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Banchero injury could work to Orlando Magic coach's advantage

Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley has been under increased scrutiny over the past few weeks. The rationale that you can’t fire the entire roster is one reason for the hot seat chatter.

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Magic F Paolo Banchero (groin) ruled out vs. Nets

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero will miss Friday's home game against the Brooklyn Nets after an MRI on Thursday confirmed a left groin strain. Banchero will be considered day-to-day moving forward, with the Magic set to face the Houston Rockets on the road Sunday.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 13

Magic look to climb above .500 in NBA Cup clash with Nets

The Orlando Magic will look to move above .500 for the first time since winning their season opener when they host the Brooklyn Nets on Friday in an NBA Cup game.

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Sources: Magic's Banchero (groin) out vs. Nets · ESPN

Magic lose Banchero to groin injury vs. Knicks · ESPN

Paolo Banchero injury update: Magic star exits game vs. Knicks · Sporting News

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Franz Wagner News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 13

Wagner shines against Knicks in Magic's best win of the season

The Orlando Magic played thier best game of the season, defeating the New York Knicks in domanant fashion 124-107, snapping the Knicks undefeated streak at home.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 12

Paolo Banchero and Jalen Brunson hurt as Magic hand Knicks first home loss

Franz Wagner scored 13 of his 28 points during a decisive second-quarter run Wednesday night by the Orlando Magic, who overcame an injury to Paolo Banchero to hand the New York Knicks their first home loss of the season with a nearly wire-to-wire 124-107 win.

Report: Magic's Paolo Banchero has issues with HC Jamahl Mosley

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Jalen Suggs News / Bleacher Report / November 12

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NBA News / Yardbarker / November 12

Paolo Banchero injury dampens Magic's upset over Knicks

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero turned 23 on Wednesday. A left groin injury, however, ruined his birthday.

Bradley Beal's comeback attempt with Clippers cut short

Beal injury makes Norman Powell trade look even worse for Clippers

Mavs star Anthony Davis reportedly won't play without owner's approval

Mark Cuban reportedly played big role in Nico Harrison's firing

Mavericks might blow up their team, but not anytime soon

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 12

Knicks, on a magical offensive run, pursue sixth straight win as Orlando visits

An impressive offensive stretch turned into a historic one for the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. But the final 13-plus minutes reminded the Knicks they still have work to do defensively, especially as they prepare to face a foe that will arrive in New York with plenty of momentum following a thrilling win.

Desmond Bane News / The Predictors / November 11

Desmond Bane’s Buzzer-Beater Lifts Magic Over Trail Blazers, 115–112

Desmond Bane drilled a 27-foot 3-pointer at the buzzer to lift the Orlando Magic to a thrilling 115–112 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 10

Desmond Bane breaks out of shooting slump at the perfect moment

Desmond Bane was 0-5 from three-point range for the first 47:59 of Monday's game and shooting 26% from deep on the season. He picked the perfect time to finally make one.

Turnovers are killing Magic early on

The Daniss system: Unheralded guard saves Pistons with huge shots

Pistons' Cade Cunningham matches two legends with bizarre big game

How Detroit's Jalen Duren is flourishing in a contract year

Staggering stat shows it's time for Mavs to reassess use of Cooper Flagg

Nic Claxton's boast about Knicks has come back to haunt him

Orlando Magic News / Yardbarker / November 10