Orlando Magic News

Trevor Airza #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates a three-point shot in the first half against the Orlando Magic in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida.

ESPN produced an interesting story about the NBA's salary cap, which probably will have a lot more to do with the future of LeBron James than anything he said or didn't say or might have said to Trevor Ariza of the Houston Rockets or his friends or sources of his friends who live across the street from other sources who deny being sources of Ariza.

Here are excerpts from an article written Wednesday by the Orlando Sentinel's Josh Robbins along with Brian Schmitz: R yan Anderson has played in just two summer-league exhibitions for the Orlando Magic , but already one thing is clear: The 6-foot-10 power forward can knock down open shots from the perimeter.

The Dallas Mavericks are close to acquiring forward Shawn Marion from the Toronto Raptors.

As the NBA ushered in its official free-agent signing period Wednesday, the usually feverish pace of trades, signings and huge contracts slowed to a crawl.

You'd think an NBA general manager would get a chance to catch his breath after landing one of the biggest available free agents on the market.

Chris "Birdman" Andersen has reached a five-year deal to keep his high-flying, shot-blocking act with the Denver Nuggets, a team he revived his career with last season.

Yet even Anderson suggests his outing should be put into the proper perspective.

Erstwhile Orlando Magic small forward Hedo Turkoglu's free-agent tour took a bizarre turn on Friday as he surprisingly stiff-armed the Portland Trail Blazers in favor of the Toronto Raptors.

Renovated by the Orlando Magic, NBA Cares, Toyota and other sponsors, the education center was unveiled with city leaders, NBA dignitaries and executives and Magic players and executives on hand as a part of the 2009 NBA Finals festivities.

Sioux Falls, S.D. a ' The 2009 Orlando Pro Summer League tipped off yesterday at the Orlando Magic practice facility and will continue through July 10.

Lower-profile players like Orlando Magic guard Courtney Lee usually require a signature pop culture moment before casual basketball fans recognize them.

Mavericks: Jason Kidd, a free-agent point guard, has agreed to sign a three-year contract for more than $25 million to remain with Dallas.

Marcin Gortat walked into the Orlando Magic 's gym at RDV Sportsplex on Monday wearing a piece of clothing that perfectly summed up his current situation.

Dwyane Wade has watched as the Heat's Eastern Conference foes bulked up and the star forward sent a statement to his current team in a radio interview this morning: If the Heat aren't committed to winning, I won't be sticking around.

Hedo Turkoglu didn't make any fans in Portland. The free agent forward added some flair to the NBA free agency period by spurning a verbal commitment with the Trail Blazers in order to sign with the Raptors.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will open play in the Orlando Pro Summer League with a game against the local team, the Orlando Magic.

There was a discussion about the possibility of a 1-year contract for Bibby, but no formal offer was made.

Looking to add a big man, the Orlando Magic have apparently lost an option as veteran power forward Rasheed Wallace has reportedly agreed to sign with the Boston Celtics as a free agent.

The former girlfriend of Dwight Howard and mother of Howard's year-old baby boy Braylon Joshua Robert Howard was back at the Orlando arena tonight as more than 100 former Magic Dancers from the past 20 years performed during the Magic game with the Utah Jazz at the Amway Arena.