May 2014 Orlando Magic Wiretap

Matt Lloyd Expected To Be Candidate For Grizzlies' GM Job

May 25, 2014 7:24 PM

Matt Lloyd is an early candidate to become general manager of the Memphis Grizzlies.

Lloyd is currently assistant GM of the Orlando Magic and was previously a member of the Chicago Bulls' front office.

The Grizzlies are searching for a replacement for Jason Levien.

Sam Amick/USA Today

Tags: Memphis Grizzlies, Orlando Magic, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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MCW, Oladipo, Burke, Plumlee, Hardaway Headline All-Rookie Team

May 22, 2014 2:28 PM

Michael Carter-Williams and Victor Oladipo are joined on the NBA All-Rookie First Team by Trey Burke, Mason Plumlee and Tim Hardaway Jr.

On the All-Rookie Second Team are Kelly Olynyk, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Gorgui Dieng, Cody Zeller and Steven Adams.

Ben McLemore and Pero Antic were honorable mentions that narrowly missed the second team.

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Tags: Michael Carter-Williams, Victor Oladipo, Mason Plumlee, Tim Hardaway Jr., New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia Sixers, Utah Jazz, Brooklyn Nets, NBA, NBA Award

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Magic Could Be Interested In David Lee

May 21, 2014 2:11 AM

The Orlando Magic could be a potential trade partner for the Golden State Warriors should they deal David Lee.

The Magic ended up with the No. 4 pick in the lottery, out of expected range for Andrew Wiggins, Jabari Parker and Joel Embiid.

Lee has a difficult contract to move, but he would give the Magic a veteran presence at a position of need.

Arron Afflalo would be a target of interest for the Warriors should they move Klay Thompson in another deal.

The report also mentions a possible trade of Klay Thompson and Lee to the New York Knicks for Carmelo Anthony.

Marcus Thompson/San Jose Mercury News

Tags: David Lee, Golden State Warriors, Orlando Magic, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Cavaliers Win NBA Lottery; Bucks Pick 2nd, 76ers 3rd

May 20, 2014 9:22 PM

The Cleveland Cavaliers have won the NBA Lottery for the third time in four seasons.

Chad Ford of ESPN wrote before the lottery announcement that the Cavaliers would likely take Jabari Parker with the first overall pick if they won the lottery, but a source told him afterwards that Andrew Wiggins is the preferred pick. DraftExpress also has Wiggins as the top pick in their post-lottery mock.

1. Cavaliers

2. Bucks

3. 76ers

4. Magic

5. Jazz

6. Celtics

7. Lakers

8. Kings

9. Hornets

10. 76ers

11. Nuggets

12. Magic

13. Wolves

14. Suns

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Tags: Andrew Wiggins, Jabari Parker, Joel Embiid, Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia Sixers, Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings, Utah Jazz, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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Magic, BayHawks Enter Single Affiliation Partnership

May 19, 2014 1:39 PM

The Orlando Magic, Erie BayHawks, and the NBA Development League announced that the Magic and BayHawks have entered into a three-year single affiliation partnership beginning with the 2014-15 NBA D-League season. Orlando becomes the record 16th NBA team to have a one-to-one affiliation with an NBA D-League team.

The partnership, also referred to as a “hybrid affiliation,” is the eighth of its kind in the NBA D-League and allows an NBA team to control the NBA D-League team’s basketball operations, while the existing local ownership maintains primary responsibility for the team’s off-the-court business operations and community initiatives.

“We are looking forward to a mutually beneficial partnership with the BayHawks,” said Orlando Magic Chief Executive Officer Alex Martins. “We feel this hybrid relationship will further assist our efforts in regards to developing NBA talent, while providing Erie with a team they can be proud of.  I would like to thank Steve Demetriou. His vision and values fit very well with ours and we are excited about this exclusive affiliation.”

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Tags: Orlando Magic, Erie BayHawks (2008), NBA, D-League, D-League Teams

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Magic Exercise 15-16 Options On Hennigan, Vaughn

May 2, 2014 11:59 AM

The Orlando Magic have picked up their fourth-year option on the contracts of Rob Hennigan and Jacque Vaughn for the 15-16 season.

"Rob and Jacque have worked extremely hard in establishing a culture which embodies teamwork, hard work, hunger for success and humility," said Magic CEO Alex Martins. "With their strategic direction and leadership, we feel we are headed in the right direction, which will allow us to achieve our goals of contending in a long-term, sustainable fashion."

Roger Simmons/Orlando Sentinel

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