--09/10--Mass to Bucks? Knicks? T'Wolves?

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I've simulated the whole season, (see below for the happenings), so now I'll use another team, a weak team. I think it's more exciting to make an underdog team into a contender team. So please vote which team will I use.. I'll wait for 2-3 days to see how the poll goes.

Note: I'll still continue the association but I'll resign as the Magic's GM.

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ROSTERS [reserved]

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Heart & Hustle
Orlando Magic

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Settings

Console: PC
Season: 82 Games
Quarter Length: 10 Minutes
Sim Length: 12 Minutes
Playoffs: 5-7-7-7

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ORLANDO SENTINEL

June 2, 2008

Orlando, FL - Orlando Magic President Bob Vander Weide announced today that the newly-named General Manager Kris Mass has signed a multi-year contract extension. Per team policy, terms of the deal are not disclosed.

“Kris has brought great energy, dedication, and great vision to me.” said Vander Weide. “He has me moving in a very positive direction and toward my ultimate goal of winning an NBA Championship.”

Prior to re-joining the Magic in 2006-07, Mass served as a special adviser of Vander Weide since then Vander Weide owned this team on 2005-06. Mass was no stranger to “The City Beautiful.” Born in Orlando, Florida, and a 2003 graduate of University of Central Florida.

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ORLANDO SENTINEL

October 10, 2008

Orlando, FL - Orlando Magic President Bob Vander Weide and General Manager Kris Mass introduced their two new players, Rudy Gay and Mike Conley Jr,. These two players was traded for Hedo Turkoglu, Keith Bogans, Adonal Foyle, and Magic's '09 2nd round pick.

"The two guys you are looking right now are the future of this team." said GM Mass. "They are great additions to our team."

Teaming up with Dwight Howard, Rudy Gay said that he is very excited to play with Superman. "He's a superman. Who the hell don't want to have a SUPERMAN on your side???" said Gay.

However, Conley was not happy with the role that Magic offered him. "I want to be a starter but if that's the team wants, then go for it."

Rudy Gay will still wear #22 while Mike Conley will wear #17.

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OCT. 29, 2008 - Gay shines as Magic beat Hawks.

Magic - 93
Hawks - 80

Orlando, FL - Rudy Gay scored the game-high 25 points and manage to defeat the Atlanta Hawks, 93-80. Gay shot 4 out of 5 from the arc, 3 are from 2nd quarter. Magic also owned the Hawks in assists and rebounds. Dwight Howard started his season with a power double-double, 21 points and 13 rebounds with 2 blocks. Mike Bibby and Joe Johnson led the Hawks with 15 points each. Early in the game, Marvin Williams of the Hawks has injured his shoulder. Sources said that he will be out 2 weeks or more.

Magic - 93
Gay - 25, Howard - 21, Pietrus - 12, Nelson - 12, Conley Jr. - 10, Lewis - 4, Battie - 3, Redick - 2, Johnson - 2, Cook - 2, Gortat - 0, Lee - 0

Hawks - 80
Johnson - 15, Bibby - 15, Smith - 13, Evans - 7, Pachulia - 6, Law IV - 6, Morris - 5, Horford - 5, Williams - 4, Jones - 2, Murray - 2, West - 0

Quarterscores: 24-17, 52-46, 78-64, 93-80

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Magic's GM eyes Thompson and Hawes.

The young GM Kris mass is looking to have a revamp on the roster especially on their bench roster. Sources said that Redick and Gortat will be included on the said deal.

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OCT. 31, 2008 - Howard, Kings blowout Grizzlies' career night.

Magic - 114
Grizzlies - 93

Memphis, TN - Dwight Howard steal the show from Rudy Gay's comeback to Memphis as the Magic won its second straight win over the underdog Grizzlies. Howard scored 25 points and one rebound shy to get a double-double and a superman dunk over Darko Milicic before the buzzer sounds. Gay and Lewis each added 15 points. Mike Conley, a former Grizzly, dished out his season-high 9 assists. Marc Gasol and Kyle Lowry had their career night as Gasol grabbed 16 rebounds and Lowry dished out 15 assists.

Magic - 114
Howard - 25, Gay - 15, Lewis - 15, Pietrus - 10, Nelson - 10, Lee - 10, Conley Jr. - 7, Redick - 6, Gortat - 5, Battie - 4, Cook - 4, Johnson - 3

Grizzlies - 93
Mayo - 20, Warrick - 18, Turkoglu - 17, Gasol - 15, Lowry - 8, Francis - 6, Bogans - 5, Milicic - 4

Quarterscores: 35-17, 53-42, 84-65, 114-93

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NOV. 1, 2008 - Magic win 3rd straight, trashed Kings

Magic - 108
Kings - 88

Orlando, FL - Mike Conley and Courtney Lee fired up on second quarter, made an 18-2 run which was continued by Rudy Gay and Dwight Howard after the half scoring a 21-8 run as the Magic trashed Kevin Martin and the Kings. Dwight Howard record his 2nd double-double in this season with 24 points and 13 rebounds, 8 on the first quarter and Rudy Gay added 21 points.

