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**Blue Magic** · 06-26-2009, 09:29 PM

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Now that they have landed All-Star Vince Carter and all but said goodbye to Hedo Turkoglu, the Orlando Magic will try to rebuild their supporting cast by targeting a pair of vastly different free-agent frontcourt players.

After losing to the Lakers and their big front line in the NBA Finals, the Magic are expected to make offers next week in free agency to both veteran Rasheed Wallace of Detroit and young Brandon Bass of Dallas, according to two NBA sources.

Wallace, 34, is expected to be pursued by both the Magic and the Boston Celtics, who are competing with the Cleveland Cavaliers for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Wallace has played 14 seasons in the NBA, earning a reputation as an often enigmatic, but unselfish player with championship experience.

Wallace still could remain in Detroit, but he has expressed a desire to finish his career with a legitimate contender in the East. He would help either Boston or Orlando counter Cleveland's addition of Shaquille O'Neal.

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vinsanity77 · 06-26-2009, 10:15 PM

if the magic get both players, I will definitely be watching a lot of Magic games next year and hopefully my man VC wins a ring (finally)

VeN · 06-26-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by vinsanity77

if the magic get both players, I will definitely be watching a lot of Magic games next year and hopefully my man VC wins a ring (finally)

ya really, he might as well go since the mavs are gonna suck again this year. with donnie nelson as GM we dont have a chance in hell of gettin better...

**Damian Necronamous** · 06-27-2009, 12:14 AM

Adding Bass for the full MLE would make the Magic a more legitimate contender than if they brought back Turkoglu, IMO. I see him as a consistent 12/7 player next to Howard that could give them another option in the post.

Whether it's Powe, Bass or Rasheed, I think Orlando can add a quality big this summer with the mid-level.

Prolific Scorer · 06-27-2009, 10:27 AM

It's certainly not going to be Leon Powe..

I'd be content if we landed Rasheed, but i'd much rather us go after McDyess or Bass. Rasheed shoots too many 3's, and we already have Rashard Lewis making $118 Million for doing the same. McDyess is a better rebounder and can hit the 18 footer, and Bass is young and athletic with a ton of potential.

Orlando was #1 in defensive effeciency with Rashard Lewis playing PF, if we went to a more traditional lineup with a solid 4 playing along Dwight our defense would be significently better, we wouldn't get killed by good rebounding teams and we wouldn't give up so many easy buckets once Dwight goes for the shotblock because we'd have someone there to contest.

Chan Ho Nam · 06-27-2009, 11:35 AM

if they get Sheed, ill instantly become a fan

Sheed AND Dwight? scary

**Blue Magic** · 06-27-2009, 11:39 AM

I think Sheed is the best defensive big available. Imagine Dwight & Sheed anchoring the paint!

With that said, I think McDyess is a better rebounder... He's probably a little more hungry to win. Bass would be a nice young prospect that could grow with the team long term, though. I think it's a win-win situation whoever we get. Sheed would be nice because of his shooting ability, but it's hard to be mad if we end up with Bass or Dyess...

HB · 06-27-2009, 11:56 AM

I'd rather just get Bass, but Sheed is a good consolation prize. He just lacks discipline and on a team that likes to shoot 3's, he'll go jumper crazy. Bass likes to get to work down low, he's a great hustle player. If the Magic pull both off, Hedo instantly becomes an after thought. They need a backup point though, maybe Pargo?

**Blue Magic** · 06-27-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HB

They need a backup point though, maybe Pargo?

Jason Williams lives in Orlando and frequents the RDV(Magic training facility). Maybe we coax him out of retirement for a year or two if we need to??

Prolific Scorer · 06-27-2009, 02:28 PM

I certainly would like to have Jason Williams as a backup PG. The only question is how much gas does he have left in the tank and what can he really bring to the table? He hasn't played in 2 years.

HB · 06-27-2009, 08:12 PM

You know, they say Hedo will be pursued hard by Portland, Toronto and Sacramento and it just occured to me that he will probably be making the same if not less with those teams than he would with the Magic. All 3 teams are in states or regions that their taxes are pretty bad. Florida has no state income tax. His agent isn't advising him well, the 4 year 36 million deal is a better bargain for him.

**Blue Magic** · 06-27-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by HB

You know, they say Hedo will be pursued hard by Portland, Toronto and Sacramento and it just occured to me that he will probably be making the same if not less with those teams than he would with the Magic. All 3 teams are in states or regions that their taxes are pretty bad. Florida has no state income tax. His agent isn't advising him well, the 4 year 36 million deal is a better bargain for him.

I think he really wants that extra year tho. It's looking like that could end up being the deal breaker...