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Evaluating Marcin Gortat
thirdquartercollapse.com - 7/3/2009
Evaluating Marcin Gortat
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More photos » by Nathaniel S. Butler - NBAE/Getty Images Browse more photos » This week, 3QC will take a look back on each Magic player's 2008/2009 season. Each day focuses on one position: Monday for ...

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DallasBasketball.com Dallas Mavericks News and Links - Main Column Feed:  3 Looks At Gortat - With Raves From Orlando

The Two Man Game:  Heard It Through the Grapevine

NBA free agents: Orlando Magic's Marcin Gortat appears bound for Dallas Mavericks
sports.espn.go.com - 7/2/2009
NBA free agents: Orlando Magic's Marcin Gortat appears bound for Dallas Mavericks
— sports.espn.go.com — Restricted free-agent center Marcin Gortat was scheduled to fly to Dallas on Thursday after giving the Mavericks a verbal commitment to sign an offer sheet with them July 8, according to NBA front-office sources. (more) NBA free agents: Orlando Magic's Marcin Gortat appears ...

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my.nba.com - 7/1/2009
Rockets Make Their Pitch to Marcin Gortat in Houston Rockets Blogs in Fan Voice
— my.nba.com — The Houston Rockets aren't allowing any room for confusion regarding their feelings for free agent center Marcin Gortat. They want the Polish center on their team and they're making sure he knows it. Rockets' General Manager Daryl Morey rang the ... (more) Rockets Make Their Pitch to Marcin Gortat in Houston ...

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orlandosentinel.com - 7/1/2009
Hedo Turkoglu's time with the Magic has been just grand -
— orlandosentinel.com — I know, the free-agency period just started at midnight Tuesday and it's not yet official that Turk will sign with another team. I read the article where Magic General Manager Otis Smith hasn't completely shut the door on bringing back Turk. I even ... (more) Hedo Turkoglu's time with the Magic has been just grand -

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3 Looks At Gortat - With Raves From Orlando
DallasBasketball.com Dallas Mavericks News and Links - Main Column Feed — ... down to the AAC and immediately devolves into last year’s MLE center, DeSagana Diop. THEN it can be a bad signing. But not today. LOOK 3 – From the terrific Third-Quarter Collapse, and their very detailed Magic player-by-player analysis : Marcin Gortat No. 13 Center Points Per Game Rebounds Per Game Blocks Per Game Points Per 36 Rebounds Per 36 Blocks Per 36 PER Rebound Rate Block Rate FG% 3FG% FT% eFG% TS% All statistics in this table from ...

Heard It Through the Grapevine
The Two Man Game — ... concepts. Elie has worked on Green’s footwork and got him studying more film during his free time. When asked what areas of his game he’s seeking to improve this summer, Green responded, ‘Everything, but really I want to be that defender that I know I can be.’ It’s a desire that could raise some eyebrows in the defensive-minded Thunder’s front office.”  “Rangy defender” is definitely one way to put it. Ben Q. Rock of Third Quarter Collapse reviews Marcin Gortat’s season, and give some pretty heavy praise. Rick Bonnell of ...

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nba.fanhouse.com 7/4/2009 — by Tim Povtak The Orlando Magic will say goodbye to backup center Marcin Gortat , unwilling to match the offer sheet that he will sign next week with the Dallas Mavericks. The price, they have decided, is too high. The Mavericks and Gortat ...
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The Magic on the Rebound
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Gortat drawing interest | floridatoday.com
floridatoday.com 7/2/2009 — As the free-agent offers for Hedo Turkoglu reportedly continue to soar to as high as $50 million, the likelihood of reserve center Marcin Gortat returning to the Orlando Magic also has increased. The Houston Rockets launched an all-out pursuit of ...
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slamonline.com 6/8/2009 — According to the NY Post, the Knickerbockers want the Polish Hammer on their side: “Though the Knicks likely will take a combo-type guard in the June 25 NBA Draft, Knicks team president Donnie Walsh will eye a center with his $5 million ...
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thirdquartercollapse.com 5/15/2009 — More photos » by Phelan M. Ebenhack - AP Browse more photos » In a game the team had to have, the Orlando Magic battled with the Boston Celtics, mentally and physically, for 48 minutes. When the buzzer ...
NBA.com Notebook: Marcin Gortat reportedly headed to Dallas — NBA.com: News 7/3/2009
Restricted free agent center Marcin Gortat has been offered a contract by the Mavericks and had a trip scheduled for Dallas this week, according to sources. Orlando has the right to match the offer, but Gortat's visit is a good sign for the Mavs, who ...
Cleveland Cavaliers Fail To Land Artest, Ariza: What's Next? — Bleacher Report - NBA 7/3/2009
Thursday left Cavaliers fans not so hopeful this offseason. Ron Artest announced Thursday evening he would leave the Rockets to sign with the Lakers. Trevor Ariza announced hours later he would leave the Lakers to sign with the Rockets. The ...
Breaking News: Hedo Turkoglu Signs With Trail Blazers — Bleacher Report - NBA 7/3/2009
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed prized free agent forward Hedo Turkoglu to what is expected to be a five-year deal worth around $50 million.  The Blazers came storming out of the gate on the eve of free agency at 12:01 a.m. with an ...
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