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Why Paolo Banchero, Magic aren't living up to preseason expectations

The Orlando Magic are approaching the halfway point in their season, but their 22-18 mark so far this year isn't quite matching the expectations they had before the campaign began.

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Wagner grateful to hype up Magic fans again after long-awaited absence

Moritz Wagner has been through hell and back to return to his heaven on earth – the basketball court. After 386 days away from the game, rehabbing daily, practicing relatively mundane movements of stretching one's knee over and over instead of practicing basketball skills, just to get back to the big stage under the bright lights.

Goga Bitadze News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 12

The Magic's unsung understudy strikes again

Goga Bitadze earned his first start of the season, and the Georgian seven-footer delivered. Rim rolling, rim protecting, and running the floor for put

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How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 12

All lineup options should be on the table for the underperforming Magic

Injuries are not the only reason the Orlando Magic have underachieved, but the bug has cursed them as they sit one game shy of the season’s halfway point (22-18).

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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.

Franz Wagner News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 12

Moe Wagner return is exactly what Magic need

Orlando Magic center Moe Wagner is back on the court after being out for over a year recovering from a torn ACL. Wagner scored eight points in 10 minutes during the Magic's 128-118 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 12

Magic forward Tristan da Silva makes presence known after brief injury

Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva is feeling pretty good about himself after the team's 128-118 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. The German forward missed the previous game against the Philadelphia 76ers with back spasms, but he was able to come back in a big way against the Pelicans.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 12

Magic change 4th quarter fortunes in win over Pelicans

The Orlando Magic has struggled recently in the fourth quarter during games, but that wasn't the case in their win against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Magic trailed by seven points going into the final frame, but they were able to outscore New Orleans by 17 to grab a double-digit win.

Franz Wagner News / Hardwood Heroics / January 11

'It was awesome' – Franz Wagner Reacts to His Brother’s 1st Game Back After ACL Injury

Orlando Magic star Franz Wagner did not play on Sunday against the New Orleans Pelicans due to illness. Wagner is also recovering from a left knee injury.

Orlando Magic News / Field Level Media / January 11

Desmond Bane, Anthony Black help Magic beat Pelicans

Desmond Bane scored 27 points, Anthony Black had 26, Goga Bitadze had a double-double and the host Orlando Magic defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 128-118 on Sunday.

Zion Williamson News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 11

Magic come back late to beat Zion Williamson, Pelicans

The Orlando Magic are feeling the fire after a 128-118 comeback victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. The Magic trailed by seven points at the beginning of the fourth quarter, but they managed to pull ahead midway through the period en route to victory.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 11

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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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 11

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.

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.

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 / 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.

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.

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.

Thunder beat Jazz in OT behind Shai-Gilgeous Alexander's big night

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

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Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / January 3