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Magic, Hornets Interested In Allen Iverson | Fri 20 Aug

According to Sam Amico, Orlando Magic and New-Orleans Hornets have expressed interest in bringing in Allen Iverson for a workout. That doesn’t mean they will sign him, and it will be surprising. The Magic has a lot of guards and Iverson doesn’t fit very well.
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Otis Smith: No Trade Talks About Anthony | Wed 18 Aug

Just don’t get your hopes up too high, Magic fans. The Orlando Sentinel asked Magic President of Basketball Operations Otis Smith moments ago whether he’s had any trade talks with the Nuggets about Carmelo Anthony. “We have not,” Smith said.
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A Jameer Nelson’s “Building Magic” Week | Tue 17 Aug

In what has become an annual event, point guard and co-captain Jameer Nelson has brought his teammates to Philly for his “Building Magic” program — a week filled with strength and conditioning work, scrimmages and off-court team-building activities.
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Orlando’s Adonal Foyle Decides To Retire | Tue 17 Aug

Adonal Foyle chose to retire after a right-knee injury often prevented him from practicing with the Magic during the last season. “It just never really quite got back to where I could feel like I could keep pushing it and do what I wanted to,” he said on Monday.
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Orland Magic Has Signed Stanley Robinson | Mon 16 Aug

The Orlando Magic have signed forward Stanley Robinson, Otis Smith announced today. Robinson was originally selected by Orlando during the second round (59th overall) of the 2010 NBA Draft. Per team policy, terms of the deal are not disclosed.
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LeBron James Makes Tickets Expensive | Thu 12 Aug

You can still buy tickets to attend the Orlando Magic’s regular-season road opener Oct. 29 against the Miami Heat, but it likely will cost you a hefty sum thanks to the presence of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh on the Heat roster.
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Magic Expect To See More Bass Next Year | Thu 29 Jul

As many people have barked about in columns, blogs and casual conversations, expect to see Brandon Bass get a lot more playing time at power forward [four slot], a switch that will allow Rashard Lewis to shift to the small forward [three] slot in the lineup.
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Williams Still Being Considered By Magic | Wed 28 Jul

Otis Smith said he likely will make a decision on what he’ll do with the team’s third point guard spot “by week’s end,” but he added that the team is considering bringing back 34-year-old Jason Williams. “Jason Williams we would probably like to have back.”
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SVG On Paul: “Much Ado About Nothing” | Sun 25 Jul

Like everyone else, coach Stan Van Gundy has heard and read the scuttlebutt that connects the dots between the Magic and New Orleans Hornets Chris Paul. “Much ado about nothing,” Van Gundy said, turning to Shakespeare or maybe Seinfeld.
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Magic Interested In Point Guard Acie Law | Thu 22 Jul

The Orlando Magic may be interested in Acie Law as they search for a third point guard. Magic nearly traded for Law last season, according to source who spoke to Alex Kennedy of Hoopsworld.com. Law is a solid addition for such a role.
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Matt Barnes Now Considering Five Teams | Wed 21 Jul

Five teams remain in the running to sign free-agent swingman Matt Barnes, according to sources with knowledge of Barnes’ thinking. Toronto is still one of those teams, sources told ESPN.com, despite the collapse of a sign-and-trade deal with Orlando.
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Bass To The Magic: “Play Me” Or “Send Me” | Tue 20 Jul

“I think they’ll do the right thing, whatever is the right thing — either play me next season or send me somewhere else. That’s what I’m hoping,” Brandon Bass told NBA FanHouse earlier this week. “I won’t go through what I did last season.”
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Magic’s Next Goal: Sign A 3rd Point Guard | Mon 19 Jul

The Magic roster now consists of 12 players. The minimum is 13, and the Magic want a third point guard. “I think we’re going to sit still for a week or so, let some things shake out, let the movement continue around the league,” GM Otis Smith said.
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Magic Match Offer Sheet, Keep Redick | Fri 16 Jul

Otis Smith said Friday that the team will retain Redick. The Magic matched a $19 million, three-year offer sheet that the Bulls made for Redick. Because Redick was a restricted free agent, the Magic had seven days to decide to match the contract.
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Magic To Keep JJ Redick By Matching Offer | Fri 16 Jul

The Orlando Magic have decided to retain restricted free agent guard J.J. Redick, matching the three-year, $19 million offer sheet he received from the Chicago Bulls last week. The Magic will make their intention known Friday – the last possible day.
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Magic To Match J.J. Redick’s Offer Sheet? | Thu 15 Jul

Sources say to the Morning Journal that the Orlando Magic will match the offer sheet signed by swingman J.J. Redick with the Chicago Bulls. Magic’s GM, Otis Smith, might explore possibly trading French forward Mickael Pietrus if Redick returns.
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Could Roger Mason Jr. Replace J.J. Redick? | Wed 14 Jul

If the Magic decide that the price to keep shooting guard J.J. Redick is too steep, perhaps free agent Roger Mason could be a replacement choice. Mason played with the Spurs the last two seasons, but had an off year after a fine 2008-09 season.
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Quentin Richardson Agreed To Join Magic | Mon 12 Jul

According to Adrian Wojanrowski of Yahoo Sports, free-agent forward Quentin Richardson has agreed in principle to a multi-year contract with the Orlando Magic, a league source says. It’s another player the Heat won’t sign, limiting their possibilites.
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Smith Anticipates Matching Redick’s Offer | Sat 10 Jul

Otis Smith told the Sentinel 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.