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Foggin, who was involved in the scouting and drafting of Vazquez, said the former lottery pick was “on his way” to the NBA for 2011-12, but backed off because of concerns about a potential NBA lockout. “His contract was up and we were hoping to get him, but he has to look after his own interests,” Foggin said. “He signed a one-year deal with Barcelona, and we’re hoping that in a year’s time we can come to terms with Fran. He wants to come. He was committed to come, but for reasons outside of our control it didn’t work out. … He was offered a multi-year deal by Barcelona and turned it down, which is rare. Hopefully for the 2012-13 season, he’ll be a member of the Magic.” Naples Daily News

Orlando Magic, Fran Vazquez, FC Barcelona, Spain 

Fran Vazquez, despite the proposal from Europe and NBA, will stay with Barcelona another season. The big man reached an agreement with the Spanish reigning champions and extended his contract until the end of the coming season. Sportando

Orlando Magic, Fran Vazquez, FC Barcelona 

But Vázquez's Spain-based agent, José Cobelo, said in a phone interview with the Orlando Sentinel on Tuesday that his client would be interested in joining the Magic after his contract with Barçelona ends — assuming the NBA's labor woes are cleared up by that time. "Of course Fran would give serious consideration to the Magic," Cobelo said. "That has been his intention all of these years. He signed with Barçelona for a year to keep that door open. Once we get a tangible offer we will evaluate it. Unfortunately, we can't do that now with the potential of a lockout lurking." Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Fran Vazquez, FC Barcelona 

"The Magic, with the potential of a lockout, weren't a viable option for Fran," Cabelo said. "We don't know with any degree of certainty what the conditions would be or whether he'd get to play [any games because of the labor situation]." Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Fran Vazquez, FC Barcelona 

Jesus Perez Ramos: Tomorrow agent Jose Cobelo travels to Barcelona to meet with Joan Creus, GM of @FCBbasket and finish the re-signing of Fran Vazquez Twitter

Orlando Magic, Fran Vazquez, FC Barcelona, Spain 

Real Madrid is expressing interest in Fran Vazquez. Gigantes del Basket

Orlando Magic, Real Madrid, Fran Vazquez 

Fran Vazquez has offers from the Orlando Magic and from Panathinaikos. TuBasket.com

Orlando Magic, Fran Vazquez, FC Barcelona, Panathinaikos 

Anyway, among the Magic's many efforts to keep Howard from L.A. or other points unknown, they need to get him some relief from the bench. Could it be Fran Vazquez? Finally? The ghost of the 2005 draft has been telling the club he is interested more than ever in coming to America. Right now, he's more of a Spanish urban myth. The Magic only hope that the 6-foot-11 Vazquez could be as good as Marcin Gortat. Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Marcin Gortat, Fran Vazquez, Spain 

Marc Mundet: Otis Howard, Orlando GM to RAC1: "Yes. Yes, we are interested in (Fran Vazquez). We have been in contact with all of his representation. He has done a good job. His game has developed and he has developed as a young man, that is probably the biggest thing other than his basketball game right now. He’ll fit in with what we do here pretty good. For us right now he would be a very good addition to a back-up for Dwight at the five spot. He’s a shot blocker, he can shoot the ball from 17-18 feet and defend for us". Twitter

Orlando Magic, Fran Vazquez, Spain, Regal Barcelona 

For almost six years, the Orlando Magic have attempted to convince talented Spanish basketball player Fran Vázquez to leave Europe and make the jump to the NBA. But, now, just when it appears that the 6-foot-10 big man is receptive to joining the Magic, a possibly daunting hurdle looms. The potential of a prolonged work stoppage after the current season might prevent the long-awaited union between Vázquez and the Magic, at least for the 2011 -12 season. "In an ideal situation, we'd like to sign him," said Otis Smith, the Magic's president of basketball operations. "But with the CBA, it's not in his best interest to sign a contract if there is a work stoppage. What if? I'm not saying that there will be, but what if? Then he misses an opportunity to play and make money, at least for a while. That's the rub." Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Fran Vazquez, Otis Smith, Spain 

The Magic used the 11th overall pick in the 2005 draft to select him, but Vázquez ultimately decided to remain in Europe for a variety of reasons. A native of a small town in Spain, he was reluctant to leave familiar surroundings and face the culture shock of living in the United States. His girlfriend, who is now his wife, also didn't want to go to the U.S. Magic officials believe those barriers have disappeared now that Vázquez, 27, has gotten older. Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Fran Vazquez, Otis Smith, Spain 

"There's been a huge change in him," Twardzik said. "There's just an air about him, a swagger about him now where he didn't have that two or three years ago. He knows he's good. He knows he belongs. He knows he's one of the better players. So there's a different aura about him when he's out on the floor." Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Fran Vazquez, Otis Smith, Spain 

The Magic can pay (Vazquez) anything they want - under the cap - so they can sway him with money. His camp in Spain is using the threat of the NBA to up his price with International teams, so keep that in mind. HoopsWorld

Orlando Magic, Fran Vazquez, Spain 

The Magic remain optimistic that they can get Fran, but I have talked to players who have played with him this year and last year and both say he doesn't have NBA dreams. .. I worry about players who come to the NBA just for the money... think Darko... if Fran really wants to play here, I'd sign him, he's developed into a nice player... very similar to Tiago Splitter in San Antonio. HoopsWorld

Orlando Magic, Fran Vazquez, Spain 

Fran Vazquez, currently playing with Regal FC Barcelona, was drafted by the Orlando Magic in the 2005 Draft (11th). Will he ever play in your franchise? Alex Martins: We think so. Otis Smith has followed him and has frequently talked with Fran. I think he could be really close to coming to the NBA. His contract with Regal FC Barcelona ends this season and we hope he can make a decision, to know if he is ready to move to Florida. We keep his rights and if he's available, we want to see him in our roster next season. Solobasket

Orlando Magic, Fran Vazquez, Otis Smith, FC Barcelona, Alex Martins 

Fran Vazquez's contract is up in June. FC Barcelona has made him a four-year contract offer but Orlando wants him to play with them in the NBA. His agent is in Madrid and he has already met with Barça and Magic representatives. We'll see what is the final decision of the Spanish forward. SPORT.es

Orlando Magic, Fran Vazquez, FC Barcelona, Spain 

He has now such self esteem that he would even consider going to the NBA, where he would play against his idol, Kevin Garnett. "I've matured and it would be nice to try," Fran Vazquez said. Publico

Orlando Magic, Fran Vazquez, FC Barcelona, Spain 

Weeks ago FC Barcelona made an offer to Fran Vazquez's agents so Fran, who will be 28 years old next May 1st, extends his contract for three or four seasons. SPORT.es

Fran Vazquez, FC Barcelona, Spain 

Evan Dunlap: Otis Smith says Magic started talking w/ Fran Vazquez "seriously" just "a few months ago." CBA is one holdup. Twitter

Orlando Magic, Fran Vazquez, Otis Smith, FC Barcelona, Spain 

What are your thoughts of the situations with Ricky Rubio and Fran Vasquez not coming to the NBA? Is that something that NBA teams need to worry about with you? Jan Vesely: Ricky and Fran have their own personal reasons why they have not yet entered the NBA. I am very much looking forward to playing in the NBA, because the fans who love basketball as well as fans in Belgrade. I hope they will love me too. SLAM

Draft, Ricky Rubio, Fran Vazquez, Jan Vesely