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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

Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic, Beno Udrih, Tobias Harris 

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

Orlando Magic, Free Agency, Beno Udrih 

In a short informal conversation before the game, Beno Udrih assured he never said he wouldn't play at the European Championship this year. Kosarka.si

Orlando Magic, Beno Udrih, Slovenia 

Magic PG Beno Udrih told the Sentinel he will not play for the Slovenian national team this summer — and appears finished with the experience. The Euro championships will be held in his native country in September for the first time. "I'm not 19 anymore," said Udrih, 30. "I have a wife now. It's family time for me." Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Beno Udrih, Slovenia, Eurobasket 

Sources say Milwaukee, however, was not willing to put Ellis or Ilyasova into the deal. Which left the Hawks with two choices: Trade Smith to Milwaukee for a package featuring Beno Udrih's expiring contract paired with forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute … or keep Smith beyond the deadline and risk seeing him walk away from Atlanta in the summertime without compensation. ESPN.com

Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, Trade, Beno Udrih, Josh Smith, Ersan Ilyasova, Luc Richard Mbah a Moute 

In Orlando, Udrih already has a comfort level with coach Jacque Vaughn, who was his teammate in 2006-07 with the San Antonio Spurs. "I've been here three days, and I've already felt more at home than I did in Milwaukee for a year and a half," Udrih said Monday. "It was just a bad situation there. I'm a professional and I'm a man, so I like to be told straight-up what they expect from me. So, in Milwaukee, that never happened. They were saying, 'Yeah, yeah, we know. We've got to play you a little bit more.' But it never happened. So when I did get into the game I didn't know what they actually wanted to do, so I was just trying to find it myself, and I never did." "I wanted a change. I wanted a new start, so I'm really happy to be here. I know Jacque and J.B. [James Borrego], the assistant coach. It's just a really exciting moment for me and my wife." Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Beno Udrih 

At the time of the trade, he was perplexed to read that he was past his prime. "Yeah, I'm a vet if you look at the team we have here," Udrih said. "I'm 30 years old, but I still feel fine. I take care of my body. I'm still only 30. It's not like I'm 34 or 36 or that age. I can still do a lot on the court. We'll see. I really feel comfortable in the sets we have on offense and defense, so I'm going to be fine out there." Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Beno Udrih 

John Denton: #Magic PG Beno Udrih on time w/ #Bucks:"I’ve been here 3 days and I already feel more at home than I did in Milwaukee for a year-and-a-half" Twitter @JohnDenton555

Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic, Beno Udrih 

Some NBA players dread the idea of being traded. It’s an abrupt and somewhat unexpected process that requires you to uproot your life and your family. It often happens mid-stream. Being traded is an unsettling process. For Magic guard Beno Udrih, his trade deadline deal from Milwaukee to Orlando couldn’t have been more welcomed. Udrih had wanted out of Milwaukee from almost the day he arrived. He clashed with former Bucks head coach Scott Skiles. He rarely played and the fit with the Bucks was forced to say the least. Udrih was viewed as a throw-in in the Magic’s trade with Milwaukee. However, the 30-year Udrih doesn’t view Orlando as a pit stop, rather he hopes he can carve out a role with the Magic. Udrih has a history with Magic head coach Jacque Vaughn, who he played with in San Antonio, and with Magic General Manager Rob Hennigan, who played a role in his drafting by the Spurs, something he says makes this change easier. HoopsWorld

Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic, Trade, Beno Udrih 

Source: Atlanta Hawks blow up deal at last minute that would've sent Josh Smith to Milwaukee. Hawks would've re-ceived Ekpe Udoh, Luc Mbah-Moute, Beno Udrih and a protected No. 1 pick. Can't imagine the Bucks are happy having invested so much time in trying to make it happen. Leaves big question now if Hawks can do better this summer. Sulia

Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, Trade, Beno Udrih, Josh Smith, Ekpe Udoh 

