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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.

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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.

Jayson Tatum News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

The '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The '10 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

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.

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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.

Jamahl Mosley News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 23

The Most Important Task for Magic Coach Sean Sweeney in Training Camp

Orlando Magic head coach Sean Sweeney is inheriting a roster that has been together for the past several years through the Jamahl Mosley era. In Sweeney's lone season on the San Antonio Spurs coaching staff, the team had a 111.4 defensive rating, which ranked third in the NBA behind the Oklahoma City Thunder and Detroit Pistons.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 21

2 Winners & 2 Losers from the Magic's Offseason So Far

The Orlando Magic have been one of the quieter teams in the offseason, but the moves they have made will have a large effect on the upcoming season and beyond.

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.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 19

The Orlando Magic's all-time lineup

The Orlando Magic are one of 10 teams without an NBA championship, yet some fine players have worn their colors and left behind everlasting memories. In a hypothetical plot against other all-time lineups, the Magic have enough to give any squad a run for their money.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 18

5 Ways The Magic Improved 3pt Shooting this Summer

Orlando hasn't ranked Top-10 in 3pt shooting since Stan Van Gundy was modernizing the game before his time, back when the Magic finished 4th in 3P% (37.5% 3P%) and 1st by a mile in 3PT volume.

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.

Desmond Bane News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 18

Desmond Bane Reveals True Feelings About Magic's Sweeney Hire

Heading into his second season in Orlando after logging every single game in Year 1, Desmond Bane is ready to convert his durability into more wins while helping the Magic level up into a true contender.

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.

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The 'Switch-hitter 35-HR seasons' quiz

The 'NFL passing leaders since 1970' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 17

Magic Hire Former Michigan Coach To Help Rebuild Offensive Identity

The Orlando Magic have hired John Beilein as a Senior Coaching Consultant to bolster Sean Sweeney's coaching staff, according to John Beilein. In a tweet

John Beilein News / Hoops Rumors / August 17

John Beilein Joining Magic As Senior Coaching Consultant

Former Cavaliers and longtime University of Michigan head coach John Beilein is joining the Magic as a senior coaching consultant, he announced on Monday (via Twitter).

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 / Orlando Magic on SI / August 16

Defining a Successful First Season for Orlando's Sean Sweeney

The Orlando Magic didn't do much to improve their roster this season (beyond adding Nikola Vucevic), but they made one major change. They moved on from head coach Jamahl Mosley and brought in former San Antonio Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 14

The NBA doesn't consider the Magic a prime-time team

The NBA released their full 82-game schedule on Thursday, so we now have confirmation of the Orlando Magic's whereabouts for the 2026-27 season. They will open the season on Oct.

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 / Hoops Rumors / August 13

Hornets, Magic Announce Local TV Broadcast Plans For 2026/27

Following the collapse of Main Street Sport Group, which owns FanDuel Sports Network, several NBA teams are looking for new regional/local TV broadcast partners for the 2026/27 season.

Orlando Magic News / Fadeaway World / August 13

Magic Johnson Reveals He Turned Down Nike Stock That Could Be Worth Nearly $2 Billion Today

Magic Johnson has made countless great decisions in becoming one of the most successful businessmen among NBA players. But there is one decision from 1979 that still hurts him to even talk about.

Orlando Magic News / Stadium Rant / August 9

Orlando Magic Offseason: Why Running It Back Could Be The Right Move

Based on the Orlando Magic offseason, they seemed to be betting on their current core, and that’s not a bad thing. Orlando crept into the playoffs as the eighth seed and almost pulled off the upset against the first seed Detroit Pistons, who many believe would’ve pulled it off if they were healthy.

Orlando Magic News / Fadeaway World / August 6

Jalen Rose Sparks GOAT Debate: 'When Did LeBron Pass Magic, Kobe, And Tim Duncan?'

When it comes to the NBA GOAT debate, two names dominate the conversation: Michael Jordan and LeBron James. For years now, the NBA community has been split on which one of them to rank as the game’s greatest player ever, but LeBron continues to gain traction with each passing season.

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.

Mavericks are signing a notable ex-Michigan player

Four NBA teams that thrived after whiffing on top picks

The 'Youngest 35-point NBA games' quiz