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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 15
Magic Hope to Take 'Next Step' With Sean Sweeney
The Orlando Magic are still hurt from their stinging first-round playoff series loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Magic led 3-1 after four games, but they could not finish the job in any of the final three matchups, resulting in their premature playoff exit.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 14
How the Orlando Magic make up ground in Knicks' East entering 2026-27
For the second time in three seasons, the Larry O'Brien Trophy is headed East. The New York Knicks officially cemented themselves as the NBA's eighth champion in eight years, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games despite trailing by as many as 12 points in each contest.
Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / June 13
Franz Wagner Hopes To Move Past Injury Issues
Magic forward Franz Wagner is coming off the most frustrating season of his NBA career, as a recurring left high ankle sprain caused him to miss 48 games.
The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz
The NBA began awarding the NBA Finals MVP in 1969. How many of the winners since then can you name in six minutes?
Franz Wagner News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 13
Franz Wagner reveals harsh lesson Magic must learn after another playoff disappointment
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner believes the franchise’s latest playoff setback can serve as a valuable lesson as the team looks to move beyond a string of first-round exits.
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
Orlando Magic News / Fadeaway World / June 13
3 Blockbuster Trade Ideas For The Orlando Magic To Acquire An All-Star Point Guard
The Magic already made one major move by trading four first-round picks for Desmond Bane. It still wasn’t enough. They finished 45-37, entered the playoffs as the No.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 13
Why the Magic should keep Paolo and Franz, Not Trade for Giannis
On paper and in (limited) practice, the Orlando Magic already have a winning core for today and tomorrow; why shorten the window? When they can stay on the court, this Magic squad already has a winning formula; why change it?
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 12
Why Magic Johnson wouldn’t trade for Giannis after NBA Finals: ‘Don’t change’
Before their run to the NBA Finals, the New York Knicks have often been mentioned in rumors as a potential trade suitor for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 12
What's Holding Magic Back From Giannis Antetokounmpo Blockbuster Trade
The Orlando Magic are waiting to get the ball rolling on the rest of their offseason with the NBA Finals close to conclusion. Once the season comes to an end, the Magic will officially sign their contract with San Antonio Spurs associate head coach Sean Sweeney to become their next head coach.
Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 12
Are Magic actually in on Giannis trade? New intel hints at pursuit
Trade speculation involving Giannis Antetokounmpo took another turn Friday after a new report suggested the Orlando Magic remain involved in discussions surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks superstar despite reporting a day earlier indicating otherwise.
Orlando Magic News / The Lead / June 12
Can Sean Sweeney Fix the Magic’s Offensive Woes?
As the associate head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, Sean Sweeney’s current challenge is to aid the San Antonio Spurs in pulling off a comeback series win in the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks.
Magic Johnson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 12
Magic Johnson gives ‘Hand of OG’ play NBA Finals GOAT status
The thrilling putback by OG Anunoby in Game 4 of the NBA Finals will live on as one of the greatest moments in NBA history. It capped off a historic 29-point comeback by the New York Knicks over the San Antonio Spurs, 107-106.
Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 11
How a skinnier Paolo Banchero affects the Orlando Magic
There is no way around the reality that the Orlando Magic’s best players were not good enough after blowing a 3-1 lead to the Detroit Pistons in round one.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 9
3 Values the Orlando Magic Should Take from Sean Sweeney's NBA Finals Spurs
The NBA Finals isn't just where legends are made; it's where winning habits come to light. Fresh off an NBA Finals victory, newly inked Orlando Magic Head
Orlando Magic News / The Lead / June 8
Orlando Magic 2026 NBA Draft Preview
The Orlando Magic had, to say the least, a disappointing 2025 season. Originally projected to have the sixth-most wins in the NBA entering the year, Orlando instead struggled to meet expectations amid inconsistent play and a plague of injuries.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 8
10 Free Agency Bargains the Orlando Magic Could Sign Under $10 Million
The Orlando Magic are going to have to attack free agency very hard, considering the fact that they don't have a first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 7
Which player must improve most for Magic next season?
The Orlando Magic were 48 minutes away from becoming one of the few No. 8 seeds to advance past the first round, but could not close the door last month against the Detroit Pistons.
Orlando Magic News / AirJordanChronicles / June 7
Isiah Thomas Once Explained Why Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird Brought Out His Best
Isiah Thomas once made a confession that exposed the mind of a champion. In June 1988, right before Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Thomas sat down with his head coach, Chuck Daly, for a television interview in Detroit.
Magic Johnson News / HITC / June 5
How Lakers legend Magic Johnson wished ‘special’ son EJ on his birthday
Magic Johnson celebrated his son EJ’s birthday with a heartfelt message that showed how proudly the Lakers legend continues to celebrate his family. The post went up on June 4, continuing a familiar tradition from Johnson, who has often used social media to mark EJ’s birthday.
Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / June 3
Magic’s Jeff Weltman Discusses Sean Sweeney Hire
The Magic‘s recent announcement that they are bringing in Sean Sweeney as their next head coach marks the third coaching hire of president Jeff Weltman‘s nine-year tenure.
Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / June 1
Magic Hire Sean Sweeney As Head Coach
JUNE 1: Sweeney’s hiring is official, the team announced (Twitter link). He will remain with the Spurs through the NBA Finals. “Sean brings a tremendous work ethic and a high degree of intensity that set the tone for everything he does,” president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman said.
Orlando Magic News / Larry Brown Sports / May 29
Magic make decision on their new head coach
The Orlando Magic have made a decision on their new head coach. The Magic are hiring San Antonio Spurs associate coach Sean Sweeney as their new coach, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
Orlando Magic News / HITC / May 29
Sean Sweeney is the kind of risk the Orlando Magic had to take
The Orlando Magic are finalizing the hire of Sean Sweeney as their new head coach, with the San Antonio Spurs associate coach set to take on one of the NBA’s most intriguing jobs.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 29
Spurs' playoff run propels Sean Sweeney to head-coaching opportunity with Magic
On the heels of a big win in Game 6 and in front of Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, the San Antonio Spurs learned news that will impact the future of their franchise no matter what happens on Saturday night.
Jamahl Mosley News / Yardbarker / May 26
Pelicans already have glaring question with new HC Jamahl Mosley
The New Orleans Pelicans are already facing a big question under recently hired head coach Jamahl Mosley. On Tuesday, the former Orlando Magic coach was introduced in New Orleans, where he quickly shared his vision for the Pelicans, raising eyebrows in the process.
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