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Credentialed reporter covering the Orlando Magic and the rest of the NBA at @RookieWire for the USA TODAY Sports Media Group | 📧: codytaylornba @gmail .com
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NBA Sources: Former Oakland star Jack Gohlke will be playing Summer League with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Abdel Nader today was named the 2016-17 NBA D-League Rookie of the Year.
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If JJ Redick leaves at 2:10 traveling by 🚙, and Chandler Parsons leaves at 2:00 by ✈️, which one will meet DeAndre first?
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Bol Bol and Wendell Carter Jr. shooting 3s to wrap up practice today
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Jonathan Isaac on Bam Adebayo:
"He's a freak ... He reminds me of Dwight [Howard]."
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Russell Westbrook gifted his shoes to a young Lakers fan tonight
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NBA Sources: Former Providence forward Josh Oduro will be playing Summer League with the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Jameel McKay (
@ShowTime_McKay
) recorded 34 points and 20 rebounds in his Philippines debut today.
Pretty solid start, I'd say.
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Thon Maker said he's flying back to Milwaukee tonight and will spend the next two weeks working out with Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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The Magic will unveil a new jersey and court on Friday at the Amway Center for the upcoming season in celebration of 35 years, the team announced. Nick Anderson, Bo Outlaw, Hedo Turkoglu, Rashard Lewis and Ryan Anderson are expected to attend.
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Fultz on the red carpet:
"You shoud pay attention to my footwear. I have some custom-made shoes that I don't think nobody ever had before."
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The new Magic 35th anniversary season signage went up today on the Amway Center:
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On a night when DeMar DeRozan scored 41 points, the Bulls vet recognized Jalen Suggs:
"He is a hell of a talent. I'm a fan of his. ... (I just told him) to keep going: 'You're a hell of a talent. You can be very successful.' I'm rooting for him."
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Doc Rivers on Jamahl Mosley and the Magic:
They play hard and they're unshakeable. You get up and you think you got them, they just keep coming. That is coaching. He is doing a hell of a job.
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The Nets signed Tyler Johnson to a four-year, $50 million offer sheet one year ago today.
He was undrafted and not invited to the Combine.
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The WNBA and CBS Sports announced today a multi-year partnership in which CBS Sports Network will televise live WNBA games beginning with the upcoming 2019 season.
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Nick Anderson on the Magic this season: “I’m expecting big things. … If this team stays healthy, it can be trouble.”
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Markelle Fultz and Jonathan Isaac in this group getting up 3s to wrap up practice this afternoon:
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Magic center Mo Bamba and guard Markelle Fultz shooting free throws to wrap up the first practice of the day
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Magic guard Anthony Black getting up shots after summer league practice:
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The Magic originally chose president Jeff Weltman to represent the team on stage but changed it to Jamahl Mosley.
Why the change?
"I haven't been very good at this," Weltman said. "Coach was feeling lucky and we let him roll the dice and, tonight, he is the Coach of the Year."
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Jonathan Isaac, Anthony Black and Jalen Suggs getting up 3s to wrap up practice today:
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The Magic lead the NBA in point differential this season in the first half at +95 after tonight.
In the second half, however: -77 (28th).
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Magic rookie Franz Wagner and Jonathan Isaac wrapping up practice today with a shooting drill
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Anthony Black says he is excited to prove himself in training camp starting tomorrow:
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Cole Anthony had enough of RJ Hampton speaking with the media 😂
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Jonathan Kuminga said today he was worked out in front of the Thunder, Cavaliers, Raptors and Magic. The Warriors will fly into Miami where he is training to watch him, as well.
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Story: Briante Weber (
@Sir_deuce2
) has a new NBA team and a former VCU teammate helped get him there:
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One name I’ve heard gaining some draft buzz is Memphis’ Lester Quinones. He recently worked out for a few teams and shot incredibly well, going 84-100 from 3-point in one. He is still mulling his draft decision over but is a name to watch as a possible mid-second-rounder.
