Marcin Gortat News

Orlando Magic shooting guard Courtney Lee has had to deal with the usual obstacles as a rookie - and then there's a most unusual hurdle he's had to overcome.

Random blog thoughts on Magic and whatever else comes to mind: * Magic shooting guard Mickael Pietrus, aka "Air France," comes up to me and taps the cast on his hand.

Hedo Turkoglu, one of four Orlando players to appear in all 82 games last season, missed the Magic's game Saturday against Houston because of the flu.

Hedo Turkoglu, one of four Orlando players to appear in all 82 games last season, won't play tonight for the Magic because of the flu.

We at NBN might have to retract our designation of Orlando reserve center Marcin Gortat as the Polish Dr.

Most of J.J. Redick 's NBA career has been a roller-coaster. He begged for playing time during his first two years in the league before finally getting into the rotation at the beginning of this season, only to ...

Even after his latest feat made his nickname a little outdated, Dwight Howard doesn't mind if people still call him "The Daily Double." Howard recorded his first career triple-double with 30 points, 19 rebounds ...

Stan Van Gundy jumped to his feet, stomped around, folded his arms and looked down his bench.

Orlando Magic power forward Brian Cook is unhappy with his lack of playing time, disputes the notion that he's out of shape and has had his representatives seek out answers.

When the Orlando Magic spent $23 million this past summer to land starting shooting guard Mickael Pietrus, their depth off the bench took a serious hit.

Magic assistant coach Patrick Ewing , none too pleased that his old team -- the New York Knicks -- waived his son, is trying to help find Patrick Ewing Jr.

Tony Battie reclined in his easy chair, cold drink in his hand, and leisurely watched the Orlando Magic win 52 games last year.

As long as his team was still scratching and clawing its way up the NBA food chain, Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy had no problems motivating the players.

There still could be some action over the next handful of weeks with the Magic's third point guard slot that opened up with Mike Wilks ' season-ending knee injury.

Developments in the Magic's exhibition season that have been worth watching: Rah-rah Rashard Dwight Howard has been ridiculously dominant, but he hasn't overshadowed Rashard Lewis .

Magic center Adonal Foyle said hea s thinking about retiring from the NBA after the season, and in fact, "Ita s constantly in the back of my mind." Foyle, 33, isna t expected to receive much playing time this ...

If power forward Dwayne Jones continues to impress the Magic with his rebounding, he might have a shot at sticking with the club.

Thanks for your question, Murtaza, who asks how long Battie will be out. Van Gundy says he doesn't know if Battie will play on this preseason road trip, which moves has two games remaining.

When the Orlando Magic play the Euroleague's CSKA Moscow in an exhibition game tonight, it might seem to CSKA guard Trajan Langdon as if he's stepping through a hardwood time warp.

In each of his first two exhibition outings, Orlando Magic big man Tony Battie had been looking to recover the familiarity and comfort level that was denied him last season after he was forced to sit out the ...