Moves Magic could/should try to make this summer
I made a list of players (Free agents - Movable but under contract -and - players who Otis needs to contact their teams about a trade possibility.) Let me know what you think, and please feel free to add any players or moves Otis should consider. No b.s. please.
First group:
Unrestricted FA’s this summer
Barea being the big name PG out there, should command good money this summer, so he is probably a long shot for O-town. After that, you can really snag some solid veteran big guy play here for a good price. I really like DeAndre Jordan, Kris Humphries, and Kyrylo Fesenko, as well as Mike Dunleavy and Joel Pryzbilla for mid-range salary players.
*JJ Barea - DAL – FA
*Tyson Chandler - DAL - FA
*Caron Butler - DAL - FA
*Peja Stojakovic - DAL - FA
*Kenyon Martin - DEN - FA
*Tayshaun Prince – DET - FA
*Mike Dunleavy – IND - FA
*DeAndre Jordan – LAC - FA
*Zach Randolph – MEM - FA
*Shane Battier –MEM – FA
*Marc Gasol – MEM - FA
*Michael Redd – MIL – FA
*David West – NO - FA
*Kris Humphries – NJ – FA
*Joel Pryzbilla – POR - FA
*Kyrylo Fesenko – UTA - FA
*Andre Kirilenko – UTA - FA
The next group is:
Under Contract but Disgruntled or Team could want change
This group is something of a make your offer and see if their team is in. I think all of these players would be moved if the right offer is presented. Here is what I think could be included for a possible trade for each player too.
OJ Mayo – MEM – 6mil thru 12 (QO for 13) (mayo plus maybe battier For a Redick, bass package)
Brandon Jennings – MIL – 3mil thru 13 (Jennings/Ilyasova/goooden For Nelson, Bass)
Raymond Felton – DEN – 7.5mil thru 12 (Felton/mozgov or koufos for Nelson, orton package)
Josh Smith - ATL - 13mil thru 13 (Smith/Teague for Nelson/Bass)
Lamar Odom – LAL – 8.5 mil thru 13 (team option) (Odom for Bass package)
Monta Ellis - G.S. – 11mil thru 14 (Ellis, Udoh for Nelson & Redick)
And Finally:
Players Otis should try and deal for (listed is their average yearly salary until the expiration)
Jeff Teague - ATL - 2mil thru 12
James Harden – OKC – 5mil thru 13 (team option) (QO in 14)
Andy Verajao - CLE - 8mil thru 14
Louie Amundson - G.S. – 2mil thru 12
Ersan Ilyasova – MIL – 2.5mil thru 12
Nikola Pekovic – MIN – 4.5mil thru 13
Kosta Koufos – DEN – 2.5mil thru 13 (player option)
Courtney Lee – HOU – 2.5 mil thru 12
Tyler Hansborough – IND – 2 mil thru 12 (team option in 13, player option in 14)
Ryan Gomes – LAC – 4mil thru 13
Anthony Tolliver – MIN – 2mil thru 12
Nick Collison – OKC – 3mil thru 15
Chris Kaman – LAC – 12 mil thru 12
Aaron Brooks – PHX – QO in 12 for 2mil
Nicolas Batum – POR – 2mil in 12
DeMar DeRozan – TOR – 2.7mil in 12, (team option in 13, QO in 14)
CJ Miles – UTA – 3.7mil team option in 12
Mehmet Okur – UTA – 10mil in 12
Ty Lawson – DEN – 2mil thru 13 (Team option in 12)
Kevin Martin – HOU – 12mil thru 12
Luis Scola – HOU – 10mil thru 15
John Salmons – MIL – 8mil thru 14
Marcus Camby – POR – 9 mil in 12
Linas Kleiza – TOR – 4.6mil thru 14
Amir Johnson – TOR – 6.5mil thru 15
Let me know what you guys think about the players listed.
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I don't think you have to trade anyone for Mayo.
I think he could be had for and absorbed into the Gortat TPE.
Roll Bass and War Ryno for me
can someone please explain how this TPE works?
As for my desired list, Mayo is definitely on there because of his defensive presence and ability to somewhat create on his own. Him and Reddick at the 2’s would be nice…imagine we were able to get him, and IGGY, you’d have a solid 4 man rotation between Iggy, Q, JJ, and OJ with Jameer at the point and Gil backing him up. That would help our defense out a lot and have some guys who can create on their own. But we would have to ship Hedo and Bass out for Iggy so that would move Clark/Ryno to the starting lineup…still i’d do it in a heart beat.
