Magic Trade Rumors

Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu could be a free agent at the end of the season
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September 24
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Small forward Hedo Turkoglu was the last Magic player to return to Orlando and reunite with teammates after the offseason, arriving Monday night from his native Turkey. Turk hopes this won't be his last summer with the town and the team he adores. He said Tuesday that he likely will opt out of his contract after the season to become a free agent, signaling the end of his six-year, $39-million deal with the Magic. He could play out his final season in 2009-10 at $7.3 million. But he seemingly has gained enough leverage and equity after earning the NBA's most improved player award last season. He turns 30 next March, meaning this is likely his last shot at a lucrative long-term contract. "It ..."
Orlando Magic sign reserve center
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August 1
Florida Today
 
"The Orlando Magic and veteran center Adonal Foyle have reached an agreement on a one-year contract worth $1.3 million, according to a NBA source familiar with the contract negotiations. Foyle, 33, played in all 82 games with the Magic last season, backing up starting center Dwight Howard. Foyle exercised an opt-out clause in his contract back in June, looking for a situation where he could get more playing time and money. But instead he decided to re-sign with the Magic. Because Foyle received the veteran’s minimum for a player with 10 years or more of experience, the Magic will be responsible for just $797,581 of his contract. The NBA will subsidize the rest of the contract. The Magic now ..."
Hawks, former Magic guard Evans close to deal, source says
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July 27
ESPN.com
 
"Looking to fill the void left when Josh Childress bolted for Greece, the Atlanta Hawks are close to completing a deal with free agent Maurice Evans. A person within the league, speaking on condition of anonymity because the contract had not been completed, told The Associated Press on Sunday a deal could be signed by midweek. Evans started 47 times for the Magic last season and averaged a career-high 9.3 points. He would fill the sixth-man role left by Childress, a restricted free agent who stunned the Hawks last week by signing with Greek powerhouse Olympiakos. The Hawks would be Evans' sixth team in seven NBA seasons. Childress received a three-year deal that will guarantee him at least ..."
Report: Warriors to add Maurice Evans
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July 23
Contra Costa Times
 
"On the heels of adding point guard Marcus Williams, the Warriors have reportedly added free agent forward Maurice Evans, who played for both the Lakers and Magic last season. Golden State has signed Evans to a three-year, $6.4 million deal, according to the Riverside Press-Enterprise. By adding Evans, it more than likely means the Warriors will not match the three-year, $9 million contract restricted free agent Kelenna Azubuike signed with the Los Angeles Clippers last week. Golden State have until Friday to match Azubuike's deal, but Evans represents a cheaper _ and perhaps better _ alternative."
With Griz backcourt packed, Crittenton could be headed out before season starts
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July 22
Memphis Commercial Appeal
 
"Will he play in Memphis next season? That appears to be a 50-50 proposition as Crittenton, a 6-5 combo guard, is likely the odd man out in the five-way guard conundrum facing the Grizzlies. Crittenton, whom Memphis acquired in the Pau Gasol trade with the Los Angeles Lakers in February, is expecting to have another address fresh off his summer workout and the realization of where he fits in the pecking order. Reportedly, the Griz and Orlando Magic were engaged in trade talks regarding Crittenton soon after the summer league schedule. But Wallace said Monday that nothing was imminent on any front."
Nets GM says he's 'hopeful' trade for Dooling will happen
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July 21
Orlando Sentinel
 
"The Orlando Magic's at times shaky relationship with guard Keyon Dooling the past month will apparently end with him taking his game to the Atlantic Division and the New Jersey Nets. The Newark Star-Ledger and multiple other media outlets cited sources over the weekend that the Nets and Magic have a deal in principle for a sign-and-trade for the 28-year-old eight-year veteran. "I'm hopeful ... that we can make a trade," Nets team President Rod Thorn told the Star-Ledger."
Dooling To Join New-Look Nets
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July 20
New York Post
 
"Any program from a Nets' game this past season already is horribly dated. And it's going to get worse within a few days when Keyon Dooling is added after a sign-and-trade deal with Orlando is finalized. Dooling, 28, a 6-foot-3 combo guard, will fill the Nets' most conspicuous need as a backup at both guard positions. The Nets and Magic have worked out the trade that still needs league approval. The Magic get a $3.3 million trade exception that the Nets picked up in the Jason Kidd deal plus cash. Dooling, including three draft picks certain to make the roster, represents the eighth new player imported since draft day. He will bring defense, versatility and experience to an overall very ..."
New Jersey Nets agree to sign-and-trade for Keyon Dooling
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July 19
Newark Star-Ledger
 
"The Nets have an agreement in principle to make a sign-and-trade deal for free-agent Keyon Dooling, a combo guard they have pursued for years, and he'll fit right in as a reserve for starters Vince Carter and Devin Harris. "I'm hopeful ... that we can make a trade," was Thorn's closest statement resembling a confirmation last night. An eight-year veteran, Dooling would be acquired by making use of a $3.3 million trade exception the Nets obtained in the Jason Kidd deal last February. That will now be transferred to the Magic, who will prepare a two-year contract that calls for a $3.3 million salary next year and a $3.5 million salary for 2009-10, with a partially guaranteed third ..."
Dooling close to joining the Nets
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July 19
Florida Today
 
