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Stan Van Gundy says he has decided whether he will start Hedo Turkoglu when the Orlando Magic begin their first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers tonight. But Van Gundy would not say what that decision is. It would seem, however, that Turkoglu will start the game at small forward. Orlando Sentinel

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Hedo Turkoglu looked serene after the Denver Nuggets crushed the Orlando Magic on Sunday night at the Pepsi Center. As teammates dressed and attendants packed up the Magic's gear, Turkoglu noshed on the postgame meal and sat in a chair inside the visitors' locker room near the training tables. The truth is, as calm as he seemed, Turkoglu is in a hectic race of his own. Magic officials and Turkoglu hope he can return from a fractured cheekbone and play in the team's first-round playoff series, which could begin as early as this Saturday. Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Hidayet Turkoglu 

Even Turkoglu doesn't know how effective he would be. "I'm just trying to get myself into good shape, as much as I can, and hopefully I'll be able to come back and be ready to play," Turkoglu said. "I don't know how ready I will be, but I'm pushing myself to be ready as much as I can. And if I get the opportunity, I will try to go out there and do my best that I can and help the team." Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Hidayet Turkoglu 

John Denton: More Otis Smith on Turk: "He can start doing some cardio things, so we’ll start doing that soon." Magic hope he can play by next Wed. Twitter

Orlando Magic, Hidayet Turkoglu, Injuries 

Magic SF Hedo Turkoglu will have surgery Saturday to repair a fracture or fractures in his right cheekbone and will be out at least three weeks, said GM Otis Smith. Turkoglu told the Sentinel after Friday’s practice that he might need the surgery. The Magic face the Sixers in Philadelphia on Saturday night. He said after practice that he was planning to see a doctor to outline a recovery plan. “I might have to have surgery – I don’t know. There’s some fractures,” Turkoglu said. “I didn’t think it would be this bad.” Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Hidayet Turkoglu, Injuries 

Brian Schmitz: Orlando Sentinel BREAKING: Magic small forward Hedo Turkoglu tells Sentinel he might need surgery to repair fractures in right cheek bone. Twitter

Orlando Magic, Hidayet Turkoglu 

Magic executives are said to be unimpressed with the assets Howard's three preferred teams could provide in a trade, prompting them to engage in a calculated campaign to expand the field of potential suitors beyond the Nets, Mavericks and Lakers. But the team that can make the strongest case for Orlando to depart from its risky strategy of holding onto Howard are the Bulls, who could offer 7-footer Omer Asik, Luol Deng and Carlos Boozer for Howard and Hedo Turkoglu, sources said. The Bulls also could offer a valuable first-round pick from Charlotte -- top-14 protected in this year's draft but but unprotected by 2016. CBSSports.com

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Mike Wells: Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu suspended for Sunday's game vs Pacers Twitter

Orlando Magic, Hidayet Turkoglu 

Hedo Turkoglu, sources say, is the first name Orlando has been throwing out in trade discussions over the past week or so. Yet it's one thing to try to foist Turkoglu on a team that's trading for Howard and quite another to try to move Turkoglu, or any other vet in Howard's supporting cast, when Dwight himself isn't part of the deal. ESPN.com

Orlando Magic, Trade, Hidayet Turkoglu, Dwight Howard 

Adriana Galimberti: Can you believe no one from the Toronto media asked any questions to Hedo after the game? He's not a story anymore. Twitter

Orlando Magic, Toronto Raptors, Hidayet Turkoglu, Media 

While the Lakers have been reluctant to give up Gasol and Andrew Bynum for Howard, that trade, perhaps with Hedo Turkoglu thrown in, remains a possibility. Chicago has shown interest in Gasol, according to sources. One source says the Bulls like their team but have doubts about their ability to beat Miami without making one more move. ESPN.com

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There's a rumor circulating involving Howard, where the deal actually will come down March 1. It goes something like this: The Magic send Howard, SF Hedo Turkoglu and Nelson to the Lakers; the Magic receive Bynum and Gasol. The salaries are close to matching up, making the deal work. A third team, the Toronto Raptors, could be part of the deal or in a separate trade with the Magic, sending PG José Calderon to Orlando. Could be a great deal for the Magic, under the circumstances. There are some obvious holes in the scenario or scenarios. For one, what do the Raptors get out of it? But the biggest hole is this: Howard is apparently cool on joining Kobe in L.A. Orlando Sentinel

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The scuttlebutt is that the Magic would send Howard, Hedo Turkoglu and Jameer Nelson to the Lakers and the Magic would receive Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol. A third team, the Toronto Raptors, could be part of the deal or in a separate trade with the Magic, sending point guard José Calderon to Orlando. Magic CEO Alex Martins told the Sentinel the rumor is wrong. Orlando Sentinel

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Hedo Turkoglu on Deron Williams having his jersey retired by Besiktas: "Maybe that was too much. Don't get me wrong, he's a great player, I respect his game but Besiktas should have done it with some Turkish players before him... He's the best player ever come to Turkey." Basket4Us

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Magic starting SF Hedo Turkoglu expects to play Monday night against the Celtics in Boston after missing the last two games with a back injury. Turkoglu was injured last Tuesday night in a game against the Charlotte Bobcats. He experienced soreness and spasms that kept him out of games against San Antonio and the Los Angeles Lakers. Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Hidayet Turkoglu, Injuries 

For the Magic to become intrigued with package, two things would likely have to appeal to them: rebuilding around young point guard Stephen Curry; and the Warriors’ salary-cap space to absorb the three years and $34 million left on Hedo Turkoglu’s contract. The possibility of the pursuit could be complicated by questions about the sturdiness of Curry’s surgically repaired right ankle. The Warriors are willing to part with either of their two guards – Curry or Monta Ellis – but teams clearly will watch how Curry recovers from his recurring ankle sprains. Yahoo! Sports

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Turkoglu's name has surfaced in a possible trade alongside Magic center Dwight Howard, who has asked to be dealt. The thinking is Magic officials might not mind ridding themselves of Turkoglu, possibly to New Jersey, to shed a contract that has three years and $34 million remaining on it. "My dream is to finish my career in Orlando," Turkoglu, a 6-foot-10 forward, said in an interview with FOX Sports Florida. "But sometimes you might end up with a nightmare." FOXSports Florida

Orlando Magic, Hidayet Turkoglu 

"I feel like I have a home in Orlando," Turkoglu said of why it's his "dream" to stay. "People really have treated me well. They always support me (in Orlando). So I feel more comfortable." FOXSports Florida

Orlando Magic, Hidayet Turkoglu 

Chris Tomasson: Hedo Turkoglu on his big contract Toronto extended to him in 2009: "They didn't give me the contract (because) I'm good looking.'' Twitter

Orlando Magic, Hidayet Turkoglu 

A person familiar with the discussions described them as "very complicated," and two other people confirmed that one scenario would have looped in the Trail Blazers as a third team to provide swingman Gerald Wallace as a second primary piece along with Nets center Brook Lopez in a package for Howard. As part of the deal, New Jersey also would have taken back Hedo Turkoglu and the $34 million left on his contract. CBSSports.com

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