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Magic's Biggest X-Factor Heading into 2026-27 NBA Season

Orlando, for better or worse, is mostly running it back with last year's squad. A new coach on the sidelines will be resetting the tone, a familiar face will be rejoining the bench, and a bouncy rookie will be infusing some new energy into the mix, but otherwise, this roster is the same.

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3 Keys to Magic Making Noise Next Season After Quiet Summer

The Orlando Magic didn't exactly make the biggest splash around the NBA in the summer of 2026, more like a splash in the shallow end. Orlando's only free agent addition this offseason was reuniting with former All-Star Nikola Vucevic, hoping to rekindle some of his stretch-five magic here in The City Beautiful.

Jase Richardson News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 31

Analyzing Jase Richardson's Potential After Summer League

Jase Richardson is ready for the spotlight. The Year 2 guard out of Michigan State rolled in to Vegas for the Orlando Magic summer league team and put up three complete games of scoring, polish, and control.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 30

The Orlando Magic starter who is most vulnerable to losing his job

The Orlando Magic are flying under the radar as most of the league’s attention is on the upgraded Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat with their new star, Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Hustle Award winners' quiz

The 'WNBA 20-point, 10-assist games' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 29

3 Moves the Magic Could Make Before Training Camp But Won't

The Orlando Magic are approaching a very critical season after qualifying for the playoffs in each of the last three years without advancing past the first round.

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20 NBA players who peaked in their 30s

An athlete's peak tends to coincide with the youthfulness of their 20s. Sometimes, though, that apex happens when they've had more time to marinate in experience, and that's sometimes true in the NBA.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 29

This Magic Player is The Biggest Winner of The Sweeney Hire

The Orlando Magic overhauled the coaching staff this summer. After Jamahl Mosley helped Orlando build winning habits and an elite defense through these past five years, the team sought a new voice to deliver a similar message in hopes of better results.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 29

The Most Tradeable Contracts on the Magic's Roster

The Orlando Magic are dipping into the luxury tax this season as Paolo Banchero's max deal goes into effect. Banchero, along with Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane, make up about $155 million of the team's payroll., so they have to get creative outside of their core four.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 29

Ranking the Magic's Offseason Moves from Worst to Best

The Orlando Magic are going into next season with a slightly different roster than they had going into the year. All of the slight changes the Magic are making this offseason can be positive in the long run.

Anthony Black News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 28

The Biggest Remaining Question Facing the Magic

Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black is entering the final year of his rookie contract, and there is potential for him to sign a long-term contract with the team this offseason.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 27

LeBron, Giannis, Jaylen, Kawhi: Where do Magic Now Fall in East?

The Orlando Magic entered the offseason hoping to build on last year's playoff appearance, but instead watched much of the Eastern Conference improve around them.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 27

Magic are taking risk with their biggest change this summer

Nearly three months ago, the Orlando Magic were on the doorstep of their first series win in the postseason in nearly two decades. Instead, they blew a 3-1 lead to the Detroit Pistons and subsequently fired head coach Jamahl Mosley after months of speculation surrounding his job security.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 26

How free agency has changed Magic's postseason outlook

Outside of a coaching change, it's been a quiet summer for the Orlando Magic while the rest of the Eastern Conference has been quite active, for better or worse.

Magic Johnson News / BodyBuildingBros / July 24

NBA icon Magic Johnson’s shares his daily core routine at 66

At 66 years old, Magic Johnson is still training like a man half his age. The Lakers legend recently shared his surprisingly simple daily core routine while on vacation, and it includes a whopping 300 sit-ups every single morning.

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The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

The '4-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 22

How Paolo Banchero is Leveling Up His Game in Just One Summer

Paolo Banchero is ready to level up his game. Paolo is putting pressure on himself to take that superstar leap and putting in the work this summer to back up his words.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 21

Mavericks continue to collect first-round picks

Trades that preceded Ujiri's hiring have tied his hands when it comes to roster building. He's making some intriguing gambles using his limited resources.

Mavericks are signing a notable ex-Michigan player

Four NBA teams that thrived after whiffing on top picks

The 'Youngest 35-point NBA games' quiz

Jett Howard News / Hoops Rumors / July 20

Mavericks Add Jett Howard On Two-Way Deal

The Mavericks have signed free agent wing Jett Howard to a two-way contract, the team announced in a press release. Dallas opened up a two-way spot on Monday by waiving forward Tyler Smith.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 20

Magic, Celtics, Kings Announce Preseason Schedules

The Magic, Celtics and Kings all announced their 2026/27 preseason schedules on Monday. The Magic will play four preseason games this fall, writes Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 19

Projecting a Win Total for the Orlando Magic as Free Agency Winds Down

The Orlando Magic fell short of their preseason expectations last season after acquiring Desmond Bane. They were eliminated in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs and choked a 3-1 series lead to the Detroit Pistons.

Orlando Magic News / EssentiallySports / July 17

Legendary NBA Announcer David Steele Ends 37-Year Run With the Same Franchise

An era of broadcasting brilliance has come to a close in Central Florida. David Steele, the legendary play-by-play announcer who has served as the definitive voice of the Orlando Magic since the team’s inaugural 1989 season, has officially announced his retirement, bringing a magnificent 51-year sportscasting career to an end.

Orlando Magic News / The Lead / July 13

Have the Orlando Magic Had a Good Offseason So Far?

The Orlando Magic ended the 2025-26 NBA season with a thud. Their 4-3 first-round playoff defeat at the hands of the Detroit Pistons marked the Magic’s third straight first-round playoff exit.

Paolo Banchero News / Fadeaway World / July 13

Paolo Banchero Sets Ambitious Goals For Himself Ahead Of Upcoming Season

The Orlando Magic were arguably one of the more disappointing teams in the NBA last season. Despite some noteworthy performances by players like Paolo Banchero, the team routinely underachieved, raising concerns about their future.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 12

NBA Notes: Magic, Paolo Banchero, Timberwolves, Isaiah Evans, Pelicans

Paolo Banchero already likes what he’s seeing from new Magic coach Sean Sweeney. Speaking with Yahoo Sports’ Kelly Iko, Banchero said the two have quickly developed a strong relationship, even spending time together in Seattle before regrouping in Las Vegas this week.

Nikola Vucevic News / Yardbarker / July 1

Magic reunite with Nikola Vucevic after years apart

Vucevic was traded away from the franchise during the 2020-21 season and has spent the past five seasons with the Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics.

Celtics get bad news about potential Jaylen Brown trade

There's a front-runner to trade for Celtics' Jaylen Brown

Grizzlies complete roster teardown with Ja Morant deal

The 'Active NBA points-per-game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30

Grizzlies complete roster teardown with Ja Morant deal

The young Memphis Grizzlies looked like an emerging powerhouse when they finished second in the Western Conference in 2022 and 2023. Three seasons later, the core of that team has all been traded away.

Trail Blazers create logjam at point guard with Morant trade

One Western Conference team showed interest in Morant before trade

Are Pistons, Kings nearing sign-and-trade to swap All-Star centers

Update emerges on the Anthony Davis-Jimmy Butler trade possibility

LeBron James' reported free-agency priorities may help Warriors

Knicks get discount to keep key role player in New York

Jonathan Isaac News / Larry Brown Sports / June 27

Magic release former top 10 draft pick

The Orlando Magic are moving on from a former top 10 draft pick. The Magic released forward Jonathan Isaac, according to multiple reports. The move will save Orlando $6.5 million against the salary cap, with only $8 million of his $14 million salary for next year guaranteed.