Orlando Magic Trade Rumors

Nets have Dwight stuff to deal for Howard
February 3
New York Post
 
"Raise your hand if you've heard this before: The Nets view their chances to eventually land Dwight Howard as anywhere from "favorable" to "confident" to plain old "good." All those who remember the Knicks' pursuit of Carmelo Anthony last season, put your hands down. But the Nets like where they are. The Magic have tried everything to keep Howard, 26, but little suggests the franchise center is amenable to remaining in central Florida. The Orlando Sentinel reported that, despite Howard's recent endorsements of the Bulls and Celtics, his preferred landing spots remain the Nets, Lakers and Mavericks. There will be talk, but the Nets do not expect Howard to be dealt before All-Star weekend,"
Magic waive Hughes, on verge of signing PG Ish Smith
February 2
Orlando Sentinel
 
"The Orlando Magic were on the verge of signing Ish Smith late Wednesday night to shore up their injury-depleted point guard spot. To make room for Smith on their roster, the Magic waived Larry Hughes after Hughes played 14 minutes in the team's 109-103 victory over the Washington Wizards. Smith, 23, is a truer point guard than Hughes. Team officials decided that they needed to make a move largely because the regular starter, Jameer Nelson, is recovering from a concussion and probably won't return to playing until Monday at the earliest."
Hold on, Bulls fans . . . Dwight's preferred trade list remains the same
February 1
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Fans of the Chicago Bulls probably rejoiced when Dwight Howard indicated to the Chicago Tribune that he would be open to playing on the same team as reigning NBA MVP Derrick Rose. "If I could play with Derrick right now and God wanted that to happen, it will happen," Howard said. "It has nothing to do with me not wanting to play with Derrick Rose. I love him. That's my brother.'' But not so fast, Bulls fans. Magic General Manager Otis Smith told the Orlando Sentinel that Howard's camp has not indicated to the Magic that the superstar center has expanded his list of preferred trade destinations beyond his original three teams: the New Jersey Nets, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas"
Dwight Howard open to being a Bull
January 30
ESPN.com
 
"Earlier this month Dwight Howard wouldn't say whether he would be interested in playing for the Chicago Bulls. He's open to the idea now. Just days after ripping his Orlando Magic teammates for their effort in a blowout loss to the New Orleans Hornets, Howard added MVP Derrick Rose's Bulls to his list of potential destinations. "If I could play with Derrick right now and God wanted that to happen, it will happen," Howard told the Chicago Tribune. "It has nothing to do with me not wanting to play with Derrick Rose. I love him. That's my brother." Media reports earlier this season speculated that adidas, which both Howard and Rose represent, would not want two of their stars in the same"
Dwight Howard indicates Clippers are not on his list of preferred destinations
January 18
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Dwight Howard dismissed a report that he has placed the Los Angeles Clippers onto his list of preferred destinations. After the Orlando Magic defeated the Charlotte Bobcats 96-89 Tuesday night, Howard was asked whether he now has interest in joining the Clippers. Howard said no. The website SheridanHoops, citing an unnamed source, has reported that Howard has expanded his list of preferred destinations to include the Clippers. Magic General Manager Otis Smith said Howard's camp has not informed him that the superstar center has expanded his list of preferred destinations beyond the Dallas Mavericks, the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Jersey Nets. Smith also said the Magic also have not"
Report: The Clippers are now on Dwight Howard's wish list
January 17
Los Angeles Times
 
"Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, a five-time NBA All-Star, reportedly has added another team to his very short list of franchises for which he would like to play. The Clippers. According to sheridanhoops.com, which cited an unnamed source, Howard is "intrigued" by the Clippers and has been watching "a lot" of their games."
Magic can't let Orlando All-Star show stop a Howard trade
January 15
Orlando Sentinel
 
