Magic Land Carter: Must Fill Out Roster
The Orlando Magic landed a big fish in Vince Carter. Now, they need to grab some size and fill out their bench.
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Trip To Finals Doesn't Alter Orlando's Vision
Otis Smith is not under financial restraints now that the team has acquired Vince Carter.
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Turkoglu, Toronto Will Regret Marriage
Hedo Turkoglu was just three wins from a title last month, but now he's joining a team that won just 33 games last season.
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Finals Notebook Ahead Of Game 4
The Magic’s 108-104 Game 3 victory has set up a Game 4 showdown that is filled with several compelling storylines.
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Finals Notebook Ahead Of Game 3
Orlando's poor shooting, inability to establish Dwight Howard in the post and turnover filled Game 2 performance are the biggest reasons the Magic now face a must-win situation.
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Only Shocking Outside Of Orlando
The Magic know the Cavaliers differently than Atlanta or Detroit, who were each swept by Cleveland. Orlando knew of the holes and weaknesses that this team possessed and had already taken advantage of them twice during the regular season.
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One On One With Courtney Lee
RealGM checks in with Magic rookie Courtney Lee once again to see how his rookie season is progressing.
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Magic-A-Lee Productive
It took some time, and a few "unfortunate" breaks, but Courtney Lee has begun showing signs of just how productive he can be for Orlando.
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Could Turkoglu Be Taxed Out Of Orlando?
The Orlando Magic are riding high at 24-6 but The NBA's Luxury Tax could cost The Magic Hedo Turkoglu next season if they do not free up some money to stay under the tax threshold.
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Bosh To Orlando In 2010?
How might Chris Bosh be lured to join Dwight Howard in Orlando in 2010?
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$10 Million For Five Players?
The Orlando Magic will be limited by the NBA's Luxury Tax in terms of filling the remaining spots on their roster. It is also possible it could cost them Keyon Dooling or Maurice Evans.
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Draft Will Help Magic With Tax
The Orlando Magic have the 22nd pick in today's NBA Draft and would like to add a pick in the second round. This Draft could not only make the Magic a better team but help them in terms of the NBA's Luxury Tax.
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Pre-Draft Summit: Orlando Magic
Orlando fans are happy with GM Otis Smith and Hedo Turkoglu, but they are looking for a competent shooting guard and help for Dwight Howard in the paint.
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Rashard Lewis: Proving His Worth When It Counts Most
All year long people criticized Rashard Lewis because of the contract Orlando gave him last summer, but he has paid dividends for the Magic this postseason.
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The Magic Want Some R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Every time the Orlando Magic are mentioned during a Sports Center broadcast, make a tally. Chances are, your paper will have a single mark—if that—by the end of the hour. Why is it that the Celtics, Pistons, and Cavaliers get all of the attention in the Eastern Conference?
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No More Snubs: Hedo Is The Most Improved Player
"After eight years in the league, I'm getting chances I never got before," Hedo Turkoglu told RealGM. "I think I'm doing pretty well, but it's all about getting the chances."
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Trade In The Works?
The clock is ticking on the NBA's Trading Deadline. Will any Magic players be sent packing? Do not be surprised if Orlando makes a deal.
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A Few Steps Away From Greatness
The Orlando Magic are a few steps away From Greatness.
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295
During the history of the Orlando Magic, the team has had three legitimate franchise players. After Saturday night's win against the Pacers, all three players, Shaquille O’Neal, Tracy McGrady, and Dwight Howard have now played an identical number of games (295) for the Orlando Magic.
The question though is who came out on top?
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Cook Finds System That Fits His Game
Phil Jackson told Brian Cook that he had been traded by saying he had both good and bad news. For Cook, the trade has been mostly great news.
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Magic Trade Better Player For Better Fits
The Orlando Magic traded a good player in Trevor Ariza for two players who were a better fit for the team.
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Orlando Magic 2007-08 Schedule Breakdown
With a host of changes being made to the Magic roster over the summer, Alex Kennedy analyzes the schedule versus the new composition of the club.
