Orlando Magic Trade Rumors

Magic thrash lifeless Sixers
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March 2
Camden Courier-Post
 
"Eddie Jordan didn't mince words, blaming the 76ers for a lack of passion, a lack of energy and a lack of leadership after their humiliating 126-105 loss to the Orlando Magic on Monday. Jordan seemed to be talking about Andre Iguodala, especially when he mentioned the team's poor body language in the second half. He certainly wasn't talking about himself, despite the fact the Sixers allowed the most points in a regulation game this season. They allowed 127 in an overtime win over the Knicks earlier in the season. "When they make shots, we just didn't respond in a passionate way," Jordan said. "We lost the passion to compete. We saw poor body language. I wasn't going to have it. I addressed ..."
GM Otis Smith says he still doesn't anticipate any trades for the Orlando Magic
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February 18
Orlando Sentinel
 
"I spoke briefly with Orlando Magic General Manager Otis Smith a few minutes ago, and he said nothing's changed since he spoke with the Sentinel's Brian Schmitz yesterday. In other words, Smith said he's still not inclined to make any deals before Thursday's 3 p.m. trade deadline. Of course, as Brian noted in his story today, Smith has proven to be an adept poker player. In the meantime, several Magic players were asked whether they follow the trade rumors that involve other teams. Ryan Anderson, who was part of the draft-day deal that brought Vince Carter to Orlando, said he doesn't follow what other teams are said to be doing. "I don't think you can, really," Anderson said. "There are so ..."
Orlando Magic GM Otis Smith not interested in renting Chris Bosh, Carlos Boozer
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February 11
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Magic GM Otis Smith has bad news for all those fans who might dream of the club renting a Chris Bosh or a Carlos Boozer for the stretch run to a possible title shot. Smith said Wednesday that he has no plans to trade for a star player who is in the last year of his contract. The NBA trade deadline is Feb. 18. "The only way you think about that is if you have injuries," Smith said. Smith reiterated that he isn't planning on making any trades. Bosh, power forward for the Toronto Raptors, and Boozer, power forward for the Utah Jazz, can be free agents this summer and seen as likely candidates to leave their current teams. Asked if he thought the Magic were good enough to return to the Finals ..."
Nelson reaggravates knee, not serious; Pietrus injures ankle out a week
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February 1
Orlando Sentinel
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"Orlando didn't emerge unscathed. Starting point guard Jameer Nelson hyperextended his left knee during the first quarter, reaggravating the joint on which he had surgery in November. Magic general manager Otis Smith and Nelson both said the injury wasn't serious. Shooting guard Mickael Pietrus turned his ankle and said he will probably miss a week."
Magic GM Shoots Down Talk Of Reunion With Arenas
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January 20
Yahoo! Sports
 
