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Dwight's tattered image needs wins

Brian Schmitz — Sat, 26 May 2012 21:14:00 GMT

Howard might need to expand trade list

There's really only one way Dwight Howard can clean up this oil spill on his image as a coach-killing conspirator and wrecking-ball flip-flopper.

Report: Brother Jeff Defends Stan Van Gundy

From Wire Reports — Sat, 26 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Ex-Magic coach's sibling not happy with process

Jeff Van Gundy has been successful as an NBA coach, and he lashed out at the Magic on Friday, labeling the team's top executive as clueless about basketball in an interview with ESPN radio and accusing him of lying about the motives behind his brother's firing.

Shaq was a sham as Magic GM candidate

Mike Bianchi — Sat, 26 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

He may have been interested, but Magic weren't

Running off at the typewriter. …

Magic plan to interview former Hornets GM Jeff Bower for front-office job

By Josh Robbins , Orlando Sentinel — Fri, 25 May 2012 22:20:00 GMT

The Orlando Magic plan to interview former New Orleans Hornets General Manager Jeff Bower shortly after Memorial Day to head their department of basketball operations, a league source told the Orlando Sentinel on Friday.

Josh Robbins: Magic can't afford delays in their front-office search

By Josh Robbins , Orlando Sentinel — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:26:00 GMT

The Miami Heat did the Orlando Magic no favors by eliminating the Indiana Pacers from the playoffs last night.

Magic CEO will start interviewing GM candidates next week

By Josh Robbins , Orlando Sentinel — Fri, 25 May 2012 02:14:00 GMT

The Orlando Magic appear to be making some progress in their search for someone to lead their basketball operations department.

Shaq: I will not pursue the Orlando Magic's front-office job

By Josh Robbins , Orlando Sentinel — Fri, 25 May 2012 01:44:00 GMT

Shaquille O'Neal's flirtation with the Orlando Magic's front office opening didn't last long.

Dwight Howard makes All-NBA 1st team again

By Josh Robbins , Orlando Sentinel — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:47:00 GMT

Dwight Howard has been named to the All-NBA first team for the fifth consecutive year, the league announced Thursday.

The Magic could alter the structure of their basketball operations department

By Josh Robbins , Orlando Sentinel — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:47:00 GMT

It might sound like a semantic point, but there is an important distinction to keep in mind as the Orlando Magic sort out their front-office situation in the weeks ahead.

Shaq: "I would love to be general manager of the Magic"

By Mike Bianchi — Thu, 24 May 2012 13:52:00 GMT

At first blush, Shaquille O'Neal being interviewed for the Orlando Magic general manager's job seems preposterous.

Amway Center named Sports Facility of the Year

By Josh Robbins , Orlando Sentinel — Thu, 24 May 2012 02:43:00 GMT

Amway Center was named Sports Facility of the Year at the Sports Business Awards in Manhattan on Wednesday night.

Van Gundy had character, candor often lacking in sports

Scott Maxwell — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:42:00 GMT

I'm going to miss Stan Van Gundy — and not just because of his passion on the court.

Dwight Howard named to 4th straight NBA all-defensive first team

By Josh Robbins , Orlando Sentinel — Wed, 23 May 2012 19:09:00 GMT

Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard on Wednesday was named to the NBA all-defensive first team for the fourth consecutive season.

Magic want someone with experience, long-term planning skills to replace Otis Smith

By Josh Robbins , Orlando Sentinel — Wed, 23 May 2012 01:09:00 GMT

Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins said Tuesday that he has not finalized his list of candidates to replace Otis Smith as the leader of the team's basketball operations department. But it sounds like Martins and the DeVos family have assembled a list of the qualifications they desire.

Magic need to give Dwight a draft-day deadline

Mike Bianchi — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:49:39 GMT

Please make the drama end

No more fluctuating and vacillating.

Jerry Sloan would be interested in Orlando Magic coaching job

By Josh Robbins , Orlando Sentinel — Tue, 22 May 2012 20:33:00 GMT

Former Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan told Fox Sports Florida on Tuesday that he would have interest in the vacant Orlando Magic head-coaching job.

Report: Dwight Howard still wants a trade from the Orlando Magic

By Josh Robbins , Orlando Sentinel — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:55:00 GMT

The Orlando Magic might be in the same position they were for much of last season: with Dwight Howard wanting a trade.

With Van Gundy gone, Dwight Howard has no excuse not to sign Magic extension

Mike Bianchi — Tue, 22 May 2012 02:37:00 GMT

Magic have given him everything he wants

It's now up to you, Dwight Howard.

Magic fire Stan Van Gundy, part ways with GM Otis Smith

By Josh Robbins , Orlando Sentinel — Tue, 22 May 2012 02:15:00 GMT

Coach Stan Van Gundy and General Manager Otis Smith did not want the uncertainty about their futures with the Orlando Magic to drag on and on.

Orlando Magic need to be creative, different, choosing next coach, GM

George Diaz — Mon, 21 May 2012 23:29:00 GMT

It's time to be creative, Orlando Magic.

Stan Van Gundy deserved classier exit than this

Brian Schmitz — Mon, 21 May 2012 23:05:00 GMT

Magic fired Van Gundy over the phone

Next season, Stan Van Gundy has no plans to push a superstar to greatness, harass referees, zing David Stern and win lots of games.

Howard and Van Gundy could have been another Duncan and Popovich

Shannon J. Owens — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:41:00 GMT

To borrow TNT's clever phrase, the Orlando Magic know drama.

Stan Van Gundy's tenure with Magic

Mon, 21 May 2012 21:43:00 GMT

June 7, 2007: Magic name Stan Van Gundy as coach one day after Florida coach Billy Donovan was released from his contract as coach. Magic acquired rights to Van Gundy --- a consultant with the Miami Heat --- from the Heat for a second-round draft pick in 2007 and option to swap first-round picks in 2008.

Ryan Anderson officially named to USA Basketball's select team

By Josh Robbins , Orlando Sentinel — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:30:00 GMT

USA Basketball officials today formally named Orlando Magic power forward Ryan Anderson and 12 other young NBA players to the U.S. select team roster. The select team will help the U.S. national team train for the upcoming Summer Olympics.

Day 32 and counting since Dwight Howard left Orlando for L.A.

By Mike Bianchi — Mon, 21 May 2012 09:30:00 GMT

In case you are scoring at home, it's now Day 32 since the Dwight Howard Back Rehab Tour left town for Los Angeles.