
DB.com has learned that Orlando management is telling people – including a major corporate sponsor in Florida – that the Magic now plans to match and retain center Marcin Gortat.
Gortat, of course, had signed an offer sheet for the full-MLE with Dallas. The Mavs were very confident in their pursuit of him, and the Magic had indicated that price was too steep for their backup center.
The matter is still not done until it's done. ... but ... more news to come. … and discussion here. …
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