
why, though?
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by TheGiantSquid on Dec 9, 2011 6:15 PM EST up reply actions
He's acting like Bass is 1000x's better than Davis
Maybe Bass is better, but the way he was acting you’d think we just traded D. Howard for a 2nd round draft pick. Once he started attacking people that liked the trade I personally got to the point where I had enough for one day. I would have unfollowed him if it wasn’t for the fact everyone’s allowed to be moody and have a bad day.
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by malenko on Dec 9, 2011 6:19 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
oh man o.O
I’ve never really like Davis b/c he was on the Celtics, but even I have to admit I think he’s a good trade for the Magic.
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by TheGiantSquid on Dec 9, 2011 6:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
oh for the love of--
Maybe we can buy the url from this guy: http://heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com/
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Broussard still claiming the secret meeting took place. What the HELL is going on?
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Are there any all star point guards that want off their current team?
I haven’t heard anything, so just curious.
Fingers crossed and beard still growing.
I don't know man, I just reply in a blog, I sure hope someone in management has an answer
cause Duhon and Davis is too much for my small brain to handle.
Don't mind my spelling. I'm a Typo Master.
I really like Harper
and I have written about him before. He can potentially be a Danny Granger type player. I think Liggins is really interesting especially if we keep Q around. If Liggins can learn under Q for a season, I think that would be great also.
Goodness gracious I do not want Hughes. He actually has talent; but really unmotivated and not a great locker room guy. Pruitt can challenge Duhon for backup PG minutes.
Still need a legit backup Center.
"A man has got to have a code." -Bunk, Season 1; Omar, Season 4.
Question has been asked to reporters all day.
Nobody has heard anything. Otis has said he would like to keep Clark.
"Chris Broussard, is he like Jesus' sister or something?" - Dwight Howard
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vonwafer13 von wafer
Superman don’t leave bro I jus got here
stevekylerNBA Steve Kyler
RT @AlexKennedyNBA: Magic have acquired Von Wafer as part of their sign-and-trade. Wafer will sign a 3-year deal: tinyurl.com/7acsymx
Hollinger on Von Wafer
Athletic wing who can score and finish. Good long-range shooter. Scorer’s mentality. High dribble, not a great handle. Low basketball IQ. Defense, coachability have been negatives. Strong defensive stats in 2010-11.
…held opposing shooting guards to an 8.8 PER…Celtics gave up 6.91 points per 100 possessions less with him on the court…he played only 553 minutes, I’m taking this data with an entire pillar of salt, but it bears watching.
where do you find these hollinger analysis for players?
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by supermantotherescue on Dec 9, 2011 10:23 PM EST up reply actions
I wonder if we re-sign J Rich
if von wafer cuts into JJ’s time at backup sg, or Duhons time at backup pg…I know he is a scorer, not a distributor, but I just don’t want to see Duhon ever play again
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by supermantotherescue on Dec 9, 2011 10:24 PM EST up reply actions
cool thats what i figured
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by supermantotherescue on Dec 9, 2011 10:30 PM EST up reply actions
AlexKennedyNBA Alex Kennedy
It sounds like the final two years of Von Wafer’s deal with the Magic will be non-guaranteed.
I really want some vanilla wafers now
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by TheGiantSquid on Dec 9, 2011 10:29 PM EST up reply actions
LOL
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by supermantotherescue on Dec 9, 2011 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
what is your drawing representing?
is that like a pi sign upside down?
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by supermantotherescue on Dec 9, 2011 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
this thing? (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻
he’s flipping a table
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by TheGiantSquid on Dec 9, 2011 10:35 PM EST up reply actions
oo
hahahah i see it now thats funny
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by supermantotherescue on Dec 9, 2011 10:40 PM EST reply actions
Von Wafer has some talent
Maybe SVG can get it out of him. Twitter is starting to grumble about a possible 3 team trade where Orlando gets Iguodala. That would be amazing.
Roll Bass and War Ryno for me
who on twitter is talking about the AI thing?
I just started using twitter and I thought I was following every sportswriter that interested me, but I havent seen ANY rumors bout that
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by supermantotherescue on Dec 9, 2011 10:42 PM EST up reply actions
stevekylerNBA Steve Kyler
RT @ZeusIsLoose7: hearing of a three team trade that involves Iggy to Orlando. Will include a S&T J Rich. - unconfirmed.
This is what I saw. VERY sketchy, but I would rather have that than nothing.
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by Mateo9399 on Dec 9, 2011 10:54 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
oh ok
well as long as we are finally in some rumor
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by supermantotherescue on Dec 9, 2011 10:55 PM EST up reply actions
And what I love is that the stupid clips just used their cap space on Butler
So options for Iggy low for Philly.
Roll Bass and War Ryno for me
why does philly
wnat to get rid of AI?
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by supermantotherescue on Dec 9, 2011 11:02 PM EST up reply actions
Thad Young and Evan Turner
And to a smaller degree Jrue Holiday.They need to move on and hand the reigns to those three. City hates Iggy as well.