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ESPN added a 'Nothin' but Steph' tab to its NBA homepage:
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Collin Sexton, a guy ready for the NBA:
Q: "Are you ready for the NBA?"
Sexton: "I feel like I am."
Q: "In what regard?"
Sexton: "All regards."
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Cole Anthony with an all-time description of the atmosphere in the Kia Center today:
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Former UCF C Tacko Fall said it would mean a lot to be drafted by the Magic:
"They have been right down the road since I was in high school. Four years at UCF, they have always been around. I’ve been here a lot. I’ve been to a lot of games. I’m close to a couple of players."
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Anthony Black spoke with the media today after his first practice of training camp with the Magic. He said everyone on the roster has helped him and Jett prepare:
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NBA Sources: Former Southern Illinois point guard Xavier Johnson will be playing Summer League with the Dallas Mavericks.
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The Magic have several activities planned for Wednesday versus Houston:
-Shirt distribution to every fan
-First “Classic Night”
-Two former Magic players in attendance to be recognized
-Unique intro sequence with full team introductions
-Fan Fest on Church starting at 5pm
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Magic guard Markelle Fultz going through some drills after the end of practice
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Nick Anderson, Bo Outlaw, Rashard Lewis, Hedo Turkoglu, Jalen Suggs and Ryan Anderson each wearing the jersey from their era as the Magic unveiled their new look
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NBA Sources: Former NC State guard DJ Horne will be playing Summer League with the San Antonio Spurs.
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Dragic: "I don't know what it is, but it's kind of frustrating when you're losing against the teams that are planning for vacations."
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Magic rookie Franz Wagner has 22 points tonight vs. the Bulls. He now has 10 20-point games, the most by a rookie this season.
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Ryan Anderson on the social media reaction to his jacket and the new jerseys and court:
🗣️
@therealBeede
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A quick look at Jalen Suggs going through some dribbling drills during his rehab
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Former Notre Dame guard Dane Goodwin will play summer league with the Kings, a source told
@RookieWire
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Jameel McKay's (
@ShowTime_McKay
) Per 36 Minutes Stats for Summer League are crazy: 17.4 points, 15 rebounds and 3.2 blocks.
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Jalen Suggs just debuted the new Magic classic edition jerseys:
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Markelle Fultz going through some light shoot drills after Magic practice today
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Rockets' pursuit of Iman Shumpert is basically dead, a source told Basketball Insiders.
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The Magic are set to unveil a new jersey and court here in celebration of their 35th anniversary at the Amway Center:
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Matt Williams (
@1mattwill2
) finished 2nd among all Summer League players in 3-pointers made with 23.
Shot 45 percent from 3 in Las Vegas.
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The Magic announced the following roster for the NBA Summer League:
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Franz Wagner and Jamahl Mosley going through a pre-game workout together
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Dallas trading Harrison Barnes during the middle of the game and not pulling him is yet another example of the business side of basketball and another reason why I will never fault a player for trying to control where they play.
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Fun question: who do you think will be in tonight's starting lineup for the Magic?
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Jalen Suggs is expected to return on Friday versus the Hornets after missing the last 20 games with a fractured thumb, the Magic announced.
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Cole Anthony on his work over the summer:
"If I told you everything I did this summer, I'd have to kill you ... I told my camp before the summer started, 'I want to be the best version of myself I can possibly be.' From (June 1), we just locked in and worked every single day."
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Jeff Weltman on Tristan da Silva:
He has shooting, skill, IQ and positional size. To check all of those boxes at 18 is a good days’ work
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Jelly Roll, whose guitarist is from Orlando and is wearing a Penny Hardaway throwback jersey, is absolutely rocking
@TheKiaCenter
! What a legend!
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Tristan da Silva on Franz and Moe Wagner:
It is funny because one of my good friends I played with in Munich is their best friend. It is great to join that group; makes it feel a little more homey. I've already been in contact with both of them.
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Jeff Weltman said it is a good draft this year and the Magic have a lot of options to consider at 6 and 11:
“We can go in a number of ways, both sticking to the draft or moving around a little bit. There are several options in front of us.”