"Keyon Dooling, who angrily left the Orlando Magic following a contract dispute, could be close to joining the New Jersey Nets. The New York Post reported Friday that the Magic and Nets have held discussions about a sign-and-trade deal that would allow Dooling to get a three-year contract worth almost $10 million. The Magic could receive a trade exception worth $3.3 million and an undisclosed amount of cash, according to The Post. The trade exception could be used in a deal any time within the next year and would allow the Magic to take back $3.3 million more in salaries than they give up."
Orlando still plans to tinker with its roster
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July 16
Florida Today
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"The agent for Memphis' Javaris Crittenton said on Monday that the Magic have been in trade talks with the Grizzlies about the second-year point guard. NBA teams aren't allowed to comment on the availability of players affiliated with other teams. However, Smith said the Magic still could be in the market for help at point guard. "We're looking at a thousand things right now," he said. "We'll keep looking around and see what makes sense.""
Other Orlando Options At PG
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July 16
Orlando Sentinel
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"Smith said he would like to sign a third point guard. He currently is scouting players in the Las Vegas summer league. "You got to look when you have the chance; that's why I'm here," he said. Smith said he has looked at several teams in hopes to acquire a third point guard, including the Memphis Grizzlies (Kyle Lowry and Javaris Crittenton), but talks have yet to heat up. Crittenton is playing in Las Vegas. Said Crittenton's agent, Wallace Prather, "I've spoken to both GMs [Smith and Grizzlies' Chris Wallace], and there's no deal on the table or any deal pending. There's nothing I'm aware of.""
Veteran center Adonal Foyle expected to return to Orlando Magic
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July 16
Orlando Sentinel
 
"It looks as if the Orlando Magic will find their extra big man to provide depth behind all-star Dwight Howard. While he might not be officially re-signed until next month, veteran center Adonal Foyle is expected to return to play for the Magic. The Magic want Foyle to come back and mentor young center Marcin Gortat and shooting guard Mickael Pietrus --- Foyle's former teammate with the Golden State Warriors. Pietrus signed a four-year free-agent deal with the Magic."
Dooling insulted by Magic contract offer
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July 15
Florida Today
 
"The Orlando Magic have held serious trade talks with the Memphis Grizzlies about point guard Javaris Crittenton, proof that the Magic have abandoned any serious hopes of retaining combo guard Keyon Dooling. Dooling, Orlando’s top reserve off the bench last season, blasted the Magic today for offering him their Bi-Annual Exception, a contract that would be worth $4.2 million for two years. Dooling, who made $3.5 million last season while averaging 8.1 points and 1.8 assists, summarily rejected the offer saying he was ``insulted’’ by it.``I don’t even know why they offered that bi-annual because I rejected it right away. I don’t know if they were trying to devalue me or whatever ..."
Magic hope Keyon Dooling will take 2-year deal
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July 14
Orlando Sentinel
 
"The Orlando Magic have offered Keyon Dooling a contract, but it likely isn't enough for him to return and back up starting point guard Jameer Nelson. Magic General Manager Otis Smith said Sunday that the club has offered Dooling the biannual exception, a two-year deal worth about $3.8 million or $1.9 million per season. Dooling made almost that much last season ($3.5 million). "We'd like to have Keyon back, but that's up to him," Smith said. "We're not sure if that's going to work." When contacted by the Sentinel last week, Dooling intimated that the Magic might not have the resources to re-sign him. Dooling, 28, has said he had as many as seven NBA teams courting him and would ..."
Dooling On Jersey's Radar
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July 13
New York Post
 
""We could be very active," said Thorn, who hasn't quite been a tree stump the past month, drafting Brook Lopez, Ryan Anderson, Chris Douglas-Roberts, trading for Yi Jianlian and Bobby Simmons and now reaching agreement with free agents Eduardo Najera and Jarvis Hayes. "When you look at our roster, we've got a lot of players now and we could still be active. We might add a combo type of guard or a point before all is said and done." Keyon Dooling is the most coveted combo guard, but after making $3.6 million last season in Orlando, he is looking for more than the Nets care to offer - unless they make those moves...Thorn said he has not "closed the door" on Bostjan Nachbar and Nenad ..."
Keyon Dooling out the door as Orlando Magic welcome Mickael Pietrus
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July 10
Orlando Sentinel
 
"Dooling -- according to NBA sources and his camp -- will not be returning to play for the Magic, barring an 11th-hour change. He was disappointed, but did not want to comment on the record when reached by the Sentinel in the Bahamas, where he is vacationing with erstwhile teammates Jameer Nelson and Tony Battie. A 6-3 combo guard, Dooling became a free agent after three seasons playing in Orlando. But it appears the Magic could not financially accommodate Dooling -- who made $3.5 million last season -- after signing Pietrus."