"The World's Greatest Pickup Game — a k a the NBA All-Star Game in Orlando — could get a little serious come Feb. 26. And, folks, these things are never serious. But let me ask you this: Could a matchup pitting Dwight Howard against Andrew Bynum be just for fun? Because it looks as if Howard of the Magic and Bynum of the Lakers will be the starting centers for their respective conferences … and because the trading deadline is 18 days after the exhibition … and because there's talk of Howard being traded for Bynum … Wouldn't it stand to reason that Dwight vs. 'Drew — after two days of media saturation — might not be all uncontested alley-oops, layups and hugs? Oh, my kingdom for some real"
Dwight Howard not part of Warriors' big man quest
January 14
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"It was fun while it lasted, but let's allow this to act as the end of the conversation about the Warriors landing Dwight Howard in a trade this season. Orlando general manager Otis Smith reiterated this week that he has given Howard's representative free rein to discuss potential deals with Dallas, New Jersey and the Lakers. Agent Dan Fegan made it clear to Sports Illustrated that Howard has no interest in playing for Golden State. And, on his way out of town late Thursday night, Howard said "no thanks" to a return to the Bay Area. He said he appreciated the energy of the Oracle Arena crowd, but he didn't see himself playing in a Warriors uniform in a week or even in five years. "I don't"
Howard doesn't expect trade in near future, if at all
January 9
Yahoo! Sports
 
"Dwight Howard thinks he'll represent the Orlando Magic at this year's All-Star Game in Orlando – and he doubts he'll be switching uniforms at all this season in spite of his desire to be traded. Howard has not rescinded his trade request, but he told Yahoo! Sports he thinks there's a "100 percent" chance the Magic won't trade him before the Feb. 26 All-Star Game at the team's Amway Center. Team officials still hope to convince Howard to commit to staying with the franchise for the long term. "I don't think they are going to do anything right now because we're winning," Howard said after a 104-97 victory over the Sacramento Kings improved the Magic's record to 6-3. "Even if this is the"
Dwight Howard's trade plan: It's complicated
January 8
Orlando Sentinel
 
"The truest mission statement for the Magic is not about winning a title this season. It's about keeping Dwight Howard in town. Can't accomplish one without the other, anyway. To update, as of Thursday, nothing has changed on the Howard trade front, according to Magic brass. He still wants to be dealt (and after watching his team get hammered by the Bulls, he might have taken a parachute with him aboard the team charter for the West Coast trip). And something else hasn't changed: Dwight still holds all the cards. His ultimate leverage: telling whatever team the Magic have on the phone that he will or will not sign a contract extension with it. As we know, Howard's choice of teams are the"
Warriors actively after Dwight Howard, report says
January 6
San Francisco Chronicle
 
"The right ankle of Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is officially an issue, one that is going to create an immediate opportunity for Nate Robinson and could end any minute opportunity of acquiring Dwight Howard. According to a report by Yahoo Sports on Thursday, the Warriors have emerged as aggressive suitors for the Orlando Magic All-Star center. The report indicated that Golden State would be willing to part with Curry or Monta Ellis and be willing to take Howard without a guarantee he would re-sign. Of course, the Warriors would most likely have to take on Hedo Turkoglu's three-year, $34 million contract in any deal. The Warriors don't have a first-round pick to offer until 2016, and"
Warriors pursue Howard, but will Magic listen?
January 6
Yahoo! Sports
 
"As the Orlando Magic consider deals for Dwight Howard, the Golden State Warriors have emerged as aggressive suitors for the NBA's best center, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Golden State management is willing to take Howard as a one-season "rental," with the hope of selling him on signing a long-term deal before he enters free agency this summer. Like most teams, Golden State has inquired with Orlando Magic general manager Otis Smith, but the Magic have yet to commit to aggressively pursuing a trade of Howard. For the Magic to become intrigued with package, two things would likely have to appeal to them: rebuilding around young point guard Stephen Curry; and the Warriors' salary-cap"
Magic want veterans, not to rebuild after Howard
December 28
ESPN.com
 
"Precisely when the Orlando Magic might be willing to trade Dwight Howard is not yet clear. It's obviously not going to happen fast enough for New Jersey Nets fans, who serenaded their team with chants of "We Want Howard" during a humbling home defeat to the Atlanta Hawks at the Prudential Center on Tuesday night. In the Nets' home opener. However ... There is at least a fairly clear sense out there about what the Magic would eventually want in exchange for Howard if they decide, as widely expected between now and the March 15 deadline, to make sure they get something for their face of the franchise as opposed to risking the possibility that the Team USA center bolts Orlando in July with"
David Stern on Dwight Howard's situation: 'It'll play out the way it plays out'
December 26
Orlando Sentinel
 
"David Stern sounds unconcerned about the apparent trend of superstars leaving small- or mid-market cities for the bright lights of larger markets. Asked how he wants to see Dwight Howard's situation play out and whether he's concerned that Chris Paul sought to leave New Orleans and Howard wants to leave Orlando, Stern said he honors players' right to play where they want. "That's the beauty of the soap opera of basketball," Stern said before the Orlando Magic faced the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Christmas night. "As in life, it'll play out the way it plays out, and we'll all be observers of it. I just don't know. "But, to me, I am of the view that when somebody has"
Lakers' Radio Host Predicts Dwight Howard to Nets Tuesday
December 20
Lakers Nation
 
