Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images Via Royce Webb and Matt Wong of ESPN.com: We kick off our third annual Summer Forecast series with the conference that has created so much commotion in the past few weeks. Since the Los Angeles Lakers completed their second straight championship run, the NBA has been all about the East, …
Tag Archive: Miami Heat
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 04
Wednesday’s Magic Word
Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel: “Dwight Howard has been long fed up with the LeBron Lovefest — even before it got super-sized. The reason Dwight says he doesn’t want to answer the questions about James and the Miami Heat is not just because he’s tired of the King. It’s because if Dwight truly said what he …
Aug 03
Orlando Magic to Open 2010-11 Regular Season on October 28 vs. Washington Wizards at Amway Center
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Via the Orlando Magic: The National Basketball Association tonight released a number of highlight games for the upcoming 2010-11 season. The games, announced on NBA TV, are the nationally televised games for opening week, Christmas Day and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Orlando Magic will open the 2010-11 …
Aug 03
Tuesday’s Magic Word
Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel: “Jason Williams will return to the Orlando Magic. The 34-year-old free-agent point guard has signed a contract with the team, Magic officials announced Tuesday afternoon. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it is believed that Williams agreed to a one-year deal. Magic President of Basketball Operations Otis Smith did not return …
Aug 03
An Update on Dwight Howard and Hakeem Olajuwon
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Via George Diaz of the Orlando Sentinel: Hakeem Olajuwon called Dwight Howard a scaredy cat. His exact term was “afraid,” but still, calling out a big man like that is usually “fightin’ werds.” Howard didn’t flinch. He listened, took things to heart. Fabulous. I don’t know if Howard’s mentoring …
Aug 03
Magic Re-Sign Free Agent Jason Williams
Via the Orlando Magic: The Orlando Magic have re-signed free agent guard Jason Williams, General Manager Otis Smith announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal are not disclosed. “Jason (Williams) played very well for us last season,” said Smith. “He provides veteran leadership to our backcourt and knows what it takes to win. We …
Aug 03
Source: Orlando Magic to Sign Jason Williams to a One Year, $1.35 Million Contract
Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Via Tim Povtak of NBA FanHouse: The [Orlando] Magic didn’t have to look very far to find their third point guard for this season. Veteran Jason Williams, who has gone from flashy to steady in an 11-year career, will return for a second season after agreeing to terms on a new contract for …