Posts Tagged ‘J.J. Redick’

Redick Retained By Magic

The Chicago Bulls were very close to obtaining a bench shooting guard for themselves; however, the Orlando Magic ensured that wouldn’t happen as the Associated Press reports that the Magic matched the offer that the Bulls put on the table for J.J. Redick. The offer that the Bulls offered Redick was for three years and [...]

Raptors Close To Signing “Mid-Level” Free Agent

The Toronto Raptors, mindful of the fact that they won’t retain Chris Bosh, are rumored to be close to signing a “mid-level” free agent, according to the Toronto Star’s Doug Smith and verified by Raptors HQ. Some of the rumored names mentioned in these discussions are: Ryan Gomes of Minnesota Matt Barnes and J.J. Redick [...]

Pierce, Rondo Combine For 53; Celtics Hold Off Magic 95-92

Before this series between the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic, it appeared that the Celtics would be no more than jobbers in the playoffs this year, based on the injuries that they had to deal with prior to and entering the postseason. But as has been duly noted, Boston have been giant-slayers as evidenced by [...]

Manu’s 43 Helps Spurs Make Magic Vanish 112-100

Since Tony Parker has been absent from the San Antonio Spurs’ lineup, Manu Ginobili has, by necessity, had to step it up a bit. During the time that Parker’s been away, Ginobili has been averaging about 25 PPG and the Spurs have benefited, as a result. The Spurs had a big task on hand as [...]

Balanced Scoring Helps Magic Overcome Nuggets 103-97, Carter Hurt

Vince Carter was having one of his better seasons with the Orlando Magic; unfortunately for him, he sprained his right big toe two minutes into the Magic’s game against the Denver Nuggets Sunday night. Because the Magic don’t exactly have depth at the 2 right now, they brought in J.J. Redick to replace Carter. Let’s [...]

West’s 40 Helps Hornets Rally Past Magic 100-93

An unlikely hero came out of the Orlando Magic-New Orleans Hornets game Friday night: former Chicago Bull Aaron Gray. Dwight Howard was having his way with the frontcourt of the Hornets when coach Jeff Bower inserted little-used Gray. The maneuver worked as he was able to slow Howard down, allowing New Orleans to rally from [...]

Redick, Lewis Lead Late Charge; Magic Quiets Jazz 104-99

Typically when you need offense out of the Orlando Magic late in the game, you usually think of either Dwight Howard, Vince Carter or even Rashard Lewis. But an unlikely source came to the forefront during the Magic-Utah Jazz game on Monday night. The suspect? Oddly enough, J.J. Redick. As it appeared that the Jazz [...]

Howard-less Magic Boot 76ers From Playoffs, Prevail 114-89

The Philadelphia 76ers have always been a competitive team, despite their playoff record recently.  And this year’s first-round series between the Sixers and Orlando Magic has been no different.  You look on paper and one would think that Orlando would have the decided advantage.  But Philadelphia has beaten better teams in the first round in [...]