"Magic general manager Otis Smth denied speculation that Orlando would be Wizards point guard Gilbert Arenas'(notes) new home once Arenas gets through with his legal issues. "I have a lot of love for Gilbert, but this is something I've not given a whole lot of thought to," Smith told the Orlando Sentinel. "…I don't know where this is coming from. There is nothing in the works. No talk about it on this end or any other end.""
Carter remains out, not expected to play until end of trip
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January 13
Orlando Sentinel
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"Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said that SG Vince Carter's injured left shoulder has improved but the eight-time all-star isn't expected to play until near the end of the club's four-game road trip. Carter sat out Tuesday night's game against the Kings in Sacramento. He sustained what the team called a "mild" separation last Friday night in a loss to the Wizards in Washington, D.C."
Vince Carter says his left-ankle injury is not serious, insists he'll play against Indiana on Tuesday
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January 3
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Vince Carter says his left-ankle injury looked much worse than it actually is. In fact, he said he'll play Tuesday night against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis. "I'm gonna play," he said. "I'm gonna play. I'm not one for missing games. I'm going to go out there and do everything I need to do. But I'll be able to play. The good thing about it is I don't swell." Midway through the fourth quarter of Orlando's 101-93 loss to the Chicago Bulls, Carter drove to the hoop against Taj Gibson. Gibson contested the shot, and Carter fell to the court. It looked like Carter was in significant pain as Magic athletic trainer Tom Smith attended to him on the bench. Carter hopped into the Magic locker ..."
Dwight Howard responds to Kendrick Perkins' comment that Howard doesn't like opponents to be physical
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December 28
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Why were the Boston Celtics able to limit Orlando Magic C Dwight Howard to five points on just seven shot attempts in the Magic's Christmas Day defeat at Amway Arena? Celtics coach Doc Rivers said afterward that his team didn't do "anything special," but Celtics C Kendrick Perkins offered a less delicate answer. "You've got to play him physical. You watch other teams around the league, they pretty much let him set up shop," Perkins said, according to The Associated Press. "You've just got to go in and be prepared to go to war. You've got to fight him first, hit him first. . . . He likes to be physical, but he doesn't like anyone to be physical with him." Howard was asked to respond to ..."
Jameer Nelson practices, might play Monday
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December 21
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Magic point guard Jameer Nelson could play Monday night against the Utah Jazz after practicing with the team for the first time since his Nov. 18 knee surgery. Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said a few days ago that Nelson wouldn't play until Wednesday night against Houston at the earliest. "There's definitely more of a possibility," Van Gundy said about Nelson returning Monday. Van Gundy didn't expect Nelson to start and said his minutes would be limited, a situation that the coach called "uncomfortable" in assigning playing time."
Barnes sits it out Magic's Sunday practice
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December 21
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Magic SF Matt Barnes sat out Sunday's practice at RDV Sportsplex as a precaution to give his sore left hand a rest. Barnes has been bothered by the injury for the past couple of weeks. He said the hand was bent back awkwardly during a play on Saturday night against the Portland Trail Blazers at Amway Arena. Barnes has said there is nothing structurally wrong with his hand and it has passed various MRIs. He was more concerned after not playing in the entire first half against the Trail Blazers and then having to defend a red-hot Brandon Roy. "It's very frustrating and tough to sit on the bench for the whole first half and the first six minutes (of the third quarter)," he said. "I have no ..."
Van Gundy says earliest Jameer Nelson could return is Wednesday
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December 18
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said Thursday that the earliest PG Jameer Nelson could play would be next Wednesday against the Houston Rockets and likely practice on Sunday. Nelson hasn't played since undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on Nov. 18. Van Gundy said, "It just depends on how he looks. We'll have to see if he's up to speed," Van Gundy said. "He's got to go through a practice." Nelson, who made the trip with the Magic to Miami, said before the game that he'd like to participate in Saturday's shootaround before the team faces the Portland Trail Blazers. Nelson said he hasn't had any swelling in the knee. He has been working out individually and "adding to my load" as the ..."
Vince Carter misses Sunday practice with illness, expected to play Monday
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December 14
Orlando Sentinel
 
"The Magic were down to 10 players for a majority of practice on Sunday. Vince Carter wasn't feeling well when he got to RDV Sportsplex today and missed practice with a stomach bug. "He stayed here for a long time before he even felt good enough to go home," Magic Coach Stan Van Gundy said. "Nobody thought it was the flu or anything. I actually had it the other night in Utah and the stuff [team trainer] Tom gave me cleared it up pretty good." Carter left Friday night's game against the Phoenix Suns with a sore hip and knee. Because he wasn't well enough to practice, the Magic couldn't evaluate his injury. Van Gundy said he thinks Carter will play on Monday. When asked if Van Gundy is takes ..."
Awaiting Nelson's return
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December 8
Orlando Sentinel
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"Coach Stan Van Gundy says he doesn't think the return of injured PG Jameer Nelson will cause wholesale adjustments. Nelson is expected back from knee surgery in a few weeks. "It really doesn't. He's the starter and J-Will (Jason Williams) will go back to being the backup. I don't think it affects the playcalling very much. I don't think there will be adjustments for anybody but the two point guards.""
Magic have no plans to trade Gortat, Bass
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December 8
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Magic General Manager Otis Smith said he has no plans to deal either C Marcin Gortat or PF Brandon Bass, even though he can trade them starting Dec. 15. "It's the same as it was before. I'm happy with those guys," Smith said on Monday after the club finished practice in Los Angeles. Neither Gortat nor Bass can be dealt until that date because they were signed to free-agent deals this summer."
Van Gundy wants Ewing to get shot
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December 3
New York Post
 
"Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said last night the Nets would be making a mistake if they didn't at least interview Orlando assistant Patrick Ewing if they undergo a search for a permanent head coach after the season. Ewing told The Post on Sunday at the Garden he would "love to coach the Nets." If there is a sentiment Ewing isn't head-coaching timbre, Van Gundy disagrees. "This is a guy [who's] obviously a great player and spent a tremendous amount of time coaching and working at coaching," Van Gundy said before the Knicks-Magic rematch last night at Orlando's Amway Arena. "He takes every opportunity to get better. It's always been funny to me. It seems the ex-players that they talk about as ..."
Jameer Nelson may return sooner than expected
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November 21
Orlando Sentinel
 
"The Magic said that PG Jameer Nelson could be out four to six weeks, but teammates suggest he could miss as little as three weeks. If that's a target date, Nelson could return Dec. 2 for a home game against the New York Knicks. The more likely scenario might be Nelson coming back during the club's four-game West road trip Dec. 5-11. Nelson underwent arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn lateral meniscus on his left knee on Wednesday. He has proved to be a fast healer, returning for the NBA Finals last June after being ruled out for the season after injuring his shoulder in February. Rivers feel's Van Gundy's pain Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers said he's had players at times tell him to ..."
Antonio Daniels could be in the mix if team decides to sign another point guard
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November 19
Orlando Sentinel
 
