Magic Nov 2003 Archive

• Hill is running, plans return

  Orlando Sentinel | Nov 25, 2003

  Injured Magic forward Grant Hill said Monday that he has been running sprints and has targeted February for a return, regardless whether the team is out of the playoff hunt.

• Orlando's Garrity to have knee surgery on Dec. 1

  Associated Press | Nov 23, 2003

  ORLANDO, Fla.

• McGrady denies role in Rivers' firing

  John Denton of the Florida Today | Nov 21, 2003

  On Thursday, Tracy McGrady denied a role in Doc Rivers' firing.

• Magic loses Davis' debut, streak now at 11

  Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel | Nov 21, 2003

  The Magic couldn't get a win in Johnny Davis' debut as head coach.

• McGrady's back aching again

  Orlando Sentinel | Nov 20, 2003

  As if riding a 10-game losing streak and recovering from the firing of Doc Rivers isn't torture enough, the Magic (1-10) must deal with T-Mac's trick back.

• Rivers joins ABC

  CBS Sportsline | Nov 20, 2003

  Fired Orlando Magic coach Doc Rivers has joined ABC Sports as an analyst on its top NBA announcing team.

• Davis got a two-year deal

  Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel | Nov 19, 2003

  New Magic head coach Johnny Davis received a two-year deal to coach the team.

• Magic fire coach Doc Rivers

  Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel | Nov 18, 2003

  "Doc Rivers was fired as coach of the Orlando Magic and replaced on an interim basis by assistant coach Johnny Davis, the Orlando Sentinel learned early Tuesday.

• Rivers fired as Magic coach

  Associated Press | Nov 18, 2003

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Doc Rivers was fired as coach of the Orlando Magic late Monday night after the team got off to the worst start in its 15-year history.

• Cry me a Rivers

  Associated Press | Nov 18, 2003

  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Doc Rivers was fired as coach of the Orlando Magic late Monday night after the team got off to the worst start in its 15-year history.

• Magic release ex-Ute Johnsen

  Desert Morning News | Nov 18, 2003

  The Magic waived Johnsen from the injured list, doing so because backup point guard Shammond Williams sprained an ankle; Orlando needed room on its injured list for Williams so it could sign point Derrick Dial to back up starter Tyronn Lue.

• Rivers close to being fired

  Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel | Nov 17, 2003

  Orlando Magic head coach Doc Rivers could be fired as early as Tuesday, this according to sources of the Orlando Sentinel.

• Giricek comes off IL, Johnsen dumped for Dial

  Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel | Nov 17, 2003

  The Orlando Magic have placed forward Pat Garrity and guard Shammond Williams on the injured list.

• Garrity might miss rest of season

  Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel | Nov 15, 2003

  "Already struggling offensively, the Magic could lose their best 3-point shooter for the rest of the season.

• Garrity to have third knee surgery, may be out for season

  Associated Press | Nov 15, 2003

  ORLANDO, Fla.

• Judgment week begins for Magic

  Tim Povtak of the Orlando Sentinel | Nov 14, 2003

  After starting off 1-7, with an 0-6 home record, the pressure is on the Orlando Magic to win now on their five-game west coast trip that begins tonight or heads could roll.

• Garrity may not be ready

  Orlando Sentinel | Nov 13, 2003

  Magic forward Pat Garrity didn't rule out another recovery period or even more surgery after reaggravating a right knee injury.

• Frustration over Hill setting in with T-Mac

  Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel | Nov 10, 2003

  The frustration of not having Grant Hill is finally setting in for Tracy McGrady.

• Team meeting avoids finger-pointing

  Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel | Nov 9, 2003

  In an attempt to try and turn things around after the second-worst hime defeat in the team's history, the Orlando Magic held a team meeting before Saturday's game against Houston.

• Howard urges fans' patience

  Orlando Sentinel | Nov 6, 2003

  Magic forward Juwan Howard directed a message at critics who might think the struggling Magic are pointing fingers are each other: Forgetaboutit.

• T-Mac takes shot at Knicks, Keith

  N.Y. Post | Nov 4, 2003

  "We definitely have been in that situation with the Knicks before," McGrady said.

• T-Mac says he wants to win title in Orlando

  Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel | Nov 3, 2003

  Tracy McGrady wants to stay in Orlando and win a chamionship there.

• Giricek out tonight

  Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel | Nov 3, 2003

  "Guard Gordan Giricek (sprained arch) could not push off Sunday on his right foot and will miss tonight's game.

• Johnsen loses starting spot

  Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel | Nov 3, 2003

  After three games, Magic rookie forward Britton Johnsen is out of the starting lineup and will be replaced by either Donnell Harvey or Steven Hunter.