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Star duo dominates in Magic's washout of Wizards

The Orlando Magic eviscerated the Washington Wizards, 125-94, Saturday evening inside Capital One Arena. The Magic are winners of two straight for the first time all season.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / November 1

Magic continue dominance over Wizards with decisive win

Paolo Banchero scored 28 points and added 11 rebounds and the visiting Orlando Magic thrashed the Washington Wizards 125-94 on Saturday. Orlando shot 51.1% from the field and maintained a double-digit lead throughout the second half.

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NBA Notes: Magic, Desmond Bane, Knicks, Mike Brown, Jared Rhoden

Desmond Bane still believes his shot will come around. The Orlando guard is hitting just 25 percent from three and taking fewer of them than at any point since his rookie year.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 1

Magic forward hints team wants to play 'even faster'

The Orlando Magic may have snapped their four-game losing streak Thursday against the Charlotte Hornets, but there's no sugarcoating how disappointing their start to the season has been.

Orlando Magic News / The SportsRush / November 1

Kevin Garnett Spells Out What’s Still Missing From Paolo Banchero’s Game

It’s only been a few games since the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, but fans and pundits alike believe that the Orlando Magic have a bit of a Paolo Banchero problem.

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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.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 1

Magic getting first taste of Wizards rookie taking NBA by storm

The Orlando Magic are hoping to grab consecutive wins for the first time this season as they take on the Washington Wizards on the road. To learn more about the Magic's next opponent, we spoke with Washington Wizards On SI contributors Bryson Akins and Owen Jury.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 31

After complete effort to end skid, Magic continue trek vs. Wizards

The Orlando Magic are learning a lot about themselves during a five-game, nine-day road trip, which continues Saturday against the Washington Wizards. After losing four straight games, Orlando snapped the skid with a 123-107 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday for their first road win of the season.

Orlando Magic News / Last Word On Sports / October 31

Jamahl Mosley Has Quietly Reversed This Anthony Black Decision

ORLANDO — The NBA rewards production, not potential. Every October ushers in optimism and excitement — but by November, only results matter. That truth has hit the Orlando Magic hard.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 31

Surprise standouts lead Magic to victory, other grades from win vs Hornets

The Orlando Magic were finally able to get back on track with a win against the Charlotte Hornets on the second night of a back-to-back. The team played its best defense of the season, holding the Hornets to 107 points, the lowest total by any team against the Magic so far this season.

Desmond Bane News / NBA Analysis Network / October 31

Brian Windhorst calls out Desmond Bane and Orlando Magic after poor start

For the first time in years, the Orlando Magic are viewed as legitimate contenders in the Eastern Conference. A key reason behind the Orlando Magic getting promoted to contender status was trading for Desmond Bane during the offseason.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 30

Surprise help for Orlando Magic, in most complete game of the season

The Orlando Magic snapped their four-game losing streak Thursday night to the Charlotte Hornets, securing a 123-107 win on the second night of a back-to-back.

Orlando Magic News / Field Level Media / October 30

Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero power Magic past Hornets for 1st road win

Franz Wagner scored 21 points, while Paolo Banchero and Anthony Black each added 20 points, leading the Orlando Magic to their first road win of the season with a 123-107 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 30

Magic's disastrous start correlates to this troubling stat

The Orlando Magic are off to a disastrous 1-4 start to begin the 2025-26 season. You could argue that's putting it lightly, even though we are only one week through the season.

Desmond Bane News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 30

Bane scuffling, and other grades from Magic loss against Detroit Pistons

The Orlando Magic once again fell short, this time to the Detroit Pistons 135-116. The defense for this team has yet to gel, and the offensive potency we saw in the preseason has yet to be sighted during the regular season.

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Orlando Magic News / Last Word On Sports / October 30

Where Has Orlando’s Magic Gone?

On Wednesday, the Orlando Magic were outscored by eight or more points in three of four quarters en route to a 19-point defeat, losing to the Detroit Pistons.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / October 30

Four Coaches Predicted To Be Fired After Disappointing Starts

ORLANDO — The NBA is a brutal business. It rewards results, not intentions. Every October brings optimism — fresh faces, bold talk, and renewed belief.

Jamahl Mosley News / NBA Analysis Network / October 30

Frustrated Jamahl Mosley calls out Orlando Magic players after defeat to Pistons

The Orlando Magic have probably been the most disappointing team in the 2025-26 NBA season so far. The Magic won 41 games last year despite several long-term injuries and a woeful lack of three-point shooting.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 30

Vanishing act: Magic's defense disappears in fourth straight loss

Even as the Orlando Magic struggled through a 41-41 season in 2024-25, they could always rely on their defense. This year, they're still a bad offense, but they can't stop anyone either.

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