Malik Grady
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Btw, you're off Twitter for good reason, but if you're able, this 10-tweet thread from No Ceilings guy Tyler Rucker with clips from Summer League of Jase Richardson is worth checking out if a friend is still on there:
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Tyler Rucker on X: "🧵FILM THREAD TIME🧵 Thought Jase Richardson landed in a perfect spot when the Orlando Magic drafted him. Has the chance to be a great fit for both parties. Early at Summer League, Richardson has done a great job of showcasing why he could be a nice piece for the Magic moving https://t.co/CX5c5sF6Gp" / X
🧵FILM THREAD TIME🧵 Thought Jase Richardson landed in a perfect spot when the Orlando Magic drafted him. Has the chance to be a great fit for both parties. Early at Summer League, Richardson has done a great job of showcasing why he could be a nice piece for the Magic moving https://t.co/CX5c5sF6Gp
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July 24, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Btw, you're off Twitter for good reason, but if you're able, this 10-tweet thread from No Ceilings guy Tyler Rucker with clips from Summer League of Jase Richardson is worth checking out if a friend is still on there:
x.com/tyler_rucker...
x.com/tyler_rucker...
Oh, I thought you were responding to Summer League!
He did the same as he did in college: 72% at the rim vs 69%, 50% from 3 versus 41.2%, didn't turn the ball over, and drew fouls (tho they could called lots more.
What did you think of w/Josh Cohen's video?
youtu.be/w_EUG32LMkc?...
He did the same as he did in college: 72% at the rim vs 69%, 50% from 3 versus 41.2%, didn't turn the ball over, and drew fouls (tho they could called lots more.
What did you think of w/Josh Cohen's video?
youtu.be/w_EUG32LMkc?...
5 Jase Richardson Strengths at NBA Summer League
YouTube video by Josh Cohen
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July 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Oh, I thought you were responding to Summer League!
He did the same as he did in college: 72% at the rim vs 69%, 50% from 3 versus 41.2%, didn't turn the ball over, and drew fouls (tho they could called lots more.
What did you think of w/Josh Cohen's video?
youtu.be/w_EUG32LMkc?...
He did the same as he did in college: 72% at the rim vs 69%, 50% from 3 versus 41.2%, didn't turn the ball over, and drew fouls (tho they could called lots more.
What did you think of w/Josh Cohen's video?
youtu.be/w_EUG32LMkc?...
If you’re saying that Noah Penda perhaps has a chance to play earlier because Jase Richardson is behind 4 guards, I’m with you, but if you’re saying you weren’t IMPRESSED with what he did at Summer League and how he fits and if needed, that’s baffling to me.
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Orlando’s Jase Richardson vs 2nd & 4th-best SL teams:
4th in rookie scoring per-36 behind VJ, Dylan & Tre, 72.2% TS (73.9% @ the rim), only TWO TOs in 47 minutes (4 assists to 1 TO against Toronto, which forced 28 (!) from his teammates - see article👇🏽).
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4th in rookie scoring per-36 behind VJ, Dylan & Tre, 72.2% TS (73.9% @ the rim), only TWO TOs in 47 minutes (4 assists to 1 TO against Toronto, which forced 28 (!) from his teammates - see article👇🏽).
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July 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM
If you’re saying that Noah Penda perhaps has a chance to play earlier because Jase Richardson is behind 4 guards, I’m with you, but if you’re saying you weren’t IMPRESSED with what he did at Summer League and how he fits and if needed, that’s baffling to me.
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Magic Rookie Noah Penda was also impressive over 3 games.
He averaged 1.7 SPG & 0.7 BPG, opponents shot 37.5% (!) when he guarded them, plus he averaged 3 assists a game while often bringing the ball up since only he, Tristan & Jase could do so.
His last game, w/o Tristan and Jase:
18p/6r/3a
He averaged 1.7 SPG & 0.7 BPG, opponents shot 37.5% (!) when he guarded them, plus he averaged 3 assists a game while often bringing the ball up since only he, Tristan & Jase could do so.
His last game, w/o Tristan and Jase:
18p/6r/3a
July 24, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Magic Rookie Noah Penda was also impressive over 3 games.
