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According to sources, Dwight Howard has decided not to opt out of his contract and will stay with the Magic next season. Doug Gottlieb says there is nothing wrong with changing your mind.

Ric Bucher isn't surprised by Mike D'Antoni's resignation. Bucher says John Calipari and Phil Jackson come to mind as replacements. Plus, he talks about Dwight Howard's level of commitment in Orlando.

ESPN NBA Insider Marc Stein says the Lakers and Hornets are still trying to work out a deal for Chris Paul to join Los Angeles. Stein also thinks Dwight Howard and the Nets got too close for the league's liking.

Former Duke guard J.J. Redick talks about the Blue Devils' loss to Ohio State, Coach K. becoming the winningest men's coach, the NBA lockout coming to an end, Dwight Howard's future and Orlando's outlook.

J.J. Redick talks about the inconvenience of the lockout in terms of his abdominal surgery. Redick talks about legal issues of playing overseas and wouldn't fault Dwight Howard for finding the best deal possible.

Former Magic guard/NBAPA treasurer and secretary Pat Garrity talks about Dwight Howard's future in Orlando and strongly believes the NBA will go into a lockout.

Orlando Magic executive Pat Williams looks back on the regular season for the Magic and ahead to the playoffs where he thinks the Bulls and Lakers are the teams to beat. Williams also weighs in on the labor issues for the NBA.

ESPN's Byron Scott thinks the Eastern Conference Finals has changed because of the play of Magic point guard Jameer Nelson. Scott, a former Laker, likes Los Angeles to go up 3-2 tonight.

After watching Celtics-Magic, ESPN's Jeff Van Gundy asks officials to not referee games "angry" and not hold grudges on the court. He also weighs in on the Western Conference and the Suns' match-up zone.

John Denton previews Game 2 of Celtics vs. Magic. Denton thinks Dwight Howard has to be a dominant force in the paint for Orlando to have a chance in the series.

ESPN's Tim Legler talks about the back and forth between Lakers coach Phil Jackson and the Suns' Steve Nash, previews the Western Conference Finals and recaps the Celtics' Game 1 win over Orlando.

Reggie Miller says the Celtics used a simple game plan to beat the Magic and Dwight Howard. He discusses possible adjustments for Orlando. Plus, a preview of Suns-Lakers and gamesmanship.

Magic G J.J. Redick talks about what it's like having so much time off at this time of year and shares his thoughts on what happened with LeBron James and the Cavaliers.

Tim Legler calls in to talk about the Dwight Howard for MVP story and explains how the Jazz can get back into the series with the Lakers. LA's size has been a huge problem for Utah.

Broussard calls out Kobe Bryant for not coming out with the same urgency. Chris likes the Magic to even things up and expects Dwight Howard to be unleashed.

Legler expects the Magic to be rejuvenated on its home court, but Orlando needs to play better offensively to win. He also talks about Kobe's dominance.