Orlando Magic fires Stan Van Gundy, GM Otis Smith

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Source : NBA.com

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- For months the Orlando Magic have been trudging through the aftermath of a preseason trade request by Dwight Howard that sapped the life out of the franchise as internal team issues quickly affected the product on the floor.

Stan Van Gundy's future with the Magic uncertain

Source : David Aldridge, NBA.com

A decision on the fate of Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy is not expected today, according to a league source, as the Magic’s front office undertakes a review of the just-completed season that is likely to take a few days.

Dwight Howard reportedly wants Stan Van Gundy out

Source : David Pingalore Clickorlando.com

ORLANDO, Fla. - In order for Dwight Howard to sign a contract extension this summer with the Orlando Magic, team owners will have to fire head coach Stan Van Gundy, as well as his coaching staff, sources close to the team and the NBA told Local 6 Sports Director David Pingalore.