Magic no longer favorites for Watson

[Dash]

Less than a week after C.J. Watson expressed interest in joining the Magic, it seems that the team is no longer the front-runner to acquire the point guard.

 

In a text message to RealGM's Alex Kennedy, Watson indicated that there is no longer a favorite for his services and that he could end up anywhere.

 

"Whichever team best fits me and will give me a chance to play is where me and my agents have to decide," added Watson.

 

The Magic, who just signed forward Matt Barnes, do not have the money to extend a significant offer sheet to Watson. Golden State would match any offer within Orlando's spending limit, according to sources.

 

While sign-and-trade talks are ongoing, if a deal cannot be worked out then Watson must turn to his attention to other teams.

 

Philadelphia and New York are among several teams that have shown interest and returning to Golden State remains an option.

 

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Shot down.

Edited July 27, 2009 by Dash

[AtTheDriveIn]

Sucks for us, but it was kind of coming when we signed Barnes. We don't have any many to spend other than the minimum or thereabouts ($745,000, I think) and Watson probably and rightly so thinks he's worth more than a minimum contract and a deep bench roster spot. He's got talent. If I were him, I'd go somewhere where an opportunity to play actually presents it self more realistically than in Orlando.

[OldChili]

I think we'll be fine without him, but I would have loved seeing him as our backup point guard.

[Riot]

Yeah, last season our PG's were Jameer/Anthony Johnson. So now it's the same thing unless we get someone else.