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Magic Sign Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje

Aug 22, 2005 2:38 PM EST

The Orlando Magic have signed free agent center Ruben Boumtje-Boumtje, President/CEO Bob Vander Weide announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal are not disclosed.

Boumtje-Boumtje (7’0”, 257, 5/20/78) appeared in five games with the Magic during the 2005 Reebok Vegas Summer League. He averaged 4.8 ppg. and 3.6 rpg. in 16.8 minpg., while shooting .563 (9-of-16) from the floor.

Originally selected by Portland in the second round (50th overall) of the 2001 NBA Draft, Boumtje-Boumtje has played in 44 regular season games during his NBA career with the Trail Blazers and Cleveland, averaging 1.0 ppg. and 1.3 rpg. in 6.3 minpg.

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Magic Sign Travis Diener

Aug 16, 2005 4:35 PM EST

The Orlando Magic have signed guard Travis Diener, President/CEO Bob Vander Weide announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal are not disclosed. Diener was selected by the Magic in the second round (38th overall) of the 2005 NBA Draft.

Diener (6’1”, 175, 3/1/82) appeared in 120 career games during four seasons at Marquette University. He averaged 14.1 ppg., 5.1 apg., 3.1 rpg. and 1.32 stlpg. during his career, while shooting .413 (284-687) from beyond the three-point arc and .837 (385-460) from the free throw line.

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Mavs Agree To Contract With Christie

Aug 12, 2005 6:33 AM EST

Even before reluctantly parting with Michael Finley by trade or waivers, the Mavericks have found a replacement.

The team has reached an oral agreement with veteran swingman Doug Christie on a one-year, $3 million deal, a source said. Christie, 35, was waived Thursday by the Orlando Magic as part of the NBA's luxury-tax amnesty provision.

Before Christie officially becomes a Maverick, he must wait seven days to clear waivers, according to league rules. It is unlikely any team will claim Christie and his $8.2 million salary, making him an unrestricted free agent who could then sign with the Mavericks on Wednesday.

Christie's agent, Bradley Marshall, declined comment other than to say than Christie and his wife, Jackie, would be visiting Dallas soon to meet with the Mavericks.

If Christie is healthy and happy, he could be a key acquisition and address a targeted need for the Mavericks.

He was always a top candidate for all-defensive team honors in Sacramento, a point of emphasis under Mavericks coach Avery Johnson. And Christie has played in 58 career playoff games and could provide the Mavericks with locker room leadership.

Via Dallas Morning News

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Magic Aug 2005 Archive

  • Magic Officially Waive Christie

    Magic Press Release | Aug 11, 2005

    The Orlando Magic have waived guard Doug Christie.

  • Christie Wants To Sign One-Year Pact With Dallas

    Star-Telegram | Aug 11, 2005

    Doug Christie wants to sign a one-year, $3 million contract offer from the Mavericks when he becomes a free agent next week, according to a league source.

  • Magic Reportedly Interested In Selling A Piece Of The Franchise

    Orlando Sentinel | Aug 7, 2005

    While the Magic continue their efforts in forming the team for the upcoming season, the franchise has reportedly approached several local businessmen with and idea of selling a piece of the team.

  • Bulls Still Would Like To Keep Harrington

    Daily Southtown | Aug 5, 2005

    While most of the Chicago free agent talk has focused on their restricted core, Othella Harrington is another player that the Bulls would like to retain.

  • Van Exel Leans Towards Houston, Dallas Could Target Christie

    Dallas Morning News | Aug 5, 2005

    Free-agent guard Nick Van Exel apparently is leaning toward signing with the Houston Rockets.

  • Magic Set To Waive Doug Christie

    Orlando Sentinel | Aug 5, 2005

    Making use of the newly installed amnesty clause, league sources in New York confirmed that the Orlando Magic would waive the disgruntled Doug Christie.

  • Magic Sign Keyon Dooling

    Magic Press Release | Aug 3, 2005

    The Orlando Magic have signed free agent guard Keyon Dooling, President/CEO Bob Vander Weide announced today.

  • Vazquez Switches Teams In Spain

    Orlando Sentinel | Aug 1, 2005

    Fran Vazquez, the Orlando Magic's first-round draft pick, has left his former Spanish team and signed with another one over the weekend, according to reports in several media outlets in Europe.