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NBA trades: Vince Carter to Orlando, Amar’e to Golden State
Two major trade rumors in the air right now, both of which are somewhere between “serious discussions” and “almost done.”
* Vince Carter going to Orlando for Rafer Alston, Tony Battie and Courtney Lee. The Nets are then going to use their #11 pick in the Draft...
Sources: Vince Carter Headed to Orlando
It didn't take long for the Orlando Magic to respond to the Cavs by acquiring an over-the-hill transcendent superstar of their own.Just a matter of a few hours after the Cavs and Suns made the trade for Shaquille O'Neal official, the team that ended Cleveland's dream season...
Report: Magic to acquire Vince Carter
June 25, 2009 by
The Scores Report
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Whoa! I thought Vince Carter might be on the move, but I wasn’t expecting this.
The New Jersey Nets have agreed to a trade in principle with the Magic that will send Vince Carter and Ryan Anderson to Orlando for Rafer Alston, Tony Battie and Courtney Lee, two league sources...
Report: Vince Carter going to Orlando
June 25, 2009 by
newsday.com
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ESPN.com's Chad Ford is reporting that the Nets will trade Vince Carter and Ryan Anderson to Orlando for Rafer Alston, Tony Battie and Courtney Lee.
Apparently, Orlando is not content to sit by and watch Cleveland add Shaq and pair him with LeBron James.
Things are getting very...
New Jersey Nets: 30 Teams in 30 Days
August 17, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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2008 Statistics
Finished 34-48, third in Atlantic Division, 11th in Eastern Conference
Missed Postseason
Key Additions
Rafer Alston via trade, Courtney Lee via trade, Tony Battie via trade, Terrence Williams via draft
Key Losses
Vince Carter via trade, Ryan Anderson via...
Source: Vince Carter to Orlando Magic deal near completion
June 25, 2009 by
Orlando Sentinel
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Orlando and New Jersey have agreed in principle in a deal that will bring Vince Carter to the Magic and send Tony Battie, Rafer Alston and Courtney Lee to the New Jersey, according to a league source.
Despite bevy of trades, little change in the East
June 28, 2009 by
Washington Times
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Leading up to Thursday's draft, a series of trades shifted players all over the NBA. San Antonio, Cleveland, Orlando and Washington all made moves that seemingly bolstered playoff-ready rosters at minimal cost. The Spurs shipped aging players with expiring contracts (Bruce Bowen...
Sources: New Jersey Nets-Orlando Magic talks include Vince Carter, Rafer Alston
The New Jersey Nets are in serious talks with the Orlando Magic about a deal that will send Vince Carter for Rafer Alston, Tony Battie and Courtney Lee, two league sources told ESPN.com.
Magic trade with Nets 4 tha Carter
June 25, 2009 by
The Basketball Nonsense
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Vince Carter is headed to Orlando, which is in fact his home. How amazing are these trades? Vince Carter and Ryan Anderson for Courtney Lee, Rafer Alston, and Tony Battie. I am a huge VC fan, but I have to ask: will this mess with the chemistry of the Eastern Conference Champs? What...
Magic trade with Nets 4 tha Carter
June 25, 2009 by
The Basketball Nonsense
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Vince Carter is headed to Orlando, which is in fact his home. How amazing are these trades? Vince Carter and Ryan Anderson for Courtney Lee, Rafer Alston, and Tony Battie. I am a huge VC fan, but I have to ask: will this mess with the chemistry of the Eastern Conference Champs? What...
Vince Carter might be moving to the Magic
June 25, 2009 by
dallasnews.com
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Yahoo.com reports that the Nets and Magic are in "advanced discussions" about a deal that would send Vince Carter to New Jersey.
The proposed return: Rafer Alston, Tony Battie and Courtney Lee.
If this deal goes down, the Mavs' chances to make a major move this summer go down.
Vince Carter to Orlando in another big offseason trade?
June 25, 2009 by
oregonlive.com
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More movement on the NBA front. Chad Ford is reporting New Jersey and Orlando are in "serious talks" to send Vince Carter to the Magic in exchange for Rafer Alston, Tony Battie and Courtney Lee:...
The Magic Threw Away Game Two... and the Series.
