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Why the Magic are not well-positioned for future

Following a shaky 45-win season and an embarrassing playoff exit, the Orlando Magic have plenty of questions they must answer. They are still without a head coach (the search is barely underway), and will enter a pivotal summer with an uphill battle as to how it can improve their team.

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The Orlando Magic must think outside the box for their next coaching hire

There’s plenty of directions the Orlando Magic could take for their new head coach opening and three of the biggest names — Jason Kidd, Billy Donovan and Jeff Van Gundy — are at best, decent options.

Orlando Magic News / AirJordanChronicles / May 21

Charles Barkley Still Isn’t Over Losing MVP to Magic Johnson

Charles Barkley stayed in the MVP conversation constantly during his career despite winning it just once in 1993. And there’s another season where Barkley thought he deserved the award that eventually went to Magic Johnson.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 20

The Magic Should Trade Up for This Prospect on Draft Night

This Magic team could use as much shooting, playmaking, and pace-pushing as it can find. Enter, Christian Anderson. The 6'2" Texas Tech guard is a potential draft target for the Orlando Magic for multiple reasons.

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How many of the players to score 35 points, dish out five assists and haul in five rebounds in a Conference Final game at least once can you name in six minutes?

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 20

New Magic head coaching candidate emerges amid recent dismissal

Up to this point, there hasn't been a lot of noise surrounding the Orlando Magic's head coaching search. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein

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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.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 20

Shaq suggests Jason Kidd should coach the Magic after moving on from Jamahl Mosley

The Orlando Magic may soon enter one of the NBA offseason’s most intriguing coaching conversations. Franchise icon Shaquille O’Neal just added major fuel to the fire.

Billy Donovan News / Total Apex Sports / May 19

Billy Donovan Reportedly On Track To Be Next Head Coach Of Orlando Magic

Just weeks after stepping away from the Chicago Bulls job, Billy Donovan is reportedly emerging as the frontrunner for the Orlando Magic coaching vacancy.

Billy Donovan News / Hoops Rumors / May 19

Billy Donovan Considered Frontrunner In Magic’s Coaching Search

The Magic have begun to speak to head coaching candidates as they look for a replacement for Jamahl Mosley, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link).

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 19

Magic rumors: Jeff Van Gundy on coaching radar, but Billy Donovan remains favorite

With the Orlando Magic firing Jamahal Mosley, the team has been looking for a head coach replacement, and while Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan appears to be the favorite, there is another interesting name on the coaching radar.

Magic Johnson News / HITC / May 19

NBA Western Conference: Magic Johnson drops major truth bomb

Magic Johnson believes the Western Conference may already have its next long-term power struggle. His view came after Game 1 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, a double-overtime thriller that immediately raised the level of the series.

Jamahl Mosley News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 19

Magic Have Clear Head Coach Target After Pelicans Hire Jamahl Mosley

The Orlando Magic stand at a critical crossroads in their head coaching search. Following Jamahl Mosley's departure to the New Orleans Pelicans, the front office faces a defining choice: chase a retread big name or find the hungry, elite strategist who can unlock this young roster's ultimate ceiling.

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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.

Jamahl Mosley News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18

Jamahl Mosley has landed a new head coach job

Jamahl Mosley was not unemployed for long after being let go by the Orlando Magic. Mosley has agreed to a five-year contract to coach the New Orleans Pelicans.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 18

Why Jamahl Mosley's Pelicans rebuild could be more challenging than Magic turnaround

Mosely is headed to the Pelicans just weeks after being let go by the Magic. He will likely find a more challenging situation in New Orleans.

