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Harrington is expected to work out for other teams in early June with the permission of Orlando, who will either try to trade Harrington around the draft or likely buyout his non-guaranteed contract in July. HoopsWorld

Orlando Magic, Trade, Al Harrington 

Magic officials already have scouted the likes of Kentucky Wildcats center Nerlens Noel, Kansas Jayhawks shooting guard Ben McLemore and Michigan Wolverines point guard Trey Burke for months and months. Until now, however, the Magic and other NBA teams haven't been permitted to sit down and speak with any draft prospect. General manager Rob Hennigan and assistant general managers Scott Perry and Matt Lloyd will conduct the Magic's player interviews, which were expected to begin Wednesday night and likely will include Noel, McLemore and Burke. Each team may interview a maximum of 18 players, and each session may last a maximum of 30 minutes. Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Draft, Scott Perry, Nerlens Noel, Trey Burke, Rob Hennigan, Ben McLemore 

Josh Robbins: As expected, Pat Williams will be on stage for the #Magic during the @NBA draft lottery on May 21. Twitter @JoshuaBRobbins

Orlando Magic, Draft, Pat Williams 

Hedo Turkoglu is a realist and knows that because of his age and the Orlando Magic’s youth movement that he could have already played his last game for the franchise where he’s enjoyed his greatest success. But Turkoglu is also a dreamer, and at times he can close his eyes and drift back to when he helped lift the Magic to some of the greatest heights in franchise history. His prime years coincided with Orlando’s incredible run to the NBA Finals in 2009, and those memories are never far from the surface for Turkoglu. So Turkoglu is content in knowing that regardless of what comes of his fate in the coming months, he will always have great memories of all that he and the Magic accomplished together in recent years. ``I’m happy I got to be a part of some of the great, great moments here in Orlando and no one can ever change history,’’ Turkoglu said recently. ``Those moments will always be there for me, and I’ll always consider myself a lucky guy.’’ NBA.com

Orlando Magic, Hidayet Turkoglu 

Turkoglu has one year remaining on his contract, but it is only partially guaranteed and the Magic could seek a trade or buyout. He totally understands that the Magic are in a transition as they rebuild the foundation of the team around a promising young nucleus of Nikola Vucevic, Tobias Harris, Maurice Harkless, Andrew Nicholson and others. The days of Dwight Howard, Rashard Lewis, Jameer Nelson and Turkoglu – a fearsome foursome that made the Magic great just four seasons ago – are long gone. And Turkoglu can deal with the reality of the retooling situation in Orlando. ``I always felt comfortable in Orlando and that’s always the city that I want to live when I stop playing. It’s home for me, but this is a new, rebuilding situation,’’ Turkoglu said. ``If they want my leadership I would love to be here. If not, I totally understand the situation and the business. I just have to wait throughout the summer and see what happens and do what’s best for me.’’ NBA.com

Orlando Magic, Hidayet Turkoglu 

I'm not sure there will be a Disney World parade down the streets of Orlando if the Magic win the No. 1 pick. According to sources, Orlando had its heart set on Oklahoma State's Marcus Smart until he broke its heart when he decided to stay in college. While the Magic need just about everything, point guard might be their biggest area of need. ESPN.com

Orlando Magic, Draft, Marcus Smart 

Burke certainly will get a look as the potential No. 1 pick if the Magic draft there. The other team that seems to fit Burke are the Pelicans. Yes, Greivis Vasquez is coming off a breakout season, but Burke is a totally different player and could complement Vazquez coming off the bench early on. The Pelicans' other big need is at small forward. Shabazz Muhammad could get a look here. So could Croatia's Dario Saric. Sources say that the Pelicans are one of the two or three strongest suitors for Saric at the moment. ESPN.com

Orlando Magic, Draft, Dario Saric, Shabazz Muhammad, Trey Burke, New Orleans Pelicans 

According to sources, Orlando had its heart set on Oklahoma State's Marcus Smart until he broke its heart when he decided to stay in college. ESPN.com

Orlando Magic, Draft, Marcus Smart 

Other coaching candidates include former Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy and current Indiana Pacers assistant Brian Shaw. The Philadelphia76ers already have requested permission to interview Shaw after the Pacers exit the playoffs, according to media reports. Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Coaching, Brian Shaw, Stan Van Gundy 

John Amaechi was a gay NBA player before Jason Collins, but the time just wasn't right for him to come out and acknowledge it when he played for the Magic from 1999-2001. "I just thought I would lose my job," Amaechi said during an interview on our Open Mike radio show Wednesday. "... My teammates knew. We didn't talk about, but they knew. ... My teammates took care of me." Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Jason Collins, John Amaechi 

Amaechi said the climate was not right for him to come out, especially playing for a conservative owner like Rich DeVos, whose family has donated money to the National Organization for Marriage -- a staunchly anti-gay marriage group. Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, John Amaechi, Rich DeVos, Owners 

Jessica Camerato: Other vote recipients for #NBA Sportsmanship Award: Stephen Curry, Luol Deng, Mike Conley, Nick Collison, Jameer Nelson Twitter @JCameratoNBA

Chicago Bulls, Golden State Warriors, Memphis Grizzlies, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, Luol Deng, Jameer Nelson, Nick Collison, Mike Conley, Stephen Curry 

Brian Schmitz: Expect considerable giggling at Magic headquarters today after the ejection of Dwight and Lakers from the playoffs. Twitter @MagicInsider

Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic, Dwight Howard 

The Magic love Harrington's professionalism, but at 33 years old he doesn't fit into their long-term plans. The team likely will try to trade him before they waive him. Turkoglu, 34, is due to earn $12 million in 2013-14, but only half of that salary is guaranteed. Turkoglu has minimal trade value, and if the team can't find a taker for him by the draft, the team likely will waive him. Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Hidayet Turkoglu, Al Harrington 

Brian Schmitz: While Vucevic is getting noticed, he's not considered totally untouchable to Magic. At least not if you're offering a star in the exchange. Twitter @MagicInsider

Orlando Magic, Nikola Vucevic 

John Denton: #Magic Nik Vucevic: "I’ve just got to keep getting better. My goal is to be one of the best centers in the NBA. I think that I can do that." Twitter @JohnDenton555

Orlando Magic, Nikola Vucevic 

The Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavs and Philadelphia 76ers are looking for coaches -- three more possibilities for former Magic coach Stan Van Gundy. I'm told that Van Gundy has no interest in those openings at this time. More jobs could open after the playoffs end, however. Orlando Sentinel

Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Coaching, Stan Van Gundy 

Noel is recovering from surgery for a torn ACL in his left knee, but is still listed atop several mock drafts. If the Magic are satisfied after exhaustive research, they wouldn't be afraid to take the former Kentucky star center with their lottery pick, according to a source with knowledge of the Magic's thinking. Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Draft, Nerlens Noel 

Vucevic will divide his offseason between Central Florida and Europe. Although he won't be on the Magic's summer- league team, Vucevic plans to play for his home country of Montenegro in Europe's championship tournament in Slovenia. Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Nikola Vucevic, Montenegro, Eurobasket 

Jameer Nelson delivered one of the funniest lines on Thursday when Magic players met individually with Hennigan and coach Jacque Vaughn and then had their exit interviews with media. With Hedo Turkoglu's Magic tenure likely nearing an end, Nelson was asked to reflect on Turkoglu's legacy. "He's definitely on and off the court been there for me," Nelson said. "We came in my rookie year together. His English has gotten worse." When media members laughed, Nelson interjected, "No, seriously, his English got worse." Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic, Jameer Nelson, Hedo Turkoglu