"According to Lakers play by play announcer John Ireland it appears the New Jersey Nets are going to land Dwight Howard as soon as tomorrow. On 710 ESPN Radio Ireland stated that he heard a rumor from a source that Howard to the Nets would go down as early as Tuesday. This is the same source that correctly predicted LeBron James and Chris Bosh joining Dwyane Wade in Miami last summer."
Earl Clark happy to re-sign with the Orlando Magic
December 18
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Earl Clark participated in Saturday's practice and scrimmage — his first official workout since he signed a two-year deal Thursday believed to be worth just over $1 million per year. Clark made it known all along that his top choice in free agency was to return to Orlando. "I'm used to my teammates," Clark said. "I think it was a good fit here, and I like the organization. My family's here. I just love Orlando." At 6 feet 10 but rail thin, Clark is a tweener. He has the height of a power forward but lacks the strength. He has the lateral quickness of a small forward but lacks the refined offensive game. Coach Stan Van Gundy envisions him as a potential defensive stopper: someone who can"
Magic still looking for a backup center
December 17
Orlando Sentinel
 
"The Magic are beginning the season the way they ended last season: looking for a dependable veteran back-up center. "We'd like to get another big at some point," Coach Stan Van Gundy said. For now, Glen "Big Baby" Davis is backing up Dwight Howard. Davis, 6-foot-9, 290 pounds, is also battling to start at power forward alongside Howard. Asked about being Howard's sidekick, Davis laughed, "I'll be his sidekick, back kick, front kick. Whatever kind of kick." Daniel Orton is the Magic's only other center on the roster, but the second-year player did not see action last year because of a troublesome left knee. And it's doubtful that Orton gets on the floor much this season, if at all. The"
Dwight Howard: My trade request 'still stands'
December 16
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Dwight Howard could not have been more clear Thursday about his long-term intentions. He is sticking by his request to be traded from the Orlando Magic. "It still stands," Howard said. Asked whether he fluctuates day to day, he answered, "There is no back-and-forth." Howard's statements, responses to specific questions from the media after practice, came one day after Magic General Manager Otis Smith, in consultation with Magic CEO Alex Martins, turned down a blockbuster trade."
Magic stand pat -- for now -- as Dwight Howard trade rumors heat up
December 15
Orlando Sentinel
 
"It appears that the Orlando Magic have decided against trading Dwight Howard for now, because General Manager Otis Smith believes the same offers — and perhaps better ones — still will be available up until the March 15 NBA trade deadline. And perhaps Howard will decide to remain with the Magic. On Wednesday, the Magic passed up an offer from the New Jersey Nets that also involved the Portland Trail Blazers. Orlando would have received at least center Brook Lopez from the Nets and swingman Gerald Wallace from the Blazers. In addition to trading Howard, the Magic would have sent away small forward Hedo Turkoglu and point guard Chris Duhon and their large contracts. "I don't think there's"
Magic end trade talks for Dwight Howard
December 14
Yahoo! Sports
 
"The Orlando Magic have informed teams that they're ending trade talks for Dwight Howard and plan to start the season with the All-Star center on their roster, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. The Magic's decision came Wednesday after the Nets assembled a multiteam trade proposal for Howard that would have sent the Magic center Brook Lopez, Portland Trail Blazers forward Gerald Wallace, point guard Jordan Farmar and a first-round draft pick. The Nets also would have taken on Chris Duhon and Hedo Turkoglu. The Blazers would have received four draft picks for Wallace. With the framework of a deal in place, talks had reached the ownership level in Orlando, league sources said. Nevertheless,"
Magic stand pat -- for now -- as Dwight Howard trade rumors heat up
December 14
Orlando Sentinel
 
"It appears that the Orlando Magic have decided against trading Dwight Howard for now, because General Manager Otis Smith believes the same offers — and perhaps better ones — still will be available up until the March 15 NBA trade deadline. And perhaps Howard will decide to remain with the Magic. On Wednesday, the Magic passed up an offer from the New Jersey Nets that also involved the Portland Trail Blazers. Orlando would have received at least center Brook Lopez from the Nets and swingman Gerald Wallace from the Blazers. In addition to trading Howard, the Magic would have sent away small forward Hedo Turkoglu and point guard Chris Duhon and their large contracts. "I don't think there's"
Magic tell teams they're not trading Howard
December 14
Yahoo! Sports
 
