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ballerblogger.com - 6/25/2009

Dwight Howard Responds to the Shaq Trade

— ballerblogger.com — Howard: "Those kinds of trades like the one Cleveland made just lets us know that we have... to be better next season. Those teams are gunning for us and trying to get better, so we’ve got to do the same thing. Trust me, it’s on now." (more) Dwight Howard Responds to the Shaq Trade

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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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waitingfornextyear.com - 6/25/2009

LeBron and Shaq – A Match Made In Purgatory

— waitingfornextyear.com — I was tired last night, and I went to bed at 10:45 pm. I had no clue... a Cavaliers trade was imminent. So when I woke up this morning, I looked at my phone and was surprised to see a bunch of texts and emails waiting for me. I knew something had happened. Before I [...] (more) LeBron and Shaq – A Match Made In Purgatory

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LeBron James

Phoenix Suns

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Dwight Howard Reponds to the Shaq Trade
BallerBlogger.com — From Howard’s blog: Looks like Cleveland just traded for big Shaq in order to try and stop me next season. It’s good to see that the Magic are on the minds of some other teams now instead of it being the other way around. Maybe now after getting to the Finals the little ol’ Magic won’t be overlooked as much anymore. Those kinds of trades like the one Cleveland made just lets us know that we have to be better next season. Those teams are gunning for us and trying to get better, so we’ve got to do the same thing. Trust me, ...

What the Vince Carter Trade Means for the Cavs’ “Rivals”
WaitingForNextYear — vince WFNY readers have been wondering how the Magic’s acquisition of Vince Carter changes the team that ousted the Cavaliers in six games.  The Magic pulled this trade off with the Nets on Thursday afternoon hours after the Cavs completed the Shaq deal.  Carter, who grew up in nearby Daytona Beach, will definitely be returning to his home with gas in his tank.  He will be 33 years old next year and averaged around a 20-5-5 in 36 minutes with the Nets last year.  He will make $16.3MM next season and $17.3MM in 2010-11 with a team option for a third year.  What does Carter mean for the remaining offseason of the Magic and what will he provide on the floor next year for ...