Gustavo Ayon Looks Forward To Bucks Exercising Team Option For Next Season
Despite speculation surrounding his future in the NBA, Gustavo Ayon expects the Milwaukee Bucks to pick up the team option on his contract for next season and is looking forward to returning, his agent Emilio Duran told RealGM.
The Bucks traded for Ayon in the deal that brought them J.J. Redick, and the organization insisted that the Orlando Magic include Ayon. From the start, the...
Never-Ending NBA Preview: Bucks or bust
The NBA season is here. With that in mind, it is time to flip through the book on the 2012-13 season and to take a look at what the season might have in store -- especially when it comes to the Magic. Be sure to look out for more of these team capsules and to check out all the blogs taking part in this year's NBA Blog Preview (don't worry, I will be linking to all of them...
Bucks 115, Kings 113
Monta Ellis had 29 points and nine assists for the Milwaukee Bucks, who held off the Sacramento Kings for a 115-113 win on Sunday night.
The Bucks survived a late comeback by the Kings to earn their second straight victory and sixth in seven games. Before the current hot streak, Milwaukee had dropped nine of 11 games.
Mike Dunleavy made four 3-pointers and scored 14 of his 16 points...
Magic Wands: at Hornets
New Orleans, La.
(16-44) vs. (21-39)
Time/TV: 8 p.m./FSFlorida
Line: Hornets by 9
Tickets: $5-$14 on Vivid Seats
Season Series: Lost 97-94 in Orlando on Dec. 26; Tonight in New Orleans
Pace
Off. Rtg.
Def. Rtg.
eFG%
O.Reb.%
TO%
FTR
Orlando
94.4...
Bucks Smith excited to join playoff contender
ST. FRANCIS, Wis. -- Ish Smith always has his suitcase packed.
When his phone rang on the NBA trade deadline, he wasn't surprised. Not one bit. When Smith pulls on the Milwaukee Bucks uniform for the first time, it will be his fifth one he's worn in the past two years.
With each move, the process gets easier for the 24-year-old point guard.
"It's an easy adjustment...
J.J. Redick scores 16 in Milwaukee Bucks debut
J.J. Redick made his Milwaukee Bucks debut, playing 35 minutes off the bench and scoring 16 points (4-of-9 field goals and 7-of-7 free throws).
The sharpshooter added a three, three rebounds and seven assists. Not a bad start in the Brew City.
Luc Mbah a Moute looked to take a hit, playing just 15 minutes (six points and four rebounds). Gustavo Ayon and Ish Smith both picked...
AP Source: Magic trades Redick, 2 others to Bucks (Yahoo! Sports)
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says the Orlando Magic have agreed to trade veteran shooting guard J.J. Redick, center Gustavo Ayon and reserve point guard Ish Smith to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for guards Doron Lamb and Beno Udrih, as well as forward Tobias Harris., http://juicedsportsblog.com/sports-news/news/ap-source-magic-trades-redick-2-others...
Milwaukee Bucks: JJ Redick Trade Grade (Very High)
Bucks Trade: Tobias Harris, Doron Lamb and Beno Udrih
Bucks Receive: JJ Redick, Gustavo Ayon and Ish Smith
Analysis: The Bucks completely dominated this trade. They received the two best players, in Redick and Ayon and did not have to give up too much, just two promising young players and Udrih’s expiring contract. Redick is an excellent fit on the Bucks off of the bench, as a...
Orlando Magic: JJ Redick Trade Grade (It is not High)
Magic Trade: JJ Redick, Gustavo Ayon and Ish Smith
Magic Receive: Tobias Harris, Doron Lamb and Beno Udrih
Analysis: The Magic at least got some sort of return for Redick, but they gave up the two best players in the trade in Redick and Ayon, which is never a promising sign. They received a massive expiring contract in Udrih and two very promising perimeter scorers in Harris...
Milwaukee Bucks Acquire J.J. Redick
The Orlando Magic have traded lethal shooter J.J. Redick to the Milwaukee Bucks. In return the Magic will receive Doron Lamb, Tobias Harris and Beno Udrih. Gustavo Ayon and Ish Smith will also be heading to the Bucks.This trade will ultimately hurt Redick's fantasy value as he won't be the best scorer on the team anymore. In Orlando he was able to take as many shots as...
Magic unleashed to defeat Blazers
The Magic were too determined to lose this one.
Not after going through 12 games of bitter disappointment and strong play let down by momentary lapses. Not after seeing so many guys go down to injury and so many leads dissipate or margins grow.
The losing streak has been frustrating to watch. The Magic have had opportunities slip away and the team was clearly not satisfied...
Magic 110, Trail Blazers 104
J.J. Redick scored 22 points, Nikola Vucevic added 17 points and 19 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic snapped a 12-game losing streak with a 110-104 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.
