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NBA Notes: Magic, Franz Wagner, Lakers, Deandre Ayton, Pistons

NBA Notes: Magic, Franz Wagner, Lakers, Deandre Ayton, Pistons

Franz Wagner is still working his way back. It hasn’t been easy. The Magic forward has missed 40 of the past 44 games with a lingering ankle injury, and the timeline hasn’t gone as planned, as he told Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel.

Luka Doncic News / Bleacher Report / March 19
NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 18
Thunder Coach Respects Magic Guard's Competitive Fire

Thunder Coach Respects Magic Guard's Competitive Fire

Before the Orlando Magic took on the Oklahoma City Thunder,, I asked OKC Head Coach Mark Daigneault how he can help free up MVP point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the marquee matchup with ace perimeter Magic defender Jalen Suggs.

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 18
Magic Lose vs. Thunder, But Paolo Banchero Still Shines

Magic Lose vs. Thunder, But Paolo Banchero Still Shines

The Orlando Magic usually do things by committee, but sometimes it's important for the best player on the team to take over games. That's what happened when the Magic took on the Oklahoma City Thunder and Paolo Banchero had one of his better games of the season.

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The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 18
How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Dismantled the Magic

How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Dismantled the Magic

The Orlando Magic are picking up the pieces after losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-108 inside the Kia Center. The biggest reason behind the loss was allowing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to score 40 points during the game.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Alex Caruso News / HITC / March 18
NBA fans all feel the same about Alex Caruso using his shoe to block a shot vs. Orlando Magic

NBA fans all feel the same about Alex Caruso using his shoe to block a shot vs. Orlando Magic

NBA fans were left stunned after Alex Caruso tried to block a shot using his shoe during the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 113-108 win over the Orlando Magic.

Jamahl Mosley News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 18
Magic’s Jamahl Mosley has intriguing 3-word reaction to bench play in loss to Thunder

Magic’s Jamahl Mosley has intriguing 3-word reaction to bench play in loss to Thunder

On Tuesday night, the Orlando Magic had a golden opportunity to test themselves against the toughest imaginable opposition in today’s NBA — the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 17
Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander keeps two streaks alive

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander keeps two streaks alive

It took nearly four quarters for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to score 20 points for the 128th straight game. It only took him halfway through the third quarter to hit 20 Tuesday and keep two streaks alive.

If the shoe fits: OKC's Alex Caruso gets technical foul for sneaky play
SuperSonics name, history will return to Seattle if NBA expands
Pistons center Jalen Duren makes franchise history in career-best game 
Hornets announcer Eric Collins takes a shot at Tyler Herro during game
Rockets' Kevin Durant-centered offense sputtering in big moments
Durant lost his marbles after Reed Sheppard dunked on Lakers
NBA News / Yardbarker / March 17
If the shoe fits: OKC's Alex Caruso gets technical foul for sneaky play

If the shoe fits: OKC's Alex Caruso gets technical foul for sneaky play

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso tried to introduce a new strategy on Tuesday night. It just wasn't a legal strategy.

Hawks remain NBA's hottest with win during nixed Magic City Night
Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jalen Johnson help Hawks extend historic win streak
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Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 17
T.I. gets standing ovation after going through with halftime show despite canceled Magic City promotion

T.I. gets standing ovation after going through with halftime show despite canceled Magic City promotion

The crowd came alive for T.I.’s halftime performance during the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic game, despite the NBA canceling the Magic City promotion.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Desmond Bane News / Hardwood Heroics / March 17
Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane Shares Confident Message After Seeing Their 7-Game Winning Streak End Vs. Atlanta Hawks

Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane Shares Confident Message After Seeing Their 7-Game Winning Streak End Vs. Atlanta Hawks

Desmond Bane didn’t feel too bad when the Orlando Magic saw their seven-game winning streak ended by the high-flying Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. The 27-year-old guard was the team’s joint-leading scorer, as he and Paolo Banchero had 18 points each in the losing effort.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 16
Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jalen Johnson help Hawks extend win streak

Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Jalen Johnson help Hawks extend historic win streak

After enduring an up-and-down season that started off with high expectations, the Atlanta Hawks have put together a recent streak that has some believing they can make a run once again. 

