The Orlando Magic might not be winning big in the NBA, but they are behind a new league rules change.
The NBA told The Sentinel on Monday that it is changing the way teams submit the list of active/inactive players -- thanks to an issue brought up Friday night in New York by the Magic.
The league did not take any punitive action against the Knicks after F Jackie Butler played against Orlando, even though Butler's name was on the inactive list that the Knicks handed the Magic before the game.
After Magic Coach Brian Hill protested in the first quarter to game officials, the Knicks issued a "corrected" version of the inactive/active list in the second quarter. Butler's name then appeared on the active list.
The NBA agreed it was a "clerical" error by the Knicks, league spokesman Tim Frank said Monday.
But now, game referees will supervise the active/inactive lists before the game, said Frank.
"Officials will be asked to verify the accuracy prior to the game," Frank said.
If the situation arises again, Frank said, officials will "disqualify the player immediately. They didn't have that same power Friday night."
Via Orlando Sentinel
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When Magic F Grant Hill returns from injury, the club will have something of a dilemma, thanks to Hedo Turkoglu's terrific play.
Magic Assistant General Manager Otis Smith didn't reject the idea out of hand, saying "Grant would be fine" with playing as a reserve, especially as he rebuilds his stamina.
The Magic will be more judicious in distributing Hill's minutes when he returns from his second rehab stint since his sports hernia surgery Oct. 31. When Hill returned after missing the first 19 games of the season, he preferred to start because he never played as a reserve in 12 seasons.
But Smith also said that Turkoglu could easily come off the bench, considering Turkoglu's experience as a sixth man and playing behind Hill.
Hill said before Friday night's game in New York against the Knicks that he likely would be out another week.
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Minnesota failed to get Ron Artest, turned down a chance to get Steve Francis and instead, took on Ricky Davis and Mark Blount, each of whom were regarded as a cancer in Boston. It proves that Kevin McHale still has a soft spot in his heart for his old team. Now with Wally Szczerbiak, the Celtics have the flexibility to deal off Paul Pierce.
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Magic Jan 2006 Archive
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Orlando Sentinel | Jan 28, 2006
The NBA is investigating a complaint by the Magic that the New York Knicks used an inactive player in Friday night's game at Madison Square Garden, club sources told The Sentinel.
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Orlando Sentinel | Jan 27, 2006
Orlando Magic forward Grant Hill isn't expected to play for another week to 10 days, according to Assistant General Manager Otis Smith.
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Orlando Sentinel | Jan 21, 2006
Guard Jameer Nelson missed Orlando's game Saturday night against the Sacramento Kings with a sprained right foot.
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Florida Today | Jan 19, 2006
Steve Francis said the Orlando Magic have assured him that he will not be dealt before the NBA's Feb.
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Orlando Sentinel | Jan 19, 2006
Magic power forward Dwight Howard told the Sentinel on Wednesday that he has committed to play for the U.
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USA Today | Jan 19, 2006
Steve Francis had 12 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in his first game back from a two-game suspension to lead the Orlando Magic over the Washington Wizards 106-98 on Wednesday night.
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USAToday.com | Jan 18, 2006
Grant Hill will be sidelined 7-10 days because of continued abdominal pain, the Orlando Magic said Wednesday.
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SI.com | Jan 17, 2006
Orlando forward Grant Hill traveled to Philadelphia on Tuesday to have his sports hernia reevaluated, though the Magic's leading scorer is expected to be available for Wednesday's game against Washington.
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Orlando Sentinel | Jan 17, 2006
Several clubs inquired about trading for Orlando Magic point guard Steve Francis while he was suspended for conduct detrimental to the team.
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AP | Jan 16, 2006
Steve Francis, who missed two games, met with team officials on Monday and general manager Otis Smith said the team is eager to move on.
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Orlando Sentinel | Jan 16, 2006
Magic Assistant General Manager Otis Smith said PG Steve Francis' return to the team will be decided during today's meeting at RDV Sportsplex.
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Orlando Sentinel | Jan 15, 2006
Steve Francis wants to stay in Orlando, but will he soon be joining Kevin Garnett in Minnesota?
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Orlando Sentinel | Jan 13, 2006
Orlando Magic guard Keyon Dooling was suspended five games for fighting with Seattle guard Ray Allen on Wednesday.
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Florida Today | Jan 13, 2006
Orlando Magic guard Steve Francis refused head coach Brian Hill's orders to re-enter Wednesday's game late in the fourth quarter at Seattle.
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Press Release | Jan 12, 2006
The Orlando Magic have suspended guard Steve Francis for conduct detrimental to the team. Francis scored just 10 points and had six turnovers during a 113-104 loss to the Seattle SuperSonics on Wednesday.
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Orlando Sentinel | Jan 12, 2006
Pending more medical results, Orlando Magic forward Grant Hill will test his groin area today during a light practice in Portland, Ore.
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AP | Jan 12, 2006
After a series of elbows, Keyon Dooling pushed Ray Allen to the ground. Allen got up and tackled Dooling into the first row of seats along the sideline and onto some fans.
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AP | Jan 5, 2006
Orlando Magic forward Grant Hill was placed on the inactive list for Wednesday's game against Toronto Raptors because of a strained groin.
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Orlando Sentinel | Jan 4, 2006
Grant Hill was besieged by Detroit media before Tuesday night's game after telling the Sentinel he possibly could retire after his contract expires in 2007.
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Orlando Sentinel | Jan 3, 2006
"Retirement. . . . Yeah, that's a possibility," Grant Hill told the Orlando Sentinel.
