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Vince Carter passed over as starter in Mavs' loss to Denver Nuggets

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DAYTONA BEACH -- Vince Carter's place as the starting shooting guard lasted all of one game as the Dallas Mevericks went with Delonte West in Monday's 115 to 93 drubbing by the Denver Nuggets, 115 to 93 on Monday night.

Orlando Magic knock off Houston Rockets 105-94; Dwight Howard calls it a 'new day'


 
Orlando bounced back from an opening night loss to Oklahoma City to defeat the Houston Rockets Monday night.

ORLANDO -- In the waning minutes of the third quarter, J.J. Redick was apologetic to the referee for a foul that led to a technical, but it wasn't that big a deal. The Orlando Magic dispatched of the Houston Rockets at home tonight, 105-94.

NBA Christmas: Orlando Magic fall to Oklahoma City Thunder; Dwight Howard limited to 11 points

Dwight Howard scored just 11 points as the visiting Orlando Magic fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-89.

Many of the sports world experts picked the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the West and the Miami Heat to win the East. With Oklahoma City dispatching of the Orlando Magic on Christmas, 97-89, it's easy to see why.

NBA Christmas: Vince Carter and the Mavs lose opener at home to Lebron James and the Miami Heat

 

Daytona Beach's Vince Carter started at shooting guard for the Dallas Mavericks at home before a raucous Christmas crowd, scoring 5 points on the losing end as the Miami Heat gave a little payback to the defending NBA champs.

Lebron James scored 37 points for the Heat in the 105-94 win in a game that was lopsided in Miami's favor despite the final score.

Orlando Magic prevail 104-100 over Miami Heat; Glen Davis scores 13 in 3rd quarter

Glen DavisGlen Davis, shown here, delivered big time in the final tuneup for the Magic at home against the Heat before both teams open on the road Christmas Sunday.

ORLANDO -- Glen Davis scored 13 of the Magic's team-high 18 points in the third quarter at home Wednesday night to get by the Miami Heat in the final preseason game for both teams.

Gabe Paul waived by Orlando Magic

Gabe PruittORLANDO -- The Orlando Magic have waived guard Gabe Pruitt, President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Otis Smith announced Wednesday night following the team's preseason game vs. Miami.

Pruitt, who did not appear in either of Orlando's two preseason outings,  was third on the depth chart at point guard behind Jameer Nelson and Chris Duhon. He was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2009 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics out of USC.

NBA preseason: Vince Carter scores 9 in Mavs loss to Oklahoma City Thunder

Vince Carter made his preseason debut for the Dallas Mavericks, shooting 4 for 11 for 9 points, as the Mavs lost on the road to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 106 to 92 Sunday, in preseason action. The Dallas Mavericks open the 2011-'12 NBA regular season at home Christmas Day against the Miami Heat, the team they beat in the finals to win the NBA championship last season.

Daytona Beach's Vince Carter practices with Mavs despite knee tendinitis

Vince CarterVince Carter is gearing up for the NBA season on Christmas day with his new team, the Dallas Mavericks, who open up at home against the team they beat in the finasls last season, the Miami Heat.

DAYTONA BEACH -- The Dallas Mavericks have good reason to be pleased with the addition of Vince Carter as the NBA season begins Christmas Day. Carter, the Mainland High School McDonald's All-American, known as "Vinsanity," practiced for the first time Thursday, slowed by tendinitis in his knee.

With Chris Paul traded to LA Clippers, could Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard be headed to LA Lakers?

Video Highlights: TNT analyst Shaquille O'Neal discusses Dwight Howard's trade situation; ESPN analysts Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless discuss NBA trade scenarios. The Orlando Magic said Wednesday that Dwight Howard is staying, but for how long?

Dwight HowardORLANDO -- With Chris Paul going from the New Orleans Hornets to the Los Angeles Clippers, could Dwight Howard be on his way from the Orlando Magic to the crosstown rival Los Angeles Lakers? Not anytime soon if the Magic ownership has its way.

Dwight Howard: 'No other place I'd rather be but here in Orlando, but a lot of things have to change'

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Here is a video clip from Orlando Magic Media day where Dwight Howard softened his stance on being traded before he can opt out of his contract in July with the team getting nothing in return.

ORLANDO -- Dwight Howard did an about face -- sort of -- today, telling NBA beat writers he has not given up on the Orlando Magic, his teammates or the fans.