And, honestly, I think that seeing what is out there is his choice, and that’s fine. He’s got a right to explore his options - and in the meantime, he’s going to be evasive, non-commital, and vague with regard to statements about his future. If he’s willing to leave that much money on the table, it must really be consequential to him.

I hope that all parties involved, particularly the fans and the media, will just relax and not blow everything Howard says out-of-proportion for the next year. That’s probably a vain hope, but eh . . .

Orlando will, one hopes, try very hard to get something done as soon as the Magic finish playing this season.