Orlando Magic
Source: Magic Add Brett Gunning to Staff
The Magic have hired Brett Gunning to join head coach Jacque’s Vaughn’s staff as an assistant coach, a league source tells the Sentinel. Gunning spent the last four seasons with the Houston Rockets, including... »Read More
NBA PM: Can Dwight Howard Repair Image?
Can Dwight Howard repair his image after being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers? For proof that it's possible, look no further than LeBron James ... Chase Budinger thrilled to join Minnesota Timberwolves ...... »Read More
Ranking the NBA Eastern Conference
After a deluge of player changes, HOOPSWORLD ranks the NBA's Eastern Conference teams. »Read More
Magic Eliminated Division in Howard Talks?
Interesting nugget: Danny Ferry says Orlando refused to trade Dwight Howard within the division, eliminating the Hawks. via Tom Haberstroh via Twitter »Read More
Magic CEO: We Tried Hard Keep Howard
Orlando Magic Chief Executive Officer Alex Martins told fans the franchise did everything possible to hold on to disgruntled All-Star center Dwight Howard. “We had extensive conversations in regard to his future in Orlando,... »Read More
NBA PM: The Orlando Magic’s Master Plan
What is Orlando Magic general manager Rob Hennigan doing? Criticize the Magic now, but the team's long-term plan makes sense ... Roger Mason Jr. talks about joining the New Orleans Hornets ... The remaining... »Read More
Van Gundy Blames Magic’s Front Office
Stan Van Gundy just told us he blames the front office not Dwight Howard for what happened w/ Magic & he believes DH is a perfect fit in LA. via Ian Fitzsimmons via Twitter »Read More
Orlando Won’t Give Up on Free Agency
There are two big problems with that strategy, however. It means the Magic will get worse before they get better. And even if they improve their odds in the draft lottery, they will require... »Read More
Williams Lost Interest in Dwight Chase?
For the first time in over a year, Deron Williams and the Nets operated without the haloed hope that somehow, some way, Dwight Howard would land in Brooklyn. But for Williams, the ideal of the... »Read More
Kupchak on Howard: “We got the best”
Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak talks Dwight Howard and putting together a powerhouse team. »Read More
Sources: Howard to Lakers Deal Complete
A four-team trade that would send Dwight Howard to the Los Angeles Lakers is complete, multiple sources told ESPN on Thursday night. A source with direct knowledge of the talks told ESPN.com’s Marc Stein... »Read More
League Expected to Approve Howard Trade
The (Dwight) Howard trade conference call is expected to take place in a couple of hours. No snags expected. via David Aldridge via Twitter »Read More
Lakers Get Duhon, Clark in Howard Deal?
The Los Angeles Lakers are finalizing a blockbuster four-team trade to acquire Dwight Howard from the Orlando Magic, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. The Lakers will send All-Star center Andrew Bynum to the Philadelphia... »Read More
NBA PM: Dwight Howard to the Lakers?
Have the Los Angeles Lakers found another path to Dwight Howard? Is it worth giving up Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol? »Read More
Orlando Magic Sign Kyle O’Quinn
The Orlando Magic have signed rookie forward Kyle O’Quinn, General Manager Rob Hennigan announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal are not disclosed. O’Quinn was selected in the second round (49th overall)... »Read More
NBA AM: Teams Ready To Make Playoff Leap
After a summer of draft picks, free agent signings and trades here are some teams who are poised to make the playoff leap in 2013 »Read More
Magic Reach Deal with Rookie O’Quinn
Many of the scouts, coaches and agents who attended last month’s AirTran Airways Pro Summer League at Amway Center raved about the Orlando Magic’s second-round pick, 6-foot-10 big man Kyle O’Quinn. On Wednesday, the... »Read More
NBA PM: Howard Joining Friends on Hawks?
Not only do the Atlanta Hawks have the necessary cap room and hometown ties to enter the Dwight Howard sweepstakes, they have two of his best friends on their roster in Josh Smith and... »Read More
Howard Skips His Own Youth Hoops Camp
Dwight Howard is physically able to attend Dodgers games in Los Angeles, but he can’t attend his own youth basketball camp in Orlando? Really, Dwight? Seriously? According to an official at his annual basketball... »Read More
NBA PM: Burks Ready To Step Up For Jazz
Alec Burks is ready for a big sophomore year... Kevin O'Connor steps down in Utah... Dwight Howard keeping it low-key and more! »Read More
Kyler: Dwight Howard Avoiding Media
Dwight (Howard) is not doing interviews and is staying out of the limelight deliberately. Has a small army of people keeping media out. Dwight said the back is getting better… still awhile before court... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD Week In Review
HOOPSWORLD looks back at some of the top stories from the NBA this week! »Read More
NBA AM: 2012 USA Men’s Team Goes Historic
Any remaining doubts on this year’s USA men's Olympic team were eliminated after the squad’s 83-point victory over Nigeria on Thursday »Read More
Vaughn to Davis: Come to Camp in Shape
One of Jacque Vaughn’s first tasks as the Orlando Magic’s new coach was to speak with all the players on the roster, preferably face-to-face. He has met already with Glen Davis, the team’s projected... »Read More
NBA PM: Trade Veto Power
Which NBA players have trade veto power? Only three have explicit no-trade clauses but the list is far longer than that . . . »Read More
Can Dwight Howard Repair His Image?
