Suddenly the Magic are in a big bind at point guard

If there's one thing Magic fans know about General Manager Otis Smith, it's that he's just as concerned how a player conducts himself off the court as he does on it. Almost to a fault. Under Smith, the Magic have yet to bring in a guy whose talent clearly outweighs a troubled reputation or frequent bouts of wackiness. Not counting Mr. and Mrs. Doug Christie, of course. "There'll be a time for that, but not now," Smith said. Translation: Smith will not do anything to upset the delicate locker room chemistry that surrounds young Dwight Howard. The Magic desperately need a point guard, maybe two, to back up Jameer Nelson. So when I asked Smith if he had interest in either the Pacers' Jamaal Tinsley or the Knicks' Stephon Marbury --- two moody, controversial players who might be bought out by their teams and available for a song... [read full story]