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Arron Afflalo isn't overpaid

Forbes contends that Afflalo is among the NBA's most overpaid players. Orlando Pinstriped Post explains why the financial magazine's assessment misses the mark.

O'Quinn is key for Magic in Heat upset effort

The rookie big man will need to come up big Monday if the Magic hope to end Miami's 26-game winning streak.

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Dwight, Magic trade was best for both parties

As Howard returns to Amway Center on Tuesday, it's important to remember that both he and the Magic got what they wanted out of the trade.

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The case against trading J.J. Redick

There are certainly merits to trading Redick before Thursday's deadline. But there are also significant risks Orlando must consider before it parts with the veteran two-guard.

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Michael Jordan's career against the Magic

In honor of Michael Jordan's 50th birthday, Mike From Illinois looks back at His Airness' career against the Magic.

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Should Orlando "sell high" on Jameer Nelson?

An ESPN scribe contends that Orlando should trade Nelson before the February 21st deadline.

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Andrew Nicholson not getting many minutes

The rookie power forward hasn't seen a significant uptick in minutes even when Davis misses time due to injury.

Nik Vučević merits Rookie/Sophomore selection

He wasn't selected to participate as a rookie, but Magic center Nik Vučević has proven he deserves a spot in the Rising Stars Challenge, otherwise known as the Rookie/Sophomore Game, at NBA All-Star Weekend.

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Could Jameer Nelson help Dallas?

An ESPN writer suggests that Dallas could use the veteran point guard for his defense and toughness.

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Nikola Vučević: Not mythical, just good

A Philadelphia blog recently aimed to debunk some myths about Vučević, whom the Sixers traded to Orlando in August. But the USC product isn't a mythical player: he's simply good, young, and productive.

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Magic's free-agent newcomers contributing

Magic general manager Rob Hennigan signed only two free agents to his club in the offseason, but his minimum-salary investments in DeQuan Jones and E'Twaun Moore have paid off.

How Orlando gave up 40 to Carmelo Anthony

The five-time All-Star forward torched Orlando for 40 points on Saturday. Orlando Pinstriped Post accounts for all of his points.

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Glen Davis a fit for Nuggets, Rockets?

Denver and Houston could use another big man to stabilize their rotations. Would Davis fit the bill for either club? One ESPN columnist thinks so.

Orlando's power forward options after Davis injury

Orlando has a stable of reasonably reliable big men on whom to rely with Glen Davis sidelined with injury. Here's a look at the trickle-down effect the injury might have on the Magic's rotation.

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Magic likely to be sellers at trade deadline

J.J. Redick is one of a handful of players whom Orlando might deal before February's trading deadline.

Should Magic bench Harkless, start Redick?

Slow starts have plagued the Magic throughout the season. Would moving Maurice Harkless back to the bench help the team?

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Is "Gandhi" Vaughn the right coach for Glen Davis?

Sunday, Davis likened Orando coach Jacque Vaughn to Gandhi and Doc Rivers, Davis' former coach in Boston, to a "military-minded kind of guy." Which coach's approach best suits Davis?

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Vaughn relies on veterans against Boston

Vaughn called on a veteran fivesome in the fourth quarter and overtime of Orlando's loss to the Celtics on Sunday, leaving youthful starters Nikola Vučević and Maurice Harkless on the bench.

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Gustavo Ayón is Orlando's unpleasant surprise

Orlando Pinstriped Post continues its participation in NBA Surprises day with a look at Gustavo Ayón, the second-year center who isn't meeting expectations in Orlando.

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Magic's pleasant surprise: Nikola Vučević

The second-year center is a key part of Orlando's rebuilding effort, and he's impressed with his performance through 10 games.

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Don't expect a splash if Magic trade McRoberts

It makes sense that Orlando might try to trade Josh McRoberts during the season, but such a trade wouldn't net a key contributor.

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Farewell to Quentin Richardson

The Magic waived Quentin Richardson on Saturday, ending his two-year Orlando career.

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E'Twaun Moore isn't a pure point, but that's OK

E'Twaun Moore is a natural shooting guard whom Orlando hopes to convert to point guard. Have the Magic erred in trusting their second-unit offense to him?

Video

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Watch: OPP's Magic Season Preview

OPP editor Evan Dunlap joins Seth Pollack in a Google Hangout to discuss the Magic's forthcoming season.

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Magic Look to Future as Rebuild Begins

After their second consecutive first-round playoff exit, the Magic unloaded their Hall of Fame center and a top-five coach. Now what?

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Vote: With Game on the Line, Who Takes Magic Shot?

If the Magic were trailing and had the final possession, on whom would you call to take the game-winning shot?

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