Sources indicate that Portland, who has cleared additional cap space, is leading the charge to sign Hedo Turkoglu, while another suitor could include the Raptors.
Orlando acquired Vince Carter via trade last Thursday as insurance in case they were unable to re-sign Turkoglu.
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The Magic aren't expected to be able to match offers for restricted free-agent center Marcin Gortat.
Gortat made just $770,000 this past season, and Orlando general manager Otis Smith said that the team would be out of the running to retain him if the offers "were north of 5 [$5 million per season.]"
Houston seems like a possible fit for Gortat with news of Yao Ming's latest serious health setback.
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The Magic offered forward Hedo Turkoglu a four-year, $35 million extension shortly after the NBA Finals.
Turkoglu rejected the offer and ultimately opted out of the final year in his contract to become an unrestricted free agent.
Orlando acquired Vince Carter, who still has $33.6 million on his contract, on Thursday, which many believe spells the end for Turkoglu.
"It's going to be hard, but it's not out of the question, and it's certainly not out of our focus," president Bob Vander Weide said of re-signing Turkoglu. "We didn't do (the Carter trade) thinking automatically that Turk won't be here. What you try to do in this league is collect assets, but occasionally you have to move those assets for something that's a better fit. We still see Turk as an asset, and we'll try to get something done, but we won't know for a week or so what kind of deal we're up against."
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Magic Jun 2009 Archive
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Christopher Reina/RealGM | Jun 29, 2009
Anthony Johnson has officially exercised his player option for 2009-10.
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Orlando Sentinel | Jun 29, 2009
Vince Carter is thrilled to be playing for a title contender so close to his home.
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Ric Bucher/ESPN | Jun 28, 2009
According to a Twitter post from Ric Bucher, Portland has interest in both Andre Miller and Hedo Turkoglu.
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Fan House | Jun 27, 2009
The Magic are expected to pursue free-agent forwards Rasheed Wallace and Brandon Bass this week.
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Press Release | Jun 25, 2009
Vince Carter is the newest member of the Magic.
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Yahoo! | Jun 25, 2009
The New Jersey Nets have agreed in principal to send Vince Carter and Ryan Anderson to the Orlando Magic for Rafer Alston, Tony Battie and Courtney Lee.
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ESPN | Jun 25, 2009
Vince Carter could be exchanged in a package that includes Courtney Lee and Rafer Alston.
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DwightHoward.com (H/T BallerBlogger.com) | Jun 25, 2009
Dwight Howard was flattered by the Cavaliers acquisition of Shaquille O'Neal.
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New York Post | Jun 21, 2009
One NBA executive doesn't believe that Orlando's Hedo Turkolgu is worth $11 million.
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Orlando Sentinel | Jun 17, 2009
Magic point guard Rafer Alston admitted to the Orlando Sentinel that he always feels a little insecure in the NBA.
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Orlando Sentinel | Jun 16, 2009
Several general managers believe that the Blazers might prove to be the stiffest competition for the Magic in re-signing Hedo Turkoglu.
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ESPN | Jun 16, 2009
Television ratings for the NBA Finals were down from last year's numbers.
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Sports Illustrated | Jun 16, 2009
Hedo Turkoglu's agent has revealed that the forward will opt out of his contract with the Magic.
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New York Times | Jun 16, 2009
ABC's Jeff Van Gundy had a difficult time calling Orlando's loss to Los Angeles in the NBA Finals.
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Florida Today | Jun 15, 2009
Magic coach Stan Van Gundy is unhappy with how center Dwight Howard has been treated this postseason.
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Orlando Sentinel | Jun 15, 2009
Hedo Turkoglu will opt out of his contract to become a free agent.
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Yahoo! Sports | Jun 15, 2009
Magic point guard Jameer Nelson says that returning earlier than expected won't affect his rehabilitation.
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Yahoo! Sports | Jun 15, 2009
Magic center Dwight Howard told teammate Jameer Nelson that watching the Lakers celebrate should be motivation to work hard.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jun 14, 2009
The Los Angeles Lakers have won their 15th NBA Finals in franchise history, defeating the Magic 99-86 in Game 5.
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Jarrod Rudolph/Twitter | Jun 14, 2009
RealGM contributor Jarrod Rudolph is Tweeting live from press row at Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
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Toronto Star | Jun 14, 2009
Magic point guard Rafer Alston says that his friends are upset with coach Stan Van Gundy.