"The agent for PG Antonio Daniels told the Sentinel on Wednesday that he spoke with the Magic about signing Daniels in the aftermath of an injury to starter Jameer Nelson. Tony Dutt, who represents Daniels and Rashard Lewis, said he talked to Magic GM Otis Smith, but said Smith isn't ready to make a move yet. The Magic said that Nelson underwent successful surgery to repair a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee Wednesday morning. He is expected to miss four to six weeks. "I talked to Otis about Antonio after Jameer got hurt. But I think they are going to wait a few days if they do anything," Dutt said by phone. Dutt said that the Magic could sign Daniels, 34, to a non-guaranteed ..."
Magic's Jameer Nelson to have knee surgery
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November 18
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Jason Williams turns 34 today and was retired at this time last season. But the Orlando Magic will be asking more from the veteran point guard out of the University of Florida after learning on Tuesday that all-star Jameer Nelson will be out four to six weeks with a knee injury. The club said that Nelson will undergo arthroscopic surgery today to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. After enduring injuries, illnesses and Rashard Lewis' suspension since training camp, the Magic figured their luck had changed until Nelson's injury caught them by surprise. He apparently was hurt during the fourth quarter of the Magic's 97-91 victory against the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday night. Williams, ..."
Vince Carter could return tonight
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November 10
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Even if Vince Carter and all the points he brings returns to the lineup tonight, the big early-season issue for the Orlando Magic isn't offense. Not the way Coach Stan Van Gundy sees it. And he's seeing red. "We are one of the worst defensive teams in the league," he snarled after the Magic were upset by the Oklahoma City Thunder, 102-74, on Sunday. Carter, who has missed the last four games with a sprained left ankle, could be back against the Charlotte Bobcats. The shorthanded team is hopeful after Carter went throughportions of the team's practice on Monday, although next-day soreness is always a concern. Carter or no Carter, Van Gundy believes it is time for the Magic to stop depending ..."
Ryan Anderson will get an MRI on right ankle Saturday morning
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November 7
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Magic power forward Ryan Anderson walked out of the Magic locker room, sullenly, on crutches, his right foot lifted from the ground. "I'm getting an MRI in the morning," Anderson said as he left. His ankle and part of his foot were wrapped. Anderson sprained his right ankle in the third quarter of the Magic's 110-103 win over the Detroit Pistons. He didn't return to the game. Magic Coach Stan Van Gundy didn't know much about the injury, but said Anderson's ankle is sprained, not broken."
Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy says Rashard Lewis will start immediately after his suspension
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November 6
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Magic Coach Stan Van Gundy said on Thursday --- an off-day for his team --- that he will start suspended forward Rashard Lewis the very game he becomes eligible. There'll be no easing Lewis into the lineup. Lewis, suspended by the league for the first 10 games of the season for taking a banned supplement, can play on Nov. 16 against the Charlotte Bobcats at home. "I'm starting him the first game --- for who, I don't know," Van Gundy said. "It's like when we got Rafer (Alston) at midseason last year. When you know a guy is going to be there long term, you don't mess around.""
Magic coach Stan Van Gundy doesn't expect him to play vs. Pistons
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November 6
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said he doesn't expect to have SG Vince Carter (sprained left ankle) available Friday night against the Pistons. Carter sat out Wednesday night's game against the Phoenix Suns. Carter reinjured the ankle on Tuesday night against Detroit in Auburn Hills, Mich, and Van Gundy is second-guessing himself on whether he should have played him. "We probably shouldn't have played him in Detroit, but Vince said he wanted to go," Van Gundy said."We'd probably would have been better off sitting him." Carter originally injured the ankle last Friday night in New Jersey against the Nets."
Orlando Magic backup Adonal Foyle has knee surgery
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October 22
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Adonal Foyle underwent arthroscopic surgery on his sore right knee Wednesday morning, Orlando Magic officials said. Foyle, 34, hasn't played in any of the Magic's exhibitions this preseason and participated in just a few practices since Sept. 29 because of the knee, which he injured about three weeks before training camp started. Magic GM Otis Smith said that the Magic will not sign a new player to take Foyle's place on the roster. Even if healthy, Foyle wouldn't figure to get much playing time this season. Dwight Howard and Marcin Gortat are the team's first- and second-string centers, respectively, and PF Brandon Bass can play center. Team officials said Foyle's return will depend on how ..."
Magic coach Stan Van Gundy won't follow Mike D'Antoni's lead and abolish the shootaround
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October 20
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Mike D'Antoni accomplished something radical in his first season as coach of the New York Knicks. He scrapped the Knicks' plodding offense in favor of an up-tempo system that fans actually enjoy watching. Now, D'Antoni is challenging the status quo once again -- not just for the Knicks, but for the entire NBA. D'Antoni has announced that his team won't hold morning shootarounds for home games this season. Instead of going to the Knicks' practice facility at 10 a.m. on game days, Knicks players will be required to arrive at Madison Square Garden by 3:30 p.m. for a 7:30 tip-off. Over those four hours at the arena, players will prepare for that night's opponent and eat a pregame meal ..."
Magic give Van Gundy, Smith extensions
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September 29
Orlando Sentinel
 
"After reaching the Finals last season for the first time since 1995, the Orlando Magic have rewarded Coach Stan Van Gundy and General Manager Otis Smith with contract extensions, the Orlando Sentinel has learned. The team picked up the options of both Van Gundy and Smith for another year, extending Van Gundy through the 2010-11 season and Smith through 2011-2012. The Sentinel first reported in January that the Magic were open to giving Van Gundy an extension this summer. His deal was set to expire after this season, although the team held an option for the 2010-11 season."
Magic sign former Gator Jason Williams
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August 19
Florida Today
 
"The Orlando Magic have signed free agent guard Jason Williams, General Manager Otis Smith announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal are not disclosed. "Jason (Williams) provides depth and leadership to our backcourt," said Smith. "He is a veteran point guard that knows what it takes to help us reach our ultimate goal. We are excited to add him to our team." Williams (6-foot-1, 190 pounds) did not play during the 2008-09 season after announcing his retirement on Sept. 26, 2008. He last played in 67 games during the 2007-08 campaign with Miami, averaging 8.8 ppg., 4.6 apg., 1.9 rpg. and 1.24 stlpg. in 28.1 minpg."
Source says Warriors point guard Watson will sign Magic offer sheet
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July 21
Contra Costa Times
 