"The Orlando Magic have informed teams that they're ending trade talks for Dwight Howard and plan to start the season with the All-Star center on their roster, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. The Magic's decision came Wednesday as the Nets tried to assemble a potential four-team trade for Howard that could have included the Magic receiving Nets center Brook Lopez, Portland Trail Blazers forward Gerald Wallace and draft picks."
Sources: Nets chase Dwight Howard
December 14
ESPN.com
 
"The New Jersey Nets have entered into serious talks with the Orlando Magic on a multiteam trade scenario that would bring Dwight Howard to the Nets, according to sources close to the process. Sources told ESPN.com that the most active proposal discussed by the teams would send Portland Trail Blazers swingman Gerald Wallace to the Magic along with Nets center Brook Lopez as two of the main pieces Orlando would receive in exchange for Howard. As part of such a trade, which could be expanded to include a fourth team, sources say Orlando would also shed the long-term contracts of Hedo Turkoglu and Chris Duhon -- both absorbed by New Jersey -- while also potentially receiving future draft"
Nets assembling blockbuster Howard trade offer
December 14
Yahoo! Sports
 
"Talks between the Orlando Magic and New Jersey Nets for a Dwight Howard blockbuster trade have gathered momentum over the past several days, and the framework of a possible four-team deal has taken shape, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Front office sources say Nets general manager Billy King has aggressively pursued the necessary players and picks to try and satisfy Orlando's demands for Howard, one of the league's most dominating and popular players. The biggest hurdle for the Nets to acquire Howard will still ultimately be the Magic's willingness to give up their future with him and concede that re-signing him is a lost cause. Orlando could also decide to keep Howard until the trade"
Dwight Howard's wish list said short
December 13
ESPN.com
 
"While the Orlando Magic are keeping all of their options open, Dwight Howard is not. There are only four teams that Howard would sign a long-term contract with, according to a source close to the situation -- the Magic, New Jersey Nets, Dallas Mavericks or Los Angeles Lakers. That severely limits the trade possibilities for Orlando, which has said it will not rule out trading Howard to any of the league's 29 other teams. Without a long-term commitment from Howard, no club is likely to put an enticing offer on the table. Howard's stance essentially relegates the Magic, whose ideal scenario is to re-sign Howard, to trade talks only with the Nets, Mavericks and Lakers. There has been"
Report says Howard wanted Jackson with Magic
December 13
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
 
"According to an ESPN.com story, Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard wanted Stephen Jackson on his team. That's one of the personnel moves Howard reportedly suggested to Magic management during the past few years. And the all-star center on Sunday indicated his disappointment at moves not being made led to his recent request for a trade. On Monday, Howard softened his stance considerably at the team's media day and said, "I love this city. There's no place I'd rather be but Orlando. I just want to make sure we have the right things here so we can win a championship. I'm all about change.""
Dwight Howard hints he might stay
December 13
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Orlando Magic fans must feel like they're sitting on a roller coaster. Space Mountain has fewer ups and downs than Dwight Howard's stay-or-go saga. Just one day after he criticized team management for not acquiring the players he likes, Howard almost did a total abrupt about-face Monday. He indicated he could be persuaded to stay if team officials are "willing to change." "There's no place I would rather be but here in Orlando," Howard said as he was surrounded by reporters and cameramen during the Magic's media day at Amway Center. "And I just want to make sure that we have the right things here so we can win a championship. And I'm all about change. If you're willing to change and you're"
Sources: Magic not planning for trade
December 12
ESPN.com
 
"After meeting with the Orlando Magic's new CEO and talking to new teammate Glen Davis, Dwight Howard seemed to re-open the door to staying with the team. Meanwhile, sources told ESPN.com, the Magic currently are not planning to trade him. Over the last several days Howard has gone public with a trade demand and criticized team general manager Otis Smith for not taking his advice over the last several years on personnel moves. On Monday at the team's media day, Howard softened his stance and hinted that he would consider staying with the franchise if there were changes made. "If it is meant for me to stay here, I'll stay," Howard said."
Sources: Gilbert Arenas clears waivers
December 12
ESPN.com
 