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ESPN | Jun 14, 2009
Magic center Dwight Howard says that the NBA Finals will be returning to Los Angeles for a Game 6.
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ESPN | Jun 13, 2009
Robert Horry, who played for the Rockets in 1995 when they beat the Magic in the NBA Finals, doesn't see the big deal with Dwight Howard's free throw struggles.
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Fan House | Jun 13, 2009
Orlando ownership could approve paying the luxury tax if it would help them keep their core intact.
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Boston Globe | Jun 13, 2009
Until the Lakers come from behind victory in Game 4, Orlando was 7-0 when Gina Marie Incandela signs the national anthem.
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Orlando Sentinel | Jun 13, 2009
Hedo Turkoglu believes that he is to blame for Orlando's overtime loss to Los Angeles on Thursday night.
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Orlando Sentinel | Jun 13, 2009
Magic guard Mickael Pietrus didn't receive a fine or suspension for flagrantly fouling Pau Gasol in the closing seconds of Game 4.
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New York Post | Jun 12, 2009
Mike D'Antoni does not have interest in Carlos Cabezas.
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Sports Radio Interviews | Jun 12, 2009
Pacers point guard T.J. Ford discussed Jameer Nelson's return from a shoulder injury in this year's NBA Finals.
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ESPN | Jun 12, 2009
The NBA will not fine or suspend Magic guard Mickael Pietrus for flagrantly fouling Pau Gasol in Thursday night's Game 4.
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Orlando Sentinel | Jun 12, 2009
Patrick Ewing has signed a contract extension to remain an assistant with the Magic, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
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Yahoo! Sports | Jun 12, 2009
Magic point guard Rafer Alston was upset over Stan Van Gundy's decision to bench him in crucial moments of Game 4.
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ESPN | Jun 12, 2009
Magic coach Stan Van Gundy believes that the NCAA's age limit is a "shame."
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ESPN | Jun 12, 2009
Magic guard Mickael Pietrus will likely be fined for flagrantly fouling Pau Gasol in the final seconds of Game 4.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jun 12, 2009
The Lakers won Game 4 in come from behind fashion after Dwight Howard left the door open following two missed free throws with 11.1 seconds remaining in the 4th quarter.
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Jarrod Rudolph/Twitter | Jun 11, 2009
RealGM contributor Jarrod Rudolph is Tweeting live from press row at Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
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AOL | Jun 11, 2009
Shortly after the conclusion of the Finals, the Orlando Magic will offer an extension to Stan Van Gundy.
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Orlando Sentinel | Jun 10, 2009
After being persistently asked by the media whether he'd start Jameer Nelson in the Finals, Magic coach Stan Van Gundy set the record straight.
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Los Angeles Daily News | Jun 10, 2009
The Lakers' Pau Gasol believes that Magic star Dwight Howard gets away with more physical play in Orlando.
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ESPN | Jun 10, 2009
Lakers coach Phil Jackson says that Pau Gasol should have been called for goaltending on Courtney Lee's potential game-winning layup in Game 2.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jun 10, 2009
The Orlando Magic won Game 3 by a final score of 108-104 to make the series 2-1 in favor of the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Jarrod Rudolph/Twitter | Jun 9, 2009
RealGM contributor Jarrod Rudolph is Tweeting live from press row at Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
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Orlando Sentinel | Jun 9, 2009
Marcin Gortat has a Jordan jump man logo tattooed on his right calf, which has become a problem with Reebok.
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Los Angeles Times | Jun 9, 2009
A pair of goaltending non-calls from Sunday night's Game 2 have fans of both the Lakers and Magic complaining.
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Los Angeles Times | Jun 9, 2009
Dwight Howard has become frustrated by how the Lakers have played him defensively.
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Plain Dealer | Jun 8, 2009
Reports have suggested the Pistons will be interested in Ben Gordon, Carlos Boozer and Paul Millsap this summer, but they could also make a play for Hedu Turkoglu.
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New York Post | Jun 8, 2009
With their midlevel exception, the Knicks will search for a defensive center and Orlando's Marcin Gortat is high on their list.
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Yahoo! Sports | Jun 8, 2009
Kobe Bryant refused to even crack a smile after the team's 101-96 overtime win over the Magic on Sunday.
