Frank Vogel on Young Magic Team “The Future is Bright”

Three days after the Orlando Magic announced Frank Vogel as the franchise’s new coach, the team formally introduced him. “The future is bright for these guys,” Vogel said during a news conference on Monday. “In my mind, this team is ready to take the next step.” Vogel, 42, spent the last five-plus seasons with the […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Magic Confirm Reports, Announce Hiring of Vogel

After agreeing to a deal with Frank Vogel on Thursday, the Orlando Magic completed a whirlwind eight days by formally announcing their new head coach. The team confirmed reports Friday that Vogel had been hired and will be formally introduced on Monday. Source: The Associated Press

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Magic Emerges as Frank Vogel’s Preferred Destination?

Sources told ESPN.com on Wednesday night that the Magic believe they have emerged as (Frank) Vogel’s preferred destination and are positioned to quickly complete a deal with him if their coaching search continues to progress in its current direction. Orlando officials, sources say, have spent the bulk of the week trying to decide between Vogel […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Options, Qualifying Offers Due Before July 2016

Team/player options and qualifying offers must be decided before July. Here’s a complete list.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Sources: Magic Meet With Frank Vogel, Adrian Griffin

The Orlando Magic are moving quickly in the their head-coaching search, completing interviews with the franchise’s two top targets: Frank Vogel and Adrian Griffin. Griffin met with Orlando general manager Rob Hennigan on Tuesday in New York, and Vogel met with Magic officials on Monday, league sources told The Vertical. Source: Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Utah Jazz Should Restructure Derrick Favors’ Contract

The Utah Jazz should consider Restructuring Derrick Favors’ contract, writes Eric Pincus.

Alan Draper  •  16 Feb 2022
Magic to Interview Frank Vogel for Head Coach

The Orlando Magic intend to reach out to Frank Vogel during their search for a new head coach, Magic general manager Rob Hennigan told the Orlando Sentinel on Friday. Vogel, who compiled a 250-181 record during his tenure as the Indiana Pacers’ coach, became available when the Pacers decided to let Vogel’s contract expire after […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Set-Off, Trade Exceptions and Camp Money

Eric Pincus looks at which teams saved money from a set-off, trade exceptions around the NBA and partially-guaranteed deals.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Picking First is Never Easy

Right now, Brandon Ingram vs. Ben Simmons feels like a reasonable debate. It might look laughable in five years.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021