"Gilbert Arenas is officially an unrestricted free agent. NBA teams were notified after 6 p.m. Sunday that Arenas, released by the Orlando Magic on Friday through the league's amnesty clause, has cleared waivers, according to NBA front-office sources. Under the new amnesty provision, teams with salary-cap space have first crack at placing bids on players such as Arenas and New York's Chauncey Billups once they are released via amnesty. But Arenas' agent Dan Fegan, sources said, successfully convinced teams that showed interest in lodging a bargain bid on the former All-Star that Arenas was determined to make his own choice about where he wants to resume his career. It certainly didn't hurt"
Source: Bulls hope to be in Howard talk
December 11
ESPN.com
 
"Add the Chicago Bulls to the list of teams that will be exploring all options to land Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard. The Bulls believe they have enough young pieces to complete a trade for the perennial All-Star. They will have conversations in the coming days with Magic GM Otis Smith about putting together a package for the talented big man, according to a league source. Howard told the media on Saturday he has formally asked to be traded. "The last couple of weeks before training camp were very tough," Howard told the Associated Press, explaining his decision. "Just stressed out about it. Got sick, couldn't sleep. It was a very stressful time. After I said what I said to Otis, got"
Howard wants to be traded to the Nets
December 11
New York Post
 
"Christmas could come early for the Nets. League sources confirmed to The Post last night that Dwight Howard has requested a trade to the Nets, bringing the franchise one step closer to their dream partnership of Howard and star point guard Deron Williams. "You only get one time around," Howard told reporters last night in Orlando. "You get one chance at this. You can't press the reset button. "Once this is done — once I'm done playing — I can't turn back the hands of time and play again.""
Magic on verge of re-signing Jason Richardson
December 11
Orlando Sentinel
 
"The Orlando Magic are close to fulfilling one of their biggest free-agency needs: bringing back shooting guard Jason Richardson. Magic General Manager Otis Smith said Saturday night that he was close to finalizing a contract with Richardson. "Jason and I close to terms," Smith said. "I would pretty much expect him in camp, if not tomorrow [Sunday], by Monday." Smith has said all along that his top priority in free agency was re-signing Richardson, who came to the team in last December's blockbuster deal with the Phoenix Suns and then started 55 regular-season games. Yahoo! Sports reported that Richardson has agreed to a four-year, $25 million deal."
Dwight Howard is added to Lakers' conversations
December 10
Los Angeles Times
 
"As the Lakers progressed on reworking their trade proposal for Chris Paul, another possibility blew in their direction, wearing a Superman cape. The Lakers were told they were one of three teams allowed to try to negotiate a deal with the agent for Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, according to a person familiar with Orlando's thinking who was not authorized to speak publicly about the situation. The other teams granted permission to talk to Howard's agent were New Jersey and Dallas. The development represented another twist in an already frenetic week, the Lakers agreeing to a trade with New Orleans for Paul, only to get rebuffed Thursday by the NBA. The Hornets were told by the NBA"
Nets get permission to talk to Howard: report
December 10
New York Post
 
"It has been an interesting couple of days for the Nets. In the last 48 hours, the Nets lost out on three of their top-rated free agent targets but moved to the cusp of signing a fourth, Denver's Nene. They were rumored to be preparing to welcome Dwight Howard into the fold through a trade demand purportedly initiated by the Orlando superstar, but then were fingered as potential tampering culprits for an alleged clandestine meeting with the All-Star center. And then the tampering charges and supposed meetings were denied by most everyone, including by Howard's agent, who came forth and declared he and Howard, with Orlando's permission, have spoken to the Nets in phone calls, not in"
Magic waive Gilbert Arenas
December 10
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Almost a year after the Orlando Magic made a risky trade to acquire Gilbert Arenas, the team has cut him loose in an attempt to make their salary-cap and luxury-tax figures more palatable. The Magic announced Friday that they have waived Arenas and designated him as the franchise's amnesty player. Arenas will receive about $62 million over the next seasons. The Magic will pay all of that unless a team makes a bid on him in a modified waiver-wire process. Using the amnesty clause means that Arenas' remaining salary will come of off the team's salary-cap and luxury-tax totals immediately."
Celtics ship Big Baby Davis to Orlando as camp begins
December 10
Boston Globe
 