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Paolo Banchero on eventually getting Suggs and Isaac back:
Both of those guys are really talented and can help us a lot. ... We are excited to get them back and see what we look like. We've got a deep team and I feel like with those guys back, it makes a difference.
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Steve Nash on Kyrie Irving:
I feel like he had my career-high in the middle of the first quarter.
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Cole Anthony, Joe Ingles, Jalen Suggs, Jonathan Isaac and Moe Wagner in the group up on the far side shooting 3s today:
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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will replace Detroit Pistons guard Derrick Rose in the 2020 Skills Challenge on Saturday, Feb. 15, the NBA announced.
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Jameel McKay's (
@ShowTime_McKay
) stats in the Philippines are crazy. He's averaging 26 points, 18.9 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in eight games.
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Jalen Suggs on talking with the past Magic players today and living up to the expectations they set in the past:
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Briante Weber had another CRAZY stat line tonight for Sioux Falls with 23 points, 10 assists, 6 steals and 3 rebounds.
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Of all the bigs on the Magic roster, Wendell Carter Jr. said Bol Bol might be the best shooter of the group.
"No one can really block it. He shoots it so high so I think Bol is probably the best shooter but we're all pretty good shooters."
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Former Orlando Magic great Maurice Harkless is on hand watching the Orlando Summer League.
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Stephen Zimmerman finished with 24 points and 24 rebounds today. His 24 rebounds are a single-game high for any D-League game this season.
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Key dates for the Orlando Magic:
Oct. 2: Media day
Oct. 3: Start of training camp
Oct. 10: Preseason Game 1 - at New Orleans
Oct. 12: Preseason Game 2 - at Cleveland
Oct. 17: Preseason Game 3 - vs. New Orleans
Oct. 20: Preseason Game 4 - vs. Flamengo (Brazil)
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Magic guard Anthony Black on playing with fellow rookie Jett Howard in summer league:
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Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley said the entire locker room was excited for Franz Wagner's career night because they know how hard he works on a daily basis.
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Jett Howard said he was bothered a lot by his ankle injury. He estimated he was playing at 50% during the last stretch of the season, but just wanted to gut it out and play as much as he could in a Michigan uniform. He said it affected his lateral quickness, conditioning, etc.
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I asked Jason Kidd last night about Westbrook's run: "What Westbrook is doing is something that I would only dream about doing."
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Chants of “Obi! Obi! Obi!” just broke out in Orlando after that jam by Obi Toppin. Knicks up 102-78 now.
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Willie Reed (
@ShowtimeReed33
) will be a free agency steal. His per-100-possession numbers: 21.5p, 14.4r & 3.5 blks:
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Elfrid Payton to
@AlexKennedyNBA
: "We have to make the playoffs this year. It can't just be 'next year... next year.' It's time to win now."
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Jonathan Isaac and Mo Wagner putting up 3s after shootaround today:
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Mo Bamba on not hiring an agent:
"I’m big on relationships so I didn’t want to burn any
bridges with any agencies. That may be something I very much do explore later on down the road. For now, I was very big on my pre-draft process and how methodical everything needed to be."
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Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley said Jalen Suggs has been around some recently working out with Anthony Black and Jett Howard in the gym.
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A fan noticed Allen Crabbe sitting courtside watching the Trail Blazers play and yelled out to congratulate him on his deal. Fans applauded.
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Story: Jonathan Gibson (
@jgib4free
) signed with Dallas Thursday. Two nights later, he was the team's leading scorer:
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Jalen spoke today about the work he put into his shot over the summer. He estimated that he put up about 500-600 shots a day:
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After getting picked up by the
@SacramentoKings
, Lamar Patterson (
@LP21_
) is excited for a fresh start:
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This is going to be one of those 'random drug test' nights for Mo Bamba after this display.
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The Raptors announced Tuesday they have signed forward K.J. McDaniels.
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@AbdelNader2
really impressed me today working out in Miami - easily the best shooter in the gym today. Active defensively as well.
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