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Paolo Banchero told by Draymond Green what he still lacks to reach elite level

It is still early in the new season, but Orlando Magic’s start has not inspired much excitement. This summer, Orlando made a bold move by acquiring Desmond Bane, signalling their intentions to compete for a title.

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Draymond Green offers advice to ‘casualty’ Paolo Banchero, reveals what Orlando Magic star is missing

The Orlando Magic have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NBA to begin the 2025-26 NBA season. The Orlando Magic went all in this offseason when they traded for Desmond Bane and they were expected to be a title contender.

Desmond Bane News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 6

Slumping Bane seeks post-ejection revival as Orlando Magic open 3-game homestand

You would have to be irrationally impatient to be out on Desmond Bane this early in the season. Ideally, he’d be shooting over 40 percent from 3-point range and taking pressure off Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner instead of being arguably the biggest reason the Orlando Magic are 3-5.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 6

Orlando Magic’s $22 million problem: role players not delivering early

The Orlando Magic are off to a very slow star (3-5). After an offseason filled with hype and excitement, they have been the opposite, dull and underwhelming.

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Magic's Desmond Bane ejected from game for spiking the ball on Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu after a flagrant foul · CBSSports.com

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Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 6

How Mosley's Magic are utilizing Banchero more efficiently than ever

The Orlando Magic using Paolo Banchero in a variety of roles on and off the ball have begun to unlock their star's full skill-set. Running both ends of a pick-and-roll, flying around in transition, bullying opponents with backdowns, Banchero is creating scoring opportunities for himself and teammates in many different ways.

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 5

Magic cannot let season spiral any further

Sitting at 3-5 and uneven at every imaginable level, the Orlando Magic can't allow this season to spiral any further. Coming into this season, Orlando was looking to take on the weight of expectations and desire to avenge an injury-filled 2024-25 season from hell.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 5

Orlando Magic star's accuracy has been terrible

It’s time to start worrying about the Orlando Magic after they’ve fallen to 3-5. Aside from winning the season opener against the Miami Heat, a state rival, they’ve done nothing special and appear vulnerable.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 5

Three Orlando players shine, but it's still a road loss

Atlanta takes down Orlando without Trae Young by forcing a surplus of turnovers from Orlando's primary ball-handlers (12 TO combined from Banchero, Wagner, Bane, and Suggs) Mouhamed Gueye was moving out there swatting shots; Dyson Daniels and Kristaps Porzingis were poking away loose balls for steals.

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 5

NBA legends see greatness in Magic star Paolo Banchero

Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero is in his fourth NBA season of what he hopes will be a Hall-of-Fame career. Banchero, who turns 23 this month, is still growing in the league, but he recently spoke about an experience he had in his rookie year where he gained confidence in his game from some of the greatest to ever play the sport.

Desmond Bane News / Hardwood Heroics / November 5

'No Easy Baskets' – Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane Gets 100% Honest on His Strange Ejection Vs. Atlanta Hawks

Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane was ejected in less than six minutes left in the third quarter of their 127-112 loss to the Atlanta Hawks after incurring a flagrant and technical foul during a fastbreak play.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 4

Same old story for Magic defense in blowout loss to Hawks

Hoping to build momentum to close out the lengthy five-game road-trip, the Orlando Magic's two-game win streak was snapped Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks, losing 127-112.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 4

Magic can't stop red hot Hawks in loss to end road trip

The Orlando Magic are back in the loss column after falling 127-112 to the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night at State Farm Arena. The Magic were coming off a two-game win streak, but they couldn't keep things up against the Hawks, dropping their second meeting against them this season.

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Orlando Magic News / Larry Brown Sports / November 4

Desmond Bane gets ejected after committing an unusual flagrant foul

Desmond Bane found a new and unique way to commit a flagrant foul during Tuesday’s game. The Orlando Magic guard Bane was tossed from his team’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 4

Dyson Daniels stepping up for Hawks in Trae Young's absence

The Hawks are going to need Daniels to provide a lot of offense until Young gets back.

Desmond Bane gets ejected after committing an unusual flagrant foul

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Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 4

Paolo Banchero hopes Magic can learn from playoff failures

The Orlando Magic are hoping to distance themselves from the team they have been over the last two years, hoping to take a step forward in the 2025-26 campaign.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 4

Magic's big man leads charge in noteworthy defensive stat

The start to the Orlando Magic's 2025-26 season hasn't gone according to plan at all, especially on the defensive end. Even after two promising performances against the Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards, Orlando currently sports the NBA's 11th-best defensive rating, down from being a top-3 unit that it's been each of the last two years.

Franz Wagner News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 3

Could Franz Wagner's start to season vault him into All-Star status?

Coming off a superb EuroBasket 2025 with Germany, Orlando Magic wing Franz Wagner was bound to take another leap entering the 2025-26 season. We're only seven games in, but Wagner is on pace to smash his previous career high in efficiency despite a dip in usage.

Orlando Magic News / Last Word On Sports / October 31

Jamahl Mosley Has Quietly Reversed This Anthony Black Decision

ORLANDO — The NBA rewards production, not potential. Every October ushers in optimism and excitement — but by November, only results matter. That truth has hit the Orlando Magic hard.

Orlando Magic News / Last Word On Sports / October 30

Where Has Orlando’s Magic Gone?

On Wednesday, the Orlando Magic were outscored by eight or more points in three of four quarters en route to a 19-point defeat, losing to the Detroit Pistons.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 30

Vanishing act: Magic's defense disappears in fourth straight loss

Even as the Orlando Magic struggled through a 41-41 season in 2024-25, they could always rely on their defense. This year, they're still a bad offense, but they can't stop anyone either.

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