Orlando Magic News for July 1st: The Beginning Of Free Agency
Third Quarter Collapse —
... Orlando Magic didn't have a draft pick, but they are now on the clock. Today — a tick after midnight, actually — the NBA free-agency courting period officially began. With these next signings, the Magic will be expected to upgrade their club and justify their reasons for dramatically changing a roster that reached the NBA Finals. [...] General Manager Otis Smith said he will bide his time to search for bargains.
Hedo Turkoglu's time with the Magic has been just grand Mike Bianchi bids Hedo Turkoglu ...
First Cup: Wednesday
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: "Happy trails, Hedo. So long, Turk. Farewell, Hedo Turkoglu -- one of the greatest and most beloved players in Orlando Magic history. Amid the ongoing "Vinsanity" of the Magic trading for Vince Carter and the accompanying hype and hoopla of bringing in one of the NBA's most electrifying players, can we take just a few minutes today to give H-Turk the goodbye and Godspeed he deserves? 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 ...
Suicide lines: Rockets pursue Gortat; Knicks want Lee cheap ...
Ball Don't Lie —
... list, along with several other teams, including the New Jersey Nets and Dallas Mavericks, his current team. Bass, a Baton Rouge native and a 2005 second-round pick by the Hornets who played two seasons with the team before signing a free-agent deal with the Mavs in 2007, has emerged as an effective rebounder and mid-range scorer. As a backup last season, Bass averaged 8.5 points and 4.5 rebounds after averaging 8.3 points and 4.4 rebounds in 2007-08." Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel: "Happy trails, Hedo. So long, Turk. Farewell, ...
The Fundamentals
BallerBlogger.com —
... Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: “Too many times in recent years — from Shaq to T-Mac to Grant Hill — there has been bitterness and animosity when the Magic break up with one of their stars. Magic fans almost always end their love affairs feeling like Mia Farrow after Woody Allen dumped her to marry her daughter. It’s different with Turk, who is being cheered instead of booed on his way out of town. When Turk leaves, there will be a soft spot in Magic hearts instead of a gaping hole. Maybe this is because Magic fans know Turk ...
Marc Stein: Hedo Eating With Nate, Touring Portland
Blazersedge —
... right at midnight," Babby said. Asked if the Magic were one of those teams, Babby said, "I have not spoken with (General Manager ) Otis (Smith) yet." The Magic are not expected to be in the running for Turkoglu after signing Vince Carter. The other teams pursuing Turkoglu, 30, are likely to be the Detroit Pistons, Sacramento Kings, Toronto Raptors and Memphis Grizzlies.
Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel wishes Hedo happy trails.
I know, the free-agency period just ...
Blazers will reportedly meet with Hedo Turkoglu Thursday
Blazers Blog —
... . And, That has established Portland as the most determined Hedo suitor on the market. Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel: Come on, can we stop kidding ourselves? The chances of Turk re-signing with the Magic are about the same as Bernie Madoff getting elected banker for the Monopoly tournament during board-game night at the federal pen. Let's face it, when Smith pulled off the trade for Vince Carter, Turk immediately became expendable.