June 08, 2009 by
Walton's Wisdom
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Sorry, Cinderella... the shoe doesn't fit this time. Just got done with the most anticlimactic 3 hours of back-and-forth basketball I've ever been exposed to. I'm a Laker fan, the Lakers won an overtime game, and there were something like 21 lead changes in the fourth quarter...
NEW NET ALSTON OK GOING BACK TO BACKUP
When the Nets announced their draft-night trade -- acquiring Courtney Lee, Rafer Alston and Tony Battie from Eastern champ Orlando for Vince Carter and Ryan Anderson -- an opposing coach asked about the trade gave a low whistle. "I don't know if...
(a sorta) League Preview: New Jersey Nets
August 30, 2009 by
The Moonball Blog
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Normal 0 0 1 206 1176 9 2 1444 11.1282 0 0 0 I am going to attempt to wind my way through the League’s 30 teams in time for the season. For fun, I will start with the worst team in the East’s easiest division. Depth chart: PG Devin Harris Rafer Alston SG...
The Orlando Magic's Whirlwind Offseason Could Mean An NBA Title
August 21, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Do you recognize the prospective 2009-10 Orlando Magic, following their first NBA Finals appearance since the 1994-95 season?
After losing the championship to the Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando has tinkered with their roster quite a bit.
The big three of Dwight Howard, Jameer Nelson,...
What if the San Antonio Spurs Didn't Draft Tim Duncan?
September 26, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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The 1997 NBA Draft Lottery was one of the most memorable days in San Antonio Spurs history.
That day the Spurs, who had finished the 1996-97 season with the league's third worst record, beat out the Vancouver Grizzlies and the Boston Celtics for the number one overall pick.
And...
Cavaliers-Magic Super Preview Extravaganza (Or: Enjoy Your Magic Salad!)
May 19, 2009 by
Mistake Sports
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Get out your maple syrup, ladies and germs, because it's finally time for the real playoffs to begin! As we're about to see, the Magic are actually a bona fide elite team. So while the Cavs are still the favorites, this series is unlikely to be a walk in the cake... the pan...
The Carter trade impact
June 25, 2009 by
Jazz Notes
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Carlos Boozer's opt-out decision got a lot more complicated with the reports that New Jersey has traded Vince Carter and Ryan Anderson to Orlando for Rafer Alston, Tony Battie and Courtney Lee. The Nets, if you remember, were one of two teams...
New Jersey Nets 2009-10 Team Prospectus
August 31, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Nets veteran Jarvis Hayes is optimistic going into this year, citing team chemistry as the "most underrated aspect" of being a successful team.
I would be inclined to agree with him after watching the most talented team (USA national team) continually struggle against...
Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic: '09-'10 NBA Finals Preview?
July 24, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Most of you must be saying, "No way, you can't predict an NBA Finals preview when we have not even reached the midway point of offseason yet."
But hey, wouldn't it be fun to entertain the situation?
Los Angeles Lakers Vs Orlando Magic
Instead of flat out stating...
Los Angeles, Boston, Cleveland, San Antonio, O-Town: Who Ranks The Best?
July 17, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Throughout the offseason, I have seen Bleacher Creatures continuously bash the Orlando Magic for their signings, trades, and overall decisions made thus far.
It has gotten to the point where I am literally lost for words.
How can an NBA fan seriously state that the Magic have gotten...
Los Angeles, Boston, Cleveland, San Antonio, O-Town: Who Ranks The Best?
July 17, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Throughout the offseason, I have seen Bleacher Creatures continuously bash the Orlando Magic for their signings, trades, and overall decisions made thus far.
It has gotten to the point where I am literally lost for words.
How can an NBA fan seriously state that the Magic have gotten...
Did Orlando Take a Step Back?
July 18, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Prologue:
Before I write this article, I would like to make something clear with my audience.
I am a die hard Cleveland Cavaliers fan.
And along with my love and passion for the Cavs comes a recent disliking for the Orlando Magic. That doesn't mean...
Did Orlando Take a Step Back?
July 18, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Prologue:
Before I write this article, I would like to make something clear with my audience.
I am a die hard Cleveland Cavaliers fan.
And along with my love and passion for the Cavs comes a recent disliking for the Orlando Magic. That doesn't mean...
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