Basketball

Dwight Howard Wants To Sign Deal With L.A. Lakers According To Reports

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Thu, 07/19/2012 - 06:45

Orlando, Fla. -

According to various reports early this morning, Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard is expected to sign a deal with the L.A. Lakers, bringing to a close his outspoken desire to leave Orlando.

The deal, and the details have not been announced yet, but are believed to contain long-term contracts after the 2012-2013 NBA season. Until now, Howard has only indicated he would be willing to sign a long term extension with the Brooklyn Nets.

Orlando Magic Fire Stan Van Gundy and Push General Manager Otis Smith Out As Well

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Mon, 05/21/2012 - 15:40

[Breaking News]

Orlando, Fla. -

The Orlando Magic have fired head coach Stan Van Gundy and has decided to part ways with general manager Otis Smith.

Chief Executive Officer Alex Martins of the Orlando Magic was quoted as saying, "The disappointment of getting eliminated in the first round of the playoffs these past two seasons played a primary role in our decision."

Martins said a short time ago that he expects to have a new coach in place by the end of June, when the NBA draft begins.

Indiana Pacers Players Kyrylo Fesenko and Danny Granger Get Into Confrontation In Orlando Bar

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 00:04

Orlando, Fla. -

Police in downtown Orlando responded to a disturbance outside of Club 23 early Thursday morning around 2:30am. Video captured at the scene shows that Pacer team member Fesenko apparently bumped into someone who then unleashed an aggressive and loud verbal assault on the 7ft 1 inch player.

Witnesses say Granger then began to charge the restrained by friends. OPD officers from the bike patrol were able to defuse the situation and every walked away.

West Coast beats out East Coast in NBA All-Star

Submitted by News Desk 3 on Mon, 02/27/2012 - 07:23

After months of anticipation and preparation the NBA All-Star game in Orlando is over with the West Coast taking home the win with a score of 152-149. The game is considered an exhibition game only pitting teams from each coast combined for bragging rights. Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant was MVP scoring 39 points and seven rebounds. "It ranks right up there at the top," Durant said. "I keep saying it, but I'm excited I got it, and I'm glad I get to celebrate this with my family and my teammates and everybody in Oklahoma City. We'll see if I get another one down the line."