He averaged 1.7 SPG & 0.7 BPG, opponents shot 37.5% (!) when he guarded them, plus he averaged 3 assists a game while often bringing the ball up since only he, Tristan & Jase could do so.
His last game, w/o Tristan and Jase:
18p/6r/3a
He averaged 1.7 SPG & 0.7 BPG, opponents shot 37.5% (!) when he guarded them, plus he averaged 3 assists a game while often bringing the ball up since only he, Tristan & Jase could do so.
His last game, w/o Tristan and Jase:
18p/6r/3a
And let's face it, Jett's on the team for one more chance... but in the bigger picture much more likely as a $5.5M salary add in a bigger trade.
July 8, 2025 at 12:28 PM
And let's face it, Jett's on the team for one more chance... but in the bigger picture much more likely as a $5.5M salary add in a bigger trade.
I think 1/2 the minimum NBA salary & a move away from a full contract again makes more sense for Caleb than going overseas with his current physical development & jobs drying up.
Worst case, he can go into next summer unrestricted and have his agent look for opportunities foreign and domestic.
Worst case, he can go into next summer unrestricted and have his agent look for opportunities foreign and domestic.
July 8, 2025 at 12:28 PM
I think 1/2 the minimum NBA salary & a move away from a full contract again makes more sense for Caleb than going overseas with his current physical development & jobs drying up.
Worst case, he can go into next summer unrestricted and have his agent look for opportunities foreign and domestic.
Worst case, he can go into next summer unrestricted and have his agent look for opportunities foreign and domestic.
I'm skeptical about the remaining centers' quality.
I don't understand why Weltman isn't proactive with UDFAs right after the draft with at least one of their 2-ways each year.
Vlad Goldin (Heat), Hunter Dickinson (Pelicans) and Dylan Cardwell (Kings) all made sense as 2-way center options.
I don't understand why Weltman isn't proactive with UDFAs right after the draft with at least one of their 2-ways each year.
Vlad Goldin (Heat), Hunter Dickinson (Pelicans) and Dylan Cardwell (Kings) all made sense as 2-way center options.
July 8, 2025 at 12:18 PM
I'm skeptical about the remaining centers' quality.
I don't understand why Weltman isn't proactive with UDFAs right after the draft with at least one of their 2-ways each year.
Vlad Goldin (Heat), Hunter Dickinson (Pelicans) and Dylan Cardwell (Kings) all made sense as 2-way center options.
I don't understand why Weltman isn't proactive with UDFAs right after the draft with at least one of their 2-ways each year.
Vlad Goldin (Heat), Hunter Dickinson (Pelicans) and Dylan Cardwell (Kings) all made sense as 2-way center options.
I'd like to see the Magic sign Caleb Houstan to a 2-way deal with his last year of eligibility left.
He could still play 50 games (he played 58 last year) and be converted to a full contract if Orlando makes another consolidation trade at the deadline.
A 2-way here is better than elsewhere...
He could still play 50 games (he played 58 last year) and be converted to a full contract if Orlando makes another consolidation trade at the deadline.
A 2-way here is better than elsewhere...
July 8, 2025 at 11:47 AM
I'd like to see the Magic sign Caleb Houstan to a 2-way deal with his last year of eligibility left.
He could still play 50 games (he played 58 last year) and be converted to a full contract if Orlando makes another consolidation trade at the deadline.
A 2-way here is better than elsewhere...
He could still play 50 games (he played 58 last year) and be converted to a full contract if Orlando makes another consolidation trade at the deadline.
A 2-way here is better than elsewhere...
Yeah, I'm disappointed I was hoping we could get him on a 2-way.
It's a tough intersection - promising players of a certain age are what you want on a 2-way contract, but the price point is where overseas teams can be competitive or even outbid.
It's a tough intersection - promising players of a certain age are what you want on a 2-way contract, but the price point is where overseas teams can be competitive or even outbid.
July 8, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Yeah, I'm disappointed I was hoping we could get him on a 2-way.
It's a tough intersection - promising players of a certain age are what you want on a 2-way contract, but the price point is where overseas teams can be competitive or even outbid.
It's a tough intersection - promising players of a certain age are what you want on a 2-way contract, but the price point is where overseas teams can be competitive or even outbid.