Rashard Lewis' Agent: "There is No Better Fit Than Orlando"
July 1, 2007
The Orlando Magic might have the inside track on their rumored #1 target in free agency.
Rashard Lewis' agent Tony Dutt says "There is no better fit than Orlando" for his client.
Free agents were allowed to start talking to teams Sunday morning at midnight but will not be able to sign with any team until July 11.
The Magic are likely to have anywhere from $13 to $16 million in capspace to sign a scorer. Much depends on how contract talks go with their restricted free agent forward Darko Milicic.
The most likely scenario for the Magic to land Lewis would be working out a sign and trade deal with Seattle since the Magic also want to re-sign Milicic which will eat into their capspace.
If Magic General Manager Otis Smith can make it work, Orlando might just be Rashard Lewis' new destination.
"Orlando is a good situation. It's a fit that could work," Dutt said. "If the parameters are there, they can make it work.
"It's very intriguing to Rashard."
Rashard interested in Orlando
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I can not believe any team in their right mind would consider offering Lewis anything more than the MLE. He is a one-dimensional player that never worked on improving his weaknesses. If Orlando offers him a max then I think I will throw up. Come on NBA teams, get smart and don't let marginal players dictate the market.
On the flip side, I wonder what affect this signing (if it happens) would have on Howard in 08? Has he signed an extension yet? Or are there indications he will sign an extension with Orlando or will he enter free agency?
i could see the magic offering near the max, just because rashard is the best shooting FA right now, and would prevent teams from doubling on howard all the time. VC is much older than Rashard, same with Billups (magic also have decent PGs), i can see the magic trying to build around these 2 (3? with Darko?) guys
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