MAGIC RUMORS & GOSSIP

Magic roll to win vs. Nets after big 1st quarter

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Dwight Howard had 20 points and 17 rebounds and the Orlando Magic rolled to a 108-91 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night. Howard, who can become a free agent in July if the Magic don't trade him by the March 15 trading deadline, got the loudest cheers from the crowd of 15,364 in the pregame introductions. And the center didn't disappoint...
Via Fox Sports Florida  |  9 minutes ago

Gilbert Arenas and the depth of NBA depression

Gilbert Arenas has found life in exile to be liberating. His sabbatical from the NBA and the "fantasy world" of the league has helped him clear his mind and focus on the one thing he didn't have the will or the time to do -- get healthy. Arenas' 49-game tenure with the Magic last season turned into a complete disaster. Coming off the bench for the first time in...
Via Crossover Chronicles  |  8 hours ago

Dwight Howard to LA Could Be Done If Lakers Are Willing

With Dwight Howard still asking for a trade away from the Orlando and with disgruntled players in Los Angeles, a trade between the Magic and Lakers could be done if the Lakers are willing. Trade rumors have been swirling around the Staples Center and Pau Gasol seems to be the one most impacted by them. Getting a fair deal for Dwight Howard is not likely. Howard is by far the best...
Via Rant Sports  |  22 hours ago

Magic Johnson to launch TV network via cable

More than 20 years after he last played pro basketball, former Lakers star Magic Johnson is ready for a whole new game: running his own TV network. The Hall of Famer, who has become a successful business mogul, is preparing to launch Aspire, a 24-hour channel with a focus on what Johnson called positive, uplifting images of African Americans. The basic cable outlet will join other...
Via Fox Sports West  |  1 day ago

Lakers Likely To Turn To Arenas If Trade For Sessions Isn't Made

The pursuit of Gilbert Arenas by the Lakers appears to also be tied to a possible trade for Ramon Sessions.
Via RealGM  |  1 day ago

Orlando’s Dwight Howard Sends Another Mixed Message

As is now well known, Orlando Magic star center Dwight Howard has given a trade request to general manager Otis Smith. However, ever since that request was made public, Howard has sent several messages through the media that would seem he may change his mind. Howard sent another one of those mixed messages over the weekend when he told the media that the Magic need to relax during...
Via Rant Sports  |  1 day ago

Gilbert Arenas, race car driver?

Gilbert Arenas formerly known as Agent Zero was one of the more popular players on Twitter, but the disgruntled player pulled the plug on the account last September. And let me tell you, we missed all the comical tweets. It’s been about three months now since he got “amnestied” by the Magic, stopped talking to the press, and locked the world out of Gil’sÂ...
Via Sports Report 360  |  2 days ago

Bucks hope for a home court win vs. Orlando

The Orlando Magic's winning streak is over, but a trip to Milwaukee could help them get back on track. Playing in front of their home fans hasn't helped the Bucks at all lately. Orlando goes for its sixth consecutive victory in this series - and third in the last 10 days - on Monday night when the Bucks try to avoid their first six-game home losing streak in 12 years. ...
Via Fox Sports Wisconsin  |  2 days ago

Arenas opens up about Howard, Lin and more

Gilbert Arenas spoke with SI.com recently about everything, from that ill-fated gun incident in 2009, to his recent workout with the Lakers and his hope for the future.
Via Sports Illustrated  |  2 days ago

Jason Richardson out for Magic with chest pain

Orlando guard Jason Richardson was a late scratch from the Magic starting lineup against Miami on Sunday with what the team says is chest pain. The cause of the pain was not immediately clear. A Magic spokesman says Richardson is with the team and in the arena, and indicated that the problem is not believed to be serious. Orlando started J.J. Redick in Richardson's place. Richardson...
Via AP on Fox  |  3 days ago

Magic benefitting from Richardson's hot hand

Last Saturday night in Milwaukee, the Orlando Magic were slogging their way through their fourth game in six nights, trailing the Bucks by six at the half, when a fan hollered out, "Hey Richardson, you're washed up!" The object of the fans ridicule was Jason Richardson, Orlando's 31-year-old shooting guard, who at the time had scored all of three points. Sparked...
Via Fox Sports Florida  |  5 days ago

Black Tie and Tennies sweepstakes announced

Fox Sports Florida and Sun Sports are proud to announce the launch of the Black Tie and Tennies Gala Sweepstakes. With support from the Orlando Magic and the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation, fans are invited to enter to win an opportunity to rub elbows with celebrities at this years Gala. Between now and March 12th CLICK HERE and fill out the entry form. Winners will be randomly...
Via Fox Sports Florida  |  5 days ago

Shaq looks foolish with Howard comments

Wait a minute. Shaquille ONeal said it would be a travesty" if center Dwight Howard leaves Orlando. But what if the Magic could get in a deal for Howard the guy Shaq recently called the best center in the NBA? When it comes to Howard, ONeal talks out of so many sides youd think his mouth was in the shape of an octagon. ONeal said last month the best big man in the game is Andrew...
Via Fox Sports Florida  |  7 days ago
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