It was a close game on the first quarter, 21-20, Magic's lead. Rookie Courtney Lee started the 2nd quarter hot as he scored 8 straight points which led the Kings called an early timeout. Just before the 1st half ended, Rudy Gay fired a three to give Magic a double digit game before the break. After the break, it was a Gay-Howard show as they scored 18-0 run. The Kings counter an 8-0 run which was ended by Gay's 3-pointer. Again, a buzzer-beater was made by the Magic, a Conley 3-pointer.

Rumors are still looming as Magic GM seriously eyeing the Kings' young gunners. "I want this team to become a contender for the finals, not just playoffs and it will come true if we will get some good bench players. We're working out right now for the finals. Not just 1st round or semi-finals."

Magic - 108
Howard - 24, Gay - 21, Conley Jr. - 11, Lewis - 11, Lee - 10, Battie - 8, Redick - 5, Cook - 5, Pietrus - 4, Nelson - 4, Johnson - 3, Gortat - 2

Kings - 88
Martin - 23, Udrih - 22, Salmons - 17, Miller - 8, Hawes - 6, Brown - 6, Thompson - 6, Garcia - 0, Moore - 0

Quarterscores: 21-20, 57-45, 84-65, 108-88

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ORLANDO SENTINEL

November 2, 2008

Orlando, FL - The Orlando Magic announced this afternoon they have acquired Spencer Hawes, Jason Thompson, Donte Greene for J.J. Redick, Brian

Cook, Marcin Gortat, future conditional second-round draft pick and the next year's 1st round draft pick. “I am very happy with this trade for many

reasons,” said Magic GM Kris Mass. “At last, they accepted my offer." It's a 3-for-5 trade which brings the Magic a headstart for their NBA Finals run. Sacramento looks to clear some cap space for the much awaited 2010 summer. Cook and Redick have their two years and Gortat with one.

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POTW:


East - Dwayne WADE

West - Tim DUNCAN


Power Rankings (Top 3)


1. Utah Jazz
2. Detroit Pistons
3. Orlando Magic

Performance of the Week
10/29 -- Oklahoma City Thunder win over Milwaukee Bucks 97-94
Kevin Durant - 38 points | 10 rebounds | 4 assists | 3/4 3-pts | 14/14 fts

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NOV. 3, 2008 - Bulls beat Magic in a close game.

Magic - 92
Kings - 94

Chicago,IL - Ben Gordon scored a big fastbreak layup with 6 seconds left on the clock as the Bulls defeated the undermanned Magic.

The score is tied at 92-all when the top-pick Derrick Rose made a key steal and throw the ball to Ben Gordon to layup the ball with 6 seconds left. Magic had a chance to win or tie the game but a bad inbound pass coming from Jameer Nelson let that chance slip away. But Rashard Lewis and Mickael Pietrus didn't give up. They played good defense with 6 seconds left as Lewis blocked the pass from Joakim Noah and Pietrus did get the ball. Unfortunately for the Orlando-based squad, after Pietrus got the ball, the time had already expired. Ben Gordon scored the game-high 37 points.


Magic - 92
Howard - 27, Gay - 18, Lewis - 10, Nelson - 9, Lee - 6, Thompson - 6, Battie - 5, Pietrus - 4, Greene - 3, Hawes - 2, Conley Jr. - 2, Johnson - 0

Bulls - 94
Gordon - 37, Nocioni - 16, Gooden - 16, Noah - 8, Rose - 6, Deng - 6, Hinrich - 5, Thomas - 0, Hughes - 0


Quarterscores: 30-28, 43-48, 67-75, 92-94

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I see you are playing on your computer, I think some pics taken from the game would be better; nice recaps.

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I see you are playing on your computer, I think some pics taken from the game would be better; nice recaps.

Thanks man, i'll try that later.

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NOV. 6, 2008 - Gay out; Magic won

Magic - 120
76ers - 77

Orlando,FL - Dwight Howard put on a show, a real superman show.

He had a career-high 40 points, to go with 10 rebounds and 8/8 from the charity stripe, leading the Orlando Magic to a 120-77 blowout victory against the 76ers on Monday night.

“Dwight was unbelievable, unbelievable,” Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said. “I mean phenomenal. He just put us on his back. That’s leadership right there, that kind of play on the floor. It kept everyone else motivated.”

“We really needed this game off the break,” Howard said. “When my teammates see me bringing it at both ends every night, they will do the same. I have to start everything at both ends.”

Rudy Gay will be out for 2-3 weeks as he suffered from seperated shoulder. He only played 6 minutes in the game with 5 points, a piece of rebound, assist, and a steal.