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haha damn
AI seemed like a good character dude…why does philly hate him? didn’t he hit that game winning shot against us 3 years ago in the playoffs
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by supermantotherescue on Dec 9, 2011 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
They hate how much $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ he makes
He was kind of their Rashard Lewis. A lot of fans loved him here but a lot also hated his contract. In Philly they hate him and contract. It’s Philly bro. Lol.
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lol
gotcha
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by supermantotherescue on Dec 9, 2011 11:10 PM EST up reply actions
Really sad.
He doesn’t make MVP money. I personally think he is paid pretty damn fair. It is not his fault that he is a number two banana and the 6ers never got the number one.
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I agree
I used to not like AI cuz I thought he was a bad shooter, but I’m open to him coming here b/c of his wonderful defense and overall skill set
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by supermantotherescue on Dec 9, 2011 11:15 PM EST up reply actions
We don't need his shooting.
It would allow everyone to slide into their roles better. Jameer the number three. Turk the number 4. Anderson number 5. And so forth. Jameer and Turk can shoot while Iggy creates for them. He is a poor man’s LeBron James. To me the ideal fit. Plus he defends great and is tough.
Roll Bass and War Ryno for me
agreed
Pg- Nelson
Sg- JJ/Jrich?
Sf- Iggy
Pf-Anderson
C-Dwight
Not bad…if we got Ellis too…wow…oh my pipe dreams lol
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by supermantotherescue on Dec 9, 2011 11:20 PM EST up reply actions
on another note
they are saying boston will use KG at C..
Pg: Rondo
SG: Allen
Sf: Pierece
Pf: West
C: KG
Undersized at C, but damn thats a crazy starting 5
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by supermantotherescue on Dec 9, 2011 11:21 PM EST up reply actions
Wow.
Eh. Against 25 teams that will work. Against 5 they will get killed. KG too thin and old.
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true
hopefully we will be one of them lol
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by supermantotherescue on Dec 9, 2011 11:29 PM EST up reply actions
J Rich would be traded in a three team trade from what I read.
PG-Nelson-Duhon(ugh) maybe Larry Hughes
SG-Iggy JJ Pruit DeAndre Liggins
SF-Turk Justin Harper
PF-Anderson Baby Earl Clark(hopefully)
C-MVP Orton Ronny Turiaf(?)
Roll Bass and War Ryno for me
Also Philly fans would love to give up Iguodala
If a third team is involved. I am telling you they hate him.
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HAHAHAH
your funny…I hope your right man, Id love me some AI 2.0
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by supermantotherescue on Dec 9, 2011 11:29 PM EST up reply actions
I read it on their SB Nation Blog
A fan said it. And ESPN True Hoop blogger went to a Philly/Miami playoff game in Philly and he said they booed him all game basically. At least for intros. Don’t get their fans.
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Turiaf to the Wizards.
It isn’t 100% yet but it’s close.
by aTasteLikeBurning on Dec 9, 2011 11:27 PM EST up reply actions
For some reason
Magicbasketball retweeted Aaron Affalo’s tweet “God for some reason always makes it clear as day for me”…I would welcome Affalo over Richardson as our starting SG
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by supermantotherescue on Dec 9, 2011 10:41 PM EST reply actions
That would be even better.
I think he is younger. Or maybe he is going to Philly while we get Iguodala.
Roll Bass and War Ryno for me
me likey
either way lol
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by supermantotherescue on Dec 9, 2011 10:48 PM EST up reply actions
nm
i just asked him and he said he posted the Affalo tweet just to show he made up his mind he will sign somewhere
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by supermantotherescue on Dec 9, 2011 11:14 PM EST up reply actions
He technically fit Philly better than Iggy.
He plays the two for them. Turner slides to the 3. Thad Young their everything 6th man. J Rich would be fun to watch next Ty Lawson.
Roll Bass and War Ryno for me
Also
David West is signing with the Celts…Wow
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by supermantotherescue on Dec 9, 2011 10:43 PM EST reply actions
cuz
they have 3 PF’s now…unless they plan on using Bass as the backup C..and we all saw how that worked last year
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by supermantotherescue on Dec 9, 2011 10:54 PM EST up reply actions
d west very questionable health, bass was insurance
they still have no center unless u count j oneal
d west very questionable health, bass was insurance
they still have no center unless u count j oneal
Woj just tweeted that Howards agent says the magic have given Howard permission to speak to 3 teams
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well
im not gonna sleep again tonite…time to hit the gym soon and pretend its otis..or dwight argggg
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by supermantotherescue on Dec 9, 2011 11:32 PM EST up reply actions
And here we go again.
What happened to those tampering charges?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
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And why the HELL would you trade to what could have been an expiring contract????
I don’t buy this story. Could be Fegan trying to show that he is still in control and now Dwight and his family, etc.
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hmmm hold up
Story to come on SI.com, but Orlando CEO Alex Martins disputes the claim of Dwight Howard’s agent that permission was given to talk to teams
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by supermantotherescue on Dec 9, 2011 11:58 PM EST reply actions
im glad im still young
or else i think i woudl have a heart attack by now with all this drama
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by supermantotherescue on Dec 9, 2011 11:58 PM EST up reply actions
or im gonna become bipolar
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