Oct 01
Here’s Part II of my interview (click here for Part I) with Matt Guokas, the television color analyst for the Orlando Magic. In this segment, Matt talks about the Magic’s quest for a championship this season and more. _______ Do you think that Matt Barnes’ inability to hit threes at a proficient rate compared to …
Sep 30
Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel: “Actually, the Heat ought to be on the [Orlando] Magic‘s mind 24/7, sun up, sun down. They should embrace them. [Quentin] Richardson is not alone, as Magic players are already tired and/or agitated when asked about South Florida’s can’t-miss dream team. Agitated a month before the real season begins? …
Sep 29
Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel: “Turning 34 in January, [Vince Carter] needs to squeeze out one very good season. And the Magic desperately need him to, as well. That’s where they are in this madcap chase of the new Heat and the old Celtics. They still need Vince Carter, on given nights, to counter, say, …
Sep 29
Fernando Medina/NBA/Orlandomagic.com Fact or Fiction presents both sides of key issues the Orlando Magic will face in the upcoming season. Statement Jameer Nelson will be an All-Star this year. _______ Fact One of the arguments in Jameer Nelson‘s favor is that he’s been an All-Star before. In 2009, Nelson had a phenomenal campaign in the first half …
Sep 28
Fernando Medina/OrlandoMagic.com October 1 is almost here and that only means one thing. The grand opening of the Amway Center is upon us. As the community of Orlando prepares to check out the new digs on Friday, take a minute out of your day to preview what your eyes will bestow upon sooner or later. As …
Sep 27
Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel: “Stan Van Gundy won’t waste any time trying to set the tone for the Orlando Magic’s upcoming season. He’ll start today. Van Gundy will stress accountability to his players when they gather this afternoon for a team meeting at Amway Center prior to the club’s media day. When asked …
Sep 27
Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images Here’s another installment of the Magic Basketball Mailbag. _______ Will the Magic make an offer for Melo after all? Most likely, no. If it hasn’t happened now, then it probably won’t happen. I just had a debate with some Lakers fans. One of them claims that we have no defense …