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Tracy McGrady Explains Signing With Magic in Free Agency

It's been over 25 years since the Orlando Magic signed hometown hero Tracy McGrady as a free agent. McGrady, a native of Auburndale, Fla., signed with the Magic on a seven-year, $92 million contract, which was viewed as one of the biggest deals in the league at the time.

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Jase Richardson suffered scary fall during NBA Dunk Contest

Orlando Magic guard Jase Richardson had fans gasping for a different reason Saturday during the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Richardson needed at least a score of 47.5 on his second slam to advance to the final round of the dunk contest at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Orlando Magic News / EssentiallySports / February 14

Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Rift Exposed as Ex-Laker Details 7-Figure Betrayal

A mentorship from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar should have been priceless for a young Lakers center. Instead, according to Ivica Zubac, it never materialized after a meeting with Magic Johnson.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 13

NBA Notes: Magic, Paolo Banchero, Wizards, Alex Sarr, Hawks

Magic star big man Paolo Banchero did not sugarcoat it. Asked after Wednesday’s loss to Milwaukee whether Orlando is playing to its potential in the half-court, Banchero paused, then said the quiet part out loud.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 13

Grading the Orlando Magic's season entering All-Star Break

At last, we have reached the All-Star break, and it hasn't been the most enjoyable first "half" for the Orlando Magic, who are currently 28-25 at the midway point.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 12

Tanks for nothing: NBA fines Jazz, Pacers for recent 'tanking' efforts

The NBA is starting to get pretty annoyed by tanking, and on Thursday evening announced fines to both the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers for recent lineup decisions.

Jazz owner Ryan Smith publicly rips the NBA over massive fine

Suns star Dillon Brooks suspended, makes technical foul history

All-Star injuries messing with NBA's USA vs. World format

Cooper Flagg's injury replacement has been named for NBA All-Star weekend

Wizards' Alex Sarr sidelined for Rising Stars game due to hamstring strain

Kevin Durant teases Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic while questioning ASG format

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 12

Magic Can Turn Things Around in Second Half

The Orlando Magic are stumbling into the All-Star break after a 116-108 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks inside the Kia Center. While the Magic picked up the loss, there was hope and optimism from Desmond Bane after the game.

Jamahl Mosley News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 12

Jamahl Mosley set a milestone amid turbulent season

Not every record breaking deserves a parade, but any time the Orlando Magic's franchise record book is rewritten, we should at least take a moment to acknowledge the accomplishment.

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 12

Paolo Banchero Has to Make Changes For Magic

Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero hasn't had the easiest first half of the season. Banchero dealt with a groin strain that he suffered on his birthday in November, and he has been going through ups and downs to try to get back to where he was before the injury.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 12

Why Magic Couldn't Beat Bucks in Rematch

The Orlando Magic are disappointed after a 116-108 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks to close out the first half of the regular season. The team had a chance to win down just two points late in the game, but it did not work in their favor after Myles Turner and Cam Thomas each hit a crucial three-pointer in the final minute.

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NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 12

Bucks Find Chemistry and Clutch Shooting to Outlast Magic in Orlando 116-108

Wednesday night at the Kia Center wasn’t just another stop on the schedule; it was a proving ground. When you overhaul a roster or integrate new pieces on the fly, the results are usually messy.

Desmond Bane News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 11

Desmond Bane's surge from deep not enough vs. Bucks

Welcome to the Milwaukee Bucks, Cam Thomas! In the guard's second-ever game with Milwaukee, he exploded for a game-high 34 points, putting the Orlando Magic away 116-108 inside Kia Center.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 11

Magic End First Half With Tough Loss vs. Bucks

The Orlando Magic are going into the All-Star break disappointed after a 116-108 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks inside the Kia Center. With 1:12 left to go in the game, the Magic sunk a pair of free throws to cut the deficit to two.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 11

Which Orlando Magic players would we keep in expansion draft?

NBA expansion is inevitable. That means, at some point, we're going to have another expansion draft, which hasn't happened in over two decades. While that likely won't occur for at least another few years, which Orlando Magic players would we, hypothetically, protect if the draft happened this summer?!

Doc Rivers News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 11

Doc Rivers praises a particular Magic player

The 28–24 Orlando Magic host the 21–30 Milwaukee Bucks tonight in the Kia Center. The Bucks are without Giannis again, leaving their sneaky top-fifteen rated offense of bucket-getting backcourt scorers of Ryan Rollins, Kevin Porter Jr., and now Cam Thomas to get another swing at taking down the Magic.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 11

Magic Have No More Excuses With Healthy Lineup

The Orlando Magic are finally shedding the sting of the injury bug with a clear injury report for the first time in over a year. The Magic have been notorious for their injuries in the past, but things appear to be looking up going into the All-Star break.

Franz Wagner News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 9

Franz Wagner reveals ‘sky’s the limit’ mindset after Magic return

For only the third time this year, Franz Wagner suited up for the Orlando Magic on Monday night. After missing the last nine games with a left high ankle sprain, Wagner made his presence known in a major way, matching his brother Mo with 14 points in just 17 minutes while shooting 6-of-010 from the field, and .500 from beyond the arc.

Orlando Magic News / Field Level Media / February 9

Franz Wagner makes noteworthy return as Magic outlast Bucks

Franz Wagner scored 14 points in 16 minutes in his return to action for Orlando and was a catalyst in a game-changing third-quarter run as the Magic downed visiting Milwaukee 118-99 Monday night.

Jamahl Mosley News / Hoops Rumors / February 6

Magic’s Weltman Discusses Deadline, Injuries, Mosley, More

The Magic were projected to be among the contending teams in the Eastern Conference this season, but they’ve had an up-and-down year and currently sit in play-in territory at 26-24.