Longtime NBA executive, co-founder of Orlando Magic, dies at 84

NEW YORK -- Pat Williams, a longtime NBA executive who co-founded the Orlando Magic, has died. He was 84. Williams’ death was due to complications from viral pneumonia, according to a news release from the NBA. He died “peacefully” on Tuesday while surrounded by family. Williams, who spent more than a half-century working in the NBA, began his career as business manager of his hometown Philadelphia 76ers in 1968. He also served as general manager for the Chicago Bulls – a role he landed at age 29, Atlanta Hawks and...