Archive for September, 2010

Carter looks to vindicate poor playoff performance

If Vince Carter didn’t have enough incentive to redeem his poor performance in the Eastern Conference finals, the message came through loud and clear from his Orlando Magic teammates during a meeting at the start of training camp.

Carmelo Anthony trade: Should Magic, Hornets, Warriors rent him if he rejects long-term deal?

With the Carmelo Anthony trade talks devolving into accusations of tampering against the New York Knicks , an intriguing new question has arisen: If Anthony won’t accept a trade to any team other than the Knicks, should the Nuggets explore the idea of a swap with a team that might want his services for this next season alone? Call it the …

Orlando Magic had a taxing practice day on Wednesday

The Orlando Magic worked out for three hours during their early Wednesday practice session and exerted so much effort that coach Stan Van Gundy limited the subsequent late-afternoon practice to only 90 minutes.

Miami Heat are Orlando Magic’s motivation

You have to love Magic forward Quentin Richardson ’s response to my query about the Miami Heat .

Five Reasons You Won’t Want To See an Angry Dwight Howard This Year

Dwight Howard has vowed “no more Mr. Nice Guy” this season and has promised to turn up his intensity, and play with a much rougher image and purpose.

Orlando Magic and NBA News: Wednesday, Sept. 29

The Orlando Sentinel staff received a tour of the Amway Center yesterday, and everyone seems to agree with the obvious: The new arena is awesome.

Bright Lights, Bright Future

Staff Photographer The UCI mena s basketball team razzled and dazzled the crowd with one of the best dunk contests at UCI in recent years at Midnight Magic.

2010-11 NBA Preview: 10 NBA Records That Will Be Broken This Year

With the off-season finally starting to wrap up, it is time to look at ten NBA records that could very well be broken this upcoming year.

Magic experimenting with lineup changes in camp

The typical makeup of a power forward for most NBA teams is a big and bulky body, a player with the frame to bang around the basket and perhaps toss in a mid-range jumper.

Stan Van Gundy happy with Magic’s first day of practice

As expected, Stan Van Gundy wasted little time Tuesday morning getting his players into basketball shape.

No more a guessing gamea between Vince Carter and Orlando Magic

Orlando Magic , Vince Carter - posted by zach mccann on September, 28 2010 2:31 PM Vince Carter took a pretty wild ride during his first year in Orlando.

Jameer Nelson says he’s not insulted by Chris Paul rumors

Chris Paul , Jameer Nelson , Orlando Magic - posted by Josh Robbins on September, 28 2010 10:20 AM Jameer Nelson says he wasn’t insulted by the Chris Paul trade rumors this past summer Point guard Jameer Nelson heard the trade rumors this past summer.

Magic Out to Take Back Spotlight From James, Miami

Stan Van Gundy glanced around at the dozens of reporters milling around the Orlando Magic ’s new arena Monday, jokingly wondering why everybody wasn’t in Miami waiting for LeBron James to speak.

Red Flag: Carmelo Anthony In The Foot Steps of Vince Carter

Carmelo Anthony has been the subject of much controversy of late. First he gives his team, the Denver Nuggets the cold shoulder treatment in the process of trying to force a trade out of town.

Stan Van Gundy sets priorities for Orlando Magic training camp

The Orlando Magic ’s summer vacation officially ends today. Players and coaches will gather this afternoon at Amway Center for a team meeting and media day.