TPE
Is an exact amount of money that kind of works like cap space. But it is not cap space. Orlando gained approx. a $6.7 Gortat Trade Player Exception. With that Exception they could use it to absorb a players contract, as long as it does not exceed the exception. For example, Orlando could use that to absorb Mayo’s $4 mill contract and would still have $2.7 left from the Gortat TPE. It can not be used to fill in the balance. In the NBA contracts number/money wise must matchup. You could not use JJ Redick and the Gortat TPE to get Chris Paul, for example. It is basically having a player that makes that much money, but you do not have to pay it, luxery tax against it, or anything similar to that. It has it’s plusses and minuses.
Roll Bass and War Ryno for me
Ty Lawson is not going out of Denver, Raymond Felton has a better chance
"You're gonna notice me when I come in. I'm gonna make a statement without opening my mouth, and when I leave, you're gonna remember that."
I'd love to have DeAndre
He’ll surely get paid handsomely by the Clippers, though. He’s their C of the future. Prince & K-Mart (Both of ‘em. Think they’re both FAs, as well) are enticing, however…
by Ol' Uncle Munnerlyn on May 23, 2011 5:56 PM EDT reply actions
My preferences
Shane Battier, Caron Butler (but he’s probably out of our range,) Tayshaun Prince, Jeff Foster, Joel Przybilla, Kris Humphries, or AK 47
We need a SF in case Turkoglu gets worse, so Battier, Prince, and Butler would be nice. Battier is a good defender and can shoot the 3, Prince is a veteran that can still score, and Butler is a good player but is probably out of price range. AK 47 would be a good defender to have as well, and can play multiple positions.
If we get trade Bass, then Humpries would be a nice pickup. He would give the Magic their first good rebounding PF in a while. And Pryzbilla and Foster would be good backup C’s to have next season as well, I wouldn’t mind either one.
Hedo is the player who should get the most heat for our first round exit, not Arenas
by supermantotherescue on May 24, 2011 2:43 AM EDT reply actions
Also
If we trade Nelson, then JJ Barea would be my first preference to be our backup PG..and maybe Michael Redd if we don’t resign J rich
Hedo is the player who should get the most heat for our first round exit, not Arenas
by supermantotherescue on May 24, 2011 2:44 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't know if JJ can start, or if he is a prototypical big numbers off the bench guy,
but A. I don’t think we could afford him, and B. in a year, he outplays Arenas, even with the height disadvantage.
"Basketball is a team game. But that doesn't mean all five players should have the same amount of shots." - Dean Smith
Every single one of the trade proposals in the middle section of the post
are just moving for moving’s sake. None of them address a need, or make us better. I can’t stand how many people think if we just switch around parts, that suddenly the Magic become better or contenders again.
"(Dwight) Howard averages 23 points and 14 rebounds per game and is the defensive basketball equivalent of a guy carrying a bazooka during laser tag. No one wants to play with that kid."-Matt Moore
Battier is an UFA
He can not be traded. Any type of FA can not be traded.
Roll Bass and War Ryno for me
beat the sentinel by one day with this post
I think the trades are all beneficial to the Magic and the other team, yes a bit of a talent swap, but the players swapping have completely different skill sets.
@mateo…ya i threw battier in that trade with a Sign and Trade in mind.
This post gives you a good look at some quality talent that can be had for a bargain (in the NBA) or traded for if Otis can work some deals.
That Atlanta trade is not going to happen
Unless I become GM, make that trade happen, then quit. Lol. I like OJ Mayo here though. Starting or coming off the bench makes no matter to me. And I actually like Monta Ellis. I just think you would have to get more than just him. If Orlando could find a 3rd team to give Philly a C I think we could get Iggy.
Roll Bass and War Ryno for me
They have Brand.
They need a center. They also have Thad Young. He is another PF. If they were to trade Brand I could see them acquiring Bass. But only if they were to trade Brand.
Roll Bass and War Ryno for me
you think there is a team out there that would take on Elton's salary?
I think between Elton, Rashard Lewis, and Gil, you have enough reason right there that this amnesty rule should be put in place, in the NFL they would all be released by this point after they got their garunteed money…obviously the NFL is in a lockout state but some sort of median ground needs to be found, these players excel for 1-2 years, sign a redic deal, and then “hang out” after they collected 80 million. not saying they are all like that but they do exist
Well all three had injury issues to be honest.
Brand proved he was somewhat back this year. Lewis was injured and I actually expect him to be much better next year, especially with Wall passing to him instead of VC taking his own shot.
Roll Bass and War Ryno for me

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