"The sound and fury of trade rumors surrounding Rajon Rondo were so deafening he didn't even realize one of his teammates had actually been dealt. He said he checked his text messages and Twitter to find out Glen Davis had been traded yesterday on the first day of Celtics training camp. "I didn't hear his name at all,'' he said. "I just found out maybe a couple hours ago.'' Davis will be shipped to the Orlando Magic in a sign-and-trade deal that will bring Brandon Bass to Boston. The Celtics will lose an emotional player but a willing workhorse who wanted to take the last shot (even if it may have been out of his range), and was just as willing to take every charge. They gain an athletic"
Dwight Howard's agent: No tampering
December 10
ESPN.com
 
"Dan Fegan, the agent for Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, dismissed reports his client had illegal contact with the New Jersey Nets, saying Howard had received permission to explore potential trades. Magic GM Otis Smith confirmed to ESPN the Magazine on Friday night that he granted permission to Fegan to speak to the Nets about a deal involving Howard. Fegan read the following prepared statement over the phone to The Magazine: "I read reports today of a meeting between Dwight Howard, his representatives and the New Jersey Nets which claimed, according to the story's anonymous sources, that such a meeting violated the NBA's tampering policies. This story is clearly inaccurate with"
Magic give Dwight's representatives permission to speak to the Lakers, Mavericks and Nets
December 10
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Orlando Magic General Manager Otis Smith has given permission for Dwight Howard's representatives to discuss Howard's long-term future with three other teams, Howard's agent said. Joel Glass, the Magic's chief spokesman, told the Orlando Sentinel that Smith first granted that permission on Friday night to the Dallas Mavericks, the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Jersey Nets. That permission, Glass, said, came after a meeting that an ESPN report said took place between Howard and Nets Owner Mikhail Prokhorov and Nets General Manager Billy King on Thursday night in Miami without the Magic's knowledge or permission. Howard told reporters he did not meet with the Nets. And Nets General Manager"
Magic close to acquiring Glen 'Big Baby' Davis in a sign-and-trade for Brandon Bass
December 9
Orlando Sentinel
 
"The Orlando Magic are close to acquiring rugged power forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis from the Boston Celtics in a sign-and-trade deal that involves Brandon Bass, the agent for Bass told the Orlando Sentinel. Listed at 6-9 and 289 pounds, Davis is an energy player who has a nice midrange jumper and possesses good agility. He averaged 11.7 points and 5.5 rebounds per game last season and started 13 of the Celtics' 78 games. After signing with the Magic before the 2009-10 season, Bass' playing time increased last season, when he started 51 games and averaged 11.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game."
Magic Waive Arenas Via Amnesty
December 9
NBA.com
 
"The Orlando Magic have waived guard Gilbert Arenas and designated him as the team's amnesty player, President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Otis Smith announced today. Arenas (6'4", 215, 1/6/82) played in 70 games with both Washington and Orlando last season, averaging 10.8 ppg., 3.9 apg., 2.7 rpg. and 1.06 stlpg. in 25.7 minpg. He was acquired by the Magic on December 28, 2010 from Washington in exchange for Rashard Lewis. In 49 games with Orlando, Arenas averaged 8.0 ppg., 3.2 apg. and 2.4 rpg. in 21.8 minpg."
Report: Glen Davis traded to Orlando for Bass
December 9
CBSSports.com
 
"At certain points, Glen Davis was considered a pretty solid free agent acquisition and a major part of the Celtics rotation. But in terms of money, he wasn't fitting. No, not because of his size, but because of the money he wanted. The Celtics have decided to move on, trading him to Orlando for Brandon Bass in a sign-and-trade, according to Yahoo! Sports. It's kind of an odd deal because it's hard to say what the Magic were trying to upgrade here, but Bass will definitely fit in well with the Celtics. He's a hard working player and someone with a good amount of offensive skill that never seemed to fit in to Stan Van Gundy's rotation for whatever reason. He can rebound and hit a little"
Sources: Nets, Howard met in Miami
December 9
ESPN.com
 
