Magic Wands: January 2, 2009

Sorry there is not much here. I was in San Antonio for the Alamo Bowl for much of the week (read more at NUfootballinsider.com). Let's just say, it was great except for the end of the game. Here is what I could scrounge up.

-I remember reading back when the Magic played the Warriors that Golden State fans complained about Mickael Pietrus' durability. Well it looks like that might be somewhat true. I am not saying Pietrus is trying to get hurt, but he is back on the shelf again making Magic fans glad they have a lot of shooting guards. The Orlando Sentinel is reporting he will miss a month.

-After a year of arguments Bright House Networks, the largest cable provider in Orlando, and Fox Sports Florida have reached an agreement, reports The Orlando Sentinel. That means every Orlando Magic game will be on Brighthouse Networks (and the Marlins, Rays, Panthers and Seminoles basketball to name a few).

-SportsIllustrated.com has a roundtable discussion on where the Magic fit in among the Eastern Conference's elite. Are they at the same level as Boston and Cleveland? For the most part, they believe the Magic have improved and are certainly getting there. We will find out as the season goes on, I guess.

-Dwight Howard still leads everyone in votes for the All Star Game. Jameer Nelson and Rashard Lewis have to keep working to get love from the coaches it looks like.

-SportsIllustrated.com has a roundtable discussing where the Magic fit in to the Eastern Conference's elite. Is Orlando as good as Boston and Cleveland? For the most part they think that the Magic are an improved team and certainly deserve consideration. We will find out as the season progresses, I guess.