Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel: “The [Orlando] Magic could try to offer [Matt] Barnes some of their mid-level exception and split it with another player. They also could use it on another free agent in their search for another wing, such as former Magic small forward Mike Miller, Josh Howard or Travis Outlaw. Point guard Jason Williams, …
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Jun 30
Wednesday’s Magic Word
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Jun 29
Figuring Out Matt Barnes’ Future with the Orlando Magic
Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images Via Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel: Orlando Magic starting small forward Matt Barnes‘ first preference as a free agent would be to try to win a title without needing to pack for another move. But if he doesn’t re-sign with the Magic, Barnes said Monday that he believes there …
Jun 25
Experts Grade the 2010 NBA Draft for the Orlando Magic
Photo by University of Kentucky Daniel Marks of Dime Magazine: “The [Orlando] Magic took Daniel Orton with No. 29. I think Orton can be a solid 10-15 minute rebounding and defensive specialist off the bench, but isn’t that what Marcin Gortat is for? Unless Gortat is about to be traded, this pick makes no sense …
Jun 25
Stanley Robinson Selected by the Orlando Magic as the 59th Pick in the 2010 NBA Draft
With the No. 59 pick in the 2010 NBA Draft, the Orlando Magic selected 6’9” small forward Stanley Robinson from the University of Connecticut. Robinson is expected to compete for minutes with Matt Barnes, if he re-signs with the Magic, and Mickael Pietrus.
Jun 22
2009-2010 Draft Evaluation: Quincy Pondexter
Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images Synergy-fueled player evaluations, with the help of other metrics, are always fun. Today, Quincy Pondexter. 2009-2010 regular season Quincy Pondexter Games Played 36 Minutes Played 32.3 PPG 19.3 RPG 7.4 SPG 1.3 FG% .528 3P% .353 PER 29.25 projected PER 11.08
Jun 18
Friday’s Magic Word
George Diaz of the Orlando Sentinel: “Quick disclaimer: I love Orlando’s style of play. It’s an energetic, fast-paced, shoot ‘em up style that has made them one of the elite teams in the NBA. But they are not the best of the best. The Los Angeles and the Boston Celtics are better because they are more …
Jun 15
Magic Basketball Mailbag, 6/15/10
Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images Welcome to the inaugural installment of Magic Basketball Mailbag. _______ Will the Magic get rid of Vince? Can the Magic get rid of Vince? ‘Will’ and ‘can’ are two different words. According to Hoopdata.com, Vince Carter is on the hook to be paid approximately $17.5 million next year, with a …
Jun 10
2009-2010 Player Evaluation: Brandon Bass
Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images Synergy-fueled player evaluations, with the help of other metrics, are always fun. Today, the power forwards. 2009-2010 regular season Brandon Bass Games Played 50 Minutes Played 13.0 adj. +/- N/A net +/- -4.9 statistical +/- -2.65 PER 16.5 WARP 1.1 Win Shares/48 .147
Jun 09
2009-2010 Player Evaluation: Mickael Pietrus
Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images Synergy-fueled player evaluations, with the help of other metrics, are always fun. Today, the small forwards. 2009-2010 regular season Mickael Pietrus Games Played 75 Minutes Played 22.5 adj. +/- -9.32 net +/- -7.2 statistical +/- -0.36 PER 11.9 WARP -0.1 Win Shares/48 .103