How can Magic take the next step and be in contention?

[basketballRob]

Paolo could make the Olympic team.

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[MasterGMer]

The most interesting summer begins today after Magic lost in Cleveland.

With all the reports of what Magic is going to do. I really find Paul George a long shot. First of all, Orlando is a small market not like LA. And then if he truly wants to set up this upcoming free agency to win a ring, Philly is the best choice for him.

I am going to throw a wild card here. What about James Harden? He fits it on the court perfectly with this young team. Plus he is a PG.

I know I know Malik Monk is out there. But I think Malik Monk fits age wise and utility wise. But James Harden is not going to be as expensive at least I hope and he is entering his last contract of his playing career. Plus Orlando can offer him one thing: Chance to win it all.

We are going to say goodbyes to some of our players, maybe Fultz, Joe Ingles and Gary Harris. I really do think this upcoming decision by the front office is going to ultimately make this rebuild or kill this rebuild. So we should be very careful here.

Let the summer begin!

[RookieStar]

Which comes first? The FA or the draft?

[axl_c_cool]

The most interesting summer begins today after Magic lost in Cleveland.

With all the reports of what Magic is going to do. I really find Paul George a long shot. First of all, Orlando is a small market not like LA. And then if he truly wants to set up this upcoming free agency to win a ring, Philly is the best choice for him.

I am going to throw a wild card here. What about James Harden? He fits it on the court perfectly with this young team. Plus he is a PG.

I know I know Malik Monk is out there. But I think Malik Monk fits age wise and utility wise. But James Harden is not going to be as expensive at least I hope and he is entering his last contract of his playing career. Plus Orlando can offer him one thing: Chance to win it all.

We are going to say goodbyes to some of our players, maybe Fultz, Joe Ingles and Gary Harris. I really do think this upcoming decision by the front office is going to ultimately make this rebuild or kill this rebuild. So we should be very careful here.

Let the summer begin!

Massively important summer, on each of your points

- No to Harden because it would take away our whole defence, which is our difference maker

- Monk is an awkward fit, but can fit with Paulo and Franz at point forward

- If Fultz can’t prove to be healthy he’ll go, and if Harris won’t take a big pay cut he will as well. I’d ideally like to keep both on the minimum or close

My ideal situation would be to sign Murray, would Isaac, 2024 FRP, Denver FRP, and 2026 FRP be enough? If not for who WCJ?


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[The-Stallion70]

Get Booker

[BlueBalls]

James Harden is a great idea if you want to pay a lot of money to torpedo the entire franchise.

[Message Boar]

Which comes first? The FA or the draft?

Uh, the draft, I think. That's June 26th, then legal tampering starts June 30th.

[RookieStar]

Which comes first? The FA or the draft?

Uh, the draft, I think. That's June 26th, then legal tampering starts June 30th.

Hmmm so all of us posters indulge fitst in our favorite past time of watching prospects shoot 3s in an empty gym and guessong their heights before we stalk those FA guards we want.

[MasterGMer]

I think the entire goal of this draft and summer is how Magic can build a team to beat Boston. This whole rebuild started with the idea that mediocrity just to make the playoff shouldn't be a position we should accept. So the whole goal is contention. And to get to the NBA Finals, we have to bypass Boston Celtics. 2nd best defense in the league while 3 point heavy. 6 man starting lineup plus multiple all stars.

Right now, i still do not know the objective of this offseason. Extend Suggs? Get a Free Agent? Or run it back with Harris and Ingles?

Magic has a window but time won't wait. After the rookie contract of Franz and Paolo, it is over!

I understand the virtue of being patient. However, if we went hard on Jure Holiday before the start of the season, we could go deeper, much deeper in the playoff. Also, however, one bad move could decimate this whole thing. So maybe there is a balance.

I am still a fan. A big fan. And cross my fingers this offseason.

[SOUL]

Jrue was not coming here and we were not going to pay him that much while having to pay Suggs/Franz/Paolo. Our success was a bit of a surprise this year in general so that was def not the timing.

[fendilim]

Sign Malik Monk

Consolidation trade AND sign:
1) guard playmaker
2) shot blocking big

Suggs
free agent or trade
franz
Paolo
Wcj/shot blocker

Off the bench Malik Monk will lit up the 2nd lineup of the offensive team. Also think Jett will get some burn next year.

Have Malik Monk end the game as starting two guard if he is hot

Suggs
Monk
Franz
Paolo
Wcj/isaac (depending on matchup)

Dejuonte would be really good for us. He is a guard who can play up on defense. He would give us a potent backcourt like what the celtics have in Jrue and White. Two way Combo guards.

[pepe1991]

Which comes first? The FA or the draft?

Always draft happends before free agency.