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The Magic Quietly Solved a Problem That Haunted Them Last Season

Orlando Magic fans are thrilled about the signing of backup center Nikola Vucevic, who agreed to a one-year deal to return to the team that helped build his NBA career.

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Legendary NBA Announcer David Steele Ends 37-Year Run With the Same Franchise

An era of broadcasting brilliance has come to a close in Central Florida. David Steele, the legendary play-by-play announcer who has served as the definitive voice of the Orlando Magic since the team’s inaugural 1989 season, has officially announced his retirement, bringing a magnificent 51-year sportscasting career to an end.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 16

3 contracts Magic should try to move in future

Despite coming off a frustrating 45-win season, the Orlando Magic have largely kept the same core together heading into the 2026-27 season. If a similar result ensues, which contracts should the Magic look to move?

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 15

Celebrating The Most Iconic Voice in Orlando Sports Broadcasting History

The Magic games must go on, but the music will never sound the same. Thank you for everything, David Steele. Thank you for 37 years of excellence as the one-and-only Voice of the Magic.

Jaylen Brown News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The 'Oldest 4 3-pointer playoff games' quiz

The 'No. 3-scorer by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'NBA Finals leading scorers' quiz

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 15

New Orlando Magic coach Sean Sweeney sells Knicks short

Is this for real? The Orlando Magic’s newly hired coach, Sean Sweeney, is in denial. When giving reasons for losing against the New York Knicks in the championship round on The Ryen Russillo Show, his top two were attrition because of the Western Conference Finals and bad luck.

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The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 15

3 low-cost free agents the Magic should consider for final roster spot

While the majority of the East has made efforts to improve, the Orlando Magic have not. Instead, they appear to be running back the exact same group, led by Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 14

How the Magic may stack up in underrated East

For the last several years, there's been debate as to whether which is the better conference between the East and the West. Though, frankly, there hasn't been much debate.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 14

4 Magic Breakout Candidates Ready for a Giant Leap Under Sean Sweeney

The Orlando Magic are a young team on the rise in the Eastern Conference as they look to build a core that can win a championship together. The Magic are equipped with new head coach Sean Sweeney and a core that has made the playoffs in each of the last three seasons, but failed to reach the second round.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 14

Magic Play-by-Play Announcer David Steele Retires After 37 Seasons

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic are saying goodbye to a franchise icon. Play-by-play announcer David Steele, who has been the voice of the team for 37 seasons on television and radio, is retiring effective immediately.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 13

3 takeaways after 3 Magic Summer League games

The Orlando Magic have gotten off to a strong start in Summer League, picking up two-straight wins over the Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers after losing to the Charlotte Hornets.

Orlando Magic News / The Lead / July 13

Have the Orlando Magic Had a Good Offseason So Far?

The Orlando Magic ended the 2025-26 NBA season with a thud. Their 4-3 first-round playoff defeat at the hands of the Detroit Pistons marked the Magic’s third straight first-round playoff exit.

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.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

The 'MLB All-Star starting pitchers' quiz

The 'NBA blocks champions' quiz

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / July 13

Magic Rookie Izaiyah Nelson To Have Surgery For Left Ankle Fracture

Second-round pick Izaiyah Nelson suffered a fracture in his left ankle during Sunday’s Las Vegas Summer League game, the Magic announced (via Twitter).

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 13

What this Magic star is aiming to improve for next season

Last year was an incredibly frustrating season for the Orlando Magic. They may have finished with 45 wins, the second-most since they won 52 in 2010-12, but they finished in the play-in for the second-straight year and blew a 3-1 lead to the Detroit Pistons.

Paolo Banchero News / Fadeaway World / July 13

Paolo Banchero Sets Ambitious Goals For Himself Ahead Of Upcoming Season

The Orlando Magic were arguably one of the more disappointing teams in the NBA last season. Despite some noteworthy performances by players like Paolo Banchero, the team routinely underachieved, raising concerns about their future.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 12

The 3 biggest weaknesses for the Orlando Magic

It's been a relatively quiet offseason for the Orlando Magic after a disappointing end to the 2025-26 season. They found their new head coach in Sean Sweeney, but are largely running back the same roster that made many pull their hair out last season.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 12

1 word that describes Sean Sweeney's arrival to Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic's first order of business this offseason was finding a new head coach after firing Jamahl Mosley. They eventually hired lauded San Antonio

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 12

NBA Notes: Magic, Paolo Banchero, Timberwolves, Isaiah Evans, Pelicans

Paolo Banchero already likes what he’s seeing from new Magic coach Sean Sweeney. Speaking with Yahoo Sports’ Kelly Iko, Banchero said the two have quickly developed a strong relationship, even spending time together in Seattle before regrouping in Las Vegas this week.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 12

Orlando Magic offseason: Winners and losers, so far

Outside of a head coaching change, it's been a fairly quiet offseason for the Orlando Magic. Who has that benefitted or, conversely, hurt? Let's examine!

Nikola Vucevic News / Yardbarker / July 1

Magic reunite with Nikola Vucevic after years apart

Vucevic was traded away from the franchise during the 2020-21 season and has spent the past five seasons with the Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics.

Celtics get bad news about potential Jaylen Brown trade

There's a front-runner to trade for Celtics' Jaylen Brown

Grizzlies complete roster teardown with Ja Morant deal

The 'Active NBA points-per-game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30

Grizzlies complete roster teardown with Ja Morant deal

The young Memphis Grizzlies looked like an emerging powerhouse when they finished second in the Western Conference in 2022 and 2023. Three seasons later, the core of that team has all been traded away.

Trail Blazers create logjam at point guard with Morant trade

One Western Conference team showed interest in Morant before trade

Are Pistons, Kings nearing sign-and-trade to swap All-Star centers

Update emerges on the Anthony Davis-Jimmy Butler trade possibility

LeBron James' reported free-agency priorities may help Warriors

Knicks get discount to keep key role player in New York

Jonathan Isaac News / HITC / June 28

The financial reason why the Orlando Magic have waived lottery pick Jonathan Isaac

The Orlando Magic have decided to part ways with Jonathan Isaac ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Despite being the sixth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, Jonathan Isaac never reached the potential that the Orlando Magic had hoped for him to reach.

Jonathan Isaac News / Larry Brown Sports / June 27

Magic release former top 10 draft pick

The Orlando Magic are moving on from a former top 10 draft pick. The Magic released forward Jonathan Isaac, according to multiple reports. The move will save Orlando $6.5 million against the salary cap, with only $8 million of his $14 million salary for next year guaranteed.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 27

Magic 2026 NBA Draft grades for every pick

The Orlando Magic entered the 2026 NBA Draft without the glitz and glamour of lottery selections or blockbuster trade rumors. They also didn’t need either.