"Warriors third-year point guard C.J. Watson is close to signing an offer sheet with the Orlando Magic, according to a source close to negotiations. Representatives for Watson - who already has turned down a one-year, $2.3 million offer from the Philadelphia 76ers - spent Monday trying to hammer out a deal with the Magic. Watson is hoping for a three-year deal. Because he is a restricted free agent, the Warriors have the right to match any offer Watson signs though they are over the salary cap limit. Doing so, however, would put the Warriors in an odd situation. Warriors general manager Larry Riley has said all along he's a fan of Watson, who went from NBA Development League call-up to ..."
Magic eyeing free agent C.J. Watson
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July 19
Orlando Sentinel
 
"The Orlando Magic could be making progress in their search for another backup to starting point guard Jameer Nelson. The Web site Fanhouse.com is reporting that the Magic are "close" to signing restricted free agent C.J. Watson to an offer sheet. Watson averaged 9.5 points and 2.7 assists per game and made 40 percent of his 3-point attempts last season for the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors would have seven days to match any offer sheet Watson signs with the Magic. Orlando General Manager Otis Smith declined to comment about Watson or any other potential free-agent signings when reached by phone Saturday by the Orlando Sentinel. If signed by the Magic, the 25-year-old Watson could ..."
Magic to match offer sheet to retain center Marcin Gortat
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July 13
Orlando Sentinel
 
"An NBA source has told the Orlando Sentinel that the Orlando Magic will match the five-year, $34-million offer sheet extended by the Dallas Mavericks to Marcin Gortat and thus retain him. The team would not be able to trade him until Dec. 15, at the earliest, if that's what the team wants to do."
Brandon Bass will help, but Orlando Magic still looking for backup center
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July 13
Orlando Sentinel
 
"By signing Brandon Bass on Friday to a four-year, $18 million deal, the Orlando Magic acquired one of their top targets this free-agency period, a young power forward who can rebound, shoot effectively and run the floor. But the Magic still have work to do on their front line especially if, as expected, they don't match the Dallas Mavericks' five-year, $34 million offer sheet to restricted free agent Marcin Gortat. When and if Gortat is allowed to leave for Texas, the Magic will need someone who can spell Dwight Howard at center during games and man the position if Howard gets hurt. After all, that was the role that made Gortat so valuable during the Magic's run to the NBA Finals. "It's ..."
Dallas Mavericks lose Bass to Orlando, likely lock up Gortat
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July 11
Dallas Morning News
 
"Brandon Bass got his deal, and the Mavericks will probably get their big man at least partially because of Bass' departure. Bass agreed to sign a free-agent contract with the Orlando Magic that will start at more than $4 million next season, his agent said. Bass had two productive years for the Mavericks that he parlayed into a four-year deal with the Magic. The Mavericks stepped aside in negotiations for Bass, allowing him to sign with the Magic. His presence with the Magic virtually guarantees that Marcin Gortat will be a Maverick. He signed an offer sheet starting at $5.854 million with the Mavericks, and Orlando has until next week to match the offer. But with the Magic already ..."
Magic sit tight as free agents cash in around the NBA
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July 9
Orlando Sentinel
 
"While watching summer-league action at RDV Sportsplex, Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard yelled at Marcin Gortat, joking, "Hey, get out of here. You don't want to play for the Magic anymore." Gortat had just returned from a meeting with Magic General Manager Otis Smith and Gortat's agent, Guy Zucker, to discuss the offer sheet he signed with the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, the first day that NBA free agents can officially sign contracts with their new teams. "Five years, $34 million," Gortat said, so happy with the Mavs' offer that he broke an unwritten rule among players who never divulge the count and the amount. Gortat wasn't the only player who is singing, "We're In the Money." ..."
Magic will make Mavs wait for Marcin Gortat
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July 8
Dallas Morning News
 
"Orlando isn't expected to match the Mavs' midlevel offer to Marcin Gortat, who didn't get many minutes behind Dwight Howard. But the Magic plans to take the full week allowed to mull the decision, GM Otis Smith told Florida Today's John Denton. "Sure, sure I will," Smith said when asked if he would wait the maximum seven days before reaching a decision on whether to match Gortat's contract offer. "The market will dictate what happens. There will be guys who go early and guys who go late. I know there are not a lot of teams spending the mid-level and they certainly aren't spending it all on one guy. Some teams are aggressive and some of us are waiting." The Magic and Mavs are also among the ..."
Magic GM will take his time with Gortat
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July 8
Florida Today
 
