Dan Savage

Also, Howard's message to the fans: http://www.nba.com/magic/video/2010/10/18/101710howardmessagem4v-1441622/index.html

http://www.nba.com/magic/video/2010/10/17/101710practicem4v-1441378/index.html

In about two hours or so I'll have almost the entire open practice posted. I filmed the majority of it.

Here's OrlandoMagic.com's Week 6 NFL picks. Hopefully we do better than we did in Week 5: http://www.nba.com/magic/news/football_picks_101610.html

I'm not sure about parking fees. But at the very least should be less expensive than game days I would imagine.

I'd just get there as soon as you can to give you some space between the start of open practice and getting your ticket.

It's free. Just show up at the Amway Center box office and you won't even have to pay the .75 cent Ticketmaster fee.

Plus here's a 12 minute video of Daniel Orton going through all his drills: http://www.nba.com/magic/video/2010/10/14/101410ortonpracticem4v-1439245/index.html

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Here's the Week 5 NFL Picks from OrlandoMagic.com's panel of experts, Rashard Lewis, Quentin Richardson, Josh Cohen and myself: http://www.nba.com/magic/news/football_picks_100910.html Which teams do you expect to win in Week 5?

Very, very well put. I may use that in an article sometime ... and attribute your post of course.

For those who were asking, yes that's Daniel Orton.

Here's this week's NFL picks from the Orlando Magic "experts," Rashard Lewis, Quentin Richardson, Josh Cohen and myself. http://www.nba.com/magic/news/football_picks_100310.html What are your picks for this week?

After watching every game Ryan Fitzpatrick quarterbacked as a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, I have good reason not to pick the Bills. But, I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for Fitz and hope he does well.

Main points from Day 3 of Training Camp: - Stan Van Gundy said Mickael Pietrus is the standout player of camp thus far. - Brandon Bass has spent extra time watching film on team defense On to the videos: Shooting Drills: Lewis and Anderson http://www.nba.com/magic/video/2010/09/30/093010lewisandersonm4v-1427219/index.html Magic Half-Court Heaves http://www.nba.com/magic/video/2010/09/30/093010halfcourtm4v-1427216/index.html Training Camp Day 3: Stan Van Gundy http://www.nba.com/magic/video/2010/09/30/093010svgm4v-1427217/index.html Training Camp Day 3: Mickael Pietrus http://www.nba.com/magic/video/2010/09/30/093010pietrusm4v-1427238/index.html Training Camp Day 3: Dwight Howard http://www.nba.com/magic/video/2010/09/30/093010howardm4v-1427215/index.html Training Camp Day 3: Brandon Bass http://www.nba.com/magic/video/2010/09/30/093010bassm4v-1427239/index.html Shooting Drills: Brandon Bass http://www.nba.com/magic/video/2010/09/30/093010bassshotsm4v-1427218/index.html Plus, check out the first episode of The Q Edition, Quentin Richardson's new show http://www.nba.com/magic/video/2010/09/30/QEditionMediaDaymov-1427070/index.html Hope you enjoy.

http://www.nba.com/magic/video/2010/09/27/StanleyRobinsonmov-1424967/index.html

They made the last five minutes or so of the team's scrimmage available to the media today. Here's a video of it: http://www.nba.com/magic/video/2010/09/28/092810practicem4v-1425516/index.html Also here's Stan on the day: http://www.nba.com/magic/video/2010/09/28/092810svgm4v-1425523/index.html More stuff to come ...

Training Camp Day 2: Dwight Howard http://www.nba.com/magic/video/2010/09/29/092910howardm4v-1426377/index.html Training Camp Day 2: Stan Van Gundy http://www.nba.com/magic/video/2010/09/29/092910svgm4v-1426375/index.html Training Camp Day 2: Jameer Nelson http://www.nba.com/magic/video/2010/09/29/092910nelsonm4v-1426378/index.html Training Camp Day 2: Otis Smith http://www.nba.com/magic/video/2010/09/29/092910smithm4v-1426376/index.html

I don't and wouldn't. That's the team's official release. They include all those stats so that writers who would be interested in any of those items for their particular article will have them easily accessible.