The Magic shot 50 percent from the field in earning their first win since Jan. 16. They play their next two games at home. Reserve Gustavo Ayon had 16 points and 11 rebounds for...
Magic end 12-game skid, beat Blazers
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- J.J. Redick scored 22 points, Nikola Vucevic added 17 points and 19 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic snapped a 12-game losing streak with a 110-104 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.
The Magic shot 50 percent from the field in earning their first win since Jan. 16. They play their next two games at home. Reserve Gustavo Ayon had 16 points...
Magic nearing full strength
The Magic did something on Sunday that they have not done this entire season.
Nearly all 15 players on the roster practiced for the first time Sunday according to Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel and John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com. Al Harrington and Glen Davis joined the Magic in Washington, D.C. on Sunday for the team's practice and took part in light workouts. E'...
Magic Wands: at Trail Blazers
Portland, Ore.
(12-21) vs. (18-15)
Time/TV: 10 p.m./FSFlorida
Line: Blazers by 7
Tickets: $5-$275 on Vivid Seats
Season Series: Tonight in Portland; Feb. 10 in Orlando
Pace
Off. Rtg.
Def. Rtg.
eFG%
O.Reb.%
TO%
FTR
Orlando
94.1
99.6
...
Magic rebound, but can't overcome Heat
The Magic knew they would need a tall effort to bounce back from a 35-point effort. The frustration was palpable in the locker room over the defensive breakdowns and the deficit the final score ended up being. You could even perhaps see it in the way the players were pressing to get those points back.
The focus in practice, knowing the Heat were coming into town, was on the Magic...
Magic Wands: vs. Heat
Orlando, Fla.
(20-8) vs. (12-18)
Time/TV: 5 p.m./FSFlorida
Line: Heat by 10
Tickets: $25-$800 on Vivid Seats
Season Series: Tonight in Orlando; March 6 in Miami; March 25 in Orlando; April 17 in Miami
Pace
Off. Rtg.
Def. Rtg.
eFG%
O.Reb.%
TO%
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Miami...
Magic's defense once bright, now a fading light
The Orlando Magic obviously lost Dwight Howard, who is one of the best defensive players in the NBA, in the offseason, and many expected the team's defense to suffer mightily as a result. But early in the season, the Magic have showed promise at times on defense, despite being very young in the frontcourt. It became the bedrock of the team's fast start.
However, lately...
Emeka Okafor rejects Gustavo Ayon dunk (Video)
Earlier tonight, Washington Wizards forward Emeka Okafor decided to welcome Orlando Magic center Gustavo Ayon to a special block party.Watch as Emeka blocks Ayon's dunk attempt in the second quarter of play with a one-handed denial:
Turnovers holding Magic back
In two of the last three games, Orlando has statistically won the game if you look at the Four Factors.
Against Toronto, Orlando shot a better effective field goal percentage, had an offensive rebound rate nine percentage points better than Toronto and had a comparable free throw rates and offensive rating.
Against the Jazz, the Magic also shot a better effective field goal...
A Gustavo Of Wind Blew My Stats Over
Spencer Hawes had 20 points, 9 rebounds, an assist, 3 steals and 5 blocks. He is averaging 13/6 over the past 2 weeks. I’m not sure how I feel about that, but his ownership is creeping up to the 50% mark. What does this have to do with Gustavo Ayon? With over 27 minutes as a starter, Ayon went for 4 points on 4 shots, plus 3 boards, 2 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks. Now everyone...
Hornets at Magic game preview
Game time: Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET
TV: FOX Sports Florida
Ryan Anderson had the best season of his career for the Orlando Magic in 2011-12, pricing himself out of a new contract with the team in the process.
The New Orleans Hornets gave him the dollars he sought, but he isn't enjoying much success at the moment.
Anderson will look to help New Orleans avoid matching a franchise...
Hornets-Magic Preview
Ryan Anderson had the best season of his career for the Orlando Magic in 2011-12, pricing himself out of a new contract with the team in the process.
The New Orleans Hornets gave him the dollars he sought, but he isn't enjoying much success at the moment.
Anderson will look to help New Orleans avoid matching a franchise-record 12-game losing streak in his return to Orlando...
Redirk Of The King
On Saturday night, I was in a German shop which sold a variety of imports, from marzipan to steins to cuckoo clocks. As I was eyeballing the clocks on the wall, the shop keeper came up to me to chat. As my companion asked about maintenance of the clocks, he noted that like anything made in Germany, if you take good care of it, it will last a thousand years. Except the Third Reich...
Turnovers frustrate Magic again
One play does not define an entire game. It might be the postgame focus or the highlight seen on SportsCenter. But it was not the game.
When Gustavo Ayon went to the foul line with 2.4 seconds left in the game and a two-point deficit after a brilliant transition drive and dish by Jameer Nelson, the game very much rested on Ayon's foul shots. Ayon entered the game shooting...
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