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The Orlando Magic's place in the Southeast Division

The Orlando Magic's offseason has been underwhelming, aside from hiring new head coach Sean Sweeney. Meanwhile, the other four outfits in the division made upgrades, potentitally making the Southeast one of the most interesting in the NBA.

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Best and Worst Case Scenarios for the Magic This Season

The Orlando Magic are going into the 2026-27 season looking to make a statement. The Magic have made the playoffs in each of the last three years but have failed to make it out of the first round, losing in seven games to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2024, five games to the Boston Celtics in 2025 and seven games to the Detroit Pistons in 2026.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 28

Why Kendrick Perkins believes Magic will ‘eventually’ trade Paolo Banchero

The start of the 2026-27 NBA season is a little less than two months away, and with the schedule already having been released, there’s been no shortage of predictions for the upcoming year.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 28

Ranking the 5 best contracts on the Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic have fallen under the radar in the Eastern Conference heading into the 2026-27 season. They didn't make a ton of moves -- with their most notable switch coming on the sidelines.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Playoff 3-pointer leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to knock down 100 or more three-pointers in the NBA Playoffs can you name in six minutes?

The '30 PPG NBA Playoffs' quiz

The '3 3's-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Active NBA 40-point game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 27

Paolo Banchero Explains Why He Never Got The Same Hype As Zion Williamson Or Cooper Flagg

The NBA is stacked with a whole generation of rising young stars, and Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero is one of them. In just four seasons with the Magic, he has proven himself as their most important player with a solid all-around game and consistent, mature leadership on the floor.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 26

Where the Orlando Magic Should Actually Place in the NBA Power Rankings

ESPN projects the Orlando Magic as the last team in the Eastern Conference Play-In, predicting a 10th-seed for Orlando with a 44-38 record tied with the Indiana Pacers for the 2026-27 season.

Orlando Magic News / Total Pro Sports / August 25

He Was Just An NBA Role Player — Now He’s In A Billionaire Club With Jordan, LeBron & Magic

Looking back at the NBA career of Junior Bridgeman, there was nothing too special about him. He had always done what had been asked of him by the Bucks.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / August 25

NBA Legend Magic Johnson Sends Heartfelt Message After Personal News

Magic Johnson built one of the greatest careers in NBA history, becoming the face of the Los Angeles Lakers’ “Showtime” era and one of basketball’s most influential players.

Jamahl Mosley News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 23

The Most Important Task for Magic Coach Sean Sweeney in Training Camp

Orlando Magic head coach Sean Sweeney is inheriting a roster that has been together for the past several years through the Jamahl Mosley era. In Sweeney's lone season on the San Antonio Spurs coaching staff, the team had a 111.4 defensive rating, which ranked third in the NBA behind the Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 21

2 Winners & 2 Losers from the Magic's Offseason So Far

The Orlando Magic have been one of the quieter teams in the offseason, but the moves they have made will have a large effect on the upcoming season and beyond.

Desmond Bane News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 21

Desmond Bane makes bold claim about Magic’s chances in loaded Eastern Conference

Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane believes his team belongs among the contenders in a dramatically reshaped Eastern Conference heading into the 2026-27 season.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 20

How The Magic Lost Every Star in Franchise History

The Magic's Mount Rushmore is up there with any team. Shaq. Penny. Dwight. T-Mac. Zooming out, Magic fans appreciate big time players from every era – from Paolo, Franz, Bane, Suggs in this era; to Anderson, Scott, and Skiles in the first era; to Hedo, Jameer, and Rashard in the mid-2000s to Oladipo, Vucevic, Gordon and Isaac in between.

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The 'Season sack leaders by team' quiz

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

The 'FBS college football nicknames' quiz

The '10-time Pro Bowlers' quiz

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 20

Why Jamahl Mosley's Pelicans Pose an Instant Trap Game for Magic

The Jamahl Mosley era for the Orlando Magic came to an end this offseason after losing in Game 7 to the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the playoffs.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 19

The Orlando Magic's all-time lineup

The Orlando Magic are one of 10 teams without an NBA championship, yet some fine players have worn their colors and left behind everlasting memories. In a hypothetical plot against other all-time lineups, the Magic have enough to give any squad a run for their money.

Desmond Bane News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 18

Desmond Bane Reveals True Feelings About Magic's Sweeney Hire

Heading into his second season in Orlando after logging every single game in Year 1, Desmond Bane is ready to convert his durability into more wins while helping the Magic level up into a true contender.

John Beilein News / Hoops Wire / August 18

John Beilein joining Magic as senior coaching consultant

John Beilein is headed back to the NBA. The former Cavaliers coach and longtime University of Michigan coach is joining the Magic as a senior coaching consultant, Beilein announced Monday.

John Beilein News / Hoops Rumors / August 17

John Beilein Joining Magic As Senior Coaching Consultant

Former Cavaliers and longtime University of Michigan head coach John Beilein is joining the Magic as a senior coaching consultant, he announced on Monday (via Twitter).

Horace Grant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 16

Horace Grant makes bold top-10 all-time claim about Magic legend Penny Hardaway

Former Orlando Magic forward Horace Grant believes Penny Hardaway could have developed into one of the 10 greatest players in NBA history if injuries had not derailed the star guard’s career.

Magic Johnson News / Fadeaway World / August 14

Magic Johnson Calls Russell Westbrook The Most Athletic Point Guard In NBA History

Magic Johnson has joined the growing list of NBA legends and players who are paying tribute to Russell Westbrook following his retirement, and the Lakers icon thinks there has never been a more athletic point guard in league history.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / August 13

Hornets, Magic Announce Local TV Broadcast Plans For 2026/27

Following the collapse of Main Street Sport Group, which owns FanDuel Sports Network, several NBA teams are looking for new regional/local TV broadcast partners for the 2026/27 season.

Magic Johnson News / Fadeaway World / August 13

Magic Johnson Reveals He Turned Down Nike Stock That Could Be Worth Nearly $2 Billion Today

Magic Johnson has made countless great decisions in becoming one of the most successful businessmen among NBA players. But there is one decision from 1979 that still hurts him to even talk about.

Orlando Magic News / Stadium Rant / August 9

Orlando Magic Offseason: Why Running It Back Could Be The Right Move

Based on the Orlando Magic offseason, they seemed to be betting on their current core, and that’s not a bad thing. Orlando crept into the playoffs as the eighth seed and almost pulled off the upset against the first seed Detroit Pistons, who many believe would’ve pulled it off if they were healthy.

Orlando Magic News / Larry Brown Sports / August 5

Former Magic guard makes move to Australia

Veteran NBA guard Cole Anthony is headed to the land down under. The former Orlando Magic standout has signed a one-year contract with NBL team Melbourne United in Australia.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 21

Mavericks continue to collect first-round picks

Trades that preceded Ujiri's hiring have tied his hands when it comes to roster building. He's making some intriguing gambles using his limited resources.

Mavericks are signing a notable ex-Michigan player

Four NBA teams that thrived after whiffing on top picks

The 'Youngest 35-point NBA games' quiz