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Magic Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

The Orlando Magic went into the summer determined to strengthen their backcourt.

They have gotten off to a good start.

The Magic signed free agent shooting guard Mickael Pietrus from the Golden State Warriors, expecting him to slow down all the guards and small forwards that smoked them last season.

People like LeBron James, Rip Hamilton, Michael Redd and Dwyane Wade might not have such an easy time against the Magic anymore.

They also drafted shooting guard Courtney Lee, a four-year starter with good defensive skills from Western Kentucky. The addition of those two led to the decision not to re-sign last year's starter Maurice Evans, a free agent who will go elsewhere.

It also meant they are unlikely to bring back free agent Keyon Dooling, who has...

Chandler to train with Team USA (AP)

New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler has accepted an invitation to train with the U.S. national team in Las Vegas later this month, shortly before the team departs for the Olympics in China. "This will allow Tyson and the team to be better prepared in the event that he is needed," USA Basketball managing director Jerry Colangelo said Tuesday on USA Basketball's Web site.

Magic's Howard ready to go in Beijing Olympics (AP)

Dwight Howard has been brushing up on his Chinese. He can already say "hello" and "I love you." Soon, he and his Olympic teammates hope, the All-Star center this summer will add "gold" to that list. "Everybody wants to see us win, and they're counting on us to win," Howard said Tuesday, preparing for the men's basketball training camp in Las Vegas next week before the team heads to Beijing.

Dante & Galante to interview Dwight Howard (Yahoo! Sports)

Just received this press release from the Orlando Magic , er, George Galante's Blackberry: "Believe it or...

Orlando Magic sign point guard Anthony Johnson (AP)

The Orlando Magic signed veteran free-agent point guard Anthony Johnson on Tuesday. Johnson will back up starter Jameer Nelson as he enters his 12th NBA season. He played in 69 games last season for the Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings. Johnson had a brief stint with Orlando in the 1999-2000 season, appearing in 18 games.

Magic sign G Anthony Johnson (PA SportsTicker)

The Orlando Magic added veteran depth to their backcourt Tuesday, signing guard Anthony Johnson.

Wondering about Jason Williams (Yahoo! Sports)

Even understanding that he's not exactly a household name these days, isn't a bit odd that we've heard...

Magic land versatile defender Pietrus (AP)

Orlando Magic General Manager Otis Smith brought Mickael Pietrus into the NBA in 2003. Now Smith has drawn him across the country and a little closer to home. The Orlando Magic introduced the 6-foot-6 free agent Thursday after signing him away from the Golden State Warriors. Smith leaked word earlier this week the team had reached an agreement with the native of the French Caribbean island...

Magic sign G Pietrus (PA SportsTicker)

The Orlando Magic on Thursday signed free agent guard Mickael Pietrus.

Sore knee sidelines Bulls' Rose (Yahoo! Sports)

The Chicago Bulls decided Derrick Rose's sore right knee was reason enough to keep the rookie on the bench...

Elton Brand poised to make Sixers relevant in East (SportingNews.com)

The Sixers open the NBA's free-agency period by landing coveted forward Elton Brand and instantly become a contender in the East.

Golden State loses Pietrus to Orlando (Yahoo! Sports)

Forward Mickael Pietrus will sign a four-year deal with the Orlando Magic — the last at Pietrus' option...

A most unusual and irreverent NBA mock draft (SportingNews.com)

At the NBA draft, millions of dollars are involved, jobs are hanging in the balance, and the future of the league is at stake. This is business, serious business -- but that doesn't mean there can't be a mock draft with a sense of humor.

Mantras all the new draftees should learn (SportingNews.com)

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Grading the draft: Bulls among the As, Sonics fail (SportingNews.com)

Sam Smith gives his opinion on every team's draft haul.

NBA mock draft: Real drama starts at No. 3 (SportingNews.com)

Again, like in 2007, the big question going into Thursday's NBA draft is, "What is Kevin going to do?" Though...

Mock draft: Does Pat Riley have eyes for O.J. Mayo? (SportingNews.com)

That the Chicago Bulls will take Derrick Rose with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft seems to be a foregone conclusion. Sam Smith breaks down how the rest of the first round will shake out.

Beasley has cracked sternum, Cook has shoulder injury (Yahoo! Sports)

The Miami Heat 's summer camp is exacting a far greater toll than could have been anticipated from such...

Rockets think Posey could be one missing piece (Yahoo! Sports)

James Posey has been to Houston before, and one of the predominant rumors of the day has him pondering the...

Magic sign No. 22 pick Courtney Lee (AP)

The Orlando Magic signed first-round draft pick Courtney Lee on Thursday. The 6-foot-5 guard from Western Kentucky will receive about $1 million in each of his first two pro seasons. NBA rookie salaries are preset by a league scale based on when they were chosen. The Magic took Lee with the No. 22 pick in last week's draft.

Magic sign first-round pick Lee (PA SportsTicker)

The Orlando Magic signed guard Courtney Lee, their first-round selection in last month's draft, on Thursday.

Knicks await Duhon decision; low post help needed (Yahoo! Sports)

Chris Duhon could be on the verge of making a decision, possibly as early as Thursday according to Newsday.

Spurs front-runners in race for Maggette (Yahoo! Sports)

The Spurs are the leading candidates to sign free agent Corey Maggette although the Warriors are expected to make a run at him.

Team-by-team draft grades (Yahoo! Sports)

Teams receive report cards for their performance in the 2008 draft.

BDL Re-Live Blog: 1993 NBA Draft (Yahoo! Sports)

June 30th, 1993. Shaq-Fu had touched down. The Bulls had just won their third straight championship.