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Location: Orlando, FL | Arena: Amway Arena (17,451) | Chairman: Rick DeVos | GM: Otis Smith
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The two-year reign coach Brian Hill is still hanging by a thread.

Since the season ended with an embarrassing first-round playoff sweep by the Detroit Pistons, the Magic have been dealing with a public relations nightmare, leaving fans to wonder who will be coaching the team when next season begins.

Hill just finished the second year of a four-year contract, but team president Bob Vander Weide said that he wasn't sure that Hill would be back, opening the door to a wave of speculation.

Included in that speculation was that Vander Weide could be waiting to see if University of Florida coach Billy Donovan -- who just won back-to-back NCAA titles -- might be interested in jumping to the NBA. Vander Weide questioned Hill's deliberate style of play and his unwillingness to use young players like rookie guard J.J. Redick.

After Vander Weide questioned the coach, it led to rumors that Hill could be fired any day. Hill has declined almost all comment, saying he was still going forward as if he will be the coach.

The Magic reached the playoffs for the first time in four years and improved from 36 to 40 victories in Hill's second season. But the raised expectations, which stemmed from a fast start, made the finish seem disappointing.

SEASON HIGHLIGHT
The youth is promising. Dwight Howard had four games of at least 20 points and 20 rebounds. Most were early in the season. He also had a 30-point, 20-rebound game. Their start of 13-4 raised expectations considerably, especially coupled with a good ending the year before. Grant Hill also finished the season healthy for the first time in his seven-year contract with the Magic.

TURNING POINT
A midseason slump lingered for months, and they struggled to find the intensity that it takes to win games through a long NBA season. They lost too many games to the weak teams like Atlanta, Charlotte and Boston. They were among the league leaders in turnovers and among the worst free throw shooting teams in the league.

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July 9, 2009 9:27 pm
Hedo has been a huge lift to this team.  I admire the skills that Carter brings to the table, always have, but we cannot afford to lose Hedo. 

Alston really stepped it up in Nelson's absence and bringing Nelson back for the finals, after he had not played since February was quite possibly the worst decision the Magic
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July 9, 2009 9:32 am

Here is a short article about the 4-team trade the Magic were involved in. Aparently this is going to help the Magic in going after another premier FA. If anyone else knows more about the "trade exception" please enlighten me. I dont know much about it

As part of a four-team deal that will ultimately send Shawn Mario ...(more)

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July 10, 2009 4:52 pm
I just found this article online. Gortat seems to believe the Magic will me matching the Mavs offer. We will know soon enough


ORLANDO -- With nothing else pressing before he leaves for his native Poland on Saturday, Marcin Gortat has been
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July 10, 2009 1:17 pm
The Orlando Magic are trying to keep up in the arms race in the competitive Eastern Conference, agreeing to terms on Friday with free agent forward Brandon Bass on a four-year deal believed to be worth $18 million.



The 23-year-old Bass was one of the most coveted big men in this year's free agency class, having
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July 8, 2009 9:19 pm
Once again, the Orlando Magic are both hosting and webcasting the Orlando Magic Pro Summer League games. I missed the games Monday and Tuesday, but caught the game today. You can watch the games from the official site at www.orlandomagic.com First game starts at 3:00pm eastern t ...(more)
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July 9, 2009 9:29 am

Hey guys I found this article on Ryan Anderson. Sounds like he might be the key piece to the Carter trade.


Ryan Anderson got off to a rough start in his first game as a member of the Orlando Magic, going 0-for-6 from the field in the first half of Orla ...(more)

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July 3, 2009 12:24 pm
You guys only have like 10 players on your team, and you're most likely going to have Pietrus start. You guys are going to have a tough time winning the East next year with no good bench players. Free agents are killing the Magic, and they desparately need someone like a Dampier or Mcdyess, or you guys will most likely bow out to the ...(more)
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July 9, 2009 1:20 pm

Looks like Brandon Bass will be making a decision soon. He has narrowed it down to 3 teams, and the Magic are one of them. He was waiting for Antonio McDyess to sign. That has happened, so we should know something soon. And according to the article, it will not be for the mid level exception. Leaving us room to potentially sign Matt Barn ...(more)

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Level:All-Star
Since:Oct 23, 2008

July 6, 2009 12:49 am
I truly believe that the Magic won't be as good next year. Yeah, Vince Carter is good and a big name, but what made the Magic such a phenomenal team was that Dwight Howard gets doubled, then he just kicks ...(more)
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July 5, 2009 4:35 pm
1)First off, thanks for the play Hedo. You were a unique and important part of our team.

2)What was Hedo thinking?.....

3)He is going to be playing for the Raptors...?

4)More importantly he went to the Raptors b/c they offered 3 mill. more then the Blazers....?

5)I thought he would have been sca
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Since:Jun 4, 2008

July 5, 2009 10:08 pm
....i'm being serious. 

We have 8 players on the roster. 2 being payed 20 million and a third well on his way. We have 3 shooting guards. 0 SF's unless you count Lewis. No backup center. 

Seriously, WTH is Otis doing?

Turkoglu: Lost (expected)
Rasheed: Lost
Gortat: Lost

Who else is there? Freakin
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July 7, 2009 9:05 am
I was wondering if anyone has heard anything about the kid from Spain? I do remember last year there was talk, that he was ready to come play for the Magic. Does anyone have any updates?
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Since:Mar 21, 2008

July 1, 2009 3:23 pm
(POLL) Given the virtual certainty that we will not be retaining Hedo, who would you rather have the Magice sign and why?  If no of the above, please post some other options that would work given salary issues/trades etc and why. 
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June 27, 2009 8:41 am
Well I am glad to have Vince Carter because he will help in so many ways, But why get rid of Courntey Lee because he missed a lay-up? I thought he played well for a Rookie in the Play-off games I seen. I just thought that kid could of been something special but I'm not the Owner or GM I don't get to make those decisions. ...(more)
Reputation:91
Level:All-Star
Since:Dec 11, 2007

July 10, 2009 5:45 pm

Gortat is a RESTRICTED free agent, not unrestricted.

"and unrestricted free agent Marcin Gortat signed an offer sheet with Dallas"

 

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