Orlando, FL – Orlando Magic guard Jason Williams will undergo arthroscopic surgery tomorrow on his left knee, President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Otis Smith announced. Williams is expected to miss approximately four weeks of action. Williams (#44, 6’1”, 190, 11/18/75) played in all 82 games last season for the Magic, averaging 6.0 ppg., 3.6 apg. and 1.5 rpg. in 20.8 minpg., while shooting .380 (84-221) from three-point range. He started in 18 outings, averaging 8.6 ppg., 5.1 apg., 2.7 rpg. and 1.11 stlpg. in 29.6 minpg. during that span. Williams ranked seventh in the NBA in assists-to-turnover ratio (3.43, 298/87). He also appeared in all 14 playoff games, averaging 2.6 ppg. and 1.6 apg. in 13.7 minpg. Originally selected in the first round (seventh overall) of the 1998 NBA Draft, Williams has played in 761 career NBA regular season games with Sacramento, Memphis, Miami and Orlando, averaging 10.8 ppg., 6.0 apg., 2.3 rpg. and 1.21 stlpg. in 30.1 minpg. He has also played in 67 career playoff contests, averaging 8.3 ppg., 3.3 apg. and 1.9 rpg. in 25.9 minpg. Williams was named to the NBA All-Rookie Team in 1998-99, currently stands as Memphis’ all-time leader in assists (2,041) and helped Miami capture the 2005-06 NBA Championship.

We had tons of Media Day coverage today and I just wanted to make sure I shared it with all of you. First off Denton's latest article: http://www.nba.com/magic/news/denton_feature_092710.html Behind-the-Scenes Photos: http://www.nba.com/magic/photogallery/mediaday_behindthescenes_1.html Player Portrait Photos: http://www.nba.com/magic/photogallery/playerportraits_1.html And exclusive video interviews with every single player, plus Stan and Otis: http://www.nba.com/magic/news/media_day_videos_092710.html

I was fortunate enough to be there. After speaking with him for over an hour, I think Dwight Howard is definitely going to take another step as a leader this season and I think you’ll see that translate into greater effort and success from all of the players around him. He's definitely growing in that manner. Some other links you may find interesting: Howard takes you step-by-step through his workout in this video: http://www.nba.com/magic/video/2010/09/17/DWIGHTHOWARDWORKOUTmov-1417702/index.html Photos here: http://www.nba.com/magic/photogallery/howardworkout092010_1.html

