John Schuhmann of NBA.com: “Last week, we kind of downplayed Tobias Harris’ solid Orlando debut. And then he went and shot 27-for-36 (5-for-9 from 3-point range) in his next three games, averaging 22.0 points and 7.7 rebounds.” Al Harrington, fully recovered from a staph infection in his right knee, has emerged as the backup center …
Category Archive: News
Feb 25
Monday’s Magic Word
John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com: “After just a short time in Orlando, Udrih – a native of Slovenia – said he can see how Vaughn and several disciples from the Spurs are building something quite special in Orlando. While the Magic (15-41) are in full-blown rebuilding mode now, Udrih said the foundation and culture being established …
Feb 22
Reactions to the Magic trading away J.J. Redick
AP Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr. Kevin Pelton of ESPN Insider: “From the Magic’s perspective this decision was much more straightforward. Orlando knew Redick would likely leave as an unrestricted free agent and wanted to get value for him before then. The Magic reportedly had multiple offers of late first-round picks and decided instead to go …
Feb 21
Milwaukee Bucks acquire J.J. Redick
Via Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports: With the prospect of losing guard J.J. Redick to free agency this summer the Orlando Magic traded him to the Milwaukee Bucks, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. The Bucks sent the Magic Doron Lamb, Tobias Harris and Beno Udrih for Redick. Gustavo Ayon and Ish Smith were sent to …
Feb 21
Charlotte Bobcats acquire Josh McRoberts
Via Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer: The Charlotte Bobcats did a deal at the trade deadline, but it won’t exactly change the course of the franchise. The Bobcats moved one little-used power forward, Hakim Warrick, for another little-used power forward – Orlando’s Josh McRoberts. This makes the Bobcats a bit younger: McRoberts, who played …
Feb 20
Wednesday’s Magic Word
The Milwaukee Bucks are interested in J.J. Redick, but according to one report, the Orlando Magic are not interested in acquiring Luc Richard Mbah a Moute and the remainder of his two-year, $8.97 million contract. Redick is also seeking a new contract close to $10 million per year. UPDATE: Lance Allan of NBC Milwaukee reports …
Feb 19
Tuesday’s Magic Word
J.J. Redick isn’t worried about the possibility of him being traded. Marc J. Spears of Yahoo! Sports: “Sharp-shooting J.J. Redick, who is making $6 million in the final year of his contract, is a hot commodity as the trade deadline approaches.” The Orlando Magic are looking for at least a first round pick for Redick. …
Feb 14
Thursday’s Magic Word
The Orlando Magic got “punked” by the Atlanta Hawks in last night’s game. Video of Stuff, the Magic’s mascot, doing the Harlem Shake. Evan Dunlap of Orlando Pinstriped Post: “If anyone on the 15-37 Magic is a master of any craft, it’s Vučević with his rebounding. At age 22, he’s the league’s fourth-leading rebounder, hauling …
Feb 13
Wednesday’s Mini-Magic Word
John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com previews tonight’s game between the Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks: “The Hawks have beaten the Magic eight straight times, including twice this season. The Magic lost 81-72 in Atlanta on Dec. 19 and 86-80 in Orlando on Dec. 12. They haven’t beaten Atlanta in a regular-season game since Nov. 8, 2010.” …