Injuries and inconsistency have broken up the Bench Mobb.
In today’s links we have some Dwight Howard MVP talk, more on Fear the Beard and an update on who’s leading the NBA in dunks.
1. Orlando Magic would like to sign Fran Vázquez, but there is a hurdle, Josh Robbins, Orlando Sentinel
The Buzz: Vazquez is more receptive than ever to join the Magic, but the CBA uncertainty may keep him in Europe.
2. Orlando Magic to grow beards until playoff run ends, Josh Robbins, Orlando Sentinel
The Buzz: More on the Fear the Beard situation, complete with video of Quentin Richardson, Dwight Howard and Jason Richardson talking about the project.
3. Dwight Howard deserves MVP, but he’s long shot at this point, Zach McCann, Orlando Sentinel
The Buzz: A complete look at why Dwight Howard deserves the MVP award — or at least why Derrick Rose doesn’t.
4. Derrick Rose is going to be the MVP, Kelly Dwyer, Ball Don’t Lie
The Buzz: Dwyer thinks Howard should be the MVP, but like most, he’s accepted Rose will win the award.
5. 2011 playoff beard season now open, Trey Kerby, The Basketball Jones
The Buzz: Thanks to photoshop, there’s a sneak preview of what Dwight Howard and Jameer Nelson might look like with beards at this link.
6. Rondo even more gun-shy than we thought, Scott Carefoot, The Basketball Jones
The Buzz: Rondo blatantly passes up a wide open layup against the Grizzlies.
7. Dunkometer Update: Dwight running away, Matt Moore, CBSSports.com
The Buzz: Howard is going to finish the year with the most dunks in the NBA, as he’s now comfortably ahead of Blake Griffin.
8. All Signs Point to Sacramento Getting Royally Flushed, Andrew Yowler, OrlandoMagicDaily.com
The Buzz: The Magic could be in the Kings’ position were it not for the Amway Center.
9. What happened to the Bench Mobb? Brian Serra, MagicBasketballOnline.com
The Buzz: It’s a valid question. Seems like ages ago we were talking about the Bench Mobb.
10. Going gets tough in practice, Steve Bulpett, Boston Herald
The Buzz: The Celtics, who’ve been inconsistent recently, practiced hard on Thursday. They’re a team that usually favors rest over anything this time of year.
