Jerry Brewer of the Orlando Sentinel reports: Touching up their 2001-2002 roster by putting an emphasis on the players who have helped them the past two seasons, the Orlando Magic re-signed big men Andrew DeClercq and Don Reid on Wednesday.

DeClercq and Reid both signed two-year contracts to remain with the team. DeClercq will receive about $4 million over the life of the contract; Reid $2.7 million.

The Magic now have four unsigned free agents -- Cory Alexander, Dee Brown, Troy Hudson and Monty Williams.

Gabriel said their situations could be resolved next week. Then, the Magic will look to work out deals with their three rookie draft picks.

Orlando Sentinel writer Jerry Brewer reports: During his month with the Orlando Magic, rookie center Brendan Haywood has yet to escape the feeling he's wearing nylon at a silk convention.

The Magic say they like Haywood. At 7 feet and 268 pounds, he is a legitimate center in a league with few legitimate centers. But the reality is this: It's hard to figure where he fits into the Magic's plans. Because of this, Orlando has explored at least one trade involving the big man.

Haywood was almost sent to Dallas at the end of last week as part of a four-team trade that would have brought Detroit point guard Mateen Cleaves to the Magic. Minnesota was the other team involved. The trade fell through, though various sources would not say why.

"We haven't ruled out anything," General Manager John Gabriel said when asked about Haywood. "We still like Brendan. It's hard to come by guys his size. It's a numbers situation that we'll have to work out."

AP - Patrick Ewing testified Monday that he twice was provided with free sexual favors at the Gold Club while the club's owner and manager watched.

Ewing, who signed with the Orlando Magic last week, said he had visited the Atlanta strip club about 10 times and was given special attention when owner Steve Kaplan and manager Thomas ''Ziggy'' Sicignano were present.