Injury May Sideline Battie For Most Of Season

Orlando Magic center/power forward Tony Battie has a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder and could need surgery that would keep him out most of the upcoming season.

Team doctors diagnosed the injury as a partial tear to the rotator cuff last week. Battie was set to see doctors at Duke University Medical Center in North Carolina on Thursday for another opinion.

Battie, 31, started all 66 of the games that he played in last season while averaging 6.1 points and 5.2 rebounds a game.

Via Florida Today

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Jameer Nelson Wants To Stay In Orlando

Jameer Nelson is at a critical juncture as a player, angling for a new contract with the Magic after turning in a so-so 2006-07 season.

Nelson can become a restricted free agent after season's end if an extension isn't reached by the Oct. 31 deadline. GM Otis Smith doesn't rule out getting a contract done by then. Mountain would be in favor of striking a deal sooner than later, but for now says, "Just say it isn't soup yet."

Nelson shrugs off the contract talk other than to say, "Of course, I want to stay here, but I know it's a business." He prefers to focus on his team -- and the memory of a father whom he says will be a driving force behind a breakout season for him.

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Magic Sign Outlaw, Two Others For Training Camp

The Orlando Magic will hold their 2007-08 training camp at the RDV Sportsplex in Orlando, beginning Saturday, September 29.

In addition, the Magic have signed free agents Bo Outlaw, Kevin Kruger and Torrell Martin. The roster stands at 17 players.

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