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Orlando Sentinal — President of Basketball Operations Otis Smith said he likely will decide what he'll do with the Orlando Magic's third-string point guard spot "by week's end," and he added that the role could...

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Money, management in place, Magic stay focused on NBA title

Orlando Sentinal — There will be some reactionary backlash to the expensive pile of contract extensions and promotions that keep the Orlando Magic leadership team in play for a few more seasons.

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Magic ownership commits to Alex Martins, Otis Smith and Stan Van Gundy

Orlando Sentinal — Alex Martins and Otis Smith traveled parallel paths to get to where they are.

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Stan Van Gundy visited Mickael Pietrus in Paris

Orlando Sentinal — Most Americans who visit Paris make the trip to stroll historic streets, eat authentic French food, see the Eiffel Tower and visit the Louvre.

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For now, Orlando Magic are willing to keep spending

Orlando Sentinal — Orlando Magic Chief Executive Officer Bob Vander Weide understands that his team could end up with the NBA's highest payroll by the time the 2010-11 season ends.

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The NBA warns teams not to tamper with Chris Paul

Orlando Sentinal — The Orlando Magic have made a few moves involving Alex Martins, Otis Smith and Stan Van Gundy.

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Watch Stan Van Gundy, Otis Smith live from Magic HQ at 10 a.m.

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Magic still considering Jason Williams for 3rd PG spot

Orlando Sentinal — Orlando Magic General Manager 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...

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Chris Paul-Magic deal could still be percolating

Orlando Sentinal — Don't believe what Paul and Hornets are saying about his commitment to stay in New Orleans We are glad to...

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Chris Paul trade speculation continues to drag on

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George Diaz: Chris Paul melodrama isn't over

Orlando Sentinal — [caption id="attachment_1585" align="alignnone" width="666" caption="Will Chris Paul live happily ever after in New Orleans?"] [/caption]

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Hornets turning away Chris Paul trade offers, report says

Orlando Sentinal — New Orleans Hornets officials aren't budging.

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Should the Cavaliers retire LeBron's jersey number?

Orlando Sentinal — This morning's links cover the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers, among others.

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Orlando not holding breath for Hornets PG Chris Paul

Orlando Sentinal — Reports say Magic are all-star's preferred destination Like everyone else, coach Stan Van Gundy has heard...

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Former Magic star Penny Hardaway looking for closure — and maybe a comeback

Orlando Sentinal — The question about one of the Orlando Magic's brightest former stars always lingered:

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NBA news: Kobe Bryant rehabbing from knee surgery

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Blog Articles

Top Magic and NBA news: Friday, July 30

Orlando Sentinal: Magic BasketBlog (Josh Robbins) — Chris Bosh responded to comments by Bryan Colangelo that Bosh basically gave up toward the end of the Toronto Raptors' 2009-10 season.

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Paul won’t ask the Hornets for a trade, report says

Orlando Sentinal: Magic BasketBlog (Josh Robbins) — Perhaps the Chris Paul trade saga is over, after all.The Times Picayune reported earlier today that the superstar point guard has decided not to ask the New Orleans Hornets for a trade. The report...

1 day ago

Magic Keep on Spending... and Spending

Orlando Magic Daily (Philip Rossman-Reich) — The promotions of Otis Smith, Bob Vander Weide and Alex Martins cements the Magic's financial future. Those three have been making the majority of the business decisions for the last four or five...

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Orlando Magic News & Notes: Bass & Lewis, Adding Salary, Third PG – J-Will?

FanSided: Howard the Dunk (Andrew Melnick) — Otis Smith’s search for a third point guard could be over by the end of the week.President of Basketball Operations Otis Smith said he likely will decide what he’ll do with the Orlando...

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Jason Williams' Vanishing Act

SBN: Orlando Pinstriped Post (Ben Q Rock) — Yesterday, Josh Robbins reported that Orlando Magic president of basketball operations Otis Smith saying that he is open to bringing free-agent point guard Jason Williams, last year's backup to...

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Top Magic and NBA news: Thursday, July 29

Orlando Sentinal: Magic BasketBlog (Josh Robbins) — Today's NBA links focus on the news involving former basketball star Lorenzen Wright.

