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Matt Barnes probably will not announce his plans today

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Matt Barnes probably will not announce his plans for free-agency today, his agent said (Photo by Gary W. Green, Orlando Sentinel)

Matt Barnes’ agent told the Orlando Sentinel this afternoon that the free-agent forward probably will not announce today where he’ll play in 2010-11, as Barnes had originally planned

Aaron Goodwin, who represents Barnes, said that additional teams became involved in the process once it became clear that Barnes was not returning to the Magic. 

Barnes posted the following message on Twitter a few moments ago to explain the delay: “Couple new teams just jumped n2 the game, so I’m sorry 2 say ima have 2 get back 2 you. Ill let yall know something with in the nxt few days” 

Barnes, Goodwin and Magic General Manager Otis Smith all have said that Smith did not offer Barnes a contract

Barnes started 58 regular-season games last season for Orlando and averaged 8.8 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. He and Mickael Pietrus were the team’s best defenders on the wings. 

Barnes opted out of the second year of his two-year contract with the Magic in order to seek a more lucrative, long-term deal. 

He said all along that his first preference was to return to Orlando, but the Magic went in a different direction. Orlando ultimately signed wing Quentin Richardson to a four-year deal that includes a player option for the 2013-14 season. 

Goodwin would not say what teams are pursuing Barnes now. 

The Boston Celtics could have an interest because swingman Tony Allen has signed a free-agent deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. The Miami Heat still are seeking complements to LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The Los Angeles Lakers could be looking for some help on the wing. 

Follow Josh Robbins on Twitter at @JoshuaBRobbins and e-mail him at jrobbins@orlandosentinel.com. Subscribe to our Orlando Magic newsletter at OrlandoSentinel.com/joinus.


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