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Dwight Howard Still Wants Out

Dwight Howard Still Wants Out

Dwight Howard wants out of Orlando, despite the Magic firing Stan Van Gundy and coming to terms with GM Otis Smith, a source close to Howard tells SheridanHoops.com. [SheridanHoops.com]

Who's Next After Van Gundy?

Who's Next After Van Gundy?

Brian Shaw, Nate McMillan and Phil Jackson should top the list for Orlando, but who will actually want the job. [HoopsHype.com]

Thunder Sink Lakers, Prepare for Spurs

Thunder Sink Lakers, Prepare for Spurs

OKC vs. San Antonio is going to be an epic series. [HoopsWorld.com]

What Will Magic Do Now?

What Will Magic Do Now?

The firings of Stan Van Gundy and Otis Smith, plus the likelihood that Dwight still gets traded means you won't even recognize the Magic next year. So what will they do? [TheBestBasketballBlog.com]


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