A rumor that circulated a few months ago has popped up again: the Orlando Magic, defying all logic and reason, were apparently interested in signing Nate Robinson. 3QC adds more.
Today's news features a list of devastating NBA injuries this decade, in which three former Magic players figure prominently. It also has results of Poland's game against Turkey in Eurobasket today, which featured Poland's Marcin Gortat taking on Turkey's Hedo Turkoglu.
In today's Orlando Magic news, the division-rival Miami Heat might make a trade to acquire former Magic PGs Rafer Alston or Keyon Dooling, the Sacramento Kings could trade Kenny Thomas' expiring contract to Orlando, and more.
Jeremy Richardson, the small forward who filled the Orlando Magic's 15th-man role last season, has signed with a Greek team. Orlando's needs are point guard and power forward/center, which made re-signing Richardson a low priority for GM Otis Smith.
Unfortunately for the Orlando Magic, their top performers from their summer-league team have accepted offers to play elsewhere this season.
Below, an index of OPP's coverage of the 2009 Orlando Pro Summer League, for which the Orlando Magic granted the site media credentials. Day 1: Magic vs. Thunder Recap / Chats with Pacers coach...
Ben Q. Rock looks back at the Orlando Magic's performance in the 2009 Orlando Pro Summer League, and provides his take on each player's chances of earning an invitation to training camp.
