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Sat, Dec 18, 2010 8:51 AM Dec 18, 2010 8:51 AM

http://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/statuses/16017401699106816

There is a little story on Rotoworld citing 2 different reports.

One says Vince Carter and Marcin Gortat will go to Washington and the other says Rashard Lewis will go to Washington.

Dec 18, 2010 8:51am

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Sat, Dec 18, 2010 9:45 AM Dec 18, 2010 9:45 AM

I love watching Arenas play when he actually gives a shit. This could be a pretty good move for the Magic.

Dec 18, 2010 9:45am

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Sat, Dec 18, 2010 9:45 AM Dec 18, 2010 9:45 AM

I don't see where either of those trades make sense for Orlando.

Dec 18, 2010 9:45am

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Sat, Dec 18, 2010 9:56 AM Dec 18, 2010 9:56 AM

Who the fuck is Alex Kennedy?

Dec 18, 2010 9:56am

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Sat, Dec 18, 2010 10:46 AM Dec 18, 2010 10:46 AM

Yeah definitely do not understand this trade for the Magic.

Dec 18, 2010 10:46am

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Sat, Dec 18, 2010 12:05 PM Dec 18, 2010 12:05 PM

Getting rid of Vince Carter would be addition by subtraction. Adding Gilbert Arenas would be subtraction by addition.

I don't know why any serious contender would want Arenas. He's overrated (pretty much useless without the ball in his hands), has a significant injury history, and is a chemistry killer.

Dec 18, 2010 12:05pm

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Sat, Dec 18, 2010 12:13 PM Dec 18, 2010 12:13 PM

Go ahead, make the trade. A shitty trade for both teams. But I could see that opening a back door for Orlando to sign somebody huge in the next season or two.

Dec 18, 2010 12:13pm

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Sat, Dec 18, 2010 2:45 PM Dec 18, 2010 2:45 PM

Mulva;605033 wrote:Getting rid of Vince Carter would be addition by subtraction. Adding Gilbert Arenas would be subtraction by addition.

I don't know why any serious contender would want Arenas. He's overrated (pretty much useless without the ball in his hands), has a significant injury history, and is a chemistry killer.

Yeah, getting rid of Vince is like bringing in another superstar...cannot stand him.

Dec 18, 2010 2:45pm

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Sat, Dec 18, 2010 2:58 PM Dec 18, 2010 2:58 PM

So it looks like Rashard for Arenas is happening, with Carter, Pietrus, Gortat, and a 1st rounder going to Phoenix to bring in J-Rich, Earl Clark, and to bring back Hedo.

They're going to be a completely different team. Guess the team took Howard's complaint about the wings not playing any D to heart. Although J-Rich isn't going to solve that problem any.

Dec 18, 2010 2:58pm

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Sat, Dec 18, 2010 4:33 PM Dec 18, 2010 4:33 PM

I think the magic will be much better now.

Dec 18, 2010 4:33pm

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Sat, Dec 18, 2010 5:03 PM Dec 18, 2010 5:03 PM

Orlando getting Hedo back was big.

Dec 18, 2010 5:03pm

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Sat, Dec 18, 2010 5:06 PM Dec 18, 2010 5:06 PM

I wonder who Orlando starts now..

PG- Jameer Nelson
SG- Gilbert Arenas
SF- Jason Richardson
PF- Hedo Turkoglu
C- Dwight Howard


If you're Dwight this is a the perfect lineup for you. Slashers, shooters and guys that don't need to be lock down defenders since you can defend the rim.

Dec 18, 2010 5:06pm

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Sat, Dec 18, 2010 5:18 PM Dec 18, 2010 5:18 PM

That lineup could contend with the Heat and Celtics

Dec 18, 2010 5:18pm

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Sat, Dec 18, 2010 5:30 PM Dec 18, 2010 5:30 PM

Trueblue23;605296 wrote:Orlando getting Hedo back was big.

I agree if he plays like he did when he was there before. I don't like Lewis for Arenas though.

Dec 18, 2010 5:30pm

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Sat, Dec 18, 2010 6:51 PM Dec 18, 2010 6:51 PM

So... who is going to back up Dwight now? Ryan Anderson?

Dec 18, 2010 6:51pm

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Sat, Dec 18, 2010 6:58 PM Dec 18, 2010 6:58 PM

bigdaddy2003;605337 wrote:I agree if he plays like he did when he was there before. I don't like Lewis for Arenas though.

Just curious.. but why not?

You traded a soft big man who can only shoot 3s.. can't rebound, can't pass, can't defend, and he's shooting poorly this year.

Dec 18, 2010 6:58pm

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Sat, Dec 18, 2010 7:00 PM Dec 18, 2010 7:00 PM

Mulva;605439 wrote:So... who is going to back up Dwight now? Ryan Anderson?

Brandon Bass,Mailik Allen and Daniel Orton(Orton hasnt played all year, id assume hed get the nod to help out some)

Dec 18, 2010 7:00pm

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Sat, Dec 18, 2010 7:02 PM Dec 18, 2010 7:02 PM

Didn't know he was still in the league. Thought he was playing in Europe.

Dec 18, 2010 7:02pm

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Sat, Dec 18, 2010 7:03 PM Dec 18, 2010 7:03 PM

Orton is listed as on their roster. Idk, havent followed aythign about him, just pulled up Orlandos roster

Edit, nvm he injured his knee again in the d-league http://nba.fanhouse.com/2010/12/06/daniel-orton-returns-from-nba-d-league-after-another-knee-injury/

Dec 18, 2010 7:03pm

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Sat, Dec 18, 2010 7:03 PM Dec 18, 2010 7:03 PM

Mulva;605439 wrote:So... who is going to back up Dwight now? Ryan Anderson?

I think Daniel Orton from Kentucky was third string. He hasn't played a minute all year though.

Dec 18, 2010 7:03pm

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Sat, Dec 18, 2010 7:04 PM Dec 18, 2010 7:04 PM

Kyle Orton?

Dec 18, 2010 7:04pm

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Sat, Dec 18, 2010 7:41 PM Dec 18, 2010 7:41 PM

I don't respect Turkoglu at all any more. He's washed up. If he had anything left, he would still be in Phoenix. If you struggle with them, then I have hard time succeeding anywhere.

Not a fan of him playing the 4 either.

Their GM just went all in though. I think both sides realize they screwed up a few years ago when they divorced

Dec 18, 2010 7:41pm

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Sat, Dec 18, 2010 9:04 PM Dec 18, 2010 9:04 PM

Trueblue23;605445 wrote:Just curious.. but why not?

You traded a soft big man who can only shoot 3s.. can't rebound, can't pass, can't defend, and he's shooting poorly this year.

Arenas could go down at any moment.

Dec 18, 2010 9:04pm

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Sat, Dec 18, 2010 11:14 PM Dec 18, 2010 11:14 PM

Ty Webb;605319 wrote:That lineup could contend with the Heat and Celtics

No it can't haha.

Dec 18, 2010 11:14pm

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Sun, Dec 19, 2010 12:51 AM Dec 19, 2010 12:51 AM

jordo212000;605657 wrote:No it can't haha.

+1..The only thing they have going for them by doing the trade this early is time to mesh, time to pull another deal involving any of the players traded today, time for Hedo to get in shape.

IMO, they should trade Nelson if Arenas does well and get a backup center out of it. Ryan Anderson won't cut it. No 6-10 backup center should average 3.8 rebounds over 3 years.

Dec 19, 2010 12:51am