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The Magic, according to NBA sources, would like to use backup point guard Chris Duhon as trade bait, but they also would be willing to use small forward Quentin Richardson to get what they want. FanHouse.com

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Brian Schmitz: Look for Magic to next dangle combinations of J.J. Redick, Chris Duhon, Brandon Bass (or Ryan Anderson) for a PF or back-up C. Twitter

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The Knicks would love to add a player like a Luke Ridnour if Minnesota was inclined to move him, but it's not easy to find a reliable, intelligent backup point guard for a reasonable price in this league. Stan Van Gundy has Jason Williams and Chris Duhon, two players who certainly would be able to handle the role. Williams' expiring $854,389 is certainly more attractive for the Knicks, but it looks like Williams has moved ahead of Duhon ($3.5M per over three years) on the depth chart. Duhon ran D'Antoni's system well, he just didn't have the ability to get to the rim or shoot it consistently. Newsday

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Evan Dunlap: Tomorrow, Chris Duhon is taking 50 local children on a shopping spree. Friday, the entire team is hosting 55 families for Christmas dinner. Twitter

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Van Gundy also reiterated that team officials don’t plan to sign another point guard for the preseason as long Jameer Nelson and Chris Duhon remain healthy. Orlando Sentinel

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Over the next few weeks, Stan Van Gundy will determine whether newcomer Chris Duhon or Jason Williams will serve as Jameer Nelson’s backup. “I know Jameer will start and then it’ll shake out,” Van Gundy said after the Magic completed their first practice today. ”I’m not worried about it. We have a couple of playing-time situations that we’ll sort out of the course of the month. But that’s better than not liking any of your answers. I’d rather have to choose between two options I like than two options [where] I don’t like either one.” Orlando Sentinel

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How do you feel the Magic did this offseason? Mickael Pietrus: Our offseason was a little quiet, but our goal is still to win the championship. I think we got two key players in Q-Richardson and Chris Duhon. I think that was what we were looking for – a backup point guard and a two guards. Even though the Miami Heat have the Big Three and Boston has a great team, with this team I think we can win the NBA championship. And I think we are going to do it. HoopsHype

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Unable to reach a contract agreement with gritty small forward Matt Barnes, the Orlando Magic instead agreed to a deal with veteran wing Quentin Richardson on Monday. Just four days after inking Chris Duhon to a four-year, $15 million pact to shore up their point guard spot, the Magic landed Richardson to add depth at small forward. He'll either start or play beind Mickael Pietrus next season. NBA.com

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Fearing that he had burned a bridge with the Orlando Magic two years ago when he picked the New York Knicks in free agency, Chris Duhon was somewhat surprised when GM Otis Smith called his agent on July 1. ``I just told myself, `Hey, let’s see if we can make this work out this time around,’’’ Duhon recalled. ``I had other options, but once the Magic called me this was the first option. This is where I wanted to be.’’ NBA.com

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It was only fitting Chris Duhon officially joined the Orlando Magic on Thursday, the same day his former team has spent two-plus seasons preparing to sign a free agent. Just not him. Duhon partly blames his struggles with the New York Knicks on the constant roster shuffling and uncertainty as they cleared salary-cap space in hopes of luring LeBron James. The crown jewel of this summer's mega-free-agent class, James was set to make his decision Thursday night on national television. Duhon, meanwhile, couldn't be happier to have a fresh start somewhere else. "It was kind of tough," Duhon said of his time with the Knicks. "Going into it, their main focus was (Thursday night). There was times we had good chemistry going with a couple guys, and all of a sudden there are trades. They were focusing on this free agency period." USA Today

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Ben Q. Rock: If I did my math right, Duhon's deal will pay him $3.25 million this year, $3.46M in 2011/12, $3.68M in 2012/13, and $3.92M in 2013/14. Twitter

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The disappointing Chris Duhon Era is over officially. He has signed a four-year, $15 million deal with the Magic, who pursued him heavily two summers ago before he chose the Knicks. A team source told the Post recently that if Duhon signed with Orlando, the Knicks would again investigate signing Magic backup PG free agent Jason Williams, whom they spurned last summer after working him out. But Raymond Felton and Luke Ridnour top the Knicks point-guard list and Golden State's Monta Ellis is a possibility in a sign-and-trade for David Lee. New York Post

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"Otis had pursued him before (Duhon signed with the Knicks in 2008), and when (the free agent period began on July 1) Otis was right there asking the same thing he was asking before," Duhon's agent, Kevin Bradbury told FanHouse. "The fact that they'd remained interested all this time was a plus in Chris' mind as well. "Mentally, he's ready to get to Orlando and get to work. Him and Jameer are already friends. He and Dwight Howard are already close, so I think the guys will all fit together real well." FanHouse.com

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Yet a league source said it remains possible that Williams still returns to Orlando. He is believed to be in discussions with the Magic on possible terms, although he is in discussions with Memphis and New York as well. Williams was one of the league's best backups last season and flourished in a starting role as well, but has made it clear he does not want to play for the league's veteran's minimum salary like he did last season. FanHouse.com

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Otis Smith’s persistent interest and the Orlando Magic’s chance to win now helped lead point guard Chris Duhon to reach an agreement with the defending Southeast Division champions, Duhon’s agent, Kevin Bradbury, told the Orlando Sentinel minutes ago. Duhon and the Magic had some talks back when Duhon was a free agent in 2008, but Duhon wound up with the New York Knicks. “When free agency started this year, Otis called right away and said they were interested in him,” Bradbury said. “Chris was really impressed with that. Otis has been unwavering in his interest in Chris. We’ve been working through the parameters and last night got closer and this morning felt it was a done deal.” Orlando Sentinel

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The addition of Duhon, who will play behind starter Jameer Nelson, likely spells the end of Jason Williams’ time in Orlando. Williams played well in his one season in Orlando, but could be close to returning to Miami where he spent a major portion of his NBA career. NBA.com

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Free agent point guard Chris Duhon agreed to a four year, $15 million dollar contract with the Orlando Magic, his agent, Kevin Bradbury, told ESPN.com. ESPN.com

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New York Knicks free agent point guard Chris Duhon has drawn some interest from the Chicago Bulls, his former team. The Knicks, Atlanta Hawks and Oklahoma City Thunder have also made preliminary inquiries into Duhon. Yahoo! Sports

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A league source said the Bulls have held internal discussions about bringing back free agent Chris Duhon as a third guard. Chicago Tribune

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