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Draft Bores, Free Agency Will Roar
The Orlando Magic can start talking to prospective free agents this Sunday. However, in order to land a premier free agent, there are some salary cap hurdles including important ones that have not been discussed by the media for General Manager Otis Smith and his staff to overcome.
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30 Teams, 30 Days: Orlando Draft Preview
The Orlando Magic have actually done very well in the second round since 2003. It is very possible that they will be able to land one of those players that makes it.
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Donovan’s Reversal Hurts But Let’s Move On With SVG
Magicfans need to move from the Billy Donovan saga with Stan Van Gundy.
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Brian Hill Review
With the start of the Billy Donovan era in Orlando, we take a look back at Brian Hill's second stint with the Orlando Magic.
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Brian Hill Review
With the Billy Donovan era starting in Orlando, we take a look back at Brian Hill's 2nd stint with the Orlando Magic.
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Brian Hill Review
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Changes Coming For the Magic
Changes are in store for the Orlando Magic this offseason. While it is not a done deal, Sources indicate Brian Hill will not return as head coach. The Magic also will have significant salary capspace. Find out their cap situation and an option no one is talking about that the Magic have if a trade is needed to get their guy this offseason.
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Orlando's Impending Off-Season
Over the past couple of months, Magic fans have been through the ups and downs of this team. Unfortunately, when the downs come, the RealGM Orlando Magic message board goes into crisis mode with possible trades and off-season signings this team could make.
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RotoFreak.com: Orlando Magic Fantasy Preview
Dwight Howard is an All-Star caliber big man at the age of 21 and has all the tools to be a dominant NBA player; however, Dwight's fantasy game hasn't quite caught up with the hype that surrounds him. The problem lies in FT% and TO. Less than 60% at the stripe with 7.5 attempts per game earns him the category-killer status.
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Orange County Takes A Huge Step To Providing A New Arena
The Orlando Magic are one step closer to getting a new arena.
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Ten Years Later
On July 18th, 1996, the destiny of two franchises changed dramatically, as Shaquille O'Neal bolted to the Lakers in free agency. We take you back to how that day felt for those left behind in Florida.
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Draft Day Has Arrived
The NBA Draft is only a few hours away and the Orlando Magic will be on the clock for the 2nd straight year at #11? Find out what they might do with #11 and their 2 second round picks in tonight's draft.
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Lottery Night Breakdown
Unless the Magic can come up with a 8 in 1,000 a miracle, they will be selecting 11th. Speculation has the Magic drafting a shooting guard or small forward with a possibility of more frontcourt help. The shooting guard position seems the most likely though. If Pat Williams can pull a 8 in 1,000 miracle, names like Adam Morrison and Brandon Roy are possibily.
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Ask Howard Returns
'Ask Howard' is back and in this edition, questions are answered regarding the summer of 2007, the upcoming draft and Darko Milicic, as well as DeShawn Stevenson.
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Source: Steve-O Likely Headed Out Of Town
Multiple sources have indicated Steve Francis will likely be traded by Thursday's Trading Deadline but a move could effect whether Tony Battie and DeShawn Stevenson are re-signed this summer.
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"By The Numbers: What To Do?"
By The Numbers examines what the Magic need to do to get back on the winning track.
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"By The Numbers: With And Without Francis"
"By The Numbers" takes a look at how the Orlando Magic with and without star guard Steve Francis.
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Average With Him, Not So Good Without Him
Love him or hate him, Steve Francis has proved to be an integral part of the team this season. During the 4 games he has missed, the team's record was 1-3. When he plays, it is 6-7. With or without him, the team still has lots of progress to make if they want to be taken seriously.
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By The Numbers - Jameer Nelson Through 13 games
By The Numbers breaks down Jameer Nelson's numbers through the Orlando Magic's first 13 games.
