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Magic make last-minute change with NBA Cup court damaged

The Orlando Magic are set to face the Miami Heat in an NBA Cup quarterfinals showdown this Tuesday night at the Kia Center in Orlando, but the court’s floor in the arena will not be on-brand.

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Who steps up with Franz Wagner down for Magic to advance in NBA Cup?

Without question, the Orlando Magic received great news regarding the availability of leading scorer Franz Wagner on Monday. The versatile 24-year-old German forward was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain and will miss multiple weeks, potentially not seeing the floor until 2026.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 9

How the Magic cash their ticket to Vegas tonight vs Heat

The Orlando Magic and Miami Heat are tied for the 5th seed in the East as of today, with both teams coming into tonight's NBA Cup Quarter Finals matchup sitting at a 14-10 record, It's rare for these two teams to be good at the same time, let alone look like contenders; for fans, it can feel like two ships passing in the night.

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The 'NBA Assist Champions since 1976-77' quiz

How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

The '2024-25 NBA assist leaders' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

NBA News / EssentiallySports / December 9

Why Desmond Bane Was Fined $35,000 After Throwing the Ball at OG Anunoby During Magic vs. Knicks Loss

Yesterday, the Orlando Magic faced off against the New York Knicks in a nail-bitingly close game that ended in a 106-100 win for the home team, but one moment captured all the attention.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Desmond Bane News / Larry Brown Sports / December 8

Desmond Bane fined $35,000 by the NBA

Orlando Magic wing Desmond Bane got a substantial fine from the NBA for his bizarre actions during Sunday’s game against the New York Knicks. Bane has been fined $35,000 by the league for throwing a basketball at OG Anunoby during Orlando’s 106-100 loss to the Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y.

Franz Wagner News / Field Level Media / December 8

Sans Franz Wagner, Magic take on Heat in NBA Cup quarters

The Orlando Magic will be without leading scorer Franz Wagner when they welcome the Miami Heat for an NBA Cup quarterfinal on Tuesday. The concern is that it could be an extended absence.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 20 biggest 'what if?' careers in NBA history

Most of the time, things in the NBA go as people expect. Here and there, though, some players, for one reason or another, just don't meet expectations, whether it's due to injury or other situational pitfalls.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Wire / December 8

NBA Notes: Magic, Franz Wagner, Grizzlies, Cedric Coward, Warriors

Franz Wagner avoided the worst but will still miss time. An MRI revealed a high left ankle sprain with no structural damage, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports.

Franz Wagner News / Field Level Media / December 8

Magic F Franz Wagner could miss weeks with ankle injury

Orlando Magic star forward Franz Wagner was diagnosed with a left high ankle sprain on Monday, one day after taking a spill early in a game against the New York Knicks.