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"Yes," Allen responded to HOOPSWORLD when asked if Howard was the most dominant player he's played with. "I mean I've played with some great players. I've played with players able to control games, but I think on a night in and night out basis - yes. Obviously I was on a team with Shaq for a little bit. I've played with Jason Kidd. I played with D-Wade when he was young, but in terms of a night in and night out basis he continues to amaze me with what he's able to do." HoopsWorld

Chicago Bulls, Orlando Magic, Dwight Howard, Derrick Rose, Malik Allen 

It seems certain that big man Malik Allen will remain with the team for the rest of the season. Magic President of Basketball Operations Otis Smith initially said that Allen's one-year contract, thought to be worth $1.35 million, would become fully guaranteed if Allen was still on the roster on Wednesday. In fact, Smith misspoke about the correct date. Allen's contract became guaranteed when he was still with the team last Friday. Allen has logged some key minutes this month, including when Howard was out with a stomach virus and when the team played the Utah Jazz. Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Otis Smith, Malik Allen 

Smith said no decision has been made about Allen's future. When pressed, Smith said "probably the likelihood is pretty good" that Allen will remain with the team beyond Dec. 15. Allen's biggest role so far this season has been in practice, where his presence occasionally allows centers Dwight Howard and Marcin Gortat to rest. Allen is considered a consummate professional, and coach Stan Van Gundy has said he could depend on Allen if an injury arises and forces Allen to play big minutes. Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Otis Smith, Malik Allen 

Magic President of Basketball Operations Otis Smith has said that Malik Allen will be on the team's roster to begin the regular season. But as of midday Friday, the power forward/center hadn't been told officially that he had made the team. "To me, every day is kind of business as usual," Allen said. "Until they tell me to go home, then that's what I'll go with." Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Otis Smith, Malik Allen 

Alex Kennedy: Malik Allen's contract is non-guaranteed but it sounds like he'll make the team. SVG praised him and their stint together in Miami helps. Twitter

Orlando Magic, Malik Allen 

Stan Van Gundy coached Malik Allen, both as an assistant and head coach, during the first three years of Allen’s career in Miami. Van Gundy apparently made quite the impression. Allen’s agent, Andy Miller, said Allen’s relationship with Van Gundy was the primary reason Allen signed a training-camp contract with Orlando on Thursday. “He talked with Stan Van Gundy and they outlined the goals for the team and what Malik’s role could be,” Miller said. Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Stan Van Gundy, Malik Allen 

The Orlando Magic announced the signing of power forward Malik Allen on Thursday, bringing the Magic’s roster to 15 players and 13 guaranteed contracts. Terms of Allen’s deal aren’t disclosed, but the contract certainly won’t be guaranteed past training camp. Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Malik Allen 

Power forward update: There is no update. Basically, there is no other guy they can induce with a make-good, as they did with Sean May. Louis Amundson wants a $3 million guarantee, which is fair. Joe Smith wants a full guarantee. Even Malik Allen wants a half-guarantee. Newark Star-Ledger

Free Agency, Louis Amundson, Joe Smith, Malik Allen