Archive for June, 2010

Magic s summer plans: No big free agents, just minor tweaks for Orlando

Unless General Manager Otis Smith can pull off a near miracle, the Orlando Magic will be spectators like the rest of us during the LeBronpalooza.

Free Agency Preview: Bright Lights of the Stars — Part 1: The Point Guards

Free agents can begin negotiating contracts with new teams Thursday and the most anticipated free agent class will officially hit the market.

If James Leaves, His Rep Is Tarnished

Tonight at midnight is the moment we have been hearing about since the Boston Celtics eliminated the Cavaliers about six weeks ago.

Berger: Howard wants Paul, Boozer to come to Magic

If you’re all LeBron-ed out if you don’t care whether there was a free-agent summit or not you’ve come to the right place.

Magic’s Carter Mum About Trade Rumors

Vince Carter is having a restless summer break. While enjoying his Orlando Magic basketball camp at the Orlando Sports Center and getting a kick out of the young talent on the floor that looks up to him as a role model, Carter said he’s wondering if the Orlando Magic will be the same squad when they return for action at the new Amway Center in …

Sorry, Bosh is as good as gone

Don’t assume Chris Bosh will join forces with LeBron James during the league’s free-agent frenzy.

Magic Seriously Considering Signing Free Agent

Local 6 Sports Director David Pingalore learned Monday night the Magic are seriously considering and could make an offer to Chicago Bulls Center Brad Miller by the end of the week.

Magic small forward Matt Barnes hopes to stay in Orlando

Orlando Magic starting small forward Matt Barnes’ first preference as a free agent would be to try to win a title without needing to pack for another move.

Can the Orlando Magic Win a Championship Without Major Changes?

Can the Magic win a title without making any major moves? Could the Magic could return to the Finals next year, and possibly beat the Lakers? I believe they could.

John Wall and Gilbert Arenas: land of the maybe

Last night, with the first pick in the 2010 NBA Draft, The Wizards chose John Wall.

The surreal: Turk back? What of VC?

Otis Smith seeking a deal to return Hedo Turkoglu to the Orlando Magic makes this NBA silly season surreal indeed.

UConn’s Robinson Drafted By Magic With 59th Pick

It was a long wait for Stanley Robinson Thursday. But finally, one pick before the NBA draft ended, his name was called at Madison Square Garden.

Magic say they’ll hold on to 29th pick

As trade rumors hovered around the Orlando Magic on Thursday, the Eastern Conference’s cellar dwellers received an infusion of talent in the NBA draft.

Any deal fair game for Magic on draft day

Goodness, it must be time for the NBA Draft. Actually, it is. Tonight at 7:30. In the meantime, the rumor mill is spinning furiously, and it seems everyone is an armchair general manager.

Wizards, Magic discussed Gilbert Arenas-Vince Carter deal

Calm down, everybody. The Washington Wizards spoke with the Orlando Magic recently about a potential swap of Gilbert Arenas for Vince Carter, according to a league source with knowledge of the situation.