Q: Why did the Magic fail in pursuit of Ellis? Because of Smith? Or Because Martins & Foyle?

A: Inexperience of Martins, I'm told. The word is he knows nothing about the basketball ops side. He's a business man.

Jarrod N Rudolph ‏ @JRudolphSports

Key Magic source: "I don't think Dwight (Howard) wants to be here."

Magic will again entertain more than NJ and LA as Dwight Howard suitors. They realize the troubling maturity issues with Andrew Bynum, too

Magic would love a superstar in return for Dwight Howard, but they have many needs. They want veteran package and contract relief in deal..

Brian K. Schmitz ‏ @MagicInsider

SVG on working with Dwight: "We have and we did. We were 32-18 through 50 games this year. It’s clear that we can work together.’’

John Denton ‏ @JohnDenton555 wrote:

Otis Smith said Jameer Nelson has three days to decide on his player option. #Magic
JoshuaBRobbins

Glen Davis said he wants to start next season & he wants to improve so there's no doubt that he should start.
Josh Robbins ‏ @JoshuaBRobbins

@RyanAnderson33 mentioned that after the game he went to West & told him that thanks to him he will be improving his game, he didn't respond
Orlando Magic ‏ @Orlando_Magic

Q: What would be the max deal Fran Vazquez could get from the Magic if he came over next season?

Larry Coon: Orlando still has the draft rights to Vasquez, and could sign him to a rookie scale contract (using the 2012 scale salary for the 11th pick) or they could sign him to a 3+ year deal using any room they have (including using their Mid-Level exception).

Of Quentin Richardson, Howard quipped: "This guy has one of the shiniest bald heads ever. If you thought Michael Jordan's head was shiny during games, or Bo Outlaw, they've got nothing on this guy." Howard then proceeded to nickname Richardson "Mr. Clean." Howard compared Redick to actor Jake Gyllenhaal and Orton to actor Terrence Howard.

Hollywood talent agency WME signs Dwight Howard for off-the-court work. Will corep w NBA agent Dan Fegan

So I guess we have some sort of answer about how D12 feels about Mr. Fegan.

Aaron Bruski ‏ @aaronbruski

The new CBA allows for crazier front loading... because you can decrease 40% ...so if someone really wants him they could go MAX in year one and decrease him 40% in year 2

Steve Kyler ‏ @stevekylerNBA

Free agent center Kyrylo Fesenko is signing with Indiana through the end of the season, a source tells http://SI.com.

Because of Pacers' cap room, they went significantly above veteran's minimum salary. Former Utah big man had considered Boston as well.

Sam Amick ‏ @sam_amick