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Brandon Bass To See More Time

FanSided: Howard the Dunk (Andrew Melnick) — Per George Diaz of the Orlando Sentinel, Bob Vander Weide expects to see more of Brandon Bass next season.The organization _ including coach Stan Van Gundy _ seems to have a twinge of regret that...

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Can Rashard Lewis and Brandon Bass Co-Exist Like the Orlando Magic Brass Wants Them To?

SBN: Orlando Pinstriped Post (Ben Q Rock) — Orlando Magic CEO and Vice Chairman Bob Vander Weide told George Diaz of the Orlando Sentinel that the Magic plan to play Brandon Bass and Rashard Lewis together at power forward and small...

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Who will be Orlando's Third Point Guard?

Orlando Magic Daily (Philip Rossman-Reich) — Otis Smith returned from the depths of NBA summer (vacation? secret phone calls with New Orleans?), accepted his promotion to Orlando's president of basketball operations and returned to the...

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Stan Van Gundy spent part of his July in Paris … on a business trip

Orlando Sentinal: Magic BasketBlog (Josh Robbins) — Stan Van Gundy traveled to Paris, France earlier this month to spend time with Magic swingman Mickael Pietrus.

1 day 22 hr ago

Orlando Magic News & Notes: The Extensions, J-Will, Spending

FanSided: Howard the Dunk (Andrew Melnick) — As I touched on earlier, the Magic are willing to keep spending.He [Vander Weide] responded: “In light of the current business arrangement in the league, I would just tell you we will look at...

1 day 23 hr ago

Robbins: Orlando Magic Still Interested in Jason Williams

SBN: Orlando Pinstriped Post (Ben Q Rock) — At this morning's news conference announcing contract extensions for Orlando Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy, president of basketball operations Otis Smith, and team president Alex Martins,...

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Jason Williams is still being considered for Magic’s 3rd PG spot

Orlando Sentinal: Magic BasketBlog (Josh Robbins) — The Orlando Magic are still considering Jason Williams for the team's third point guard spot.

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Orlando Magic Leadership Media Availability

FanSided: Howard the Dunk (Andrew Melnick) — On Tuesday morning, the Magic made Bob Vander Weide, Alex Martins and Otis Smith available to the media to announce the promotions of Martins and Smith and the extension of Head Coach Stan Van...

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HtD Video: Magic Leadership Presser

FanSided: Howard the Dunk (Andrew Melnick) — (Andrew Melnick is Howard the Dunk’s lead blogger, a contributor on the Fansided Front Page, and co-host of CB Sports Radio from 5-7 pm week days (1420sports.com). Subscribe to his RSS feed,...

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Magic are willing to keep spending — for this year, at least

Orlando Sentinal: Magic BasketBlog (Josh Robbins) — For now at least, the Orlando Magic will continue to spend to produce a winner.

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Orlando Magic Announce Leadership Promotions

FanSided: Howard the Dunk (Andrew Melnick) — Here is the official word from the Orlando Magic: ORLANDO MAGIC ANNOUNCE LEADERSHIP PROMOTIONSMartins, Smith elevated, while Van Gundy agrees to multi-year extensionOrlando, FL – Orlando Magic...

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Top Magic and NBA news: Wednesday, July 28

Orlando Sentinal: Magic BasketBlog (Josh Robbins) — This morning's links focus on the Orlando Magic front office, Chris Paul and on Matt Barnes.

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Orlando Magic extend Stan Van Gundy, Otis Smith: Watch them live from Magic HQ at 10 a.m.

Orlando Sentinal: Magic BasketBlog (Matt Humphrey) — Unless you don't have a pulse you know that Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy and GM Otis Smith received 3-year contract extensions. They will talk about that news and undoubtedly field myriad...

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Orlando Magic Extend Stan Van Gundy & Otis Smith

FanSided: Howard the Dunk (Andrew Melnick) — Per Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel, the Orlando Magic have extended the contracts of Head Coach Stan Van Gundy and General Manager Otis Smith.The Magic will announce Wednesday that Van...

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