Orlando Magic News for August 25th: Various Takes On The Magic's Off-Season; DeAngelo Hall vs. J.J. Redick?

Doc Rivers on the NBA's Offseason
Elie Seckbach of NBA FanHouse checks in with Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers, who comments on Orlando's off-season moves, and more.

Could Washington cornerback DeAngelo Hall school J.J. Redick?
DeAngelo Hall of the Washington Redskins talks about J.J. Redick, who he played against in AAU basketball. An interesting take, to say the least.

Spurs, Cavaliers, Lakers lead NBA offseason power rankings
Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated takes a stab at listing his power rankings, with the off-season beginning to wind down and training camp starting in roughly a month or so. Here's what was said about the Magic, who were listed at #5.

Are they printing money at Amway Arena? First the Magic traded for Vince Carter and the two years and $33.6 million remaining on his contract. Then they stunned everyone by matching Dallas' five-year, $34 million offer sheet for backup center Marcin Gortat, and added more depth by giving forward Brandon Bass $18 million over four years. Getting out of the East will likely be tougher than it was last year, but the Magic are acting like they are up for the task.

The Vince Carter Era: A (Lack Of) Appreciation
UPDATE: Mark Ginocchio of Nets Are Scorching examines the Vince Carter era in New Jersey, and seems relieved he was traded earlier this summer.