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Anji
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7/11/2006  2:37 PM
Magic's Ariza draws interest from several other NBA teams


MAITLAND - -- Already locked in a heated free-agent contract battle with DeShawn Stevenson, the Orlando Magic could be headed toward another contentious negotiation with small forward Trevor Ariza.

Ariza, a 6-foot-8, 200-pound small forward, is garnering what his agent calls "substantial interest" from several NBA teams, making his return to the Magic anything but a guarantee.

Since Ariza is a restricted free agent, Orlando has the right to match any offer he receives. But Magic general manager Otis Smith continues to insist that he isn't about to overpay.

The Magic acquired Ariza, 21, in February from the New York Knicks in the Steve Francis trade. In 21 games with the Magic, he made quite an impression, showing flashes of star potential at times. He averaged 4.7 points and 3.9 rebounds with Orlando, hitting double-digits in scoring four times.

His play apparently didn't go unnoticed around the NBA. Ariza's agent, David Lee, said Denver, Houston, Sacramento and New York have expressed interest in offering Ariza a contract. Knicks general manager/coach Isiah Thomas also is a big fan and inquired Monday about Ariza's availability, Lee said.

http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060711/SPORTS/607110331/1002



[Edited by - Anji on 07-11-2006 2:53 PM]
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7/11/2006  2:52 PM
You gotta let Zeke coach ALL the players he acquired.

man, I wasn't gonna post for a while because martin kept dogging me, but I had to throw my 2 cents in on this one.
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7/11/2006  2:53 PM
sign and trade Ariza, Battie and a #1 for Frye and Malik Rose
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7/11/2006  2:59 PM
i posted the exact same article seconds before this one was posted. Oh well...

I would like to see Ariza back. Since it's unlikely Woods will be re-signed, we could use a pure SF.
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7/11/2006  3:01 PM
^^ Yeah that was wierd, same minute..... I would only take Ariza if that means were are cutting people.
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7/11/2006  3:03 PM
Now here's an interesting question...Would you rather have Ariza or Woods?
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7/11/2006  3:05 PM
Posted by VDesai:

Now here's an interesting question...Would you rather have Ariza or Woods?

Me thinks Woods, he can hit the broadside of a barn. There I said it.

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7/11/2006  3:05 PM
Fishmike - that might be the worst trade suggestion in this website's history.
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7/11/2006  3:07 PM
Posted by VDesai:

Now here's an interesting question...Would you rather have Ariza or Woods?

Woods. In fact any of Woods, Balkman or Lee.

I like Ariza, but his skills are not irreplaceable. In fact I think we have them more than covered.
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7/11/2006  3:07 PM
your right... we didnt get back any scorers.
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7/11/2006  3:11 PM
Woods is more skilled but i'd rather have Ariza. Ariza's younger and hasn't had any character issues. Plus, Ariza is Isiah's guy, Woods is Brown's guy.
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7/11/2006  3:15 PM
If isiah is thinkg about getting all of these people, cutting or getting rid of players like Rose, Rose, Motay, Q has to be an option on the table.
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7/11/2006  3:17 PM
Maybe we can do a trade, like Francis for Ariza and Hardaway.
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7/11/2006  3:21 PM
Posted by fishmike:

your right... we didnt get back any scorers.

and yet you wanted Marcus Williams over Balkman...
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7/11/2006  3:26 PM
Originally posted by BasketballJones:

Maybe we can do a trade, like Francis for Ariza and Hardaway.

Hardaway's contract is over.
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7/11/2006  3:28 PM
I was sad to see Ariza go and I think it would be a wise way to use our money, by signing him. Maybe split the BLE between him and Jack-o
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7/11/2006  3:29 PM
Isiah wants Ariza when Woods is available? Huh?
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7/11/2006  3:29 PM
Posted by Solace:
Originally posted by BasketballJones:

Maybe we can do a trade, like Francis for Ariza and Hardaway.

Hardaway's contract is over.


Don't worry BasketballJones.....I got it.
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7/11/2006  4:06 PM
yet another player using NY to drive up their price.

sigh...
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7/11/2006  4:08 PM
Posted by crzymdups:
Posted by fishmike:

your right... we didnt get back any scorers.

and yet you wanted Marcus Williams over Balkman...
I was being sarcastic but whats your point? That trade would balance the roster and give us a shot at top talent in whats regarded to be the deepest draft in 10 years. Unless of course you already think Frye is a superstar in the making. I'm not dumping Frye, just balancing the roster in the short term and looking to vastly upgrade my talent next year. I would give them top 3 protection, and thats it. They arent very good.

Since we are destined to see a FranBury backcourt for a couple years why not surround them with what they need to succeed? Namely some guys to go and get the ball. Battie is a bigtime defender up front. He adds wins to our team, we get Ariza who must be good because oohah loves him and a pick next year probably 6-12. Pretty good IMO

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