Otis Smith

Coach Stan Van Gundy says he expects to finish season with Orlando

2012-04-06 09:41:00

Stan Van Gundy said Thursday that he expects to remain the Orlando Magic's head coach for the remainder of the season. Van Gundy, who has been at the helm of the Magic since 2007, had said earlier in the day that he heard from management that superstar...

Has Dwight Howard lost the battle of public perception?

2012-03-14 10:58:00

Is Dwight Howard approaching LeBron James' villainy status? His latest proclamation that he wants to remain in Orlando through the season -- but that he doesn't want to sign a long-term deal or even an extension -- isn't sitting well with fans. Comments...

Dwight Howard could decide fate of Magic's GM, coach, report says

2012-03-13 10:55:00

Desperation or gamesmanship? As the clock ticks to within two days of the NBA trade deadline, the latest rumor out of Orlando has the Magic offering Dwight Howard the chance to decide the fate of the team's coach and GM. According to an ESPN Insider --...

Deron Williams' short list includes the Lakers

2012-01-21 16:35:50

Who would you be willing to give up to get Dwight Howard?

2011-06-15 16:35:06

Question of the day: The Orlando Magic want to make a big move to secure the Eastern Conference title. What should that move be? [Updated]

2010-11-30 16:32:53

Hornets guard Chris Paul reportedly expresses interest in joining Lakers

2010-07-22 04:36:02

Adonal Foyle children's book reflects introspective NBA journey

2013-05-12 17:36:00

Two former Orlando Magic big men let loose with their literary vibe recently. Dwight Howard tweeted: "say "eye yam stew peed" 4 times fast y'all gotta try this lol somebody jus got me." Adonal Foyle released a children's book, "Too Tall Foyle Finds...

Dwight Howard drama is Orlando's guilty pleasure

2013-05-01 17:57:01

"So what's Dwight gonna do?" Like a bad fungus, it's a question that won't go away. Orlando suffered through repeated outbreaks during the 2011-12 NBA season, when Dwight Howard's indecision turned the Amway Center into the Waffle House. After much...

Jameer Nelson not looking for apology from Dwight Howard

2013-03-12 10:57:00

With Dwight Howard in town with the Lakers, Magic point guard Jameer Nelson was asked after Wednesday's shootaround if he and Dwight Howard were still friends. "Friends come and go," Nelson said. "Maybe e can be friends after basketball." Once close,...

Dwight Howard has alienated everybody he ever knew in Orlando

2013-03-07 13:57:00

Congratulations, Dwight Howard. You have now done the impossible. You have pretty much alienated everybody you ever knew in Orlando. The fans who once poured their hearts, souls and disposable income into you are irate because you lied to them about...

Rashard Lewis: Dwight Howard comments "disrespectful"

2013-03-06 16:02:00

Former Magic forward Rashard Lewis called Dwight Howard’s recent comments about his former Magic teammates “disrespectful” and defended Jameer Nelson, once one of Howard’s closest friends. Howard told a CBS affiliate in L.A. that...

Former Orlando Magic general manager Otis Smith, a former standout player in high school and college in Jacksonville, will enter the FABC Court of Legends on Sept. 23 in Lakeland. (Joshua C. Cruey, Orlando Sentinel)

2012-09-10 15:36:58

Stan Van Gundy , left, has the best winning percentage in team history. Otis Smith 's tenure with the Magic, meanwhile, was marked by aggressive moves.

2012-05-21 12:49:39

Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins announces the firing of head coach Stan Van Gundy, and the departure of general manager Otis Smith.

2012-05-21 00:00:00