Orlando has the 11th pick, and they are looking to trade up in the draft. They have talked to both Boston and Houston. http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/bask...?coll=orl-magic <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>The Orlando Magic are trying to move up from No. 11 in the June 28 NBA draft and, according to league sources, have talked to two teams in hopes of improving their chances of landing either Connecticut small forward Rudy Gay or Duke forward/center Shelden Williams. NBA sources tell the Sentinel that the Magic have had discussions with the Boston Celtics and the Houston Rockets about swapping picks or having those teams pick for them.</div> Just thought I'd post this here. But is their anything you want from the Magic? I mean realistically, don't say Howard or Nelson. There is nothing the Magic have, that we can get, that really wows me in a trade idea. But I wouldn't mind Carlos Arroyo as our other PG if we can't find anything better. Even bringing Tony Battie back to Boston would be cool. But still, I don't know, nothing really catches my eye.
They really need a Center. Shelden Williams and Dwight Howard would be a great frontcourt tandem. I could see a deal being worked out.
its smart to try to get up in the draft for them. i could very well see shelden williams on the magic.
I'm sorry but how tall is Williams? Like 6'8"? I know there has been great undersized centers in the L, but I don't see him being a good center. Especially not lotto.
I wouldnt mind us trading down. If we gave our pick for maybe Battie and their pick (obviously we would need to give someone up to match salaries and sh*t), but I would love to see Battie back on this team. Had a solid year last year, averaging 8 and 6, and he would add some rebounding, toughness, playoff experience, veteran leadership, and an old school attitude to this team that I would love to see.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Had a solid year last year, averaging 8 and 6,</div>Raef LaFrentz averaged the same numbers as Tony Battie last season. There is no need to get him. Battie was a good guy to have on our team a few years ago, but he isn't the answer to our problems. Raef averages the same numbers and has a three point threat which Battie doesn't have. It's pointless to get Battie back.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (WELCOMEtotheJUNGLE @ Jun 3 2006, 12:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Raef LaFrentz averaged the same numbers as Tony Battie last season. There is no need to get him. Battie was a good guy to have on our team a few years ago, but he isn't the answer to our problems. Raef averages the same numbers and has a three point threat which Battie doesn't have. It's pointless to get Battie back.</div>agreed, we dont need another decent veteran taking up playing time for the young guys, especially at the pf spot
yea but who could orlando give up?i believe they still have Keyon Dooling and Battiebut like some1 above me said unless its nelson its not happeninbut watch out orlando could very well move up
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (WELCOMEtotheJUNGLE @ Jun 3 2006, 12:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Raef LaFrentz averaged the same numbers as Tony Battie last season. There is no need to get him. Battie was a good guy to have on our team a few years ago, but he isn't the answer to our problems. Raef averages the same numbers and has a three point threat which Battie doesn't have. It's pointless to get Battie back.</div>I'd rather have Battie making half as much money as Raef (10 mil to 5 mil) getting the same stat line. Battie is a better rebounder and defender, and a much better, and i stress, MUCH better, bang for your buck.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (nba dogmatist @ Jun 3 2006, 07:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>i thought of this earlier todayan Dickau + #7 pickforKeyon Dooling, #11 pick.</div>Awesome trade. Dooling is very underrated.
I must disagree with that statement that Keyon Dooling is very underrated. His style of point guard play i do not appreciate so much, and if he could be involved in a trade to get the Magic to move up in the draft like the one that Dogma came up with, i would be all for it. Dooling over dribbles and doesn't seem to iniate the offense to well, turns the ball over quite alot for the amount of time he was actually on the court for the Magic, and just does not seem to fit with the Magic. Maybe he will be underrated somewhere else, but with the Magic i thought he was rather terrible.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (yankshater213 @ Jun 3 2006, 06:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'd rather have Battie making half as much money as Raef (10 mil to 5 mil) getting the same stat line. Battie is a better rebounder and defender, and a much better, and i stress, MUCH better, bang for your buck.</div>well duh, but did we say lafrentz goes too? i dont think so (either that or I completely misread). if it was lafrentz 7th for 11th battie dooling then id do it
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (pistonz4life @ May 31 2006, 12:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>They really need a Center. Shelden Williams and Dwight Howard would be a great frontcourt tandem. I could see a deal being worked out.</div>They got Darko why get Shelden when Darko is showing that he can play when you give him the shot to play and I think Darko will be much there this next season coming up.
Shelden Williams will not be a center in the NBA. Sure he might develope himself and his body to handle 10 minutes per game as a center, but he will never be a full time center. When you are playing Miami, the difference between Shaquille and Antoine is ENOURMOUS. Those are the types of transitions he will have to make before you can play him at center. But on the whole topic of Shelden going to Orlando, it would be nice off the bench, but Orlando's #1 need is a SG. Darko's developmental minutes and Tony Battie's "bang for your buck" (agreed with yankshater) play is all they need at the center position. Sure, Shelden would be great right now as a backup PF as opposed to Pat Garrity, and maybe in time he could be able to transition into a combo big, but as of right now they need a SG. In this draft, Brandon Roy and JJ Redick would be perfect for Orlando. Roy is a complete all around player that plays both ends of the floor and has some skill to play a few minutes running the offense. Redick is a great shooter as we all know, and Orlando needs that. The only real shooter they have is Turkoglu (well, and Diener, but he barely plays). Redick could come in and provide much needed outside shooting and help spread the floor, which would also provide space for Howard down on the block.
