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Bothered briefly by headaches and a sensitivity to light after suffering a concussion last week, Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic was instructed to not watch television, read or even text on his phone during his recovery. So Vucevic turned to the one sure-fire remedy for his concussion symptoms and boredom: His mom’s cooking. NBA.com

Orlando Magic, Nikola Vucevic 

Vucevic’s concussion, which came as result of a Tyler Hansbrough elbow to the mouth and knocked him out of five Magic games, happened in the midst of a visit by his parents, Borislav and Ljiljana, from their native Montenegro. With little to do to pass the time as he cleared his head, Vucevic crafted a list of Montenegran dishes that he wanted his mom to cook while in Orlando. That, more than anything, helped him get through the disappointment of having to miss his first games of the season, he said. ``She did a lot of home-cooking and made a lot of my favorite meals. I made her a list of all of the meals that I wanted her to make and she took care of me,’’ Vucevic said with a chuckle. ``My favorite is made out of beef and it has a lot of cheese (stuffed) in it. Then, you roll it and fry that and put this special sauce on it. It’s pretty good. It’s one of the specialties from where I’m from.’’ NBA.com

Orlando Magic, Nikola Vucevic 

If the Orlando Magic can waive Hedo Turkoglu as expected during the off-season then the 34-year old Turkish player could be on his way to Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahce Ulker. Turkoglu who's a Fenerbahce supporter has always indicated openly that he would like to finish his career in his homeland and under the yellow and navy blue jersey. According to daily Sabah newspaper Fenerbahce Ulker General Manager Kemal Dincer said "Hidayet is a huge Fenerbahce fan. If he wants to retire from basketball at Fenerbahce, we're not going to say 'no' to him. We also want him to finish his career here but currently we don't have transfer attempts." - Translation by Mete Aktaş. Sabah

Orlando Magic, Turkey, Hedo Turkoglu, Fenerbahce Ulker 

Veteran point guard Beno Udrih also joined the Magic in the Harris deal, and he said that Harris' stellar performance didn't surprise him. "When I was in Milwaukee with him, I always knew he had the potential and talent to be a great player. And in Milwaukee, I think they were just holding him back," Udrih said. "They didn't give him a real chance to show what he can do. "Here, he got a chance and he's definitely proving himself and taking advantage of the chance." Orlandoinstripedpost.com

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Magic F Al Harrington didn't endure a grueling comeback to disappear into the shadows. "I can't go out like this. I just can't," he told me. "Not this way." Harrington, 33, said he is not ready to retire from the NBA. Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Al Harrington 

Al now refuses to call it quits even though the Magic have told him he probably won't play the rest of the season, another older player caught up in a youth movement. He's in the same boat with Hedo Turkoglu. Harrington has been around too long not to realize how a rebuild works. He's a pro's pro, but that doesn't mean he likes sitting. "I understand what they're doing here. I do. But I think I have something left in this old tank," he said. His knee, apparently, is no longer an issue, although injuries throughout his career have taken a toll. Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Al Harrington 

Harrington hopes to hook on with another team, preferably a playoff-caliber club. If he can't, even as much as he loves the game, then he will face facts. "I'm through playing with bad teams," he said. "If I can't [sign with a playoff team,] then that's probably it. What would be the point?" Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Al Harrington 

Center Nik Vucevic appears to be making progress as he recovers from the mild concussion he sustained March 19. Vucevic shot baskets this morning on the Orlando Magic’s practice court after his teammates prepared for their game tonight against the Washington Wizards. Lead assistant coach James Borrego and video analyst Adam Glessner fed Vucevic the ball as Vucevic put up his shots. How nice was it for coach Jacque Vaughn to see Vucevic back on the court? “Good,” Vaughn said with a smile on his face. “He still hasn’t been handed over to me yet, so I’d probably like that step probably the best. But it’s good to see him out there with Coach Borrego and getting some shots up.” Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Nikola Vucevic 

Can Pelister: As expected, Fenerbahce Ulker pursuing Hedo Turkoglu for the upcoming season, a source close to team told me. Twitter @canpelister

