
Finally, the conversation changes.
Carmelo Anthony's return to Denver is delayed for another year. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade won't be visiting Sacramento anytime soon. Fans in Chicago will only be seeing Kobe Bryant on television this season.
It's another week before the Orlando Magic officially open regular-season play.
When Magic star Dwight Howard signed a contract extension in 2007, he joked that he and Mickey Mouse would be in Orlando forever.

It's Thanksgiving weekend. And what would Thanksgiving weekend be without a bowl of mixed nuts? Try not to dislodge a filling while chewing on any of these:
There's a sign on the wall leading into the Atlanta Hawks' locker room that says: "We Control Our Own Destiny."
The Orlando Magic haven't been able to shake off their shooting woes in their first-round playoff matchup with the Atlanta Hawks.
The Atlanta Hawks looked liked anything but a postseason threat two weeks ago, trudging into the playoffs riding a six-game losing skid.
Dwight Howard has another piece of hardware for his personal trophy case.