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By The Numbers: Week 3 Review
Orlando is off to a woeful 3-5 start that has seen the team put up little offense while playing tight defense. By The Numbers breaks down what is going wrong for the Magic.
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By The Numbers: Week 2 Review
In the marathon that is an 82 game season, the Magic have
played 6 games in the first two weeks, which have yielded mixed results. Many people's observations have been that the defense is much improved and the offense is much worse
than in recent years. For the past several seasons our teams have been assembled to attempt to outscore our opponents. Even though we have essentially the same roster as last year, Coach Hill has preached defense and a slower offense.
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By The Numbers: Magic VS Rockets
Magic Front Office's Stat Guru Marten Liebster breaks down the Orlando Magic's first victory of the season against the Houston Rockets.
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By The Numbers: Week 1 Review.
Magic Front Office's Stat Guru Marten Liebster breaks down some interesting stats from the Magic's 0-3 opening week.
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By The Numbers: 2nd Quarter Breakdown
Magic Front Office's stat man Marten Liebster breaks down the Orlando Magic's stats in the second quarter of games during the 2004-2005 season.
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By The Numbers: 1st Quarter Breakdown
Magic Front Office's Stat man Marten Liebster breaks down some areas where the Orlando Magic must improve this coming season to get back in the playoffs.
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The Last Franurai
A fan's perspective on dealing with top draft pick Fran Vazquez's decision to stay overseas.
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Rumblings Out Of Orlando
The Orlando Magic will sign Keyon Dooling sometime this week but contrary to popular belief, the Magic might not be standing pat with the rest of their roster.
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A Chance To Start
Keyon Dooling will finally suite up for the team that drafted him five years ago. His signing creates a battle for the starting point guard position in Orlando.
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Gone With The Wind
Herman de Vries discusses the Orlando Magic's payroll situation and the value of expiring contracts.
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Fran Vázquez: Where Does He Come From And What Has He Done?
Magic Front Office columnist Davor Nincic profiles the Magic's first round pick Fran Vázquez.
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Orlando Magic Draft Preview
RealGM.com’s Howard Mass previews the NBA Draft for The Orlando Magic. This special Draft edition features a Mock Draft, the possible choices at #11, options for the Magic’s two second round picks, opinions from Magicfans on who to Draft and a Q and A with DraftExpress’ Jonathan Watters.
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Ask Howard
RealGM's Howard Mass is back with another addition of Ask Howard. In this installment, he answer questions regarding a possible lockout, free agency, possible trades, Coach Hill, and the Draft.
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"The next twin towers, in Orlando?"
Many Mock Drafts have the Orlando Magic taking a swingman at #11. However, Randy Morrison believes the Magic should go big and put together another set of Twin Towers.
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Ramblings of a Magic Fan - It's Good to be Back
Thoughts running through my head as I wake up from a deepened sleep...
I'm back!
Did you miss me?
I didn't think so.
Anyway, while I was away, several events and stories made headlines: Brad Pitt upgraded from Jennifer Aniston to Angelina Jolie; Nick and Jessica performed for the troops in Iraq; the NHL folded and nobody cared; a white guy won the NBA MVP award for the first time since Larry Bird.
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By The Numbers: Difference Between Winning and Losing.
Marten Liebster is back with another addition of "By The Numbers:" In this addition, he goes into his database and looks at a comparison of trends between wins and losses last season for the Orlando Magic.
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Back Here Where We Need Ya!
The way sports fans look at a team can change at the drop of a hat. For Orlando Magic it wasn't a drop of a hat, but it was the hiring of an old face. Twenty-four hours after the firing of General Manager John Weisbrod, the Magic announced the re-hiring of Brian Hill, after an 8 year absence from the organization. The theme song from "Welcome Back, Kotter" blared in the background as Magic President Bob Vander Weide walked over to the media holding two bouquets of flowers, with Brian Hill by his side.
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No Lotto Luck But Plenty Of Options At 11
If any of this point guards could beat out Jameer Nelson for the starting spot, all the way to if anything will be left for the Magic in the second round.
