Sep 16
Via the Orlando Magic: The Orlando Magic will hold their 2010-11 training camp at the new Amway Center in Orlando, beginning Tuesday, September 28. In addition, the Magic have signed free agent forward Malik Allen (#35, 6-10, 255, 6/27/78, Villanova). The roster currently stands at 15 players (roster to follow). Practices will be held on …
Sep 16
Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Via Ben Q. Rock of Orlando Pinstriped Post: Stanley Robinson, whom the Orlando Magic selected with the 59th pick in this year’s NBA Draft, didn’t exactly distinguish himself in his four years at Connecticut, doesn’t have much of a jump shot, and is, to quote one team source, “deficient” in any …
Sep 15
Via the Orlando Magic: The Magic will host the 20th Annual Orlando Magic Championship for Charity Golf Tournament. The event is expected to have more than 200 golf participants, along with one-of-a-kind Magic auction items and an awards luncheon. Ten children ages 8-16 representing organizations who received grants from the Orlando Magic Youth Fund (Orlando …
Sep 15
_______ Needless to say, Jameer Nelson made Kenny Smith eat his words after the game was over.
Sep 15
Photo by Elsa/Getty Images If there’s one player for the Orlando Magic that could have a major impact on the season this year, aside from Dwight Howard, it’s fellow captain Jameer Nelson. In the 2010 NBA Playoffs, there was no question that Nelson was the second-best player for the Magic. To some, that was a surprise. …
Sep 14
Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images Via George Diaz of the Orlando Sentinel: Geez, I go off to Richmond to cover a NASCAR race for a few days and look what happens: We’re all going to need protective fire suits to cover the NBA this season. The Orlando Magic and the Miami Heat are going old-school …
Sep 13
Ben Q. Rock of Orlando Pinstriped Post: “[J.J.] Redick didn’t waste much time announcing himself as a legitimate contributor last season. Making an emergency start in place of Vince Carter, who missed the game due to a sprained right ankle suffered two nights earlier, Redick played a team-high 45 minutes. And, uh, produced a line …
Sep 13
Via Sun Sports/FOX Sports Florida: With the debut of the majestic new Amway Center this season, the Orlando Magic continue their quest for an NBA championship in 2010-11. Under the guidance of head coach Stan Van Gundy, the Magic seek a fourth consecutive Southeast Division title, a third straight trip to the Eastern Conference Finals, …