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It was reported on January 31, 2008, that Redick asked his agent, [[Arn Tellem]], to see about a possible trade. "We want to see what's out there," Redick told the ''[[Orlando Sentinel]]'', "I want to stay here, but it's been frustrating." Magic coach [[Stan Van Gundy]] responded: "Right now it would be very hard to fit him in. I know it's also hard to keep sitting him on the bench... Should we be playing him? Right now we're going good so we probably won't disrupt things."<ref>{{cite news | title =Lack of playing time frustrates Redick, prompts inquiry about trade | work =ESPN.com | agency =Associated Press | date =January 31, 2008 | url =http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3223848 | accessdate = February 6, 2008 }}</ref> The Orlando Magic confirmed Van Gundy's comments by stating that Redick would not receive more minutes or a trade before the Feb 21 [[trade deadline]].<ref>{{cite news | title =Redick, still stuck on bench, likely won't be traded | work =ESPN.com | agency =Associated Press | date =February 5, 2008 | url =http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3232792 | accessdate = February 6, 2008 }}</ref> In the last game of the season, with the playoff seed locked up, Redick received more time than he had all season and led the Magic with 18 points, for the first time in his career.
In the 2008–09 season, Redick's minutes began to pick up, averaging 17.4 minutes instead of the previous season's 8.1, and playing in 64 games instead of 34.<ref name="pf">{{cite web |url=http://www.realgm.com/src_playerfile/666/jj_redick/ |title=Player Profiles – J.J. Redick |publisher=RealGM |date=December 6, 1984 |accessdate=March 29, 2010 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327074540/http://www.realgm.com/src_playerfile/666/jj_redick |archivedate=March 27, 2010 |df=mdy-all }}</ref> He also averaged 6 points that season, equaling his initial season, but playing in more games. The Magic made it to the [[2009 NBA Finals|NBA Finals]] but lost to the [[Los Angeles Lakers|Lakers]] in 5 games.
March 28, 2010 was a night of career-highs for Redick, in rebounds (7), assists (8) and minutes played (46),<ref name="boxscore">[http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=300328019 Denver Nuggets vs. Orlando Magic – Box Score – March 28, 2010 – ESPN]. Sports.espn.go.com (March 28, 2010). Retrieved on 2016-03-24.</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Amway Arena, Orlando, FL |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=300328019 |title=Denver Nuggets vs. Orlando Magic – Recap – March 28, 2010 – ESPN |publisher=Sports.espn.go.com |date=March 28, 2010 |accessdate=December 26, 2011}}</ref> when Vince Carter was injured just 95 seconds into the game. Backup swingman [[Mickael Pietrus]] was also injured, leaving Redick to play the entire game. He also led the team in scoring, with 23 points, and had just one turnover.<ref name="boxscore" /> On July 9, 2010, the [[Chicago Bulls]] signed Redick to a three-year, $19 million offer sheet. The Magic matched this offer on July 16, 2010, retaining the rights to Redick.<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bulls/post/_/id/1345/magic-matches-bulls-offer-to-redick |title=Magic matches Bulls' offer to Redick – Chicago Bulls Blog – ESPN Chicago |publisher=Espn.go.com |date= |accessdate=December 26, 2011}}</ref> On April 25, 2012, Redick achieved a career high with the Magic, scoring 31 points against the Charlotte Bobcats, including 6 of 10 in three-point-shots, and 7/7 from the free-throw line.<ref>[http://scores.espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=320425019 J.J. Redick, Magic send Bobcats to 22nd straight loss]. Scores.espn.go.com (April 25, 2012). Retrieved on 2016-03-24.</ref>
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