The Orlando Magic have exercised their option to extend the contracts of forward-center Dwight Howard and guard Jameer Nelson through the 2007-08 season, Assistant General Manager Otis Smith announced today.  Per team policy, terms of the deals are not disclosed.

?Dwight and Jameer are having terrific sophomore seasons and they are only going to get better,? said Smith.  ?They are certainly key parts of our foundation, as we continue to make this organization one in which fans can be proud of, both on and off the court.  We look forward to watching Dwight?s and Jameer?s development in a Magic uniform for many years to come.?