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NBA trade deadline day – a week on: A look at moves, winners and losers plus new season projections

New Nets players Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson watch from the crowd after being traded for Kevin Durant during the game against the Chicago Bulls at...

February 9 is now in the rearview mirror, with All-Star weekend almost upon us. After the Kyrie Irving move to Dallas opened up a series of trades – both small and significant – I take a look at them in this piece, assessing where that leaves some ball clubs as well as specific players who’ll find themselves in differing situations over the coming months – like the pair above in Brooklyn. Continue reading “NBA trade deadline day – a week on: A look at moves, winners and losers plus new season projections”

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Orlando Magic’s rebuild begins here, armed with a motivated first-year head coach

Head Coach Jamahl Mosley of the Orland Magic talks to the Orlando Magic during a preseason game against the Boston Celtics on October 13, 2021 at...

After seven years as an assistant for the Mavericks, overseeing the development of franchise star Luka Doncic and others, first-year head coach Jamahl Mosley is among contrasting surroundings in Orlando this term. Having traded away their best players, there are seemingly no expectations but that doesn’t concern him with an ambitious group at his disposal. Continue reading “Orlando Magic’s rebuild begins here, armed with a motivated first-year head coach”

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Orlando Magic confirm 2017 no.1 draft pick Markelle Fultz ready for training camp

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 Markelle Fultz will feature as part of Orlando Magic’s training camp next week, the team have confirmed. Having traded for the 2017 number one pick this February after a tumultuous stint with the Philadelphia 76ers, there is renewed optimism the 21-year-old will flourish among new surroundings following two NBA seasons which saw him play just 33 games. Continue reading “Orlando Magic confirm 2017 no.1 draft pick Markelle Fultz ready for training camp”