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Magic Haven't Reached Decision On Smith, Van Gundy

Alex Martins said evaluations of Orlando's basketball operations department remains ongoing.

“No decisions have been reached,” Martins told the Orlando Sentinel via text message.

Both Otis Smith and Stan Van Gundy may not return next season.

Smith will meet with team officials on Wednesday to discuss his future.

Martins also said that the club has been in touch with Dwight Howard's camp recently.

Via Josh Robbins/Orlando Sentinel

Irving, Lin Among Players Named To U.S. Select Team

Kyrie Irving and Jeremy Lin have been named to the USA select team, which will practice against the U.S. Olympic team as it prepares for the London games.

The select team also will include DeMarcus Cousins, John Wall, DeMar DeRozan, Ryan Anderson, Paul George, Taj Gibson, Klay Thompson, DeJuan Blair, Kawhi Leonard, Derrick Favors and Gordon Hayward.

Via CSNBayArea.com

D'Antoni Interested In Coaching Orlando

Mike D'Antoni is interested in coaching the Magic should the team not keep Stan Van Gundy.

D'Antoni parted ways with the Knicks in mid-March.

Via Brian Schmitz/Orlando Sentinel

Nelson Has Until June 15th To Exercise Option

Jameer Nelson is contractually obligated to inform the Magic by June 15th if he will exercise his option for the 12-13 season.

"I can't make the decision until some other decisions are made around here," Nelson said. "I want to be here in the Orlando Magic uniform. I love being here. I love being in the city."

Otis Smith had erroneously said that Nelson had three days following their final postseason game.

Nelson's contract is worth $8.6 million for the 12-13 season.

Via Josh Robbins/Orlando Sentinel

Foyle Emerging In Orlando Front Office

The Orlando Magic are expected to make several significant changes this offseason and Adonal Foyle could be at the center of their first major move.

Foyle was named Director of Player Development with the Magic in September of 2010.

The Magic interviewed Foyle for the General Manager position prior to the March 15th trade deadline, according to sources.

Otis Smith’s future with the team is unknown at this point, but it’s believed that Foyle is the favorite to take Smith’s place should the team make a change. 

Sources say Magic CEO Alex Martins was impressed with Foyle and heavily relied on him to help with the understanding of the basketball operations side of the business. Foyle is also being courted by other teams, specifically the Charlotte Bobcats and the Magic don’t want to lose him, sources said. 

The Magic have involved Foyle in many of the team’s personnel decisions this season. 

Prior to the trade deadline the Magic formed a traveling war room as they searched for potential deals to appease Dwight Howard. Foyle was said to be instrumental in all discussions and was viewed as Martins’ “right hand man.” He is said to have been the “point man” in the trade discussions with the New Jersey Nets. He even made a trip to the New Jersey to meet with Billy King, according to sources. 

Foyle's emergence came around the same time the rumors of Smith’s loss of decision-making power surfaced. Sources said that Martins stripped Smith of all decision-making power and, along with Foyle, took control of all trade talks, which is believed to have been the primary reason the team failed in their pursuit of Monta Ellis. 

After Howard decided to opt-in, Foyle was told he would be involved in all future personnel decisions. 

When asked about the initial interview Foyle denied it. He did, however, acknowledge that there has been interest from other teams, but didn’t specify what role his suitors would move him to. 

Martins was non-committal about Smith’s future Wednesday at the Amway Center. He would only say that every position, including his, will be “evaluated.” 

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Sources: Magic Interview Adonal Foyle For GM Job

Adonal Foyle has interviewed for the general manager position with the Magic, according to multiple sources. The interview is said to have taken place before the trade deadline.

Foyle is currently Orlando's director of player development.

Foyle was actively involved in trade deadline talks surrounding Dwight Howard. 

Otis Smith remains the GM of the Magic, a role he has had since 2006. Smith is under contract for the 12-13 season.

Magic CEO Alex Martins was non-committal on the future of Smith within the organization during his end of season media session.

If Smith is not retained as GM, Foyle is believed to be the favorite to replace him.

Via Jarrod Rudolph/RealGM

Bobcats To Interview Patrick Ewing

The Bobcats will ask the Magic for permission to interview Patrick Ewing for their head coaching vacancy.

Ewing would welcome the opportunity to interview.

"No one's called yet, but I'd definitely have some interest in any job," Ewing said. "I've, no doubt, put in my apprenticeship working as an assistant coach for nine years now, so I'm just looking for an opportunity."

Ewing is a good friend of Michael Jordan, owner of the Bobcats.

Ewing interviewed last offseason with the Pistons.

Via Josh Robbins/Orlando Sentinel

Magic May Seek Trade If Howard Doesn't Sign Extension

Magic CEO Alex Martins was asked if the franchise may trade Dwight Howard this offseason.

"We'll cross that bridge when it comes to it," said Martins. "The number one goal is to get him to sign an extension."

But Martins added that "necessary decisions will be made" if Howard doesn't sign an extension with Orlando this offseason.

The franchise was in a similar situation with Howard ahead of the March trade deadline.

Howard is eligible to become a free agent in 2013 if he doesn't sign an extension.

Via David Baumann/BHSN

Otis Smith Unsure If He's Interested In Remaining With Magic

Otis Smith is under contract with the Magic through the 12-13 season, but he hasn't given extensive thought to whether he is interested in remaining with the franchise.

"I haven't gotten into it," said Smith. "I'll have a conversation with a few people following the end of the season, and we'll see where we go from there."

Smith said he reevaluates his situation at the end of every season.

"It's the same," he said. "Nothing really changed. I talk to my kids about everything. I talk to my family about everything. That's not new."

Via Josh Robbins/Orlando Sentinel

Ryan Anderson To Keep Options Open As Free Agent

Ryan Anderson professed his love for the Magic, but isn't ready to commit to coming back to Orlando.

"I love it here in Orlando," he said. "This is a place where I've had an incredible opportunity. I love living here. I think that this is a place that fits my style of play. You know, it's hard. It's hard because at the end of the day, it is a business. You know, I want to get the most out of my career that I can.

"Obviously, I love it here. I think I've made that very clear to everybody here that I'm very happy here. But I want to come into this with an open mind."

Otis Smith has expressed a willingness to re-sign Anderson.

Via Josh Robbins/Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic Archives

Anderson Beats Out Ilyasova, Pekovic To Win 2012 Most Improved Player Award

Ryan Anderson received 33 of a possible 66 first place votes.

Anderson To Win 2012 Most Improved Player Award

Orlando has had four previous winners of the award, including Scott Skiles, Darrell Armstrong, Tracy McGrady and Hedo Turkoglu.

Magic: Howard Hasn't Asked For Trade

Dwight Howard has lost 10 to 15 pounds and developed a slight belly since his surgery.

Otis Smith To Meet With Howard In Los Angeles

Otis Smith will spend approximately 24 hours in Los Angeles before returning to Orlando for Game 3.

Stern Disputes Theory Of Injuries Being Lockout-Related

David Stern disputed the growing speculation that the NBA's lockout-shortened season have contributed to major injuries.

Turkoglu Trying To Return For Start Of Playoffs

Hedo Turkolgu hopes to return from a fractured cheekbone in time to play in Orlando's first round series.

Howard Undergoes Successful Surgery

Dwight Howard is expected to make a complete and full recovering in approximately four months.
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