MAGIC SIGN MALIK ALLEN; PREPARE FOR CAMP New Amway Center to serve as site for 2010-11 Training Camp Orlando, FL – The Orlando Magic will hold their 2010-11 training camp at the new Amway Center in Orlando, beginning Tuesday, September 28. In addition, the Magic have signed free agent forward Malik Allen (#35, 6-10, 255, 6/27/78, Villanova). The roster currently stands at 15 players (roster to follow). Practices will be held on the Magic practice court at the new Amway Center twice per day from September 28-October 3 from 9:30 a.m. until approximately noon, then and again from 4 p.m. until approximately 6 p.m. All sessions are closed to the public. Media availability will be towards the end of each workout. Head Coach Stan Van Gundy will be available after each session, while players will be available following the morning workouts only. All times and length of practices are subject to change, so please call the Communications Department to confirm daily times. On October 4, the Magic will practice from 9:30 a.m. until approximately 11:30 a.m., then depart for their preseason opener against Houston. Orlando begins the preseason against the Rockets in Hidalgo, Texas on Tuesday, October 5 (8:30 p.m., Sun Sports). After playing at Indiana on Friday, October 8, the Magic will host their first preseason game at the new Amway Center on Sunday, October 10 against New Orleans. Tip-off is 6 p.m. The Magic open the 2010-11 regular season at home on Thursday, October 28 against the Washington Wizards. The complete schedule is available through the team’s official website: orlandomagic.com. TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE (Subject to Change) – All practices at Amway Center and all times ET * Please call the Communications Department to confirm times Monday, September 27: Media Day, 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, September 28-Sunday, October 3: Practice #1, 9:30 a.m.-approx. 12 p.m.; Practice #2, 4 p.m.-approx. 6 p.m. Sunday, October 4: Practice, 9:30 a.m.-approximately 11:30 a.m.; Depart for Hidalgo, Texas *Media availability near end of each session – Players available after MORNING workout only Monday, October 5: @ Houston (Hidalgo, TX), 8:30 p.m. (preseason opener) Sunday, October 10: vs. New Orleans, 6 p.m. (preseason home opener) Thursday, October 28: vs. Washington, 8 p.m. (2010-11 Opening Night) 2010-11 ORLANDO MAGIC ROSTER (as of September 16, 2010) NO. NAME POS HT WT BIRTHDATE FROM YRS.PRO 35 Malik Allen F 6-10 255 6-27-78 Villanova 9 33 Ryan Anderson F 6-10 240 5-6-88 California 2 30 Brandon Bass F 6-8 250 4-30-85 Louisiana State 5 15 Vince Carter G 6-6 220 1-26-77 North Carolina 12 25 Chris Duhon G 6-1 190 8-31-82 Duke 6 13 Marcin Gortat F-C 6-11 240 2-17-84 Lodz, Poland 3 12 Dwight Howard F-C 6-11 265 12-8-85 SW Atl. Christian Academy (HS) 6 9 Rashard Lewis F 6-10 230 8-8-79 Alief Elsik (HS) 12 14 Jameer Nelson G 6-0 190 2-9-82 Saint Joseph’s 6 21 Daniel Orton C 6-10 255 8-6-90 Kentucky R 20 Mickael Pietrus G-F 6-6 215 2-7-82 Les Abymes, Guadeloupe, France 7 7 J.J. Redick G 6-4 190 6-24-84 Duke 4 5 Quentin Richardson G-F 6-6 228 4-13-80 DePaul 10 24 Stanley Robinson F 6-9 210 7-14-88 Connecticut R 44 Jason Williams G 6-1 190 11-18-75 Florida 11 STAFF Head Coach: Stan Van Gundy (SUNY-Brockport) Assistant Coaches: Brendan Malone (Iona), Patrick Ewing (Georgetown), Steve Clifford (Maine-Farmington), Bob Beyer (Alfred), Ahmad Ajami (Texas Christian) Athletic Trainer: Keon Weise (Maryland) Team Operations Manager: Rodney Powell (Marshall) Strength and Conditioning Coach: Joe Rogowski (DePauw) HOW THEY WERE BUILT NBA Draft: Dwight Howard First round, first pick overall in 2004 Daniel Orton First round, 29th pick overall in 2010 J.J. Redick First round, 11th pick overall in 2006 Stanley Robinson Second round, 59th pick overall in 2010 Trades: Ryan Anderson From New Jersey along with Vince Carter in exchange for Rafer Alston, Tony Battie and Courtney Lee on Jun. 25, 2009 Vince Carter From New Jersey along with Ryan Anderson in exchange for Rafer Alston, Tony Battie and Courtney Lee on Jun. 25, 2009 Marcin Gortat From Phoenix in exchange for cash considerations on Jun. 28, 2005 Rashard Lewis From Seattle in a sign-and-trade deal in exchange for a future conditional second round draft pick on Jul. 11, 2007 Jameer Nelson From Denver in exchange for a future first round pick on Jun. 24, 2004 Free Agency: Malik Allen Originally signed on Sep. 15, 2010 Brandon Bass Originally signed on Jul. 10, 2009 Chris Duhon Originally signed on Jul. 8, 2010 Mickael Pietrus Originally signed on Jul. 10, 2008 Quentin Richardson Originally signed on Jul. 13, 2010 Jason Williams Originally signed on Aug. 19, 2009 http://www.nba.com/magic/news/news_malikallen_091610.html