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Orlando Magic Lottery Preview
RealGM's Howard Mass previews the Draft Lottery for the Magic and explains why a top-3 finish for the New York Knicks could benefit the Magic in the 2nd round of this year's draft. He also gives Magicfans some words of encouragement on the team's secretive and dragged out coaching search.
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By The Numbers: Francis As a Core Player
Martin Liebster examines the numbers of Steve Francis and Jameer Nelson.
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Ask Howard
Chris Jent- We all like him but he is not the coach this team needs right now. His situation is just like Richie Adubato's back in 1997. Jent is basically being kept on a string as a last resort.
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www.orlando-arena.com takes on the Arena Issue
When you hear “new arena” in Orlando these days it is met with a level of scrutiny that has caused many of our biggest political leaders to tip toe the issue, as not to upset anyone. Sadly this has created the distorted view of “No New Arena for Billionaires” without people knowing all the facts.
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Magic Report
Do we Trade Steve?
Yes. Without a doubt. Steve is a great player, and can lead a team. I think he can even lead a team to the playoffs.
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Orlando Magic Offseason Preview
There has been some speculation about possible capspace for the 2006 offseason. Do not hold your breath.
The Magic have over $51 million committed in salaries for the 2006/2007 season. I highly doubt that with that number, this team will have any capspace.
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Magic need a win tonight to stay alive
Sadly, with only six games remaining in the regular season, the Magic’s chances of making the playoffs got extremely dim this past week with losses to Dallas, Chicago and Detroit.
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He who laughs last, laughs loudest
If Dwight Howard continues his improvements the way he has been all season, he could be an MVP candidate in as little as two years much like Amare.
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To Make Or Not Make The Playoffs
The Orlando Magic's playoff spot is theirs to lose.
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Magic say goodbye to Outlaw
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THE PRESEASON IS FINALLY HERE!
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THE DUNCAN WATCH HAS STARTED
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PRESEASON NOTES
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A Tough Start
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Quick recap
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QUICK RECAP!
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QUICK RECAP!
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QUICK RECAP!
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QUICK RECAP!
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QUICK RECAP AND OUTLOOK!
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QUICK RECAP AND OUTLOOK!
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SEASON'S OVER, WHERE DO THE MAGIC GO FROM HERE?
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WHERE WILL WEBBER BE NEXT SEASON?
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ANTONIO DAVIS
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OFFSEASON UPDATE
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A new duo!
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Eric Maynor is an increasingly rare four-year, small college rookie. He sat down with RealGM to discuss how his first few weeks of NBA life has gone and what he has learned from Deron Williams and Jerry Sloan.
LeBron James already plays for a perennial underdog in Cleveland, but moving to the Clippers would allow him to do so in a huge market and with a core that will immediately compete for championships while also having an encouraging long term outlook.
The Heat have been plagued by inconsistencies, making it difficult to determine how good they really are this season.
After a week that included wins against Denver and Boston, people around the league are starting to get the feeling that this Hawks team might be better than initially thought.
After losing their first three games of the season, Indiana has rattled off four consecutive victories with their defense being surprisingly as strong as their offense. 
The Warriors unloaded Stephen Jackson before he cratered his trade value and now Don Nelson gets to use a simplified rotation as they try to turnaround their season.
For a team that has every reason to question the direction of the franchise, the New Orleans Hornets are actually saying all the right things.
Arron Afflalo spoke to RealGM about how he is making the most of his new opportunity with the Denver Nuggets.
The 08-09 Blazers transitioned into a young, perennial playoff team and they will need to prove themselves to be a fringe championship contender this season before competing for that distinction in earnest during the 10-11 season.
The Washington Wizards are probably the toughest team to predict in the NBA this season, but we saw good indicators despite a rough night against Atlanta. 
The Lakers have the best team in the NBA by a fairly wide margin and are the prohibitive favorites to repeat. Phil Jackson's toughest job will be to keep a team this good interested for the 100+ games they'll play this season.