"Admittedly nervous as the start of the NBA's free-agent signing period was about to begin, Marcin Gortat planned to ink his five-year, approximately $33 million offer sheet from the Dallas Mavericks just after midnight. The full consummation of the deal, however, could take as much as a week as Orlando Magic general manager Otis Smith mulls whether to match the deal. Because Gortat is a restricted free agent, the Magic have the right to match any offer sheet and retain their blossoming 6-foot-11, 260-pound center. The likelihood is the Magic won't pay $30-plus million to a reserve who backs up their best player (Dwight Howard). But Smith will make Gortat wait for his Dallas deal to become ..."
Gortat is ready to cash in Cuban's millions, and Otis Smith does not mind
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July 7
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Marcin Gortat walked into the Orlando Magic's gym at RDV Sportsplex on Monday wearing a piece of clothing that perfectly summed up his current situation. The front of his Sean John T-shirt featured the unfinished pyramid that's found on the back of a one-dollar bill. Gortat insisted that he didn't wear the shirt to make a statement, but even he acknowledged the unintended irony. On Wednesday, the first day players can sign contracts with new teams, the Dallas Mavericks are expected to ink the 6-foot-11 post player to an offer sheet so lucrative — worth so many of those dollar bills — that the Magic won't dare match it. "Either way, Dallas or Orlando, I'm going to be a happy man," Gortat ..."
Magic GM downplays interest in Big Baby
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July 7
Boston Herald
 
"It could take time before the Celtics and Glen Davis reach agreement on a new contract, as the restricted free agent continues to monitor what has historically been a late developing part of the free agent market. Though Otis Smith may have been attempting to deflect attention from his true interest, the Orlando general manager - said to be interested in the young power forward - downplayed the Big Baby factor last night. "Not today," Smith said of whether Davis was one of his priorities. "I think we like who we like, and you can't make us like who we don't like. We just have a tendency to like who we like, like every franchise does." Dallas, another team said to have an interest, was ..."
Cavaliers one of several teams considering Channing Frye
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July 7
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"Wednesday is the first day free agents can sign with NBA teams. The Cavaliers may not have any deals on that day, but they are getting closer as they continue to narrow their focus. After making a free-agent scouting trip to Los Angeles on Sunday, Cavs GM Danny Ferry came home and hosted free-agent power forward Channing Frye on Monday at the team's practice facility in Independence. Frye is the type of "stretch" forward the Cavs are interested in during the free-agent period as they look to find big men who can hit jumpers when teams collapse on LeBron James and center Shaquille O'Neal. At this point, the Cavs are looking at several power forwards in addition to Frye. One, of course, is ..."
Otis: Magic will not participate in Hedo sign-and-trade with Raptors
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July 5
Orlando Sentinel
 
"NBA teams can start signing free agents such as Hedo Turkoglu on Wednesday, but there's no shot-clock on how long the courting period can last this summer. Clubs can take up until the start of the season, actually, to sign players. And while the Orlando Magic do not figure to take that long in filling out their roster, the process might take some time as they hunt for bargains in a cost-cautious market. The Magic are braced to lose Turkoglu, the 6-10 small forward who apparently --- and we now stress apparently --- has agreed to sign with the Toronto Raptors after jilting the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. Various media outlets had reported that Turk had agreed to sign with the Trail ..."
Magic contact Wallace's agent; likely won't re-sign Gortat
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July 4
Orlando Sentinel
 
"The Orlando Magic have contacted Rasheed Wallace's agent and likely will not match the Dallas Mavericks' pending offer sheet for Marcin Gortat and want perhaps one last chance at re-signing Hedo Turkoglu. Magic General Manager Otis Smith told the Sentinel on Friday that he has been in contact with Wallace's agent, Bill Strickland. Smith disputed reports that Wallace was making a visit to Orlando, although he said "it was possible" a some point. Smith agreed that Wallace, a veteran 6 feet 11 power forward, would be a nice "fit"alongside center Dwight Howard, but "it just depends on what Rasheed wants to do." Gortat, according to reports, has committed to sign the Mavs' offer sheet, with ..."
Trail Blazers refute reports deal is done with Hedo Turkoglu
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July 3
Oregonian
 
