While everyone fawns and speculates over the pipe-dream reunion of Shaquille O’Neal and the Orlando Magic, a source from within the Magic organization has informed us that the team has had informal discussions with former Pacers and Knicks President of Operations, Donnie Walsh, about their vacancy. While no official interview has taken place, it shouldn’t [...]
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Report: Magic want to talk to Lakers GM
Via No Guts, No Glory
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May 25, 2012
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May 25, 2012
The Magic are planning to begin scheduling interviews to fill the team's vacant GM position and the team reportedly would like to speak to current Lakers GM Mitch Kupchak.
Magic reportedly prepared to trade Dwight Howard, will solicit offers after lottery
Via Larry Brown Sports
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May 24, 2012
A report published earlier this week said Dwight Howard badly wants out of Orlando, and it looks like the Magic are ready to grant him his wish.
According to Sheridan Hoops, the Magic will be proactive in soliciting deals for Howard after next week’s draft lottery order is determined.
Chris Sheridan says Magic owner Rich DeVos decided it was time for the franchise to start fresh...
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May 24, 2012
What Went Wrong: Jason Richardson
Via Orlando Magic Daily
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May 25, 2012
Over the next few weeks Orlando Magic Daily will be taking a look at the things that went right and wrong this season as Orlando ended its season with a disappointing first-round loss to Indiana.
The Magic made two major signings in the shortened offseason. Both were controversial. Neither may yet workout. Only one played well enough to endear himself to fans.
The other had his...
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May 25, 2012
Knicks J.R. Smith arrested on bench warrant in South Beach
Via The Other Paper
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May 25, 2012
Miami Beach police said New York Knicks' J.R. Smith was arrested on a bench warrant for not having a valid driver's license. The Knicks' 'Sixth Man' was picked up after cops recognized him on South Beach's Washington Avenue at around 8:30 p.m..
A routine search revealed the bench warrant stemming from Smith being cited last year in Miami for driving a scooter...
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May 25, 2012
ESPN Report: Orlando Magic pursuing Doc Rivers for front office position
Via Celtics Life
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May 24, 2012
Just heard this on ESPN Sportscenter. Of course Doc won a Coach of the Year award in Orlando and still makes his home there. I don't blame the Magic for pursuing Doc. You probably can convince Dwight Howard to stay in Orlando with Doc on board. That said, Doc recently signed a multi year deal to continue as coach of the Boston Celtics, so I'd be very surprised if he left...
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May 24, 2012
JR Smith arrested in South Beach for bench warrant
Via Los That Sports Blog
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May 25, 2012
Troubled New York Knicks guard/forward J.R. Smith was arrested in South Beach, Miami Thursday evening for a bench warrant, per this report from The Associated Press. Here are details: Sgt. Bobby Hernandez says 26-year-old J.R. Smith was stopped Thursday night on Washington Avenue in South Beach. A routine search revealed the bench warrant and he was arrested. Details were [...]
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May 25, 2012
Knicks Final Season Grades: J.R. Smith
Via The Windy Apple
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May 24, 2012
Grade: B+
Season Averages: 12.5 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 2.4 APG
Season Highlight: J.R Smith was a streaky shooter for the Knicks this season, but there’s definitely some games that stand out. The Knicks hosted the Boston Celtics in one of their last home games of the regular season, and J.R. Smith and Steve Novak went absolutely crazy from beyond the arc. Smith tied his season-high...
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May 24, 2012
Knicks Final Season Grades: Landry Fields
Via The Windy Apple
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May 25, 2012
Grade: B+
Season Averages: 8.8 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 2.6 APG
Season Highlight: Landry Fields’ had a stretch of 6 games in the beginning of the season where he really shined. Every Knicks fan knows that he has too be aggressive to be effective, and he was. Fields averaged 15.0 PPG, 4.5 RPG and 4.1 APG over that stretch, highlighted by an 18 point, 7 assist, 3 rebound and 2 steal performance...
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May 25, 2012
Defensive Player of the Year Tyson Chandler only makes All-Defensive Second Team
Via The Other Paper
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May 23, 2012
Was Tyson Chandler slighted with his All-Defensive Second Team selection? For the New York Knicks center, the second straight Second Team pick is nice— if not a bit perplexing— especially since he was already named the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year.
Since that award is voted on by the media, the All-defensive Team honor comes from all 30 NBA coaches with one important...
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May 23, 2012
2012 NBA Playoffs: Dwight Howard Talks About Stan Van Gundy Firing, NBA Finals (Video)
Dwight Howard was available to TMZ to talk. Howard discussed about the Orlando Magic firing Stan Van Gundy, and saying it wasn't his fault.He also has the Oklahoma City Thunder winning the NBA Finals. Josh Dhani is the founder of FootBasket. He also contributes at Hoops Authority and Eight Points Nine Seconds. You can read more about him at his website. Follow him on Twitter @joshdhani.
Jeff Van Gundy calls out the Magic
Via roundballchat.com
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May 25, 2012
There is only one word to describe the Orlando Magic season “drama”. On Monday the Magic fired Coach Stan Van Gundy and parted ways with general manager Otis Smith. Now Stan’s brother and NBA broadcaster Jeff Van Gundy is ripping the Magic.
The Magic were a cirrus this season mainly centered around star center Dwight Howard. It seemed there were trade rumors everyday...
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May 25, 2012
J.R. Smith Arrested in Miami Beach
Via Terez Owens
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May 25, 2012
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Add J.R. Smith to the mugshot collection – According to NBC Miami: “New York Knicks Guard J.R. Smith was arrested in Miami Beach Thursday night on a warrant for no valid driver’s license, jail records showed. The 26-year-old, whose real name is Earl Joseph Smith, was arrested around 9 p.m., Miami Beach Police spokesman Sgt. Bobby Hernandez said...
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May 25, 2012
Spotted: Baron Davis In The Studio
Via The Windy Apple
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May 24, 2012
May 24: Baron Davis was spotted at the Platinum Sounds Recording Studio in New York City yesterday. He was there with Grammy Award Winning Producer, Jerry Wonda.
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May 24, 2012
Lamar Odom eying the Knicks
Via The Sport Mentalist 2
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May 24, 2012
New York-native Lamar Odom has decided he wants to add his hometown team the New York Knicks to the list of basketball cities he has called home during his NBA career. Odom still has one year left to his contract with the Dallas Mavericks at $8.2 million but a team has up to June 29 to buy him out at $2.4 million if they don’t want to pay the whole sum.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE »
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May 24, 2012
Lamar Odom interested in playing for the New York Knicks?
Via Jocks and Stiletto Jill
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May 24, 2012
Lamar Odom’s ’11-’12 season was a bust. Starting with the trade gone wrong that would’ve sent LO to the Hornets, up through his disastrous time with the Mavericks, Lamar never found a comfort zone. But that’s behind him now and Odom is ready to return to a new team. “COMFORT” is a huge issue in [...]
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