The Magic will be patient with their rebuild (USATSI)
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The Orlando Sentinel reports that the Magic won't be overly aggressive in free agency, due to where they are at in their rebuilding process and the available caliber of players.
The Orlando Magic could have as much as $22.7 million in available salary cap space to use this summer in free agency.
But you shouldn't expect the Magic to make a major free-agent splash.
After wading into the “kiddie pool” last summer, the team will be more aggressive this July. But it almost certainly won't go after a maximum-salary free agent. Put it this way: If the worst available free agent this summer would rate as a “1” and LeBron James would rate as a “10,” then the Magic likely will go after a 5 or a 6.
The summer of 2014 just isn't an optimal time for a rebuilding team to go on a spending spree.
via Magic could have as much as $22.7 million in cap space - Orlando Sentinel.
This is a good sign for the franchise, honestly. Teams can get themselves in major trouble by trying to skip steps in the rebuilding process through free agency. The Cavaliers didn't want to be patient with their process and it came back to bite them pretty significantly.
The Magic tried to bring in a veteran last season in Jason Maxiell and Maxiell wound up barely playing. They're better off focusing on their young talent and improving with continuity and development.
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Shane Battier says Michigan Democratic Party asked him about running for U.S. Senate
Shane Battier has been fairly effective in the playoffs – only because the Heat have been very careful about when an how to use him.
Battier barely played against the Bobcats, had a larger role against the smaller Nets and chose his spots wisely against the Pacers.
At 35, Battier is facing the end of his career. He might win another championship this year. He might even play another season or two.
But the end is in sight.
So, what’s next?
Zach Lowe of Grantland:
The Michigan Democratic Party recently called him to see if he might consider running to replace U.S. Senator Carl Levin, Battier said. He declined
There is likely a wide gap between getting asked asked to consider running and getting asked to run. I would be surprised if the Michigan Democratic Party didn’t inquire with several potential candidates to replace Levin, who announced he was retiring after six terms.
But it’s telling that Battier was even on the radar.
He’s the current Teammate of the Year, and he frequently pops up in surveys about which current player would make the best coach or general manager. If he wants a future in basketball, he has one.
He could aim wider, though.
Battier, who grew up in Michigan before attending Duke, is still widely respected in his home state. He might not be viewed as a politician right now, but his name recognition will open doors if he wants to pursue that route.
Whatever Battier wants to do after retiring, he’s capable of making it happen.
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