March 2013 Orlando Magic Wiretap

Ford: Magic Would Have Selected Marcus Smart With No. 2 Overall Pick

Jul 18, 2013 9:32 PM

Travis Ford was asked where Marcus Smart would've been selected in last month's NBA draft.

"Two," Ford answered quickly. "Orlando was picking him no matter what."

Smart has drawn high praise from just about anyone who has ever seen him play.

"I've never been around another player in my whole life -- not when I was a player and not since I've been a coach -- that is able to bring it EVERY SINGLE DAY," Ford said. "I don't care if it's two-a-days, three-a-days or five-a-days. I don't care if it's 6 a.m. I don't care if it's the day after a big win. It's ridiculous. I knew he was a great leader, but it's even been a shock to me. Everybody, at some point, has a bad day in terms of coming ready to play. But he never takes a day off. He comes everyday to win every drill. Everyday. Every drill. I don't care when it is or what it is. Everyday he's ready. It's ridiculous."

Smart was the only college player invited to the USA Basketball’s July minicamp.

Gary Parrish/CBSSports (via Evan Dunlap/Orlando Pinstriped Post)

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Jason Maxiell Agrees To Two-Year Contract With Magic

Jul 18, 2013 1:47 PM

Jason Maxiell has agreed to a two-year, $5 million deal with the Orlando Magic.

Maxiell has been with the Detroit Pistons since 2005.

The Magic hold a team option on the contract for 14-15 at $2.5 million.

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Ronnie Price To Sign With Magic

Jul 16, 2013 5:40 PM

The Orlando Magic have reached agreement with Ronnie Price that will likely be fully guaranteed. 

Price will likely be the third-string point guard for the Magic.

Price is 30 and has played for four different teams.

Josh Robbins/Orlando Sentinel

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Drummond, Olynyk, Lamb, Oladipo, Jones On Orlando All-Tournament Team

Jul 13, 2013 10:20 AM

Andre Drummond, Kelly Olynyk, Jeremy Lamb, Victor Oladipo and Terrence Jones were named to the 2013 Orlando Summer League All-Tournament First Team.

On the Second Team were Reggie Jackson, Miles Plumlee, Ian Clark, Tyshawn Taylor and Solomon Hill.

Dwight Buycks, Michael Carter-Williams, Tony Mitchell and Mason Plumlee were amongst Honorable Mentions.

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Olynyk, Pressey Lead Celtics To 102-83 Win Over Magic

Jul 12, 2013 4:18 PM

The Boston Celtics defeated the Orlando Magic by a final score of 102-83 in Summer League play on Friday.

Kelly Olynyk had 12 points and seven rebounds to lead the Celtics, while Phil Pressey had seven points, six rebounds and 10 assists.

A.J. Slaughter had 25 points, nine assists and seven steals for the Magic. DeQuan Jones cored 15 points in just 18 minutes. Victor Oladipo did not play.

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Oladipo Leads Magic To 90-89 Win Over 76ers

Jul 11, 2013 7:11 PM

The Orlando Magic defeated the Philadelphia 76ers by a final score of 90-89 in Summer League play on Thursday.

Victor Oladipo had 24 points, six assists, three rebounds and three steals, while Andrew Nicholson scored 23 points.

Arnett Moultrie led the 76ers with 23 points and 12 rebounds. James Southerland scored 15 points.

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Magic Looking To Add Depth At Point Guard, Center

Jul 11, 2013 2:29 PM

The Orlando Magic are looking to add point guard and center depth before the start of training camp.

Orlando will not re-sign Beno Udrih, who was acquired last season in a trade deadline deal with the Milwaukee Bucks.

One free-agent possibility is A.J. Slaughter, a 6-foot-3 guard who has played well for the Magic in summer-league practices.

Josh Robbins/Orlando Sentinel

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Heat Beat Magic 94-80 Behind 19 Points From James Ennis

Jul 9, 2013 10:42 PM

The Miami Heat defeated the Orlando Magic by a final score of 94-80 in Summer League play on Tuesday.

James Ennis led the Heat with 19 points and six rebounds.

Victor Oladipo had 22 points (12-for-14 on free throws) and five rebounds.

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Magic Making Progress In Buyout Talks With Turkoglu

Jul 9, 2013 3:46 PM

The Orlando Magic are progressing in buyout talks with Hedo Turkoglu.

Turkoglu is still on the contract signed with the Toronto Raptors in the 2009 offseason.

Turkoglu has $6 million guaranteed on his $12 million salary for the 13-14 season.

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Thunder Beat Magic 79-78

Jul 8, 2013 4:38 PM

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Orlando Magic by a final score of 79-78 in Summer League play on Monday.

Daniel Orton had nine points and seven rebounds while Dwight Buycks had 11 points and five assists. Jeremy Lamb scored 11 points on 4-for-16 shooting.

Victor Oladipo had 12 points on 2-for-12 shooting and five assists. Maurice Harkless had 14 points, five rebounds and three steals.

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Oladipo With Good Floor Game In Orlando's 95-88 Win Over Celtics

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Magic Sign Victor Oladipo

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Oladipo, Harkless Headline Magic Summer League Roster

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