"The New Jersey Nets met with Dwight Howard Thursday night in a move that would be a violation of the league's tampering rules, according to multiple sources. Howard met with Nets owner Mikhail Prokhorov and general manager Billy King in Miami, sources said. Howard was joined by a few business associates. The meeting violates the NBA's tampering rules because Howard's current team, the Orlando Magic, did not know about the meeting or give the Nets permission to meet with him, according to the sources."
Report: Dwight Howard wants trade to the New Jersey Nets
December 9
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Dwight Howard's representatives have told the New Jersey Nets that they are his first choice and that he plans to ask the Orlando Magic for a trade, ESPN reported early Friday morning. Howard's agent, Dan Fegan, who has not commented publicly on Howard's status, did not immediately return a message from the Orlando Sentinel seeking comment. Neither did Kevin Samples, Howard's manager. Howard can become a free agent after the 2011-12 season, and speculation has been rampant about his intentions. He has declined to discuss his long-term plans publicly in recent weeks, and it's unknown what, exactly, he has told Magic officials, although he has been in contact with them in recent days."
Bob Vander Weide steps down as Orlando Magic chief executive officer
December 7
Orlando Sentinel
 
"On a day Orlando Magic officials pledged publicly they'll do everything they can to keep Dwight Howard, the team announced that the second-highest person in the team hierarchy — a person who has been in contact with Howard recently — is leaving his post. Team officials announced that Bob Vander Weide, the son-in-law of Magic Owner Rich DeVos, has stepped down from his post as the Magic's chief executive officer. Alex Martins has been promoted from president to CEO. Vander Weide, Martins and Dan DeVos — one of the owner's sons and now the team's new chairman — insisted that Howard's situation had nothing to do with Vander Weide stepping down."
Howard, Paul to the L.A. ... Clippers?
December 6
ESPN.com
 
"The trade proposals sound like something you'd hear from an irrational Los Angeles Lakers fan after a bad loss in December. Blow up the team. Trade Pau Gasol for Chris Paul. Trade Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom for Dwight Howard and Hedo Turkoglu. Maybe there's a way to package Luke Walton, Steve Blake and Metta World Peace for another all-star in his prime. After all, when it comes to superstars playing for the Lakers anything is possible. Let's not forget, this is a franchise that traded Kwame Brown, Javaris Crittenton, Aaron McKie and draft picks for Pau Gasol and got Kobe Bryant for Vlade Divac straight up. While Lakers fans try to pre-order their purple and gold Howard and Paul jerseys"
Sources: Lakers eye blockbuster trades
December 6
ESPN.com
 
"It is no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers would like to trade for Dwight Howard or Chris Paul, but sources with knowledge of the situation say the Lakers actually have something greater in mind: acquiring both players. Hoping to pull off a pair of blockbuster moves that would rock the NBA, the Lakers are willing to trade anyone on their roster outside of Kobe Bryant to bring Howard and Paul to Los Angeles, two sources said. Whether the Lakers are able to make it happen remains to be seen, but with stars Pau Gasol, Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom on the roster, they have the talent and the financial capacity to make the trades work."
Are Chris Paul, Dwight Howard in race to L.A.?
December 5
Yahoo! Sports
 
"When Dell Demps was hired as the New Orleans Hornets general manager, his plane landed at the city's airport in the summer of 2010, and he stepped into the terminal with his bags, folders and the thrill of running his own franchise. He walked into the gate area, peered toward a television and squinted his eyes to read the bottom scroll on the screen. Chris Paul(notes) wants a trade, it read. "Welcome to New Orleans," Demps would tell himself. For everything he's done to try to make Paul want to stay with the Hornets, Demps has always understood it was the most improbable resolution. The Hornets had no owner, no second star and no leverage to push back the momentum of other superstar"
Former Cleveland Cavalier Craig Ehlo linked to Cavs coaching opening; Mark Price expected to join Orlando staff
December 5
Cleveland Plain Dealer
 
"With training camp set to begin Friday, the Cavaliers are expected to name a new assistant coach in the coming days. Interviews have been conducted for a low-level position on coach Byron Scott's staff, but a decision has not been reached, an NBA source said. The Spokane Statesman-Review reported Sunday that former Cavaliers player Craig Ehlo has accepted the position. Ehlo is a first-year assistant coach at Eastern Washington University. He played seven seasons with the Cavs from 1986-93."
Dwight Howard can bring some clarity today
December 5
SheridanHoops.com
 
"Today is the day Superman reveals his true intentions. At least that's the way it should go sometime after 10 a.m. EST when Dwight Howard and Orlando Magic general manager Otis Smith are finally permitted to speak to each other for the first time since June 30. We are now nine days removed from the tentative settlement to end the NBA lockout, and we've already been treated to two different versions of the Chris Paul story — he has made it known to the New Orleans Hornets that he wants to be traded to the New York Knicks, or he hasn't. You choose who you want to believe. We already know that Deron Williams is not going to sign an extension with the New Jersey Nets and will become an"