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NotTooYoungtoContend · Jan 31, 2026 at 11:49 PM

The Magic are 2-1/2 games out of 4th-place in a wide-open Eastern Conference. They have no incentive to do us a favor and trade us their excellent backup center.

Aruba77 · Feb 1, 2026 at 12:16 AM

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Yes, the Rox are checking diligently for a hard working big and a guard from Orlando:s depth that can run some point.

That is...if Stone doesn't press a freakout button to acquire a more expensive star by sacrificing a young, high ceiling core player. It's that and recognizing that another starter is contractually unhappy and a bit arrogant about "who he is".

It would have been amazing to have Steve-O for the rest of the year and , of course, Freddy being our stability and Ime's unconditional support. Acl and other injuries destroy seasons. We've gotta take care of our core, especially KD.

Much love to you and yours
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If that “young, high ceiling core player” you speak of is Jabari, sign me up.

topfive · Feb 1, 2026 at 12:34 AM

Aruba77 said: ↑

If that “young, high ceiling core player” you speak of is Jabari, sign me up.
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"contractually unhappy and a bit arrogant about 'who he is'" sounds a lot more like Tari than Bari. Jabari seems to have accepted the fact that he's not really much more than a 12/8 guy, which is sad because if he had more confidence he could be so much more. Tari, on the other hand, wants to continue as a starter and get starter money. As much as I'd like to keep him, with his injury history I'm afraid he's as good as gone.

Aruba77 · Feb 1, 2026 at 12:41 AM

topfive said: ↑

"contractually unhappy and a bit arrogant about 'who he is'" sounds a lot more like Tari than Bari. Jabari seems to have accepted the fact that he's not really much more than a 12/8 guy, which is sad because if he had more confidence he could be so much more. Tari, on the other hand, wants to continue as a starter and get starter money. As much as I'd like to keep him, with his injury history I'm afraid he's as good as gone.
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I agree that’s who Cod was referring to re arrogant and unhappy, but he was also referring to “another” young, core player. Completely agree about the attitude re Bari vs Tari. I actually really like Bari the person. Can’t stand him as a basketball player.

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