Trail Blazers are being linked to their former coach

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Jaylen Brown has profane message for Stephen A. Smith

Smith fires back at Brown

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Jamahl Mosley News / Hoops Rumors / May 18

Pelicans Hiring Jamahl Mosley As Head Coach

The Pelicans will hire Jamahl Mosley as their next head coach on a five-year contract, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). Team officials have been in “constant communication” with Mosley since he was fired by the Magic on May 4 following their first-round playoff loss, Charania adds.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 18

This NBA Prospect screams Orlando Magic

Linebacker arms - check Streaky shooter - check Unorthodox downhill driver - check Team-first two-way player - check Otega Oweh has Orlando Magic written all over him.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 15

Why Sam Cassell Should Be the Next Orlando Magic Head Coach

Already a 3x NBA Champ and 3x All-Star over a storied 15-year playing career, Sam Cassell added to his trophy collection in 2024 with another championship ring, this time as Assistant Coach with the Boston Celtics.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 14

Most Glaring Roster Hole Magic Must Fill This Offseason

The Orlando Magic enter the 2026 offseason at a crossroads. After a rollercoaster 45-37 season that ended in a heartbreaking seven-game series loss against the top-seeded Detroit Pistons, the front office fired head coach Jamahl Mosley after five seasons.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 14

Should the Orlando Magic Trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo?

Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the greatest players to ever pick up a basketball. Antetokounmpo made Top-75 while still in his prime, an honor Orlando’s greatest player Dwight Howard was shunned by despite a highly decorated career resume.

Billy Donovan News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 13

Why Billy Donovan Could Be Next Orlando Magic Head Coach

The Orlando Magic and Billy Donovan have been circling each other since before Obama took office. Billy Donovan was once Orlando Magic Coach For A Day;

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 13

3 Players the Magic Could Sign with Their Mid-Level Exception

The Orlando Magic are in need of hitting free agency hard considering the fact they won't have a first-round pick this year. The biggest weapon in Orlando's arsenal is the mid-level exception, which they used last year to sign Tyus Jones to a $7 million contract.

Magic Johnson News / Athlon Sports / May 12

NBA Legend Magic Johnson Makes Personal Announcement

Even decades after stepping away from the NBA, Magic Johnson continues using his platform to inspire people well beyond basketball. The Hall of Fame guard

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Wire / May 9

Magic eye shooting help, roster tweaks as offseason begins

The Magic may not have the same flexibility they did a year ago. That doesn’t mean they’re standing still. President of basketball operations Jeff Weltman said improving the roster, particularly adding shooting, will once again be a priority this offseason, via Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Wire / May 5

Magic not planning major roster changes despite playoff collapse

The Magic are making a coaching change. The roster, at least for now, is a different story. President of basketball operations Jeff Weltman said Orlando is not looking to overhaul its core this offseason, despite a first-round exit that saw the team blow a 3-1 series lead to the Pistons.

Jalen Suggs News / Hoops Wire / May 4

Magic could explore Jalen Suggs trade amid roster reset

Add another layer to what’s shaping up as a busy offseason for the Magic. With Jamahl Mosley already out and real questions about roster balance, guard Jalen Suggs is being viewed as a potential trade candidate, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic.

Orlando Magic News / Yardbarker / May 4

Magic may be spinning wheels with firing of Jamahl Mosley

The Orlando Magic made Mosley the fall guy for their latest postseason failure.

Mosley and Magic star Paolo Banchero had strained relationship

Report: One Magic player considered most likely trade candidate

Pistons reward HC J.B. Bickerstaff with contract extension

Steve Kerr’s talks with Warriors leading to increasingly likely outcome

Mavericks land big-name replacement for Nico Harrison

... and the Bulls hire replacement for Arturas Karnisovas

Orlando Magic News / Larry Brown Sports / May 4

Report: 1 Magic star considered most likely trade candidate

The Orlando Magic may look into breaking up its core this offseason. The Magic are set to pay $155 million in salary to the quartet of Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Desmond Bane, and Jalen Suggs next season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 28

Three things Magic are doing right vs. Pistons

What's the best word to describe a team that survives the play-in tournament, wins the first game of a series against the Eastern Conference top seed and seizes a commanding 3-1 lead? The word you're looking for is Magic.

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Desmond Bane proving to be missing piece for the Magic

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