what do you think about the future of magic basketball team?
396359
Dwight Howard is beginning to shape up for the competition in the NBA. He is more like the franchise of the team now. I think the Magic really had the greatest decision in getting Howard instead of Okafor that year. Well, they need the "magic" of Grant Hill and other players like Pat Garrity who is a great shooter and scorer. Hedo Turkoglu is beginning to put up some points also in his stat sheets so he's one of the players we would like to look up to. Darko Milicic will improve because he can team up with Dwight in the post presence and dominate the paint if you may. Ü Orlando is one of my favorite teams so I would like to see them improve in the coming years.
396107
They weren't doing very well with Martin, and they won't get anywhere without him. The Nuggets will be done playing basketball for the year in 2 or 3 games, and will need to figure some things out in the offseason. Martin will be traded, which will be good for them since he wasn't living up to his potential anyway, and they'll have to get some more scoring to take the burden off Carmello. Without some serious changes, they won't make it to the playoffs at all next year.
1150020
Who will make it\n\n1 detroit- Still have the most solid starting lineup in basketball.  May make coaching change in off season. (But shouldn't)\n\n2 miami- Have major talent but have room to improve at the point guard position.  Jason Williams turns the ball over too much and Gary although solid as a backup is 37 years old.\n\n3 Cleveland-  Major momentum and have room to grow, need to sign an extension with lebron and find a major playmaker.  Lebron needs to develope defensively.\n\n4 Chicago-  Solid team will only get better with a great lottery pick.  Could use some front court help after losing eddie curry to the knicks.\n\n5 Indiana- Injury plagued season killed them but they will pick it up and will show to be very competitive with the top teams.\n\n6 New Jersey- Still need a bench and a low post man besides Krstic.\n\n7 Washington- Will fall off a bit but will still win big games and surprise people as a low seed in the playoffs.\n\n8 Boston-  Youngest team in basketball will only get better with time.  Look for Al Jefferson to put up big numbers.\n \n\nout\nOrlando- Will get close again but still need major pieces to contend.\n\nPhiladelphia- Will see a New York like implosion\n\nmilwaukee- Some good players but not enough to make it this time around.\n\n1 Dallas- Will have the confidence of a possible title and no one will be calling them soft anymore.\n\n2 Phoenix- Amare\n\n3 San Antonio- Tim Duncan can still play and Manu and Tony should get back on track.  Need to find a backup PG Van Exel and Udrih aren't doing it.  Don't count on Horry to make big shots anymore, he played one too many seasons.\n\n4 LA Clippers- Great depth, Brand is the most consistent player in the league and Maggette is althletic as anyone named kobe or lebron.  Great shooters, great passers, and great rebounders equals dangerous.  Look for them to sign Sprewell mid season.\n\n5 Sacramento- They wish last season lasted a little bit longer, major defensive threat.\n\n6 Denver- Still in the middle of the pack, need to settle player/coach issues. Kenyon is a major bust.\n\n7 LA Lakers- Phoenix rematch will be amazing.  Amare will make everyone miss Shaq.  Look for Bynum to play at least 15 minutes a game by end of season.\n\n8 Seattle- They also wished the season was longer.  Wilcox finally playing like the scouts predicted.  Two great point guards (Ridnour and Watson) that can play on the court at the same time and the best shooter in basketball in Ray Allen.  Need a veteran center and a replacement for Rashard who is unhappy.  Look for development of Robert Swift and Ridnour.\n\nout\nGolden state- Can't move the ball\nUtah- Great players that don't fit\nNew Orleans- Not enough for Paul to work with\nMinnesota- MUST MOVE KG OR THEY HAVE NO FUTURE.  Blount, Banks, and Davis all have attitude problems, might be new jailblazers
106133
They don't need a new owner (a new GM maybe). They just need new players around KG. .. But since they're over the cap they can't sign any free-agent players (unless it's a sign and trade). \n\nAnd their roster outside of KG isn't that great (there's talent, marginally though). So they could look into player trades and the draft to get better. \n\nThey need a PG (who's a floor leader) in the worst way when I watch them, and I’m not sold on their coach. They're just doomed to be stuck in mediocrity with what they have now.