So (Dwight) Howard doesn’t have to sign a long-term contract extension with Orlando to pad his image. All he needs to do is be professional and treat the Magic organization with respect. He should... »Read More
Orlando Magic Trying to Model the Spurs?
The exact details of the Orlando Magic’s long-range plan remain unclear. But whatever path the team follows, it will bear the imprint of the San Antonio Spurs’ model. This past offseason, the Magic hired... »Read More
Ranking the 2013 NBA Free Agents
As free agency winds down teams are already looking towards ranking the 2013 NBA free agents. It's a good crop. »Read More
NBA AM: The Kings, Seattle and Anaheim
The Sacramento Kings will play out the 2012-2013 season in Sacramento, but beyond that their future gets cloudy... Orlando's cultural revolution... Jodie Meeks is still waiting... NBA Chats at 10am and 4pm EST »Read More
Howard Passing on Extension Worth Risk?
1. Injury risk A four- or five-year contract could vanish if either player sustains a career-ending injury before becoming a free agent. Is this likely? Not necessarily — (Dwight) Howard is coming off back... »Read More
Magic Hope Vaughn is the Next Doc Rivers
The Orlando Magic may have just identified their next Doc Rivers. The Magic introduced Jacque Vaughn as their new head coach at a news conference Monday, and Vaughn seemingly reminded everyone of a young... »Read More
NBA PM: Vaughn Embracing Uncertainty
Magic head coach Jacque Vaughn is embracing all the uncertainty that comes with the job... Warriors bench about to get boosted... Up close with Jacob Pullen... »Read More
Hunter to Magic; Eddie Jordan to Lakers?
Latest NBA buzz says Lindsey Hunter likely on way to Magic as assistant coach and Eddie Jordan to Lakers in same role. via Sam Amico via Twitter »Read More
Howard May be Traded By End of Week
With Dwight Howard reiterating his wish to be traded, multiple league sources believe the Orlando Magic will again step up efforts to find their All-Star center a new team. Several of those sources told... »Read More
Magic GM Not Ruling Out Howard on Roster
Orlando Magic general manager Rob Hennigan still will not rule out his team beginning training camp Oct. 1 or the regular season Nov. 2 with Dwight Howard on its roster. “As I’ve said all... »Read More
Magic Hire Jacque Vaughn As Head Coach
The Orlando Magic have hired Jacque Vaughn as their new head coach. A team official said the Magic will hold a news conference Monday afternoon to introduce Vaughn, a former NBA point guard who spent... »Read More
David Stern Calls Out Howard’s Agent
NBA Commissioner David Stern called out Orlando center Dwight Howards agent, Dan Fegan, as the primary unnamed source leaking details of a recent meeting between Howard and Magic executives. Asked what he thought of... »Read More
NBA AM: Kings Banking On Cousins Breakthrough
Sacramento Kings head coach Keith Smart tells HOOPSWORLD he expects DeMarcus Cousins to grow into a leader this season »Read More
NBA PM: Rockets Have Flexibility for Howard
The Houston Rockets still has the flexibility to trade for Dwight Howard along with Orlando's unwanted contracts. »Read More
Sources: Howard Won’t Re-Sign with Magic
As appealing trade scenarios for his franchise player shrink, Orlando Magic general manager Rob Hennigan’s mission of beginning to build trust with All-Star center Dwight Howard was met with an unmistakable response in a... »Read More
Sources: Howard Willing to Sign with Mavs
While the Lakers and Nets won’t have the salary cap space to sign Howard, nor the opportunity to execute a sign-and-trade deal under new CBA rules, the Mavericks will be flush with cap space... »Read More
Has Howard’s Trade Market Dried Up?
If (Dwight) Howard really is willing to go to Dallas for less money next summer, then (Rob) Hennigan would be choosing to let him walk rather than take assets he doesn’t want for the... »Read More
Howard, Magic Rift Likely to get Worse?
If (Dwight) Howard isn’t traded — and if he’s so determined to leave Orlando that he would forgo a year of income at $25 million to do it — then he would have to... »Read More
NBA AM: The Orlando Magic’s Next Move?
