The Orlando Magic, essentially saying out loud that the current team has no hope of beating the Miami Heat, are in the middle of blowing up their entire roster in the span of one day. There are two active rumors flying around, both fairly stunning.
First rumor sends Rashard Lewis to the Wizards for disgruntled gun-wielder Gilbert Arenas. This is clearly not going to work out for anyone but god bless them for trying.
The second rumor is absolutely fucking amazing. In a situation where GM Otis Smith is essentially saying out loud "Yeah, I fucked that one up," the Magic are in the midst of trading Vince Carter (and useless tall guy Marcin Gortat) to the Phoenix Suns for Hedo Turkoglu and Jason Richardson. The same Hedo Turkoglu that the Magic passed on re-signing in order to acquire Vince Carter.
I don't know how you don't fire your GM if he makes this move. Ultimately there is no clearer verdict on the Vince Carter deal than actually trading Vince Carter for the guy you could have (should have) had in his place.
Turkoglu, as we know, is a good fit in the Van Gundy system, and I am anxious to see Gilbert play for a team that doesn't stink (a first for him). Still not gonna beat Miami with that team I don't think but I gotta give them credit for trying. And as an added bonus they ship Vince and Rashard Lewis out of town.
I can't wait to see this roster shakedown actually take place. The bottom line is they weren't going to beat the Heat. Do they realize there is a team called the Boston Celtics in the East too. I still don't think that the Heat team can beat the Celts never mind the Magic.. Celtics/Lakers final still.
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