July 10, 2008 Despite drafting Courtney Lee and signing Mickael Pietrus, J.J. Redick will remain with the Orlando Magic, according to the Orlando Sentinel. "I still think the kid can play for us. I feel no differently about him today than I felt yesterday and the day before. I feel he can be a very good backup 2-guard for us," said Magic GM Otis Smith.
June 24, 2008 J.J. Redick isn't likely to be dealt by the Magic, according to the Orlando Sentinel. GM Otis Smith said, "We're not looking to move J.J. If it doesn't make sense, we're not going to move him just to move him. He wants to play, and rightfully so. He thinks he hasn't been given the opportunity."
May 15, 2008 J.J. Redick wants more playing time next season, as reported by the Sun Sentinel. Redick played in just 34 games this season and saw limited minutes in two postseason contests for Orlando, which was eliminated Monday by Detroit in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Redick said, "I want to play. There were a lot of things that were said last summer and in the preseason, and I thought I was going to play. It didnt happen." The team thinks he is a good player, but just envisions him as a backup shooting guard.
