Orlando Magic Wiretap

T-Mac's walkout from Knicks game concerns Magic officials

While the Magic were relieved Tuesday when the results of Tracy McGrady's magnetic resonance imaging test on his strained were negative, they weren't happy that he left the building during their humilating 28-point loss to the Knicks in their own building on Monday night.

"I think it was very frustrating for him, but I would have preferred that we all stay together. Even if you can't support us on the floor, you could support us on the sideline," Davis said. "But Tracy is a team guy. He's not a selfish guy, and to say that he is would be painting the wrong picture. We're on the same page."

Via Tim Povtak of the Orlando Sentinel


McGrady could be out a bit

During last night's 114-86 home loss to the New York Knicks, Orlando Magic guard Tracy McGrady was bothered by a sore right hip and missed the final three quarters of basketball while finishing with 0 points.

However, McGrady might miss more than just those three quarters.

"I don't know how long I'm going to be out. It's real painful," McGrady said. "It just flared up on me really bad."

Via Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel


February may be too soon for Hill

Grant Hill might not be returning to the Orlando Magic in February after all.

When pressed about the issue, Hill sounded as if that might be too soon to return.

"I'll say this: I still want to play this season," said Hill, who has not played since undergoing a fourth surgery on his left ankle in March.

"At what time, I just don't know."

Via Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel


Magic Dec 2003 Archive

  • 'No truth' to Vecsey rumor

    Magic Chief Operating Officer John Weisbrod said that, "There's absolutely no truth" to a recent item in (Peter Vecsey's) New York Post column that he has been secretly looking for a general manager to replace (Magic GM John) Gabriel.

  • Davis hasn't given up on Hunter

    Magic center Steven Hunter is on the trading block with few takers but despite playing just 20 minutes in the last 12 games, head coach Johnny Davis hasn't given up on him.

  • Magic looking to dump Gabe?

    "Despite Orlando's mini-resurgence after getting ransacked 19 straight, GM John Gabriel, who helped Pat Williams get the franchise off the ground 15 years ago, may be joining Doc Rivers in exile.

  • Magic interested in Thomas

    "A league source said that if (New York Knicks) forward Kurt Thomas becomes available, the Magic would be interested in making a trade.

  • Post-Christmas letdown afflicts McGrady, James, Rockets

    Not much of a post-Christmas encore from Tracy McGrady, LeBron James or the team that humbled the Lakers.

  • Suns Trade Archibald to Orlando

    PHOENIX (AP) Forward Robert Archibald was traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Orlando Magic on Friday for a conditional 2005 second-round draft pick, the second deal between the teams in three days.

  • Magic acquire Archibald; waive Williams

    The Orlando Magic and Phoenix have made their second trade is less than two weeks, acquiring forward Robert Archibald for a 2005 conditional second-round pick.

  • Doc Rivers speaks his mind

    A little over a month after being fired as head coach by the Orlando Magic, Doc Rivers has landed on his fett and will announce his first game with Al Michaels today on ABC as the Houston Rockets face-off with the Los Angeles Lakers.

  • Monty Williams traded to Orlando

    "Philadelphia 76ers President and General Manager Billy King announced today that the Sixers have acquired a 2004 conditional second round draft pick from the Orlando Magic in exchange for Monty Williams, a 2004 conditional second round draft pick and an undisclosed amount of cash.

  • Harvey deal made without Archibald

    The Orlando Magic and Phoenix Suns have finally completed their rumored trade but without forward Robert Archibald.

  • Toronto to get in on Harvey deal?

    On Sunday, we first reported that Magic forward Donnell Harvey would be traded to the Phoenix Suns inexchange for forward Robert Archibald and Phoenix's 2004 second-round pick.

  • Deal close to send Harvey to Phoenix

    PHOENIX (AP) The Phoenix Suns are close to a trade that would bring forward Donnell Harvey from the Orlando Magic.

  • Source: Harvey dealt to Phoenix for Archibald, second rounder

    RealGM/Magicpride Moderator Brian Roberts (a.

  • Cavs/Magic discussed Howard; Gabe on the way out?

    "The (Cleveland Cavaliers) talked to (the Orlando) Magic about Juwan Howard, who is readily available.

  • Howard ignores rumors

    Magic forward Juwan Howard is not worried about all of the trade talk surrounding him.

  • Lue expects to return on Sunday

    "Point guard Tyronn Lue missed his fourth consecutive game with a hip flexor Friday night, but he said he expects to be in the lineup Sunday when the Magic host Toronto.

  • Lue will attempt to play tonight

    Magic starting point guard Tyronn Lue (hip flexor), who has missed the team's last two games, will attempt to play tonight in Orlando's game against the Indiana Pacers.

  • Curry, Blount latest in sick bay

    The Chicago Bulls could be shorthanded for tonight's home game against the Orlando Magic and possibily longer.

  • Cavs on the move?

    "(Cleveland's)Discussions with the Miami Heat for guard Eddie Jones have apparently broken down.

  • Magic GM Gabriel admits job in jeopardy

    This season has been tough one for the Orlando Magic, who just recently snapped a 19 game losing streak, and it might be the last for John Gabriel as General Manager.

  • Orlando's McGrady leaves game after injuring right leg

    ORLANDO, Fla.

  • Magic avoid bullet

    ORLANDO, Fla.

  • Magic losing streak could hit 20

    Tonight, the Orlando Magic will attempt to snap their club record 19-game losing streak at home against the Amare Stoudemire-less Phoenix Suns.

  • Hill may opt for 5th surgery

    If Grant Hill's 4th comeback attempt fails this spring or next season, whenever he chooses to return, he doesn't plan on retiring.

  • Magic activate Shammond Williams, place Reece Gaines on IL

    ORLANDO, Fla.

  • NBA Today

    Chicago at Philadelphia (7 p.

  • Medical emergency delays Magic-Hornets game

    NEW ORLEANS (AP) A medical emergency in the stands during Wednesday night's Magic-Hornets game caused officials to suspend play for about 17 minutes.

  • McGrady laughs at rumor of return

    Tracy McGrady thinks the report by the Toronto Sun about him wanting to go back to Toronto to play with his cousin Vince Carter is funny.

  • Magic lose 16th in a row

    On Tuesday night, the Orlando Magic lost their 16th straight game with a 100-91 loss to the New Orleans Hornets.

  • Doc: I didn't want Darrell

    "I didn't want Darrell back," Doc Rivers openly admitted shortly after being dumped at the curb.

  • Williams could come off IL this week

    "Guard Shammond Williams (strained left knee) has begun practicing with the team again.

  • Garrity to have surgery today

    "Magic forward Pat Garrity is scheduled for surgery this morning in Vail, Colo.