<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Magic rivals zero in on StevensonThe Wizards appear to be the leader among 3 suitors for Orlando's shooting guard.Brian Schmitz | Sentinel Staff Writer Posted July 6, 2006 Rob Pelinka, Stevenson's agent, told the Sentinel on Wednesday that three teams other than the Magic are in the hunt, and two have made offers.The Stevenson camp expects a third offer later this week. Pelinka said he could not divulge the interested teams, but an Eastern Conference executive told the Sentinel that the Wizards are one of the clubs. Pelinka had no further comment.The offers for Stevenson from the other clubs apparently are better than anything the Magic have brought to the table so far. Teams can sign free agents starting next Wednesday. A key sticking point for Stevenson is the number of years in the offer.Stevenson was to make $3 million next season, the final year of his contract, but exercised an option in his deal to become an unrestricted free agent. Magic General Manager Otis Smith reiterated Wednesday that the Magic want to bring back Stevenson at a "reasonable" number, which is about $3 million to $3.5 million for perhaps three years.Pelinka wants Stevenson to make at least $4.5 million to start and a longer deal, perhaps five years. Asked if there was wiggle room, Smith said, "Not much wiggle."Smith also is trying to re-sign free-agent forward Trevor Ariza, and that's becoming more difficult than the Magic imagined. At least six teams have expressed interest.Last week, Orlando drafted shooting guard J.J. Redick with the No. 11 pick. Redick said he had a herniated disk in his back about two weeks ago, but Smith said he expects Redick to play in the five-day summer league. He will sign his rookie contract and take a physical before participating in the games, starting Friday at RDV Sportsplex.The games, which aren't open to the public, will feature rookies and free agents from the Magic, Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, New Jersey Nets, Indiana Pacers and Charlotte Bobcats. The Magic roster includes Magic guard Travis Diener, ex-Gator Matt Walsh and eight-year NBA vet Darvin Ham. Meanwhile, Orlando hired Tom Smith, an Atlanta Hawks assistant trainer, as head trainer.</div>It's not much information, but at least we're interested in getting him. I wanted this guy on our team from the start.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Rok @ Jul 6 2006, 06:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>That would be a nice pickup, but what does that do to Antonio Daniels? Put him on the block?</div>Nope, Daniels is a combo guard. So Deshawn can be backup SG, while AD can backup the PG spot. He's better suited in that position, anyways.