Hawks remain NBA's hottest with win during nixed Magic City Night
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 The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz
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 The 'Most men's NCAA Tournaments' quiz
NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 16
Magic Win Streak Snaps vs. Red Hot Hawks

Magic Win Streak Snaps vs. Red Hot Hawks

The Orlando Magic are disappointed after their seven-game win streak was snapped at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks by a score of 124-112 inside State Farm Arena.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 16
Hawks remain NBA's hottest with win during nixed Magic City Night

Hawks remain NBA's hottest with win during nixed Magic City Night

The NBA may have successfully nixed Magic City Night, but no one's having nearly as much luck breaking up the surging Atlanta Hawks.

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Bam Adebayo earns NBA award following 83-point performance
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The 'NBA playoff PPG leaders' quiz
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 16
The Orlando Magic are getting hot at the right time

The Orlando Magic are getting hot at the right time

The Orlando Magic are on a roll and showing a version of themselves that the public expected earlier. It may have seemed impossible six weeks ago when

Orlando Magic News / Larry Brown Sports / March 16
Watch: Jalen Suggs leaves a couple emotional with a pregame gender reveal

Watch: Jalen Suggs leaves a couple emotional with a pregame gender reveal

Sunday was just another day for Jalen Suggs, but he made it one to remember for a couple of Orlando Magic fans. Before the Magic faced the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla., Suggs had already made his best assist of the night by helping a couple reveal the gender of their baby.

Adam Silver News / EssentiallySports / March 16
Magic City Owner Breaks Silence After Controversy Forces Adam Silver to Pull Plug on NBA Event

Magic City Owner Breaks Silence After Controversy Forces Adam Silver to Pull Plug on NBA Event

Atlanta was disappointed when the NBA decided to cancel Magic City Night. The Hawks weren’t trying to promote anything vulgar. Magic City is one of the longest-standing landmarks of the city, also holding great significance within the community.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 14
Paolo Banchero, Magic stay hot, cool off rival Heat

Paolo Banchero, Magic stay hot, cool off rival Heat

Paolo Banchero posted 27 points, eight rebounds and seven assists as the visiting Orlando Magic defeated the Miami Heat for the fifth straight time 121-117 on Saturday night.

Magic Johnson News / Hoops Wire / March 14
Magic Johnson Meets With Nevada Officials About NBA Expansion Team

Magic Johnson Meets With Nevada Officials About NBA Expansion Team

NBA legend Magic Johnson has taken steps toward bringing a franchise to Las Vegas. Johnson met last month with Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo and other civic leaders in Southern Nevada to discuss launching a formal pursuit of an NBA expansion team, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / March 12
Magic’s Jonathan Isaac Suffers Left Knee Sprain Thursday

Magic’s Jonathan Isaac Suffers Left Knee Sprain Thursday

Big man Jonathan Isaac sprained his left knee during Thursday’s overtime win vs. Washington and was ruled out for the remainder of the contest, the Magic announced (via Twitter).

Jalen Suggs News / Field Level Media / March 12
Jalen Suggs helps Magic close out wild OT win vs. Wizards

Jalen Suggs helps Magic close out wild OT win vs. Wizards

Jalen Suggs capped a 28-point performance with a tie-breaking 3-pointer with 1:27 to go in overtime, Tristan da Silva chipped in with a career-best 26, and the Orlando Magic withstood a fourth-quarter flurry by the visiting Washington Wizards for a 136-131 victory Thursday night.

Orlando Magic News / Ball Exclusives / March 12
Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, and Magic Johnson never revisited their Dream Team glory

Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, and Magic Johnson never revisited their Dream Team glory

For all the mythology wrapped around the 1992 Dream Team, one of the funniest truths comes straight from Larry Bird. He, Michael Jordan, and Magic Johnson never really sat around and relived it.

Desmond Bane News / Larry Brown Sports / March 11
Desmond Bane does banned celebration after hitting clutch shot for Magic

Desmond Bane does banned celebration after hitting clutch shot for Magic

Desmond Bane continues to be a real menace to society. The Orlando Magic guard Bane went viral for his antics during Wednesday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Paolo Banchero News / Hoops Wire / March 11
Magic’s Paolo Banchero using All-Star snub as motivation

Magic’s Paolo Banchero using All-Star snub as motivation

Magic big man Paolo Banchero admits the first half of the season did not meet his expectations. And that realization helped fuel his recent surge. Speaking with Marc J.

Orlando Magic News / Athlon Sports / March 10
Magic Announce Anthony Black, Franz Wagner Injury Update Before Cavaliers Game

Magic Announce Anthony Black, Franz Wagner Injury Update Before Cavaliers Game

The Orlando Magic will be without Anthony Black for the foreseeable future after an MRI revealed a left lateral abdominal muscle strain. Franz Wagner, sidelined since Feb.

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