"Despite published reports to the contrary, Hedo Turkoglu has not reached an agreement with the Trail Blazers, a team source announced at 2:20 p.m. Friday. ESPN first reported that a deal had been reached in principle, but general manager Kevin Pritchard and Turkoglu agent Lon Babby have not confirmed the deal. The 6-foot-10 small forward, one of the top commodities in this year's free agent market, arrived in Portland on Thursday afternoon and is expected to leave Saturday morning. If a deal is struck, the Blazers can not officially sign Turkoglu until July 8, when the league's free agent moratorium is lifted. Teams have been allowed to contact and negotiate with free agents since midnight ..."
Turkoglu, Blazers agree
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July 3
ESPN.com
 
"Hedo Turkoglu has reached an agreement in principle to join the Portland Trail Blazers, according to sources. Although a verbal commitment may be announced sooner, the terms of the contract cannot be finalized until Wednesday, after the NBA informs teams what next year's salary cap will be. Turkoglu The Orlando Magic's recent trade for Vince Carter, who has a large salary and plays small forward -- which is Turkoglu's position -- made it highly unlikely Turkoglu would be back in Orlando. The Toronto Raptors expressed interest, but that was constrained by their other efforts to keep Shawn Marion and Carlos Delfino. Turkoglu, a 6-10 forward from Turkey who played a prominent role in the ..."
Magic contact Rasheed Wallace's agent; likely won't re-sign Gortat
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July 3
Orlando Sentinel
 
"The Orlando Magic have contacted Rasheed Wallace's agent and likely will not match the Dallas Mavericks' pending offer sheet for Marcin Gortat and want perhaps one last chance at re-signing Hedo Turkoglu. Magic General Manager Otis Smith told the Sentinel on Friday that he has been in contact with Wallace's agent, Bill Strickland. Smith disputed reports that Wallace was making a visit to Orlando, although he said "it was possible" a some point. Smith agreed that Wallace, a veteran 6 feet 11 power forward, would be a nice "fit"alongside center Dwight Howard, but "it just depends on what Rasheed wants to do." Gortat, according to reports, has committed to sign the Mavs' offer sheet, with ..."
Gortat drawing interest
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July 2
Florida Today
 
"As the free-agent offers for Hedo Turkoglu reportedly continue to soar to as high as $50 million, the likelihood of reserve center Marcin Gortat returning to the Orlando Magic also has increased. The Houston Rockets launched an all-out pursuit of Gortat on Tuesday, meeting with the Magic's coveted center minutes after midnight early Wednesday morning. Rockets general manager Daryl Moray announced his recruitment of Gortat with a mass e-mail on his Facebook.com page and he also urged Rockets fans to leave notes for the Polish-born player at the e-mail address rocketsfanslovegortat@gmail.com. But because Gortat, a two-year NBA player, is a restricted free agent, the Magic have the right to ..."
Turkoglu to meet with Blazers' hierarchy
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July 1
ESPN.com
 
"Portland Trail Blazers coach Nate McMillan is flying to Orlando to have a Wednesday night dinner with the Blazers' top free-agent target, Hedo Turkoglu. Turkoglu's agent, Lon Babby, said Wednesday that Turkoglu will then travel to Oregon for a Thursday tour of the Blazers' facilities and meetings with Portland general manager Kevin Pritchard and assistant GM Tom Penn. With the Blazers projected to have $8 million to $9 million in salary-cap space this summer -- with firm figures not known until the league announces next season's salary cap on July 8 -- and the Orlando Magic lacking the financial flexibility to re-sign Turkoglu after trading for Vince Carter last week, Turkoglu is widely ..."
Blazers pursue Hedo Turkoglu as NBA free agency opens
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July 1
Oregonian
 
