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The Orlando Magic hope Pat Williams is their lottery good luck charm again

By Josh Robbins , Orlando Sentinel — Sat, 18 May 2013 23:03:00 GMT

Orlando Magic fans approach Pat Williams whenever they see him around town these days.

NBA Draft Combine notebook: GMs want more interviews with prospects, fewer drills

Josh Robbins | Orlando Magic BasketBlog — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:43:00 GMT

At least several general managers who attended the NBA Draft Combine on Thursday and Friday hope league officials will do away with the event’s on-court drill work and instead use the time to give teams more interviews with prospects.

Orlando Magic GM Rob Hennigan: NBA Draft Combine was 'very productive'

By Josh Robbins , Orlando Sentinel — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:35:00 GMT

CHICAGO — For the Orlando Magic, the most valuable part of the 2013 NBA Draft Combine occurred far away from the basketball court.

Dwight Howard would benefit from reteaming one day with Stan Van Gundy

Josh Robbins — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:27:00 GMT

CHICAGO — There's nothing like a juicy rumor to spice up the early stages of an offseason.

Orlando Magic interview point guards C.J. McCollum and Myck Kabongo at combine

By Josh Robbins , Orlando Sentinel — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:04:00 GMT

CHICAGO — With their second-string point guard slated to become a free agent and their third-string point guard possessing an unguaranteed contract, Orlando Magic officials already have met with some potential backcourt replacements during the 2013 NBA Draft Combine.

Nerlens Noel and Ben McLemore say they're worthy of top overall pick

By Josh Robbins , Orlando Sentinel — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:53:00 GMT

CHICAGO — You couldn't have missed Orlando Magic officials if you visited the 2013 NBA Draft Combine on Thursday. Coach Jacque Vaughn sat at midcourt inside the Attack Athletics gym, flanked by lead assistant coach James Borrego, assistant general manager Matt Lloyd and scouting and player development manager Brian Wright.

Nerlens Noel leads the current 2013 Consensus NBA Draft Board

Josh Robbins | Orlando Sentinel — Thu, 16 May 2013 04:47:00 GMT

CHICAGO — Who should the Orlando Magic consider selecting with their top-four pick in the 2013 NBA Draft?

Magic to take closer look at Noel, McLemore, Burke at NBA Draft Combine

By Josh Robbins , Orlando Sentinel — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:16:00 GMT

CHICAGO — Interviews. Physicals. On-court drills.

Nik Vucevic: 2012-13 Orlando Magic player evaluations

Josh Robbins | Orlando Sentinel — Wed, 15 May 2013 12:15:00 GMT

Over the past few days, Brian Schmitz and I have looked back on the Orlando Magic’s 2012-13 season by evaluating the performance of each player who finished the season on the team’s roster. Our series concludes today as I focus on the team’s starting center.

Beno Udrih: 2012-13 Orlando Magic player evaluations

Josh Robbins | Orlando Sentinel — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Over the last few days, we’ve been taking a look back at the Orlando Magic’s 2012-13 season. Today, I’ll focus on a player the Magic received in their big midseason trade with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Even Stan Van Gundy astounded by Tim Tebow hype

Mike Bianchi | Orlando Sentinel Columnist — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:50:00 GMT

It’s not just the NFL who is flabbergasted with Tim Tebow’s popularity; it’s the NBA, too.

Dwight doesn't have guts to leave Lakers, endure media assault

Mike Bianchi — Sat, 11 May 2013 22:25:00 GMT

Fallout would be far greater than the anguish in Orlando

You have nothing to worry about, L.A.

Rashard Lewis has recovered from his 2010 trade, but the Magic haven't

Josh Robbins — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT

On Dec. 18, 2010, the Orlando Magic made two blockbuster moves that altered the course of their history.

Bianchi: Stan Van Gundy not a candidate for Nets job

Mike Bianchi | Orlando Sentinel Columnist — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:26:00 GMT

Stan Van Gundy will not be the next head coach of the Brooklyn Nets.

Andrew Nicholson: 2012-13 Orlando Magic player evaluations

Josh Robbins | Orlando Sentinel — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Brian Schmitz and I have been evaluating the performance of the players who finished the 2012-13 season on the Orlando Magic roster. Today, I’ll focus on a player whom the Magic selected after four seasons at St. Bonaventure.

E'Twaun Moore: 2012-13 Orlando Magic player evaluations

Josh Robbins | Orlando Sentinel — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Brian Schmitz and I have been evaluating the performance of the players who finished the 2012-13 season on the Orlando Magic roster. Today, I’ll focus on a player who started 21 games and provided backcourt depth.

Bianchi memo to Derrick Rose: NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin raced with a broken back! | Video

Mike Bianchi | Orlando Sentinel Columnist — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:18:00 GMT

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A closer look at teams the Orlando Magic could emulate to get back to NBA playoffs

Brian Schmitz — Fri, 03 May 2013 23:45:00 GMT

Golden State Warriors among the surprising teams in this year's playoffs

Obviously, Magic fans have known for some time — say, since January — that the club was not going to receive a postseason invitation. (Thanks again, Dwight.)

Tobias Harris: 2012-13 Orlando Magic player evaluations

Josh Robbins | Orlando Sentinel — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:44:00 GMT

Over the next few weeks, Brian Schmitz and I will evaluate the performance of the players who finished the 2012-13 season on the Orlando Magic roster. Today, I’ll look at one of the players the team acquired at the NBA trade deadline, a player who exceeded expectations.

The Milwaukee Bucks could be interested in hiring Stan Van Gundy

Josh Robbins | Orlando Sentinel — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:01:00 GMT

But Wisconsin's cold weather likely would be a hurdle for the Bucks to overcome

Stan Van Gundy soon might receive a phone call from the Milwaukee Bucks regarding the Bucks' head-coaching vacancy.

Al Harrington: 2012-13 Orlando Magic player evaluations

Josh Robbins | Orlando Sentinel — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:58:00 GMT

Over the next few weeks, Brian Schmitz and I will evaluate the performance of the players who finished the 2012-13 season on the Orlando Magic roster. Today, I’ll look at the second-oldest player on the Magic roster.

John Amaechi: Magic players knew I was gay, shielded me

Mike Bianchi | Orlando Sentinel Columnist — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:17:00 GMT

2012-13 Orlando Magic player evaluations: Maurice Harkless

Josh Robbins | Orlando Sentinel — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:59:00 GMT

Over the next few weeks, Brian Schmitz and I will evaluate the performance of the players who finished the 2012-13 season on the Orlando Magic roster. Today, I’ll focus on the youngest player on the team’s roster.

Here are the issues the Orlando Magic will face this offseason

By Josh Robbins , Orlando Sentinel — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:09:00 GMT

One issue dominated the Orlando Magic's 2012 offseason once the team hired a new general manager and a new coach. Above all else, team officials needed to determine what they were going to do with disgruntled all-star center Dwight Howard.

Magic will send lucky charm Pat Williams to NBA lottery

Brian Schmitz — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 03:26:09 GMT

Club to take 'ol reliable to New York for event

Magic fans should have been worried about the possibility of another loss.