ChosenOne Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 (edited) Wizards trade Gilbert Arenas to Magic for Rashard Lewis The Washington Wizards and Orlando Magic are close to a trade that will send guard Gilbert Arenas to Orlando in exchange for forward Rashard Lewis, a league source tells TNT's David Aldridge. NBA.com Magic continue to remake roster, complete trade with Suns The Orlando Magic decided not to stand pat on Saturday, blowing up a team with championship aspirations that had been in first place in the Southeast Division for most of the first month of the season. On the same day that the team sent Rashard Lewis to Washington for Gilbert Arenas, Orlando agreed to jettison forwards Vince Carter and Mickael Pietrus, center Marcin Gortat, a future first-round pick and cash to Phoenix for veteran forward Hedo Turkoglu, guard Jason Richardson and second-year center Earl Clark. NBA.com Edited December 18, 2010 by ChosenOne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog17k Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 I don't really trust Arenas, he's had his issues. How can we be certain that he will play to his potential if we end up trading for him? Carter has actually been solid this year, and we've been winning games. Right now I would hate to breakup any chemistry that we've built up the past couple seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check my Stats Posted December 2, 2010 Report Share Posted December 2, 2010 Give me Vince over Arenas any day of the week. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 It'd be a really risky move on the Magic's part, but I think the move has the potential to pay dividends for them. Arenas has worn out his stay in Washington and desperately needs a change of scenery. He would give the Magic that #1 guy to go-to at the end of games, and in their system I think he can really turn things around and be closer to the Arenas we saw in 2005-2007. Of course his massive contract and injuries would have me probably turn this deal down if I were Orlando, but I think it could potentially be a high-reward signing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest STL10 Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 Magic need to do it. There window is closing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newman Posted December 3, 2010 Report Share Posted December 3, 2010 If they get Blatche too in the process, they get a slight upgrade overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Regime Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 Magic, Wizards In Serious Arenas Trade Talks The Magic and Wizards are engaged in serious trade talks that would send Gilbert Arenas to Orlando, sources confirmed to Yahoo's Adrian Wojarowski. Arenas has told people over the last few days he expects a deal to Orlando. The Magic have lost five of their past six games and are in need of a perimeter scorer. Washington's potential package is still unclear, with Vince Carter and Marcin Gortat being possibilities. http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/70637/20101217/magic_wizards_in_serious_arenas_trade_talks/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog17k Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 We might actually need a change, something to get going again. I wish we could dump Shard's contract on them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 Honestly I think Richard Hamilton or Tayshaun Prince would help them out a lot more, but acquiring Arenas wouldn't be a bad move depending on who the Magic trade. Like bigdog said, something has to change but is Gilbert really the answer to their problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted December 18, 2010 Owner Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 Arenas for Rashard makes the most sense here. I don't see why the Magic would send Carter, and I think the Wizards want to start Young and play Lewis at the three. Bass is playing good for Orlando, and he's a real PF. Vince can move up to the three, Arenas at the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 Arenas for Rashard makes the most sense here. How so? One of the main reasons the Wizards want to get rid of Arenas is because of his horrible contract. Lewis' contract isn't much better, and Carter is an expiring. Secondly, having Arenas makes Carter redundant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 Sources say Orlando has talked to a number of teams and could be planning two separate deals. Trading for Arenas may just be the start. One source says Gilbert Arenas to Orlando is done with an announcement expected tomorrow and debut on Monday. Still no word who Wizards get. If Wizards get Rashard Lewis as @BQRMagic believes, it sounds like the Magic will continue to shop Vince Carter and Marcin Gortat package. Still working the phones to confirm but it all lines up. The more I hear, the more I believe a second move could be coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owner Real Deal Posted December 18, 2010 Owner Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 How so? One of the main reasons the Wizards want to get rid of Arenas is because of his horrible contract. Lewis' contract isn't much better, and Carter is an expiring. Secondly, having Arenas makes Carter redundant.That's fine, but why would Orlando (a contender) trade Carter (the expiring) to the Wizards to take back Gilbert? That's sticking two toxic contracts on one team. I think Washington feels they won't be able to drop Gil's contract, no matter what, so they might as well exchange players and see if Rashard makes more sense for them if he's playing the three. It feels like the Wizards are a bit worried about the Wall and Arenas duo, and I think it has more to do with the way they want to run their starting five, not the contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChosenOne Posted December 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 Source: Arenas to ORL done, debut Monday There are conflicting reports regarding the imminence of a potential trade sending Gilbert Arenas to the the Magic, but at least one has said the deal is done and that he will debut on Monday against the Hawks. One other report says the deal is not "imminent," but all of the reports suggest that the sides are serious and by all appearances this trade is going down. Early reports suggested that Vince Carter and Marcin Gortat would be headed to the Wizards, but a recent report has Rashard Lewis possibly being the key piece with another trade involving the former pair in the works. Stay tuned. ROTOWORLD.com One source says Gilbert Arenas to Orlando is done with an announcement expected tomorrow and debut on Monday. Still no word who Wizards get. AlexKennedy - Twitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.1.A.K. Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 if Gortat was dealt to the Wizards, how many minutes a game would he be getting? he is currently getting 16 MPG in Orlando... can he start to average 25+ with the Wizards????... IF he is dealt there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headliner Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 How is Arenas going to make this team any better considering how he has been playing thus far this season? I would stick with Vince Carter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Swish* Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 Well it's hard to imagine Arenas meshing it up with Howard and the Magic crew but it could happen. I mean, Lewis and Arenas have both horrible contract and Lewis is not that good. So Magic could really benefit from trading Lewis for Arenas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicbalala245 Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 One source says Gilbert Arenas to Orlando is done with an announcement expected tomorrow and debut on Monday. Still no word who Wizards get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 Hedo back already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicbalala245 Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 Hedo back already? Not yet but Orlando working on a seperate deal to acquire Carmelo or Hedo. But Otis Smith is going after Hedo first cause it will be easier to package a trade for Hedo then it is for Melo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headliner Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 If Arenas plays to his potential then it's a good deal for Orlando but right now I'm not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkr Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 Not yet but Orlando working on a seperate deal to acquire Carmelo or Hedo. But Otis Smith is going after Hedo first cause it will be easier to package a trade for Hedo then it is for Melo.ohh, misread the OP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 (edited) Misleading title, we don't know who is going where just yet. Edited December 18, 2010 by Dash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog17k Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 Getting rid of Shard's contract is probably the biggest, and best thing. I like him, but that contract hurts us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.1.A.K. Posted December 18, 2010 Report Share Posted December 18, 2010 this should be combined with the other thread.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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