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Friday's Magic Links: Frank Vogel appears to be a good fit

Magic have potential for smooth ride with Frank Vogel: The Orlando Magic have their man in Frank Vogel. But they still need their men. Let's discuss: Give the Magic props for taking less than a week to pull themselves out of the ditch, when coach Scott Skiles took his petulant shovel and dug Magic deep into national punch-line infamy. -- Orlando Sentinel

Skiles quitting on Magic was a blessing; Frank Vogel is a better coach: Frank Vogel for Scott Skiles might turn out to be the best trade the Orlando Magic have ever made. In the span of a week, the Magic have gone from the utter embarrassment of Skiles quitting on the team to the enormous elation of Vogel accepting their offer to coach the team on Thursday. -- Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic reach deal with Frank Vogel: Frank Vogel guided the Indiana Pacers to the playoffs five times in six years. The Orlando Magic hope he’ll do the same for them. Magic officials on Thursday reached a deal in principle with Vogel to become their new head coach, the Orlando Sentinel has learned. -- Orlando Sentinel

Report: Magic Reach Agreement in Principle with Frank Vogel: Reacting swiftly and boldly to acquire the most accomplished candidate still available, the Orlando Magic have reached an agreement in principle with Frank Vogel to be their next head coach, according to various media reports. The Magic have yet to officially announce a deal with Vogel, 42, but one could be coming soon between the team and a coach who led the Indiana Pacers to the postseason four of the past five seasons. -- Magic.com

Orlando Magic to Host Southwest Airlines Orlando Pro Summer League: The Orlando Magic will host the Southwest Airlines Orlando Pro Summer League at the team’s practice court at the Amway Center from July 2-8, 2016. The 25-game, seven-day event will feature two teams from the Orlando Magic, along with the Charlotte Hornets, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder. -- Magic.com