Magic Seeking Veterans In Deal For Howard

According to sources close to the situation, the Magic will not hold out for youth and draftpicksin a potential deal for Dwight Howard.

The Magic would instead prefer to acquire several established players who can keep the team competitive.

Owner Rick De Vos, 85, is believed to have little interest in rebuilding in the wake of Howard's departure.

Dan Fegan, Howard's agent, has formal permission to discusstradepossibilities with the Nets, Lakers, and Mavericks.