Dec 20
Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images On Saturday, the Orlando Magic acquired Hedo Turkoglu and Jason Richardson (as well as Earl Clark) from the Phoenix Suns for Vince Carter, Marcin Gortat, Mickael Pietrus, a first round pick, and cash considerations. It’s ironic that Turkoglu and Carter switch teams. For those that don’t remember, general manager Otis …
Dec 20
Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images As seen on TrueHoop. Entering the season, some of the biggest question marks for the Orlando Magic were shot creation and perimeter scoring. After a 16-9 start to the year, in which the Magic’s offense ranked 14th in offensive efficiency, an inconvenient truth had been realized — Vince Carter and …
Dec 19
BOX SCORE The Orlando Magic know a thing or two about playing shorthanded. No stomach virus this time. Instead, with the grand purge of Vince Carter, Marcin Gortat, Rashard Lewis, and Mickael Pietrus, as well as an injury to Jason Williams, the Philadelphia 76ers were able to beat the Magic — a team that was …
Dec 18
7:00 EST | Sun Sports 10-16 @ 16-9 Pythagorean Record: 14-12 Pythagorean Record: 16-9 Pace: 91.7 (18th) Pace: 91.1 (18th) Offensive Rating: 104.9 (19th) Offensive Rating: 106.3 (14th) Defensive Rating: 104.3 (11th) Defensive Rating: 101.7 (5th) Amway Center | First meeting this season
Dec 18
Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images Via the Orlando Magic: The Orlando Magic have acquired three-time NBA All-Star guard Gilbert Arenas from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Rashard Lewis, President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Otis Smith announced today. “Gilbert (Arenas) is a proven All-Star in this league and we’re excited to add him to our team,” said …
Dec 18
Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Via the Orlando Magic: The Orlando Magic have acquired Jason Richardson, Hedo Turkoglu and Earl Clark from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Vince Carter, Marcin Gortat, Mickael Pietrus, a 2011 first round draft selection and cash considerations, President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Otis Smith announced today. “We’re very excited to welcome these …
Dec 18
Via Ken Berger of CBSSports.com: The [Orlando] Magic and Wizards are discussing a blockbuster trade that would send Gilbert Arenas to Orlando, a person with knowledge of the talks confirmed to CBSSports.com Friday. The person characterized the talks as “serious,” with definite interest on both sides to make the deal happen. CBSSports.com reported in October …
Dec 18
Once again, sorry for the lack of activity. Last week, I wrapped up my graduate education at Northwestern University. This week, I’ve moved into a new apartment so I’m still in the process of settling into my new digs. Everything around here should be returning to normal soon enough. Thanks for your patience.
Dec 15
Via Fox Sports Florida: The OMYF has teamed up with Sun Sports/FS Florida to host the second annual On-Air Broadcast Auction during the December 18th Orlando Magic home game (Sun Sports 6:30p). All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation. Live shots will be shown throughout the game of the auction …