"The Trail Blazers' summer agenda was revealed late Tuesday night at the minute the free agent market opened. That's when general manager Kevin Pritchard and assistant general manager Tom Penn called agent Lon Babby to begin the courtship of small forward Hedo Turkoglu. "Kevin Pritchard and Tom Penn called me at the earliest possible moment and expressed enthusiasm for engaging in discussions about Hedo becoming a Trail Blazer," Babby said late Tuesday night. "We have begun that process." Pritchard said he first contacted guard Brandon Roy and forward LaMarcus Aldridge, who both are seeking contract extensions with the Blazers, before inquiring about Turkoglu. Turkoglu, 30, is a 6-foot-10 ..."
Magic will let free agent market settle before offering Turkoglu a new contract
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July 1
Orlando Sentinel
 
"The Orlando Magic will make another long-shot run at re-signing small forward Hedo Turkoglu while patiently waiting to bargain-shop after the green flag drops on free agency. Teams can begin courting Turkoglu and other players on Wednesday and begin signing them to contracts on July 8. General Manager Otis Smith said Monday he would reach out to Turkoglu again, but Smith didn't anticipate making any free agent an offer at the first allowable contact — 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday morning. He expects to wait for a cost-conscious market to settle unless a deal comes together. "I'll sit still," Smith said. "I won't be in a big hurry. There's a lot of guys available and not a lot of money out ..."
Magic's Hedo Turkoglu likely to disappear
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June 30
Florida Today
 
"In the days after his Orlando Magic were beaten in the NBA Finals, free-agent-to-be Hedo Turkoglu was asked if he would be willing to take less money to stay on a championship-ready team. "Depends on how much less money," Turkoglu said before breaking into laughter. That topic isn't a laughing matter now, especially in the Turkoglu household, after the Magic pulled off a blockbuster trade last week for eight-time All-Star guard Vince Carter. Turkoglu, who won the NBA's Most Improved Player award in 2008 and was a driving force in Orlando's run to the Finals in 2009, seemed to have all of the leverage as a free agent in the days after the most successful season in Orlando history ended. The ..."
Will addition of another star player ring a discordant note in Magic chemistry?
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June 29
Orlando Sentinel
 
"What happens when you add a star to a group of supremely talented, accomplished people who already are stars in their own right? That's the question that the Orlando Magic will face head-on in the season ahead. On paper, the acquisition of eight-time NBA all-star Vince Carter (above, bottom right) gives the Magic a proven scorer who can complement Dwight Howard, (above, top left), Rashard Lewis (above, top right) and Jameer Nelson (above, bottom left) — and Hedo Turkoglu in the unlikely event that he re-signs with the team. "I just want to fit in and get to work," Carter told reporters at RDV Sportsplex just hours after the trade went through Thursday. "They have already accomplished so ..."
Nets trade Vince Carter to Orlando
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June 26
Bergen Record
 
"Vince Carter won't get a chance to lead the Nets back to the playoffs, but they hope his departure will help them land a superstar next summer. The Nets traded Carter, their best and most popular player, and young forward Ryan Anderson to the Orlando Magic for guards Courtney Lee and Rafer Alston and veteran big man Tony Battie on Thursday. The Nets also received trade exceptions worth $3.7 million and $1.2 million that they have one year to use. Getting rid of Carter could mean a third straight season without postseason basketball. But cutting his salary - $33.6 million guaranteed for the next two seasons - opens up about $17.5 million next summer when LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris ..."
Magic acquire Vince Carter from Nets; Hedo return unlikely
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June 26
Orlando Sentinel
 
"The Orlando Magic's blockbuster formula for winning the NBA Finals now involves shooting guard Vince Carter as the go-to-guy and very likely not small forward Hedo Turkoglu, who probably will move on after turning down an offer from the club. Magic General Manager Otis Smith told the Sentinel that he made Turkoglu a "decent" initial offer before receiving Turkoglu's official letter this week notifying the team he had opted out of his contract. Smith didn't go into details, but said that Thursday's acquisition of Carter - an eight-time all-star - will make re-signing Turkoglu something of a long-shot."