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Yahoo! Sports | Jun 8, 2009
Magic rookie Courtney Lee wondered after Sunday's Game 2 loss if he should have tried to dunk the lob pass he received at the end of regulation.
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Los Angeles Daily News | Jun 8, 2009
The Lakers were thrilled to have escaped Game 2 with a victory on Sunday night, and were happy with their energy level.
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ESPN | Jun 8, 2009
The Lakers defeated the Magic 101-96 in overtime on Sunday night to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals.
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Yahoo! Sports | Jun 7, 2009
Magic coach Stan Van Gundy has taught his team all postseason long to believe in themselves.
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Orlando Sentinel | Jun 7, 2009
Magic point guard Rafer Alston said he has no issues with coach Stan Van Gundy.
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Yahoo! Sports | Jun 7, 2009
Magic center Dwight Howard got the chance to spend time with Bill Russell prior to Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
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ESPN | Jun 6, 2009
Tiger Woods lives in Orlando and is often seen courtside at Magic games, but is rooting for the Lakers in the NBA Finals.
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Yahoo! Sports | Jun 6, 2009
Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar doesn't understand why Shaquille O'Neal says some of the things he does.
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Orlando Sentinel | Jun 6, 2009
After Kobe Bryant went off for 40 points in Game 1, the Magic say they will look to restrict his movement.
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Los Angeles Daily News | Jun 6, 2009
Dwight Howard feels like he has a special connection to Andrew Bynum, and he wants to see his Finals opponent do well.
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ESPN | Jun 6, 2009
Magic coach Stan Van Gundy says that Rafer Alston will continue to start at point guard against the Lakers.
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Boston Globe | Jun 5, 2009
Magic coach Stan Van Gundy was happy with the play of point guard Jameer Nelson, who hadn't taken the floor in four months.
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Yahoo! Sports | Jun 5, 2009
Kobe Bryant has stressed the importance of keeping the pressure on the Magic.
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Yahoo! Sports | Jun 5, 2009
Dwight Howard isn't overly concerned about his team's disappointing performance in Game 1 against the Lakers.
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SI.com | Jun 4, 2009
Jameer Nelson returned way ahead of schedule to play in the first game of the NBA Finals.
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CBSSports.com | Jun 4, 2009
Jameer Nelson will dress in Game 1.
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MSNBC | Jun 4, 2009
Dwight Howard grew tired of the Nike and Vitaminwater ads appearing during the playoffs, which featured Kobe Bryant and LeBron James.
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Brandon Hoffman/RealGM | Jun 4, 2009
Game 1 of the 2009 NBA Finals is finally here. Brandon Hoffman breaks down every angle and potential advantage of the match-up.
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Orlando Sentinel | Jun 3, 2009
The Orlando Magic are still weighing whether or not Jameer Nelson will be activated for Game 1.
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South Florida Sun-Sentinel | Jun 3, 2009
Magic coach Stan Van Gundy didn't expect his team to be in the NBA Finals.
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ESPN | Jun 3, 2009
Magic guard Mickael Pietrus has been wearing sneakers endorsed by Kobe Bryant this season.
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Los Angeles Times | Jun 3, 2009
In an alternate universe, Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard could have became teammates on the Clippers.
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Orlando Sentinel | Jun 3, 2009
Magic point guard Jameer Nelson says that he's ready for the NBA Finals, but doesn't expect to play.
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ESPN | Jun 3, 2009
President Barack Obama believes that the Lakers will win the NBA Finals in six games.
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ESPN | Jun 2, 2009
Jameer Nelson's teammates are saying that the All-Star point guard will play in the NBA Finals.
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Yahoo! | Jun 2, 2009
LeBron James led a pre-game ritual that ownership may have liked but the basketball operations people privately disdained.
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Orlando Sentinel | Jun 2, 2009
Dwight Howard said that what the Orlando fans want is important to him.
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ESPN | Jun 2, 2009
Magic point guard Jameer Nelson hasn't played since early February.
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Newsday | Jun 1, 2009
ABC/ESPN analyst Jeff Van Gundy has admitted that he will be rooting for the Magic in the NBA Finals.
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Orlando Sentinel | Jun 1, 2009
Magic general manager Otis Smith has acknowledged for the first time that Jameer Nelson could play in the NBA Finals.
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Orlando Sentinel | Jun 1, 2009
The Magic aren't content with just an appearance in the NBA Finals, even though some believe they are playing with house money.
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