The Anfernee to Orlando rumor/discussion thread

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  1. Phatguysrule

    Phatguysrule Well-Known Member

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    We're going to want as many picks as possible. So yeah. Any old dudes we can trade for first rounders we should absolutely do it.
     
    Phatguysrule, May 24, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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    They want offense. Give them both Ayton and Simons. For KCP and Isaac and both their picks. I think Ayton might fit their team. We would actually take in $12 million less than we send out.
     
    UKRAINEFAN, May 25, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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    keep in mind: while Orlando is under the tax this season, in July the Wagner and Suggs extensions kick in and Orlando will be over the first apron by 4M. Even if they waive Harris they will still be 3-4M over the tax line

    so what they do in the balance of this season will echo thru eternity (sorry....just saw that Gladiator scene on youtube)

    anyway, even if what you suggest was a legal trade (don't think it is), it would likely push Orlando over the 2nd apron next season, and they sure wouldn't go that route for players like Simons and Ayton. IIRC, the maximum differential in trades of this size is 7.5M. Maybe that's the past CBA and it's changed in the new one. I also question if Orlando would really want Ayton when they already have WCJ, Moritz Wagner, and Bitadze at C. But because of Orland's impending apron issues, in order to take on the salaries of Simons+Ayton, the Magic would need to unload Cole Anthony (or maybe Wagner/Bitadze) in the trade. So it would need to be something Like Iassac+KCP+Anthony/Wagner coming back...plus draft pick(s)

    I'd do it if for no other reason it would take away whatever temptation Cronin has to re-sign Simons and/or Ayton before a new owner is in place
     
    wizenheimer, May 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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    After we trade Simons to Orlando, We’re not on the Darius Garland or Trae Young train should they become available?
     
    BigGameDamian, May 25, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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    Already trying to ruin our 2026 lottery chances?
     
    PCmor7, May 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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    Your implying that we should tank again?
     
    BigGameDamian, May 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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    Isaac has played 129 games over the past 2 years. He's doing a bit better than his rep suggests
     
    PtldPlatypus, May 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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    I'm poking fun of everyone that wants us to lose every game until we get the top overall pick.
     
    PCmor7, May 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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    More reason to get him back in an Ant deal instead of KCP.
     
    Sheldon Shape, May 25, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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    Nobody wants that. Nobody has advocated for that.
     
    Phatguysrule, May 25, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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    Precisely. IMO, Isaac and Black would be a fantastic return. More than is reasonable, really.
     
    PtldPlatypus, May 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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    I agree. I would accept Isaac and #16 as well.
     
    Sheldon Shape, May 25, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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    15 mil per isn’t bad and if he can give us 15-20 min off the bench of this…



    I’m all good with him.
     
    LayneStaley, May 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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    Then no one should be offended by the joke.
     
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    Can he make a lay in?
     
    Mediocre Man, May 26, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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    This is what that would take (and it would require Orlando picking up some options):

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    Rastapopoulos, May 26, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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  17. Phatguysrule

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    Correct. Just addressing the mischaracterisation to hopefully head off future misunderstandings.
     
    Phatguysrule, May 26, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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    OK, I was being lazy and using ESPN, which allowed my trade. Is there any way we can do it without getting so many players back?
     
    UKRAINEFAN, May 26, 2025 at 9:15 AM
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    After messing around, I think it would take what Rastapoulos did. So yes, very unlikely.
     
    UKRAINEFAN, May 26, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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    Sure, if Orlando send back Banchero and Wagner!
     
    Rastapopoulos, May 26, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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