Wednesday Nov 19 | Brian Schmitz's Magic BasketBlog
J.J. Redick Hadn't Asked For Trade This Season
As frustrated as he has been lately, Magic shooting guard J.J. Redick told the Sentinel after Tuesday night's game that he hadn't commissioned his agent to push for a trade again.
Howard nets 1st triple-double as Magic rip Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Earl Watson, center, goes up for a shot between Orlando Magic forward Brian Cook, left, and forward Marcin Gortat, right, of Poland, in an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, ...
Cook unhappy with his situation
Cook unhappy with his situation : The Sports Xchange notes that Brian Cook has grown more disgruntled as the season has progressed.
Brian Schmitz's Magic BasketBlog
Magic Trade Bait? Hottest Asset Is On A Hot Streak
Other than Hedo Turkoglu, Keith Bogans is the Magic's top asset --- and without assets, GMs can't make trades.
J.J. Redick and rookie Courtney Lee can't crack Van Gundy's rotation
The weather is cooling. The calendar reads November. And the NBA still has that new-season smell.
Magic GM says team isn't chasing McDyess
Nov. 7--The news of Denver and Detroit's recent blockbuster trade that included sending Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess into the mountains and Allen Iverson to Motown was still making news for several ...
Van Gundy defends decision on Pietrus
Mickael Pietrus was signed to a $23 million free-agent contract this summer to be a defensive stopper for the Orlando Magic, but somehow he's ended up not guarding stars Joe Johnson and Rudy Gay in crunch time.
Lassen: It's a safe bet a " Gasol, Bynum will be nice fit
It's not like they produced instant magic out there, like they instantly became a duo with the resonance of Magic and Kareem, Shaq and Kobe , Jordan and Pippen or any other great two-man combinations you might ...
Brian Schmitz's Magic BasketBlog
Predictions (Some Serious) For The Magic Season
The Magic tip off their 20th anniversary season Wednesday, and it's time to make some predictions of what we might see: 1. J.J. Redick reaches the scorer's table and is seconds away from checking in Wednesday ...
Brian Schmitz's Magic BasketBlog
Could Kevin Kruger Be On Magic's Point-Guard List?
Magic General Manager Otis Smith extended his annual preseason scouting trip, taking in seven games, looking at point guards and bigs while examining "possible trade stuff." The Magic have the glut at shooting ...
Brian Schmitz's Magic BasketBlog
So Who Will Be Inactive For Opener? Lee? Cook? Foyle?
The game of musical players begins Wednesday when the Magic open the season against the Hawks.
Redick may get more playing time with Magic
Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy hinted Wednesday morning that J.J. Redick has a good chance of being in the regular rotation this season, even when having to face some of the NBA's elite players at shooting ...
Brian Schmitz's Magic BasketBlog
Magic-'Cats Head Into Second Quarter
All second-teamers in for Magic....Gortat, JJ, Brian Cook, Wilks, Keith Bogans. Richardson calls for ball with JJ on him, goes backdoor, scores and is fould.
Training-camp invitee Jones could stay with Magic
If power forward Dwayne Jones continues to impress the Magic with his rebounding, he might have a shot at sticking with the club.
Battie out, Johnson questionable for Thursday's game at Charlotte
According to Brian Schmitz's basketblog, Tony Battie will sit out the Magic's preseason game against the Bobcats on Thursday due to his fractured left ring finger, while reserve point guard Anthony Johnson is ...
Brian Schmitz's Magic BasketBlog
Brian Cook Working Way Back To Coach's Good Graces
Magic forward Brian Cook is working his way out of Coach Stan Van Gundy's doghouse.
Brian Schmitz's Magic BasketBlog
Are The Magic Looking For Another Power Forward?
The Magic don't play with a true power forward in their lineup. Rashard Lewis, a natural small forward, continues to play the role he did last season after the Magic signed him as a free agent.
Nothing but Net - NBA Basketball Blog
NBN Sitdown: Q/A with Hawks' guard Maurice Evans
There were a few snippets of this posted online this morning, but here is the full Q/A with former Magic guard Maurice Evans , who signed a three-year, $7.5 million deal with the Atlanta Hawks as a free agent ...
Orlando Magic Coach Stan Van Gundy is unhappy with center ...
F Brian Cook might not be in Magic Coach Stan Van Gundy 's doghouse, but he's certainly close enough to hear some growling.
Brian Schmitz's Magic BasketBlog
Van Gundy Not Happy With Brian Cook's Condition
Forward Brian Cook might not be in Magic Coach Stan Van Gundy's doghouse, but he's certainly at the front stoop and can hear some growling.