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Here's what some local writers who cover NBA teams that did not make the 2004 playoffs had to say:

ATLANTIC DIVISION:

Orlando Magic - McGrady's future in Orlando...

Philadelphia 76ers - All of those injuries...

Washington Wizards - Pain dulls, but sore spot lingers | Big issues confront Wizards now

CENTRAL DIVISION:

Atlanta Hawks - (We can't find a single Hawks story today. No joke.)

Chicago Bulls - Don't expect a housecleaning | Many happy returns? Don't bet on it...

Cleveland Cavaliers - As season stops, expectations start | James: We can be great

Toronto Raptors - Carter to voice his beefs | O'Neill annoyingly vague...

MIDWEST DIVISION:

Utah Jazz - Jazz pack it in after... | What's next for Jazz? | Sloan deserves the credit

PACIFIC DIVISION:

Golden State Warriors - Changes expected from top down | Musselman's status in air

Los Angeles Clippers - Waiting for change

Phoenix Suns - Suns expected to be sold next week | Suns set '05 goal for playoffs

Portland Trail Blazers - Late-season play produces optimism | Offseason plan... | Blazers breather

Seattle Sonics - Sonics set for change | Painful answers to Sonics' questions...