Magic - 120
Howard - 40, Greene - 14, Thompson - 12, Lewis - 9, Nelson - 8, Lee - 8, Hawes - 8, Pietrus - 6, Gay - 5, Johnson - 5, Conley - 3, Battie - 2

76ers - 77
Iguodala - 21, Young - 18, Miller - 12, Delfino - 10, Speights - 6, Williams - 4, Brand - 4, Dalembert, 2

Quarterscores: 26-22, 58-48, 82-69, 120-77

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Man good job your teams doing good so far with only 1 loss . And good game by Superman!Yeah you did some good trades aquiring Conley and Gay & Jason Thompson and Donte Green were god deals for the future You've set your Franchise in the right direction

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Man good job your teams doing good so far with only 1 loss . And good game by Superman!Yeah you did some good trades aquiring Conley and Gay & Jason Thompson and Donte Green were god deals for the future You've set your Franchise in the right direction

Thanks man. hope it will work.

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NOV. 8, 2008 - Late rally, does it for Magic

Magic - 101
Wizards - 85

Orlando,FL - After suffering the first 24 minutes of the ball game, Orlando Magic showed bigtime on the second half.

Mickael Pietrus scored 18 of his 23 points in the 3rd quarter while Dwight Howard record his 10 points and 8 rebounds on the 4th quarter with the Magic limitting the Wizards with only 9 points on the same quarter.

Both the 1st and 2nd quarter was finished by Brendan Haywood with a buzzer-beater, a long two pointer on the 1st and a layup on the second to give the Wizards the early lead. Pietrus and the Magic manage to tie the game before the 4th quarter. Then Howard and Mike Conley showed strong in the last quarter, starting it with 21-2 run.

"The guys just played great. I think they're having the so-called team chemistry." said GM Kris Mass.

While the whole Orlando Magic team was on fire, one was left in the cold. Jameer Nelson. 0-6 from the field, 0-4 from the arc. Rumors said that he is looking to find his new home. Let see how the whole team will react on this statement.

By the way, Beno Udrih was traded from Sacramento to Houston for Rafer Alston but after the trade, Rockets said that Udrih is now on the block.


Magic - 101
Howard - 27, Pietrus - 23, Battie - 8, Thompson - 8, Lee - 7, Lewis - 7, Richardson - 6, Conley - 4, Hawes - 4, Nelson - 3, Greene - 2, Johnson - 2

Wizards - 85
Arenas - 20, Jamison - 16, Young - 12, James - 10, Butler - 9, Blatche - 8, Mcgee - 6, Haywood - 4

Quarterscores: 24-27, 48-49, 76-76, 101-85

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Has Nelson been a factor so far?Only 3 points in this game and 8 the last one .

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Has Nelson been a factor so far?Only 3 points in this game and 8 the last one .

yeah.i'm planning to trade him. I just dunno where. I'm thinking of Westbrook or maybe a veteran point guard.

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Nelson finding new home.

The struggling guard looks to find his new home as his team, Magic, has already found their new point guard (Mike Conley). Conley leads his team in assist with 9 per game while Nelson with 7. GM Kris Mass told the reporters that Jameer Nelson is demanding for a trade.

Aldrige on the block?

LaMarcus Aldridge was rumored to part ways with his current team, Blazers. He is averaging 12.7 ppg and 5.5 rpg and 2 TO's per game. Reports said that he was offered for Magic's Jameer Nelson who is demanding for a trade from his team.

Monta doesn't want to stay.

After the Warriors suspended him, sources said that Monta Ellis is now looking for a new team. Blazers, Magic, and Rockets are said to be interested.

Udrih is now on the block, AGAIN!

After acquiring Beno Udrih, Houston Rockets said that the point guard is now on the block again

[Robert]

Man Ellis on the block and he wants to play for your team I think you should get him . Gettting Conley was a good move . But yeah I think you should consider the Ellis trade and if not him then Lamarcus would be good

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Man Ellis on the block and he wants to play for your team I think you should get him . Gettting Conley was a good move . But yeah I think you should consider the Ellis trade and if not him then Lamarcus would be good

Aight...Ellis was offered for Rashard Lewis then I put Nelson on the block and the Blazers offered Aldridge. I think its a bit of a package.

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POTW:


East - Dwayne WADE

West - Kobe Bryant


Power Rankings (Top 3)


1. Utah Jazz
2. Boston Celtics
3. Los Angeles Lakers

Performance of the Week
11/08 -- Orlando Magic win over Philadelphia 76ers 120-77
Dwight Howard - 40 points | 10 rebounds | 2 blocks | 8/8 fts

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ORLANDO SENTINEL

November 9, 2008

The Orlando Magic President of Basketball Operations Bob Vander Weide announced today that forward LaMarcus Aldridge has been acquired from the Portland Trailblazers in exchange for guard Jameer Nelson and cash considerations and guard Monta Ellis has been acquired from the Golden State Warriors in exchange for forward Rashard Lewis and a conditional 2nd round draft pick. “With these trades, we have added two talented players and strengthened our backcourt and frontline, while also not losing sight of our long term goals,” Vander Weide said. “Ellis and Aldridge are versatile young players that will have good opportunities to thrive in our system.”

Nelson will return to Amway Center on tuesday as the Blazers will visit the Magic if both Aldridge and him will finish their physical examinations.