With the prospect of losing guard J.J. Redick to free agency this summer the Orlando Magic traded him to the Milwaukee Bucks, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. The Bucks sent the Magic Doron Lamb, Tobias Harris and Beno Udrih for Redick. Gustavo Ayon and Ish Smith were sent to Milwaukee as part of deal for Redick. Yahoo! Sports

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Sam Amick: Orlando sends JJ Redick, Gustavo Ayon, and Ish Smith to Milwaukee for Doron Lamb, Beno Udrih and Tobias Harris, I'm told. Twitter @sam_amick

Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic, Trade, Beno Udrih, JJ Redick, Ishmael Smith, Doron Lamb, Gustavo Ayon, Tobias Harris 

Adrian Wojnarowski: Milwaukee sends Orlando Doron Lamb, Tobias Harris and Beno Udrih, source tells Y! Twitter @WojYahooNBA

Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic, Sacramento Kings, Trade, Beno Udrih, Doron Lamb, Tobias Harris 

Sam Amick: Been told Brooklyn is not currently progressing with anything. Mavs waiting on Bucks/J-Smith situation to try to try & land Beno Udrih. Twitter @sam_amick

Dallas Mavericks, Milwaukee Bucks, Brooklyn Nets, Sacramento Kings, Trade, Beno Udrih, Josh Smith 

Marc Stein: IF (repeat: IF) Beno Udrih NOT dealt to Atlanta in a Josh Smith trade, Bucks' proposed return in talks w/DAL has been Beaubois/Dahntay Jones Twitter @ESPNSteinLine

Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, Sacramento Kings, Trade, Beno Udrih, Josh Smith, Dahntay Jones 

Ken Berger: The Mavs are making a push to acquire Beno Udrih, but must wait while Bucks decide if his contract is needed to complete Josh Smith trade. Twitter @KBergCBS

Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, Milwaukee Bucks, Trade, Beno Udrih, Josh Smith 

Marc Stein: Trade to watch: Udrih-to-Dallas in play but Beno won't be dealt on own til end of deadline in case Bucks need him in bigger (JSmoove) deal Twitter @ESPNSteinLine

Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, Milwaukee Bucks, Trade, Beno Udrih, Josh Smith 

Eric (Wisconsin) The Bucks have a ton of pieces to move. None are superstars, but still a ton of pieces. Talented players and expiring contracts. Do you think they'll make a move? Chad Ford (1:10 PM) Hearing they are VERY active right now. Marc Stein reported today that Samuel Dalembert is one guy that they are actively talking about (and what an incredible game he had last night trying to show his value). But he's not the only one -- Monta Ellis, Ersan Illaysova, Beno Udrih are all available. Even Brandon Jennings at the right price. ESPN.com

Milwaukee Bucks, Trade, Beno Udrih, Monta Ellis, Samuel Dalembert, Brandon Jennings, Ersan Ilyasova 

A list of players whose names were mentioned this week as availables, with more surely to come, alongside the long-available Andrea Bargnani in Toronto: Cleveland's Omri Casspi, Houston's Cole Aldrich, Milwaukee's Samuel Dalembert, Drew Gooden and Beno Udrih and San Antonio's DeJuan Blair. ESPN.com

Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks, San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, Trade, Beno Udrih, Samuel Dalembert, DeJuan Blair, Cole Aldrich, Drew Gooden, Omri Casspi, Andrea Bargnani 

Backup point guard Beno Udrih will miss the Bucks' game against Memphis on Wednesday night due to a right thigh injury. Bucks coach Scott Skiles said Udrih collided with Ersan Ilyasova on a play during Monday's practice. It's not certain how long Udrih will be out of the lineup. Udrih played well off the bench in the Bucks' two victories last weekend. He had 10 points and five assists on Boston against Friday and contributed 11 points and five assists against Cleveland on Saturday. "It means Doron (Lamb) may play more and Marquis (Daniels) may play more," Skiles said. "Memphis is a very good club and we're going to need to play well, anyway. "But Brandon (Jennings) and Monta (Ellis) may play more minutes even. We'll see how it goes." Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Milwaukee Bucks, Beno Udrih, Injuries