- ABC News
- May 19, 2016
The Orlando Magic are optimistic they will win their battle with the Memphis Grizzlies to hire former Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN.com on Wednesday night that the Magic believe they have emerged as Vogel's preferred destination and are positioned to quickly complete a deal with him if their coaching search continues to progress in its current direction. Orlando officials, sources say, have spent the bulk of the week trying to decide between Vogel and highly rated ?Magic assistant Adrian Griffin but know they have to move quickly if they want Vogel given the strong interest he's received from the Grizzlies. Vogel, sources say, had already established himself as the Grizzlies' top choice by the time Orlando joined the bidding this week. Sources say that the Grizzlies have made it clear to Vogel that the Memphis job is his if he chooses, with the promise of a three-year guaranteed deal at a much higher rate...