1071492
damn all these answers about  the spurs gettin old is scarin me.....pretty soon they just gonna go down in history as another team n it will be all bout the cavs or...mavs =[\n\nI HOPE DAT DOESNT HAPPEN! i hope duncan parker ginobli r gonna play better n KG is welcome any time..with him n the big 3...we'll get dat trophy =]]]]
705327
I think two more seasons after this one. Grant Hill is on the last year of his $90 million dollar contract with the Orlando Magic.  During his time with the team, it is important to note that he has only played in less than 160 games for the franchise.  \n\nYou also won't see Grant Hill in a majority of his team's back-to-back games this season as the coaching staff wants to preserve his health.\n\nHope this was able to help.
1015625
Yo, Darko is amazing he will own everyone next season. Him and Howard will dominate. They couldn't do it this season cause the Magic screwed up in the beginning of the season but Milicic isn't a bad player at all. The only reason ppl think that is because he never started a game in Detroit, however he was behind Big Ben in the lineup and they chose Ben cause he has more experience in the league. The only reason Darko didn't start this year was because the coach for the Magic wanted to let T. Battie finish the season for his perfect attendance. But Batties getting old so Darko will start next year. And I don't think that the same thing wil happen to Bargnani because every team in the top ten (except for the Rockets) needs a big man.
386359
i love the sixers, been following them since the dana barros days, but whn i think about ai leaving, its hrad to think that. i mean can u imagine him playing somewhere else? its tough to see that. I hope he doesnt get traded. I think Webber should go, he has no defensive game and he is getting up there in age. Trade up in the draft and get someone for him, they need a good center.
204221
Go Knicks!!!!!!!----- better chance of the Devil Ras winning the W.S. than the Knicks doing anything for the next 2 years.\n\nI think the Mavs will take it down this year. Tgey have improved their defense alot and with their scoring, they are nearly unstopable.
1046505
I think they will have a tough season.  They just dont seem to bring in the talent after that stripper madness.  They will be ok but not contenders.
1176122
?\n Which sports.. ?  hm...  NBA ? \n\nThen Orlando magic !! I heard the rumor that they might trade Carter from Newjersey !!! If they make that trade !!!\n They are the Champions next year my friend !!!\n\nor... Utar Jazz !!!
326105
They passed on Michael Jordan back in the day for Sam Bowie.  They trade Jermaine O'Neil for Dale Davis and they they pass on Chris Paul.  All things I've gotten to expect from the management now. It is a shame the blazers are that bad since the owner (Paul Allen) is one of the richest people in the world.  But he is also one of the cheapest.  I think we need new ownership and I believe it is going to happen soon.  He claims that the team will lose 100 million in the next 3 years, so he's asking for state funding after giving ownership of the arena.  I hope he sells the team very soon.
702853
They'll turn it around and possibly go deep in the playoffs....they need chemistry and since they got Big Ben they are in a funky  adjustment period. But they got too much talent. Ben Gordon is as consistent as my gf on PMS, but Harry Potter, er, Kirk Heinrich is solid and they will challenge Cleveland and Detroit as the season progresses.
430860
Right now they are not that good. Not good enough to get in any major tournaments, however they have a very young squad (with the core being Celtic players). They could become quite good in the next 5 or so years.
576763
the starters will be there next season. what they need is a big man who will patrol the shaded lane effectively but that's hard to fill in. i'd love to see ilgauskas in yellow and purple though! i say get rid of all the bench warmers...they're useless!!!!
396767
i`m going to be in the WNBA one day!! :)\n\n\ni`m really looking forward to their upcoming season. ;]
914840
Yes, I think they'll make it but only as a 7th or 8th seed. There are many competitors and contenders in the Western Conference. Some of the things that have to work out is Bobby Jackson's health, Tyson Chandler's defensive presence, and especially Peja Stojakovic's role. He needs to step up. Last game, he had only 7 points. You and other Hornets fans will not accept that. He needs to score like he did in 03-04 (tied second in league in points per game in NBA!). Lastly, I think the team will feed off energy of the crowd. This will be a great season.