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Rotating Magic centers could give Orlando's season the jolt it needs

The Basketball Gods giveth, and the basketball gods taketh away. As Magic center Moritz Wager makes his season debut, Orlando loses another center to injury, with Wendell Carter Jr.

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Magic center Moe Wagner makes return vs. Pelicans from torn ACL

Orlando Magic center Moe Wagner is officially back on the court for the first time in over a year after rehabilitating a torn ACL he suffered back in Dec.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 11

The Orlando Magic keep struggling to close games

The Orlando Magic scored just 12 points on just 21.1 percent shooting (0-7 3PT) in their most recent loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Philadelphia wasn't much better, offensively, but it was able to pull away late to capture a 103-91 win.

Derik Queen News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 11

Shorthanded Magic must somehow deter Zion and Queen

The 21–18 Magic host the 9–31 New Orleans Pelicans tonight in Orlando. With Orlando having gone 13 straight games alternating between wins and losses, and having lost their last game against Philadelphia, the Magic are due for a victory by the pattern set before them.

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 11

Magic starter out vs. Pelicans as injury bug continues to sting

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. popped up on the injury report as questionable for the game against the New Orleans Pelicans, but he will not be on the court, according to head coach Jamahl Mosley.

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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.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 11

What the return of Wagner brother means for this Magic offense

The leader of the Magic's bench mob is back in action Sunday afternoon in Orlando. Moritz Wagner, the older brother of Magic Star Franz Wagner, is to return to playing for the team after missing over a year of basketball with a torn ACL injury and recovery.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 10

Bill Kennedy suffers hamstring injury in 76ers-Magic game, out indefinitely

After NBA referee Bill Kennedy left with an injury during Friday’s Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the Orlando Magic, 103-91, people have been wondering what happened to the official for him to exit.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 10

Anthony Black praises Paolo Banchero's playmaking skills for Magic

Paolo Banchero has become a walking talking 3pt playmaking hub for the Orlando Magic. The Magic are shooting their best 3P% as a team with Paolo on the court and shooting their worst when he's off the floor.

Orlando Magic News / Field Level Media / January 10

Inconsistent Magic get Moritz Wagner back vs. Pelicans

The Orlando Magic are looking for consistency as they head into a home game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. The Magic have alternated wins and losses over their last 13 games which means a 103-91 home loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday suggests a positive result ahead.

Jamahl Mosley News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 10

Mosley wants consistency from the Magic and the refs

The Orlando Magic lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 103-91. Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 29 Points, putting on a display of tough shot making.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 10

Orlando Magic to get a Wagner brother back for Sunday's date with Zion, Pelicans

Orlando Magic forward/center Moe Wagner is expected to return for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans, marking his return from a torn ACL over a year ago.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 10

Magic center Moe Wagner to make season debut vs. Pelicans

The Orlando Magic are set to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. Leading up to the contest, it appears Orlando got some good news regarding Moe Wagner.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / January 10

Magic’s Moritz Wagner To Make Season Debut Sunday

Magic big man Moritz Wagner will make his season debut on Sunday against New Orleans, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel confirms (via Twitter) that Wagner will suit up on Sunday, barring an unexpected setback.

Anthony Black News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 10

Magic inconsistency continues, but Anthony Black might have answer to solving problem

The Orlando Magic are one of the most inconsistent teams in the league over the last month, trading wins and losses in each of the last 13 games. The Magic have not won consecutive games in over a month, but they have also not lost consecutive games in that same span.

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 10

Magic fourth quarter collapse leading to pattern

The Orlando Magic are going back to the drawing board after scoring just 12 points in the final 12 minutes of their loss against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Jamahl Mosley News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 10

Jamahl Mosley explains two things led to Magic loss over 76ers

The Orlando Magic are a bit disheveled after a 103-91 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers at home. It wasn't the prettiest game for the Magic on the offensive end, but they still held the Sixers to a respectable score.

Joel Embiid News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 10

Five stats to know from Magic box score after loss to Joel Embiid, Sixers

The Orlando Magic are in the loss column once again after a 103-91 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers inside the Kia Center. Here's a look at five numbers to know from the box score in the Magic's loss against the 76ers: The Magic struggled mightily from downtown once again, making just four of their 29 attempts from beyond the arc.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 9

NBA referee Bill Kennedy leaves the court in a wheelchair after injury

One of the Internet’s favorite referees suffered a mishap during Friday’s game.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 9

Magic's offense slams into second half wall in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia 76ers' dominant second half fueled a 103-91 win over the Orlando Magic inside Kia Center. The Magic scored a season-low 91 points, marking their fewest since March 31, 2025, when they tallied 87 against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Wire / January 9

NBA Notes: Magic, Franz Wagner, Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Nuggets

The Magic have been characteristically cautious when it comes to injury timelines, but head coach Jamahl Mosley offered a more detailed glimpse into where brothers Franz and Moritz Wagner stand on Friday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 8

Paolo Banchero spoils Egor Demin's heroics with buzzer-beater

Magic's Paolo Banchero spoils Egor Demin's heroics with buzzer-beating three in OT

The Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets put on a show Wednesday night, so it was only fitting that the game went to overtime and came down to the final play.

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Short-handed Pistons win third straight behind Isaiah Stewart's career night

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Orlando Magic News / HITC / January 7

How close Magic Johnson came to joining Shaquille O’Neal – Kobe Bryant LA Lakers in 1996

Magic Johnson had the opportunity to play with Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal on the LA Lakers. Few “what if” scenarios in NBA history are as fascinating as the one involving Magic Johnson’s 1996 comeback and the start of the Kobe Bryant–Shaquille O’Neal era in Los Angeles.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / January 3