Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel: “Orlando Magic players and coaches had better get their rest now, because NBA schedule makers gave the team a daunting dose of back-to-back games during the 2010-11 regular season. The Magic will play 20 pairs of back-to-backs, including 12 pairs in which Orlando will host the first game and then hit …
Tag Archive: Dwyane Wade
Aug 09
For the Orlando Magic, It’s a Wait-and-See Approach
Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images Via Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: The [Orlando] Magic have absolutely no shot at competing with LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and the Miami Heat. And neither does anybody else (except maybe the Lakers). That’s not me talking; that’s Jeff Van Gundy, brother of Magic coach Stan Van Gundy. …
Aug 05
Thursday’s Magic Word
George Diaz of the Orlando Sentinel: “There were about 50 foster kids in the auditorium Wednesday afternoon. David Vaughn’s story did not resonate with all of them, but hopefully a handful of faces in the crowd heard every word, and found strength in his journey sprinkled with desperation and determination. Vaughn told them about his highs as …
Aug 02
Dwight Howard’s Thoughts on the Miami Heat
Via Jeff Schultz of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Dwight Howard was back in his hometown Friday, thrilling a group of kids from the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Atlanta who had no idea the Orlando Magic star and Atlanta native was coming for lunch. But before he took questions, he had one request. “Please, no …
Jul 26
Monday’s Magic Word
Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel: “The [Orlando] Magic still will be looking for a point guard — just not Paul. Smith said the team will sign a third guard soon to back up starter Jameer Nelson and Chris Duhon. “We’re still throwing some names around,” he said. The Magic currently have 12 players under contract. [Otis] …
Jul 12
A Rivalry Ready to Explode
Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images Via Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel: One of the league’s most popular players, [Dwight] Howard has been the driving force behind the [Orlando] Magic‘s comeback as a franchise and their 68-consecutive sell-out streak (including playoffs). He’s helped them to an NBA Finals appearance two years ago and to back-to-back …
Jul 10
Saturday’s Magic Word
Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel: “Orlando Magic General Manager Otis Smith told the Orlando Sentinel on Saturday that he “anticipates” to match the offer sheet that Magic shooting guard J.J. Redick received from the Chicago Bulls. According to various reports, the Bulls signed Redick to a three-year, $19 million offer sheet. The Chicago Tribune called it a “front-loaded” offer. As a …