Superman vs. The Master of Panic: 2012 Orlando Magic Offseason Thread

[Richboi804]

This nikka courtney lee done lost his damn mind...

 

[TheGreatShowtime]

This nikka courtney lee done lost his damn mind...

What happened?

I'm just glad Jameer is gone. I don't give a fukk if Duhon is the only PG on the team right now. Jameer isn't there anymore and that makes me happy.

 

[I-Hate-You]

What happened?

Said he's looking for 5/40

also that he'd consider a long-term deal with Orlando, but only if Dwight's locked in. Whatever.

On one hand, I wanted to see if Jameer's expiring deal could help us land something at the deadline. On the other, this forces Hennigan to work and hopefully we can move past being long-term invested in mediocrity at the position.

I like the Hennigan, Perry and Lloyd hires. Have to figure they'll eye Shaw for coach.

I'll be honest...I know more about O'Quinn than I do Nicholoson. A Canadian geek that went to St. Bonaventure. Looks pretty good on tape, though.

 

[Richboi804]

@AlexKennedyNBA: The New Orleans Hornets have officially waived Rashard Lewis. The 32-year-old will look to sign with a contender, according to sources.

Do it.

 

[Richboi804]

@Chris_Broussard: Dwight Howard met with new Magic GM Rob Hennigan Friday in LA. Howard told Hennigan he wants to be traded to Brooklyn Nets, sources say.

Sources say....

 

[I-Hate-You]

beige motherfukker

 

[Jplaya2023]

just seen it on Sportscenter, why didn't he just demand that last year when the nets could actually offer orlando something. Lopez can't be traded right now can he?

 

[I-Hate-You]

this kid is fukkin stupid

Dwight Howard met with new Orlando Magic general manager Rob Hennigan on Friday and told him he wants to be traded to the Brooklyn Nets, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.

Howard and Hennigan sat down face to face in Los Angeles, meeting for the first time since Hennigan became Orlando's GM nearly two weeks ago.

Hennigan was noncommital when Howard told him he wants to be traded to Brooklyn, sources said.

Hennigan did not tell Howard whether he would trade him. His intentions were merely to hear the thoughts of the Magic superstar.

Howard picked up the option for the final year of his contract with Orlando on March 15. But since then, he has grown increasingly disgruntled with the organization, even telling people close to him that he feels the Magic blackmailed him into signing the "opt-in" clause.

Howard shared his feelings of being blackmailed by the Magic with the NBA Players Association last week, sources said. He -- either himself or through his representatives -- approached the union wondering if he might have a legal complaint against the club.

The goal of such a complaint would be to eliminate his "opt-in," thereby allowing Howard to become a free agent this summer.

Sources said the union has no plans to pursue any such legal action against the Magic.

Friday was not the first time Howard asked the Magic to trade him. In December, before the lockout-shortened season began, he asked Orlando to deal him to the Nets.

Howard never rescinded his trade offer, even after picking up his option on the day of the trade deadline.

After undergoing surgery on his back in April, Howard asked then-Magic GM Otis Smith to trade him to the Nets, according to sources. Smith said he would seek a trade, but the Magic fired Smith shortly after the season ended.

 

[AVXL]

I used to hate ORL, but now I just feel bad for you guys. Getting jerked around by this a$$hole for the better part of a year has got to be frustrating even for the most die hard Magics fan. Hopefully y'all get some good value for Dwight & can rebuild the right way

 

[Hater]

I used to hate ORL, but now I just feel bad for you guys. Getting jerked around by this a$$hole for the better part of a year has got to be frustrating even for the most die hard Magics fan. Hopefully y'all get some good value for Dwight & can rebuild the right way

I agree, No fan base deserves this..

 

[I-Hate-You]

I can't believe the franchise player is a grown man implying that he was blackmailed into signing a contract.

 

[Trust Me]

Well Jersey, get on the phones and work on a third (and possible 4th) team to get Orlando what they need. Youth, picks, and salary cap relief.

And Dwight, u a hoe.

 

[Jplaya2023]

Damn Dwight's smile game got the media quiet about his childish actions. Dude should be getting killed for pulling bullshyt like this.

 

[23Barrettcity]

Dwight should get 1000000% times the hate Lebron receives . This man is disgusting holding a team hostage . They criticize melo yet the nuggets got pieces Dwight trying to destroy the team

 

[john goodman]

How much talent can they realistically expect to get back?

I say send him to Philly for Thad young and Elton brand's expiring contract


We'll take the rental