Orlando Magic News for October 4th: Stan Van Gundy, Coaching Staff to Set Preseason Playing Rotations in Advance

Zach McCann of the Orlando Sentinel advises us not to read too deeply into which Orlando Magic players see the court when the preseason starts tomorrow night against the Houston Rockets, as minutes and roles will change as the preseason progresses:

Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said they’ll set the lineup at least three or four games in advance, in an effort to get a chance to see players in a rotation-type setting, minutes wise.

"We’re not going to get 13 guys in every night," Van Gundy said. "If you do, then nobody gets enough minutes to make an impact."

Josh Robbins previews Ryan Anderson's coming season.

Taking a cue from John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com, Eddy Rivera writes that Mickael Pietrus could be a key player for the Magic this season.

Robbins reports the Orlando Magic won't sign another point guard while third-stringer Jason Williams recovers from last Thursday's knee operation. Williams won't be ready until the beginning of the regular season, leaving the Magic with only Jameer Nelson and Chris Duhon healthy at the position.