Report: Orlando Magic Have Inquired About Monta Ellis

The Orlando Magic have inquired about the availability of Golden State Warriors guard Monta Ellis, according to ESPN’s Chris Broussard. According to Broussard, the Magic are hoping to acquire Ellis to make forward Dwight Howard happy.

Orl has reached out to G State bout trading for Monte Ellis. No deal imminent, but Orl hoping to add Ellis to appease D Howard, sources say

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Chris Broussard (@Chris_Broussard) March 01, 2012

Earlier Wednesday night, it was reported that the Nets had no interest in trading center Brook Lopez for Ellis.

This season, Ellis, 26, is averaging 22.2 points, 5.7 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game.