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  1. ElginTheGreat

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    I think everyone just feels like Kessler was the top big man available and the guy Luka apparently wanted. I still wish we had kept Smart even at his age with his injuries but that’s over now.

    I think it’s also clear we may not be done yet so I’ll save my full concerns for closer to start of the season.

    As we are currently built, I think we will be good in the regular season but again struggle in the playoffs based on lack of defense unless we can bring in some help on that end.
     
    ElginTheGreat, Jul 10, 2026 at 7:13 AM
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    Isaac isn’t a bad look. Just other guys ahead of him probably based on injury history and locker room fit IMO.
     
    ElginTheGreat, Jul 10, 2026 at 7:17 AM
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    This is better but I’m kind of over this. Lol
     
    ElginTheGreat, Jul 10, 2026 at 7:24 AM
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    Didn't he re-sign with the Magic on a 1 year deal after he was recently released by them?
     
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    Oh yeah. Looks like he did.
     
    ElginTheGreat, Jul 10, 2026 at 7:25 AM
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    Cheaper, less hassle will play role. I can see Johnathan and Austin being like LeBron and Austin fighting for second option. I think we should listen to the warning signs
     
    ldawg, Jul 10, 2026 at 7:36 AM
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    This

    I feel there are more options and moves to be made

    Have to give Rob more time before ripping him to shreds
     
    LakeShowAZ, Jul 10, 2026 at 8:19 AM
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    LakeShowAZ, Jul 10, 2026 at 8:24 AM
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    Jake clarifies things, bad aggregation before. Still, he’s not worth 25 mil currently, he’s a 12 and 5 player for his career, so I imagine he gets quite a bit less than that. This has dragged on to the point of being boring though, and honestly I wish we could get PJ Washington instead.

     
    Weezy, Jul 10, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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