Magic to Pursue Rasheed Wallace, Brandon Bass

Now that they have landed All-Star Vince Carter and all but said goodbye to Hedo Turkoglu, the Orlando Magic will try to rebuild their supporting cast by targeting a pair of vastly different free-agent frontcourt players.

After losing to the Lakers and their big front line in the NBA Finals, the Magic are expected to make offers next week in free agency to both veteran Rasheed Wallace of Detroit and young Brandon Bass of Dallas, according to two NBA sources.

Wallace, 34, is expected to be pursued by both the Magic and the Boston Celtics, who are competing with the Cleveland Cavaliers for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Wallace has played 14 seasons in the NBA, earning a reputation as an often enigmatic, but unselfish player with championship experience.

Wallace still could remain in Detroit, but he has expressed a desire to finish his career with a legitimate contender in the East. He would help either Boston or Orlando counter Cleveland's addition of Shaquille O'Neal.

Bass, 24, came into the league with New Orleans as a second-round draft pick. Although still unheralded as a backup last season to Dirk Nowitzki, he is considered a good rebounder who would provide Dwight Howard with more help around the basket.

In getting Carter on Thursday from New Jersey, the Magic traded center/forward Tony Battie, along with guards Rafer Alston and Courtney Lee. They also are expecting to lose center/forward Marcin Gortat to free agency, necessitating several roster moves this summer.

Turkoglu wasn't part of the deal for Carter, but his fate in Orlando became clear when the Magic traded for Carter. Turkoglu earlier this week notified the league that he was opting out of his contract to become a free agent.

He is expected to be seriously pursued by Toronto, Portland and Sacramento. He is seeking a five-year deal worth an estimated $10 million annually, which is more than the Magic were willing to pay.

2009 NBA Draft

Phoenix Suns top draft pick Earl Clark, right, laughs with Suns general manager Steve Kerr, as Clark is introduced during a news conference, Friday, June 26, 2009, in Phoenix. Clark, a forward from Louisville, was selected 14th overall in the NBA basketball draft on Thursday. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Phoenix Suns top draft pick Earl Clark smiles as he is introduced during a news conference, Friday, June 26, 2009, in Phoenix. Clark, a forward from Louisville, was selected 14th overall in the NBA basketball draft on Thursday. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

PHOENIX - JUNE 26: President of Basketball Operations, General Manager Steve Kerr and Head Coach Alvin Gentry of the Phoenix Suns introduces Earl Clark (6-10, Louisville) the 14th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft on June 26, 2009 at U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Steve Kerr;Earl Clark;Alvin Gentry

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PHOENIX - JUNE 26: President of Basketball Operations, General Manager of the Phoenix Suns Steve Kerr (L) introduces Earl Clark (6-10, Louisville) the 14th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft on June 26, 2009 at U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Steve Kerr;Earl Clark

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PHOENIX - JUNE 26: The Phoenix Suns introduce Earl Clark (6-10, Louisville) the 14th overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft on June 26, 2009 at U.S. Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Earl Clark

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New York Knicks NBA basketball draft picks Jordan Hill, right, and Toney Douglas, center, walk with New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi during batting practice before an interleague baseball game against the New York Mets, Friday, June 26, 2009, in New York. Hill was selected No. 8 overall. Douglas was selected 29th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers was trade for for a future second-round draft pick and cash. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

MINNEAPOLIS - JUNE 26: Jonny Flynn, the 2009 NBA first round draft selection, answers questions from the media at a press conference on June 26, 2009 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2009 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jonny Flynn

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Phoenix Suns first round draft pick Earl Clark, center is flanked by general manager Steve Kerr, left, and head coach Alvin Gentry, as Clark is introduced during a news conference, Friday, June 26, 2009, in Phoenix. Clark, a forward from Louisville, was selected 14th overall in the NBA basketball draft on Thursday. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

New York Knicks first round draft pick Jordan Hill responds to questions during a news interview before an interleague baseball game between the New York Yankees and the New York Mets,on Friday, June 26, 2009, in New York. Hill, a forward from Arizona, was selected No. 8 overall in the NBA basketball draft on Thursday. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)