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Orlando Magic 2026-27 Position Preview: Power Forwards

The point guards and shooting guards have been covered; let's now dive into the power forwards, led by none other than Paolo Banchero. These three players should be the most impactful at the power forward position.

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Orlando Magic 2026-27 Position Preview: Shooting Guards

Another Orlando Magic season is looming right before our very eyes with training camp beginning in less than a month. Last week, we tipped off the first of our position previews, examining the Magic's point guards.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 6

Projected Top 3 Orlando Magic Reserves This Season

Eyes certainly fall on the starters leading up to and during the season. However, a team's reserves play a crucial role in their success as well. The Magic, of course, have things they need to see from their starters.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 4

3 things the Orlando Magic Need from their starting lineup in 2026-27

For the Orlando Magic to improve this season, there will be things the team must do throughout the year. That burden will particularly fall on the starting lineup.

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 3

Orlando Magic announce new streaming partner, DAZN

Orlando Magic fans have a new outlet to watch the games: DAZN, per a team press release. Unless people are watching boxing, soccer and Esports, lots of them may not have heard of the expensive streaming platform.

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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.

Magic Johnson News / Fadeaway World / September 2

Derek Fisher On Not Being In The Hall Of Fame Despite Winning 5 NBA Championships: 'There’s A Difference Between Me And Magic Johnson'

Derek Fisher won five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, played 18 seasons, and spent most of his career on the best teams in league history.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 2

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.

Desmond Bane News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 31

How Desmond Bane Could Be A Top-5 Shooting Guard Next Season

Desmond Bane posted one of his best seasons of his career last season with the Orlando Magic, especially as a scorer. Averaging 20 PPG – 4 REB – 4 AST – 1 STL – 0.5 BLK, shooting 48-39-91, Bane saw career highs in FTM, FTA, FT%, FG%, FGA, 2PA, 2PM, PTS, BLK, TS%, and Win Shares, via Basketball Reference.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 30

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.

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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.

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.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 27

Magic's Anthony Black Could Suffer Same Fate as Jonathan Kuminga, Bennedict Mathurin

Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black has one year remaining on his rookie contract and is set to face restricted free agency next summer. Black could sign a long-term deal with the Magic, but negotiations between the two sides have not resulted in a long-term contract.

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Malaki Branham News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 26

Instant Grade: Magic Sign Malaki Branham

The Orlando Magic are boosting their depth by signing former first-round pick Malachi Branham. HoopsHype insider Michael Scotto was the first to report the news.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 26

If the Magic Start Slow, Should they Pivot?

The Orlando Magic have had quite the slow offseason, that's at least when you compare it to when their competitors in the Eastern Conference have accomplished.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Orlando Magic 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 / 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.

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