<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">The Orlando Magic have talked to other clubs about trading G DeShawn Stevenson, according to league sources. Stevenson has been competing with Keith Bogans to back up Cuttino Mobley. It is believed either Stevenson or Bogans will be put on the injured list when the regular season begins next Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. If Bogans is on the injured list, league sources have told the Sentinel he will ask for a trade.</div> Full Story: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/bask...?coll=orl-magic
I dont blame Bogans for wanting a trade if he was put on the IR.He is a guard who can be effective if give the oppurtunity,and I think he could be a solid back up PG elsewhere.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Silky Smooth:</div><div class="quote_post">I dont blame Bogans for wanting a trade if he was put on the IR.He is a guard who can be effective if give the oppurtunity,and I think he could be a solid back up PG elsewhere.</div> Same here, after watching Bogans at Kentucky he is really a good combo guard that can play defense. I think Bogans is going to make a good role player in this league but I don't think it will be for Orlando.
Dont you think he would fit good with the Lakers they really need a backup for Atkins and we have a lot of players that i beleive the Owner is willing to trade like Deavean george.??
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Silky Smooth:</div><div class="quote_post">I think he could be a solid back up PG elsewhere.</div> PG? Bogans? No way in the world. Bogans is a swingman, he has the size for one and should be used in the 2 and 3 positions, nothing else. He's not quick enough for a point guard. I'd hate to see him leave seeing how we got him for such a bargain in the second round. Stevenson is great when he's hot, horrible when he's not. Bogans was more consistent last year IMO than Stevenson and that's saying alot considering that he was a rookie. If one of them HAS to go, I think that the Magic might be wiser to part with Stevenson sooner than Bogans.
Looks like we're gonna keep Bogans. Why did we sign Stevenson in the 1st players? LOL Magic already had too many players in that pos.
Good deal. I too think that it is wise to keep Bogans and trade DeShawn. I sure hope that Davis gives Keith enough minutes to want to stick around after the season.
The Magic could actually afford to just trade one of those guys for a pick. They don't really need a post player too, considering they got Howard, Cato, Battie, Garrity and Declerq. This team is one the deepest ones in the East this season IMO.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Trip:</div><div class="quote_post">The Magic could actually afford to just trade one of those guys for a pick. They don't really need a post player too, considering they got Howard, Cato, Battie, Garrity and Declerq. This team is one the deepest ones in the East this season IMO.</div> Cato = $7,992,000 Battie = $4,800,000 Garrity = $2,765,812 Declerq = I don't know the exact number but it's about $4 million The bottom line is that I don't think any team would want to be paying that much money for a bench player. Especially with Cato in the east I don't think there is a need to be paying an average center that much money. Stevenson for a 2nd round pick makes sense, maybe you can get a late first round pick for Bogans but thats about it.
I don't even see why the Magic would consider Bogans as a PG or trading him, both Stevenson and Bogans are great players and can play multiple position's but Bogans should've proved his worth and stay last season. If any of you watched him he was up and down the court getting every rebound,steal, point, ect possible, Stevenson had his chance to shine and just froze and went nowhere. Good decision by the Magic to keep Bogans and trade Stevenson, a second round pick would be nice.
Stevenson would've been better had he went to college and polished his game more, Bogans deserves to stay he's a better all around player and can play the SG, SF and possibly PG according to silky smooth. Bogans is a much better player IMO, If I were the magic I would keep Bogans.
Can't you just put Kansun on the Injured list? I mean he can come and play if another player is injured right? ... Sorry I just think Bogans is really special.. and his hustle and defense is hard to find around the league nowdays.. he is all about fundamentals, that's what makes him a better player and one of the best rebounders for his height. Stevenson.. I just fell in love with the guy's game since he came to O-ToWn, It's true.. he is great when he is hot and horrible when he is not.. but he won't be playing many minutes anyway, so just keep him as a third string back up.. If I HAD to choose one, it would defiently be Bogans..
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting TMac_OwNz:</div><div class="quote_post">Can't you just put Kansun on the Injured list? I mean he can come and play if another player is injured right? ...</div> Nope, three players have to go on the IL. And as it looks right now, these three players are Kasun, DeClerq and Stevenson. As of trading Stevenson, he can't be traded before the 15th December I think, but him putting on the IL will decrease his trading value. <div class="quote_poster">Quoting CourtKing:</div><div class="quote_post">Cato = $7,992,000 Battie = $4,800,000 Garrity = $2,765,812 Declerq = I don't know the exact number but it's about $4 million The bottom line is that I don't think any team would want to be paying that much money for a bench player. Especially with Cato (I think you may mean Shaq here and not Cato) in the east I don't think there is a need to be paying an average center that much money. Stevenson for a 2nd round pick makes sense, maybe you can get a late first round pick for Bogans but thats about it.</div> Sorry but I don't see any sense in your post. As it looks right now, we are not going to trade any of these players you mentioned (and no one suggested this), except Stevenson and Stevenson is in my opinion too good to just get one 2nd round pick back.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting CourtKing:</div><div class="quote_post">Cato = $7,992,000 Battie = $4,800,000 Garrity = $2,765,812 Declerq = I don't know the exact number but it's about $4 million The bottom line is that I don't think any team would want to be paying that much money for a bench player. Especially with Cato in the east I don't think there is a need to be paying an average center that much money. Stevenson for a 2nd round pick makes sense, maybe you can get a late first round pick for Bogans but thats about it.</div> What are you talking about??? We're talking about moving Stevenson and you're saying that the Magic are overpaying for their big men? I'm sorry?
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Coranor:</div><div class="quote_post">Nope, three players have to go on the IL. And as it looks right now, these three players are Kasun, DeClerq and Stevenson. </div> I thought the article said DeClerq and Michael Bradley were in the IL.. so last spot was between Bogans or Stevenson..
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting TMac_OwNz:</div><div class="quote_post">I thought the article said DeClerq and Michael Bradley were in the IL.. so last spot was between Bogans or Stevenson..</div> I had a second look at the article and there is no suggestion who else might be on the IL at the beginning of the season. However, another article from the October 30 suggests the three players I mentioned: <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Stevenson likely will begin the season on the injured list, along with center Mario Kasun and power forward Andrew DeClercq.</div> Full article: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/bask...?coll=orl-magic But I would rather see Bradley on the IL than Stevenson or Bogans.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Coranor:</div><div class="quote_post">Nope, three players have to go on the IL. And as it looks right now, these three players are Kasun, DeClerq and Stevenson. As of trading Stevenson, he can't be traded before the 15th December I think, but him putting on the IL will decrease his trading value. Sorry but I don't see any sense in your post. As it looks right now, we are not going to trade any of these players you mentioned (and no one suggested this), except Stevenson and Stevenson is in my opinion too good to just get one 2nd round pick back.</div> My bad, I misunderstood what Trip said...I feel like an idot
