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On YouTubeOrlando Magic News / NBA Draft on SI / October 29
Jase Richardson Could Help Struggling Orlando Magic
It’s not often NBA rookies are able to make a positive impact, especially just a few games into the season. But in the Orlando Magic’s case, they may need to try their hand at playing Jase Richardson.
Anthony Black News / Field Level Media / October 29
Magic pick up team options on F Tristan da Silva, G Anthony Black
The Orlando Magic exercised the team options on the contracts of forward Tristan da Silva and guard Anthony Black, keeping the duo under contract through the 2026-27 season.
Cade Cunningham News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 29
Containing Cunningham among 3 Keys to How Magic Win in Motor City
After a season-opening win at home, Orlando has lost three straight. How does the team bounce back on its second stop of the first road trip of their 2025-26 season?
The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 29
Orlando Magic pick up option on da Silva, but not on another draft pick
The Orlando Magic had until October 31st to decide their choice on the options of Tristan da Silva, Anthony Black, and Jett Howard. With the Magic's big 4 of Banchero, Wagner, Suggs, & Bane combined to make around $150 million, the team needed to retain value while trying to make sensible budget cuts.
Magic Around the Web
The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
Jett Howard News / Hoops Rumors / October 29
Magic declining Jett Howard’s 2026-27 option
The Magic won’t exercise their fourth-year option on Jett Howard‘s rookie scale contract for the 2026/27 season, reports Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link).
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 29
Are Magic dealing with growing pains or legitimate concerns?
The Orlando Magic are in need of a turnaround after a struggling start to the season. Since beating the Miami Heat in their first game, the Magic have gone winless with games defined by poor defense and 3-point shooting.
Paolo Banchero News / Hardwood Heroics / October 29
'He Reminds Me of Josh Smith' – Orlando Magic’s Paolo Banchero Draws 'Red Flag' Concern From Analyst
The Orlando Magic entered the 2025-26 NBA season with high expectations, but they recently dropped to 1-3 following a disappointing 136-124 road loss against the undefeated Philadelphia 76ers. Paolo Banchero had a team-high 32 points in the losing effort yesterday.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 29
Does Orlando's faster pace help or hurt their established defensive identity?
Is Orlando's new playstyle helping or hurting? Are there any new winning habits taking shape for this Orlando Magic team? Or are new goals actually hampering what this team does best?
Orlando Magic News / The SportsRush / October 29
Michael Cooper Breaks Silence on Magic Johnson’s Hand in Paul Westhead’s Firing
The Showtime Lakers were rolling through the early ‘80s with fast breaks, flash, and plenty of wins. But at one point, they started to sour under coach Paul Westhead.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 28
Bane popping off the pick gives Banchero space to work
In the opening play on opening night, fans witnessed the Magic run a play that will ideally become a staple of the offense for years to come - The Desmond Bane - Paolo Banchero Pick-and-Roll This action pairs the incredible on-ball shooting gravity of Bane with the dynamic downhill shortroll playmaking scoring creation of Banchero.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 28
5 Magic Grades after Loss to Philadelphia 76ers
For the third game in row, the Orlando Magic fell short, this time to the Philadelphia 76ers in a game where they were missing 3 of their best players.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 28
Where Is The Elite Orlando Magic Defense?
Going into the season the Orlando Magic were penciled in as a top 5 defense. After one week of the regular season, the defense has not been up to the standards for the young upstarts.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 28
What's wrong with the Orlando Magic?
If a 1-3 stretch happens to a 50-win team, no one blinks an eye. But when a projected 50-win team that hasn't fully established their identity opens the season 1-3, one might take a second look.
Paolo Banchero News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28
Paolo Banchero hit with brutal Josh Smith comparison amid Magic’s slow start
On Monday evening, the Orlando Magic dropped to 1-3 on the 2025 NBA season with a disappointing road loss against the Philadelphia 76ers. The loss was another puzzlingly bad defensive performance from a Magic team that was supposed to be among the league’s elites in that department this year.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 28
One Orlando Magic player is secretly dominating many of the team's advanced metrics
The Orlando Magic are only four games into the 2025-26 season, and it hasn't exactly gone according to plan, as the team is 1-3 while looking out of sync on both ends.
NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 27
3 takeaways from Magic vs. 76ers, as concerns raise defensively
Despite climbing back from a 15-point second-half deficit, the Orlando Magic dropped their third-straight game Monday evening to the Philadelphia 76ers, 136-124.
NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 27
Magic woes continue in loss vs. 76ers
The Orlando Magic are still in the loss column after falling 136-124 to the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night inside the Xfinity Mobile Arena. The Magic fell behind by double digits early and spent the rest of the night trying to catch up from there.
Mac McClung News / Fastbreak on SI / October 27
Mac McClung's Pacers Contract Has an Important Detail
Mac McClung has a new opportunity in front of him. After the NBA world figured McClung was headed for the NBA G League with the Chicago Bulls’ affiliate, the veteran guard ended up picking up a contract with the Indiana Pacers.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 27
Pacers waiving James Wiseman, signing slam-dunk winner Mac McClung to multiyear deal
The Pacers are signing free agent guard Mac McClung to a multiyear contract, agent Greg Lawrence tells Shams Charania of ESPN. McClung’s multiyear deal will be non-guaranteed, sources tell Charania.
Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 25
The young Magic forward continuing to earn Franz Wagner, Jamahl Mosley’s praise
The Orlando Magic may have fallen short in Friday night’s 111-107 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, but second-year forward Tristan da Silva continues to impress both his teammates and head coach Jamahl Mosley.
Jalen Suggs News / Field Level Media / October 25
Magic must make do without Jalen Suggs vs. Bulls
The Orlando Magic get an opportunity to erase the sting of a narrow defeat 24 hours earlier when they return to their home court to face the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.
Jalen Suggs News / Hoops Rumors / October 22
Jalen Suggs available for Magic’s opener
Magic point guard Jalen Suggs will be available when the team’s regular season tips off vs. Miami on Wednesday evening, head coach Jamahl Mosley confirmed today, per Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link).
Colin Cowherd News / Yardbarker / October 21
Analyst predicts surprising Eastern Conference team to reach NBA Finals
Tuesday marks the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, leading several analysts and talk show hosts to give their bold predictions for the upcoming season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 15
Five NBA players who could make the leap to All-Star level in 2025-26
Last season's NBA All-Star Game was won by a veteran-heavy team featuring Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and other long-time veterans, but there's a passel of promising young players — and a few less-young players — ready to join them.
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