Orlando Magic, Turkey, Hedo Turkoglu, Fenerbahce Ulker 

Here is a fun little nugget for you… Beno’s wife is actually from Tampa. Beno would love to stay but its a business and he’ll go where the money is. Orlando will have his bird rights, so they can do a decent deal regardless of capspace. HoopsWorld

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SF Hedo Turkoglu said he wants to remain with the Magic next season even though the club already has effectively removed him — and Al Harrington — from its future plans. "I would like to keep playing here," Turkoglu said after the Magic's shootaround Wednesday. "I was here more years than anywhere in my career." Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Hedo Turkoglu 

Coach Jacque Vaughn might decide to not to play Vucevic even after Vucevic receives a medical OK to play again. Vaughn has been cautious in putting players back on the court after injuries. Vucevic wouldn't speculate on how close he is to playing again. "I don't know," he said. "All that is up to the trainer. I just follow what he says." Vucevic attended the Magic's workout Tuesday. Although the Magic primarily shot baskets, Vucevic didn't participate, Vaughn said. Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Injuries, Nikola Vucevic 

On one hand, Hedo Turkoglu's nightmare has ended. The 20-game suspension he received for a positive anabolic steroid test has expired, and he will be in uniform when the Orlando Magic face the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night. On the other hand, he also knows and accepts that the season's final 11 games and upcoming offseason could be equally difficult. He might not play at all, and it would make financial sense for the Magic to waive him during the summer. "I just have to wait and see what happens," Turkoglu said Tuesday, before the Magic left for Charlotte. Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Hedo Turkoglu 

"I don't expect a whole lot. It's just because of the situation — what happened — and we've got a lot of young guys playing good. So, that wouldn't surprise me at all if I don't play. If I play, I'll just try to do my best. I don't know how I can, but I'm still a professional. I'm just going to go out there in the minutes they give me, and I'll try to do the best for my teammates, for the young guys, and just set the example." One season remains on Turkoglu's contract, but only $6 million of his $12 million salary for 2013-14 is guaranteed. Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Hedo Turkoglu 

Turkoglu said he and Vaughn haven't discussed the situation, but Turkoglu added it's not necessary. "Sometimes, you just see things before talking," Turkoglu said. "In those situations, there's not much to say. You just deal with it, whatever it is, and for me, I totally understand that because of injuries and the suspension. Like I said, I don't expect a whole lot, and that's normal." Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Hedo Turkoglu 

It's been a rough time. "It's hard, man, seriously," Turkoglu said. "It's just sad that you're not part of it, that you can't do nothing to help this team, the young guys, as a person and as a player, too. Overall, it was just a bad year. Hopefully, this year I'll [be] strong physically and mentally and hopefully come back. I don't even know my future right now. I don't know if I'll be here next year or not. At the end of the season, I'll be here and I'll try to do my best for these young guys and for this organization. When the summertime comes, we'll see what happens." Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Hedo Turkoglu 

Nik Vucevic, who is recovering from a mild concussion he sustained on March 19, won't play when the Orlando Magic play the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night. Vucevic said Tuesday he wasn't scheduled to accompany the team to North Carolina, but he said he expects to play again this season. "I'm getting better," the 22-year-old center said. "I'm better day-by-day. I'll leave it up to the trainer and the doctor." Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Injuries, Nikola Vucevic 

John Denton: #Magic PG Jameer Nelson on #Heat: "Everybody is beatable, but those guys are playing so well now that it’s tough for anybody to beat them." Twitter @JohnDenton555

Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Jameer Nelson 

Turkoglu, however, doesn't fit into the team's long-range plans. He recently turned 34 years old, and his game already has declined in recent seasons. Only $6 million of his $12 million salary for next season is guaranteed, so it seems highly likely that the team will waive him during the offseason. The Magic instead will focus on growing their young players. Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Hidayet Turkoglu 

With the possible exception of fellow veteran Glen Davis, no player appeared to take the Magic's losing harder than Afflalo. After defeats, Afflalo would note the ways the team — including himself — could have played better, and team officials hoped his intensity would filter down to his younger teammates. Orlando Sentinel

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