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Magic involved in a Sign-And-Trade deal

The Magic have signed veteran guard N. Van Exel on a Mid Level Exception and traded him right away to Golden State with P. Garity for T. Murphy.
"We think that T. Murphy can be a big part of the team. He can play in the post, or step up and hit the three. A universal player that we needed under the basket next to Dwight." - team GM said.
The staff also announced, that they have agreed terms with P. Ramos (C, 21) and R. Lopez (PG, 24). The terms were not disclosed.
"Signing these two talented players will protect us from player shortage in case of injuries and will make our bench deeper.
Team Roster:
C-D. Howard
PF-T. Murphy
SF-G. Hill
SG-C. Arroyo
PG-J. Nelson
6. H. Turkoglu
7. K. Dooling
8. T. Ariza
9. B. Outlaw
10. K. Bogans
11. D. Milicic
12. J. Reddick
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R. Lopez
P. Ramos
T. Battie
Orlando GM Otis Smith interview
The young and ambitious Orlando Magic team is looking pretty good. It seems they could make the playoffs this year. An interview about the upcoming season with the Orlando general manager Otis Smith.
Q: What do you think about the team this year?
I think we have a good, talented group of players. Many of them play together for a couple of years, I am expecting much, if not this season, then in a couple of years. We made some good additions in the offseason, that I think will certainly strenghten the team.
Q: What is the goal for the team this season?
We need to make the playoffs, that is a realistic goal. As the season goes, the goals might change, it depends on the team performance.
Q: Who do you think will be the go to guy in your team?
Well, it is not certain yet, but if I had to say now, I guess it would be Dwight Howard. He is already one of the most dominant players in the paint at both ends of the floor and develops incredibly every year. But, as I said, who knows, it may be Grant Hill, he has reduced his injury problems and is playing better and better again. You can never underestimate Carlos Arroyo, he is special and just needs a chance. He might end up being our main option at the offensive end.
Q: Probably the biggest move in the offseason, getting T. Murphy. Why was the decition made?
Troy is a great all-round player, just the player we needed. He can score in many ways - hit threes, mid-rande, inside shots. He is also a solid rebounder. Just what we needed in the paint next to Dwight. We had Turkoglu, but he might have found it hard to defend against tougher NBA power forwards, we needed a simmilar style, but stronger player. Howerer, Hedo will certainly be one of our main options from the bench.
Q: Well, thank you for the interview and good luck!You too.