Report: Penny Hardaway is serious candidate for Magic head coach job

A surprise name is emerging as a serious candidate for the vacant Orlando Magic head coaching position. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, University of Memphis coach Penny Hardaway has interviewed for the Magic head coaching job and is regarded as a serious candidate. The 49-year-old has strong ties to Orlando, where he is a franchise icon after playing there between 1993-1999.