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Monday's Magic Links: Why Billups declined 'great opportunity' with Orlando

Billups declined ‘great opportunity’ with Magic for personal reasons: Detroit Pistons great Chauncey Billups has created a niche for himself as basketball analyst at ESPN. But his name still pops up for coaching or front-office openings. He was linked to the Orlando Magic staff when former Pacers coach Frank Vogel was hired, but he turned down the offer to be the top assistant. -- Detroit Free Press

Elfrid Payton enjoys giving back, hosts free basketball clinic at Alario Center: Elfrid Payton has had a busy summer, spending the past month working to improve his jump shot for this upcoming season with the Orlando Magic. But this Sunday, Payton will be helping youths age 8 to 17 improve their basketball skills. For the second consecutive year, Payton will be hosting a free basketball clinic at the Alario Center in Westwego with on-site registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. before the clinic starts at 11 a.m. -- The Times-Picayune

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