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The NBA strips Jalen Suggs of his fashion statement

All the Orlando Magic cares about is that Jalen Suggs is on the court, because that has hardly been a certainty this season -- and the Magic needs him for what he provide on both ends, especially defensively.

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Desmond Bane needs help from Magic on trade market

The Orlando Magic are still in need of perimeter shooting even after acquiring Desmond Bane in an off-season trade. Bane is shooting 34.5% from three, which is lower than what he was shooting with the Grizzlies, so the team still needs more perimeter help.

Jalen Suggs News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 2

Magic provide update after Jalen Suggs' early exit vs. Bulls

Just over 48 hours after making his return versus the Indiana Pacers, Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs is dealing with another lower-body injury. Suggs left the game in the third quarter with what the team described as a right knee strain and did not return.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 2

Bulls, even without Giddey, overcome Banchero's big night

The Orlando Magic did not get off to a good start to begin the New Year, as the Chicago Bulls handed them a 121-114 loss. The seven-point loss capped a 1-2 three-game road trip for the Magic, who dropped to 19-16.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 3

Matas Buzelis destroys Jalen Suggs with the craziest poster dunk of the year

Jalen Suggs may have to announce his retirement from professional sports after what went down during Friday night’s game. Suggs and the Orlando Magic played on Friday against Matas Buzelis and the Chicago Bulls at United Center in Chicago, Ill.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Franz Wagner News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 2

Magic TV analyst reveals potential timeline for Wagner brothers

The return is near for the Wagner brothers. Recovering from a season-ending ACL injury in December of 2024 that limited him to just 30 games, Magic big man Moe Wagner has missed the entire season up to this point.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 2

Bulls' Matas Buzelis posterizes Magic's Jalen Suggs with potential dunk of the year

Buzelis delivered a thunderous dunk that is going to make Jalen Suggs question his choices.

The 25 greatest undrafted NBA players of all time

The 'Active NBA 50-point games' quiz

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 2

Five most interesting Magic storylines in 2026

Anthony Black has become one of Orlando's most reliable players overnight. Not only is AB an energetic defender and connective playmaker, but he's grown into a confident scorer, driver, and jammer off the dribble.

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 2

Banchero must keep finding his bounce against banged-up Bulls

The 19-15 Orlando Magic visit the 16-17 Chicago Bulls tonight as Paolo Banchero begins to look like himself again. Chicago has lost 2 of 3 games after a 5-game winning streak.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 2

Why this Magic star needs to be more efficient

With expectations comes pressure. And there was a lot of heightened expectation for the Orlando Magic coming off a disappointing -- albeit injured -- 2024-25 season.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 2

Why January is a prime opportunity for Magic to climb in standings

Coming off a brutal collapse to the Toronto Raptors, the Orlando Magic ended 2025 on a high note with a two-point win over the Indiana Pacers on New Year's Eve.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 1

Depleted Bulls look to build win streak vs. Magic

Aiming to secure a winning record in a three-game road trip that concludes with Friday's visit to the Chicago Bulls, the Orlando Magic will look to build upon a clutch performance that boosted them Wednesday.

Paolo Banchero News / Total Apex Sports / January 1

Orlando Magic Cast a Spell On Indiana Pacers: Paolo Banchero’s Late Heroics Seal the Deal In Indy

If you turned off your TV during the third quarter of the Magic-Pacers game on Wednesday, I don’t blame you. But I also feel sorry for you. Because what looked like another dreary night for a Pacers squad stuck in the mud turned into the kind of chaotic, heart-pounding finish that makes the NBA the best reality show on earth.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 1

The most important Magic player heading into 2026

With 2026 right around the corner, the On SI team asked and answered one simple question for Orlando's season entering the new year... Paolo Banchero is the most important player for the Magic in 2026.