Although their marketing department would never approve it, the slogan that most aptly describes the current state of the Association is “The NBA, Where The Lunatics DO Run The Asylum.” Once again, a franchise from the Association is in a no-win situation, as Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard told “Yahoo Sports,” that he would only sign …
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Jun 08 2012
Can The Magic Hire A Quality Coach And G.M. Before D-Howard Decides His Fate ?
Although reports keep circulating that former Charlotte Bobcats coach Sam Vincent, is trying to come up with a way to get former Lakers and Bulls bench boss Phil Jackson to become the next General Manager for the Orlando Magic; truth be told, Jackson is far too sharp to walk into such a volatile situation. Even if …
Jun 01 2012
Phil Jackson Pulls Plug On Possible Plan To Become Magic Executive
The “Orlando Sentinel” reported on Friday that former Los Angeles Lakers head coach Phil Jackson has had second thoughts about possibly becoming a member of the Orlando Magic’s front office starting next season. According to the paper, the former Los Angeles bench boss had expressed interest in a scenario presented to him by former Charlotte …
May 21 2012
New Day In Orlando, Magic Fire Van Gundy Part Ways With Otis Smith
Monday marked the end of an era with the Orlando Magic; as well as the first step in a process to reenergize the franchise, as the ”Orlando Sentinel” reported that the team has fired head coach Stan Van Gundy while coming to an agreement to part company with General Manager Otis Smith. The moves end months of speculation that began …
Apr 20 2012
Back Surgery Will End Dwight Howard’s Post Season And Olympics Hopes
Orlando Magic All-Star center Dwight Howard’s emotion filled season has come to an end according to a report from the “Orlando Sentinel” Thursday night will undergo surgery Friday morning to repair a herniated disc in his lower back. The procedure will keep the big man sidelined for the NBA Playoffs as well as prohibit him from playing this …
Apr 07 2012
Can I Please Stay? Van Gundy Tells Paper He Wants To Return As Magic Coach Next Season
Two days after telling reporters that if the Orlando Magic fired him he would still go home and have a good day, Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy in an exclusive interview with the “Orlando Sentinel” on Saturday, said he wants to return as the bench boss for Orlando next season. The veteran head coach …
Apr 06 2012
What Motivated Van Gundy To Tell Reporters Dwight Howard Wants Him Fired?
As NBA observers begin to come to grips with the very strange interview session that took place Thursday morning after the Orlando Magic’s shootaround; when Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy told members of the media by members of the club’s management that All-Star center Dwight Howard has asked for him to fired at the end …
Apr 05 2012
Dead Man Walking? Magic Coach Van Gundy Says D-Howard Wants Him Out
In an NBA campaign where the unusual has been the norm, there is a situation brewing in Orlando that may give a new definition to the word strange. The “Orlando Sentinel” reported Thursday that Orlando Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy told members of the media that he has been informed from the club’s top …
Mar 15 2012
Howard Signs Waiver, Will Stay With Magic Through Next Season
After playing almost the first three months of the NBA campaign with the old Clash tune “Should I Stay Or Should I Go” as his theme song, Dwight Howard has decided there is no place like home, at least for one more year.The Orlando Magic held a press conference on Thursday afternoon at the Amway …










Jul 12 2012
Magic Should Start Season With Dwight Howard Still On Roster
Commentary, NBA Team Analysis, NBA Team Issues, NBA Trades
by Jeff Sack
All-Star center Dwight Howard, is learning a lesson that Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones preached years ago; “You Can’t Always Get What You Want,” even if you are the most talented man in the middle in the entire Association. Howard starting the upcoming campaign with the Brooklyn Nets, evaporated on Wednesday, as the Nets signed …
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