Orlando Magic to announce contract settlement with Billy Donovan
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The Orlando Magic are expected today to announce they have reached a contract settlement with Billy Donovan, but might wait a few days to introduce his replacement. They have offered former Miami Heat Coach Stan Van Gundy a contract.
The Magic were expected to release a statement and are planning a news conference at RDV Sportsplex for later in the day with General Manager Otis Smith, but only to discuss the disolution of Donovan's contract.
Legal representatives for the club and Donovan worked late Tuesday into finalizing the deal. One of the stipulations agreed upon by both parties is that neither publicly discuss the particulars.
After officially parting with Donovan --- who asked to be released from his Magic contract less than a half day after signing it last Friday ---- the Magic are expected to name Van Gundy as their coach.
But the club might wait a few more days to introduce Van Gundy, allowing the Donovan controversy to die down .
The Magic apparently have worked through some compensation issues with the Miami Heat, who still have Van Gundy under contract for another year as a consultant. It was reported by the Sentinel that the Heat perhaps wanted a draft choice or choices from the Magic.
The Magic have just three second-round picks in the June 28 draft. The Heat do not have any second-round picks.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/spor...60607,0,3799005.story?coll=orl-home-headlines
The Orlando Magic are expected today to announce they have reached a contract settlement with Billy Donovan, but might wait a few days to introduce his replacement. They have offered former Miami Heat Coach Stan Van Gundy a contract.
The Magic were expected to release a statement and are planning a news conference at RDV Sportsplex for later in the day with General Manager Otis Smith, but only to discuss the disolution of Donovan's contract.
Legal representatives for the club and Donovan worked late Tuesday into finalizing the deal. One of the stipulations agreed upon by both parties is that neither publicly discuss the particulars.
After officially parting with Donovan --- who asked to be released from his Magic contract less than a half day after signing it last Friday ---- the Magic are expected to name Van Gundy as their coach.
But the club might wait a few more days to introduce Van Gundy, allowing the Donovan controversy to die down .
The Magic apparently have worked through some compensation issues with the Miami Heat, who still have Van Gundy under contract for another year as a consultant. It was reported by the Sentinel that the Heat perhaps wanted a draft choice or choices from the Magic.
The Magic have just three second-round picks in the June 28 draft. The Heat do not have any second-round picks.