What They're Saying: 76ers vs. Magic 10/28

-For the first time in his career, Vince Carter is preparing to play a home game in Orlando. And it is a good feeling for the eight-time All Star.

-How determined is Carter to winning a title? He is not giving tickets to his family and friends at Amway Arena so he can focus on winning on the court.

-Fans may be excited for the first game of the season, but according to Mike Bianchi of The Orlando Sentinel, the team could care less. The ring is the only thing that matters.

-How did Philadelphia greet Thaddeus Young after the team announced they had draft him two years ago? According to Bob Cooney of Philly.com, the odd reaction was silence for the now solid starter at power forward -- and hero of Game Three.

-Philadelphia's new offense under head coach Eddie Jordan is like speaking a new language, writes Kate Fagan of Philly.com. They are hoping to add some Princeton sets to their transition-based attack.

-Former Magic player Dominique Wilkins knows the pain Philadelphia's Elton Brand went through when he ruptured his Achilles. Wilkins is also one of the few players to come back successfully from it.

-Ben Q Rock of Third Quarter Collapse says both the Magic and the Sixers will be looking for redemption as they enter their opener tonight at Amway Arena. Well, maybe to night for the 76ers it will be revenge.

-Tania Ganguli of The Orlando Sentinel gives us a look at what Rashard Lewis might be up to with his 10-game suspension starting tonight. Mainly working out more after practice and enjoying games with his daughter.

-Philadelphia is starting their basketball season tonight, but Sixers 4 Guidos asks if anyone in the City of Brotherly Love really care. I mean, there is a little baseball game going on in New York involving the Phillies, but I would imagine people still want to watch basketball.

-In case you missed it, here is the preview section from Tuesday's Orlando Sentinel.

-The Baseline analyzes the trades from the summer and how they will play out. Remember, this is the blog that does not like the Vince Carter move and ranked Orlando No. 8 in their power poll (behind Washington).

-This was tweeted yesterday by The Orlando Sentinel's Tania Ganguli, but expect Ryan Anderson to be in the starting lineup for the Magic tonight.

-The Magic announced they have waived Linton Johnson III in advance of tonight's game.