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Wizards Eyeing Stevenson?

There is a possibility that the Wizards could sign free agent shooting guard DeShawn Stevenson, who emerged as a solid perimeter defender with the Orlando Magic last season, the Washington Post is reporting.

Stevenson turned down a three-year, $10 million offer from the Magic earlier in the summer and is reportedly seeking a four-year contract worth $16 million.

Via Washington Post


Magic Re-Sign Ariza

The Orlando Magic have re-signed restricted free agent forward Trevor Ariza, General Manager Otis Smith announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal are not disclosed.

Ariza (6’8”, 200, 6/30/85) played in 57 games with both the Magic and New York last season, averaging 4.6 ppg., 3.8 rpg., 1.1 apg. and 1.00 stlpg. in 17.5 minpg. He was traded to Orlando by the Knicks on Feb. 22, 2006, along with the expiring contract of Anfernee Hardaway, in exchange for Steve Francis. During 21 games with Orlando, Ariza averaged 4.7 ppg. and 3.9 rpg. in 13.8 minpg.

“We are very pleased to bring Trevor back, as he is a key part of our young core,” General Manager Otis Smith said. “His athleticism and explosiveness will be a great asset to our team on both ends of the floor.”

Via NBA.com


Fran Vasquez Signs Huge Deal With FC Barcelona

A Spanish sports newspaper is reporting that 2005 Orlando Magic lottery pick has signed a long-term contract with a large buyout sum with FC Barcelona.

The deal is a four-year contract. He will earn 1.4 million euros ($1.75 million USD) per year and he will have an approximately 8.5 million euros ($10.75 million USD) buyout.

Via Mundo Deportivo


Magic Jul 2006 Archive