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LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 03: Coach George Karl of the Denver Nuggets reacts during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on April 3, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Report: Talks Between George Karl and the Sacramento Kings about Coaching Job Are Intensifying

According to Ailene Voisin of The Sacramento Bee, the Sacramento Kings and George Karl are having “intense conversations” about bringing Karl aboard the leaking vessel that is the 2014-15 Sacramento Kings’ season as their next head coach. “While a change is not imminent, multiple sources told The Bee late Friday that the combination of Karl’s […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 25: Head Coach George Karl of the Denver Nuggets takes a question from the media at the half of the NBA game between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on December 25, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers defeated the Nuggets 112-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

George Karl Wants to Coach in the NBA Again

George Karl has won 1,131 games in his NBA coaching career, he was voted Coach of the Year the same year he was fired, he guided a Seattle Sonics team to 50-plus wins every season he was there and took the 1996 version to the NBA Finals before they were promptly Jordan’d, and he was […]

See Kawhi Leonard with the most chill posterization vs. Magic

Usually when an NBA player posterizies another player, it’s with power, force, a thunderous clap and most of all, brings the fans off their seats. But when Spurs’ Kawhi Leonard dunks on players, it’s more silky-smooth and suave. Take his dunk on the Magic where he threw it down, but in a more laid back […]

DENVER, CO – JANUARY 07: Head coach Jacque Vaughn of the Orlando Magic leads his team against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center on January 7, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets defeated the Magic 93-90. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Magic Make Right Move in Firing Jacque Vaughn

On Thursday, the Orlando Magic parted ways with head coach Jacque Vaughn following Wednesday night’s 110-103 loss to the San Antonio Spurs — the 10th straight for Orlando. The firing comes as little surprise as it was reported that the team had been leaning that direction for the last week, but now it is official. […]

DALLAS, TX – JANUARY 23: Rajon Rondo #9 of the Dallas Mavericks dribbles the ball against Derrick Rose #1 of the Chicago Bulls at American Airlines Center on January 23, 2015 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Mavs’ Jefferson hits teammate Rondo with errant knee to the head

Quick! Call the police. There’s been teammate on teammate crime in Dallas. During their recent game versus the Magic, Maverick forward Richard Jefferson was trying to get on the fast break when his fellow Mav, Rajon Rondo, was on the floor and took an RJ knee to the dome! Ouch!

ORLANDO, FL – NOVEMBER 14: Head coach Jacque Vaughn of the Orlando Magic (R) speaks with Evan Fournier #10 during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Amway Center on November 14, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. The Magic won the game 101-85. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Jacque Vaughn and the Orlando Magic are at a crossroads

We should be better than this. This assertion is one of the last things an NBA head coach probably wants to hear from the front office and ownership. Sometimes this assertion is fair, perhaps in the case of the Orlando Magic, but other times it’s an unreasonable one, such as the Sacramento Kings’ current head coaching […]

Victor Oladipo serves up a tasty 360 jam

The NBA All-Star Dunk contest is still weeks away but the Magic’s Victor Oladipo brought some excitement to the court early. Against Houston, Victor brought the jams to the Magic fans with one sweet 360 dunk as the game was sealed for an Orlando win. Why you got to hurt the Rockets Victor? Why?????

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Monday night’s roundup: A fight and the death of Pau Gasol

Every night presents a different and incredibly wonderful experience for NBA fans and Monday night was no different. We saw a fight between bigs and the death of one beloved Pau Gasol. Here is all the good stuff from Monday night’s games in our roundup: Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Garnett and the […]

76ers prepare for grueling seven game road trip

The Philadelphia 76ers are the bottom dwellers of the NBA. They have the NBA’s worst record (2-22). They are currently on a four game losing streak. The 76ers are really struggling to score as they are the worst offensive team in the league averaging 91.3 points per game. While they have massive offensive woes, they aren’t much better […]

Lowry has already stepped up in DeRozan’s absence this year. Photo by John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

The early list for All-Star sleepers

It is never too early to start thinking about the All-Star game and who might make it. There are going to be the guys you expect like Stephen Curry, Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard, LeBron James, Kevin Love and . . . you get the idea. Well, what about the guys who are playing well, but get no love? […]

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Lock ‘Em Up, Rob Hennigan

It was not that long ago when the Orlando Magic’s top priority was dealing away a disgruntled Dwight Howard, and the Magic fans’ top priority was winning the break up. When Magic General Manager Rob Hennigan signed, sealed and delivered Howard to the Los Angeles Lakers, Walt Disney’s neighbors were not so pleased. That was […]

Rookie of the Year race tightening up?

The most heated race in the NBA is not occurring at the top of the standings, nor in the middle. No, it is down there at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. It is kind of hard to see with all the losses that have piled up for their respective teams. Michael Carter-Williams and Victor […]

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