It's time for the Orlando Magic to decide what they're going to do with Dwight Howard... Andrei Kirilenko set to sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves ... Up close with Festus Ezeli. »Read More
The NBA Summer League Must-Sign List
Who were this year's undrafted or unsigned players from Summer League who belong on the NBA's must sign list for training camp? »Read More
Magic to Keep Howard Until Deadline?
The Orlando Magic have told rival executives that they might not trade Dwight Howard after all, according to league sources. An executive who has had discussions with the Magic regarding Howard said Orlando only... »Read More
Howard Deal Not Dead; in Holding Pattern?
Source familiar with Lakers-Cavs-Magic talks says potential trade not dead, but in holding pattern. via Sam Amico via Sulia »Read More
Magic Hope to Trade Howard by August?
Before I duck out again, a Dwight Howard note: the Magic, I’m told, are hopeful that they can pull the trigger on a deal by early August (although I certainly couldn’t tell you which... »Read More
Vaughn Front-Runner for Magic Coach?
The Orlando Magic’s search for a new head coach is entering its final phase. San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Jacque Vaughn, widely presumed to be front-runner for the job, met with Magic CEO Alex... »Read More
Sources: Magic Frustrating Trade Partners
Mostly, what seems to be the sticking point in this deal is not an agent or player, but the indecisiveness of the Magic — and their new GM, Rob Hennigan. According to sources, the... »Read More
Orlando Content to Wait on Howard?
Ask three NBA executives and you’ll get five opinions about where Dwight Howard will land. Some believe that the drama is playing out in the Lakers’ favor. In their trademark fashion, the Lakers will... »Read More
NBA PM: Jordan Expects CP3 to Re-Sign
Los Angeles Clipper center DeAndre Jordan expects Chris Paul to stay long-term. Is Cleveland on Andrew Bynum's list? »Read More
Sources: Lakers on Howard’s Re-Sign List
Questions about (Dwight) Howard’s role with the team, however, became an early concern for the three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Howard has since moved on from those concerns and is confident he... »Read More
Jacque Vaughn in Lead for Magic Coach?
The new front-runner for the Magic job now might be San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Jacque Vaughn a former Magic player who played for the Spurs when Hennigan worked in the Spurs’ front office.... »Read More
Malone, Shaw Not in Contention for Magic?
For weeks, NBA insiders presumed that Golden State Warriors lead assistant coach Michael Malone and Indiana Pacers associate head coach Brian Shaw were the favorites to become the Orlando Magic’s new head coach. Not... »Read More
Smith Hasn’t Begun Recruiting Howard
Hawks forward Josh Smith says he has not started “recruiting” Dwight Howard, but would be lying if he wouldn’t love it. via Steve Kyler via Twitter »Read More
Sources: Cavs Could Land Bynum in Deal
The Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers have discussed a three-team deal that would send disgruntled superstar Dwight Howard to Los Angeles, according to sources close to the situation. The three teams... »Read More
Source: Rockets, Magic Talks ‘Not active’
Friday came and went, and just like all the other days that have passed since June 24, 2004, Dwight Howard was still a member of the Orlando Magic. Despite the Houston Rockets using the... »Read More
Rockets Reconstruct Howard Trade Offer?
The Houston Rockets have reconstructed their trade proposal to the Orlando Magic for superstar center Dwight Howard, vowing to take back even more long-term salary from the Magic than before in hopes of convincing... »Read More
Source: Howard Nixes Magic’s Return Plea
(Rob) Hennigan, the source said, based his plea on the fact that he was new to the organization and had not been party to the issues that drove (Dwight) Howard to make his trade... »Read More
NBA AM: NBA Free Agency Falling Into Place
With NBA Free agents starting to sign, the next tier of transactions are teeing up... Perry Jones' fresh start... The Howard situation... NBA chats at 10:30, 1:30 and 8pm EST »Read More
Magic Lose Leverage in Howard Trade?
For a while there, the Magic could’ve said to the Rockets or Lakers or anyone else: If we don’t like your offer for Dwight Howard, we’ll just send him to the Nets. Now, the... »Read More
Howard to Blame for Failed Nets Trade?
The man to blame is the man in Dwight Howard’s mirror. He would’ve been a Net at the trade deadline, or this week during free agency, had he not agreed in March to opt-in... »Read More
Source: Rockets, Howard Talks ‘Serious’
With the Brooklyn Nets going another direction, the Rockets could be in the driver’s seat to land disgruntled Orlando Magic star center Dwight Howard. The problem, as it has been for months, is getting... »Read More
Recapping The NBA Trades
With more trades on the horizon, HOOPSWORLD takes a look at the deals that have already gone down. »Read More
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