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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 18
Learning What Sean Sweeney Believes in as Magic Introduce New Coach
ORLANDO -- The Magic will have some new faces roaming the sideline in the 2026-27 NBA season. In the dead heat of a June weekday afternoon in Downtown Orlando, otherwise known as a Thursday, the Magic and President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman introduced Sean Sweeney to take over as their new Head Coach.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 18
Sean Sweeney Begins to Fill Out Orlando's Coaching Staff
The new era of Magic basketball will begin with newly hired head coach Sean Sweeney's introductory press conference. But prior to his opening presser, he made some important hires to help round out his coaching staff.
Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 16
Magic guard Anthony Black’s superstar younger brother gets historic ESPN deal
As the Orlando Magic continue navigating the offseason ahead of free agency and the 2026 NBA Draft, guard Anthony Black’s younger brother, Beckham Black, has received a groundbreaking opportunity from ESPN.
The 'NBA assist champions' quiz
How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 16
3 Options For Magic Starting Lineup Next Season
The Orlando Magic are going into the upcoming season with a chance to shake up their starting lineup. The Magic are viewed as a player in the trade market this offseason as they look to improve upon their first-round exit during the playoffs.
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
Desmond Bane News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 15
Re-grading the Desmond Bane-Magic blockbuster 1 year later
One year ago today, the Orlando Magic kicked off the 2025 offseason with a shocking three-player, four-pick blockbuster that netted them Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 15
5 low-cost shooters Magic should target in trade market
The NBA offseason has officially arrived. The Magic completed their first order of business by hiring new head coach Sean Sweeney, but will have a long summer ahead after another disappointing campaign.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 15
Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero Have to Get it Right For Magic
Out of 82 games, the Orlando Magic had just 24 in which both Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner were on the court together. It's hard to win consistently when at least one of your stars is out, which disrupted the rhythm the Magic could have built during the regular season.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 15
Magic Hope to Take 'Next Step' With Sean Sweeney
The Orlando Magic are still hurt from their stinging first-round playoff series loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Magic led 3-1 after four games, but they could not finish the job in any of the final three matchups, resulting in their premature playoff exit.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 14
How the Orlando Magic make up ground in Knicks' East entering 2026-27
For the second time in three seasons, the Larry O'Brien Trophy is headed East. The New York Knicks officially cemented themselves as the NBA's eighth champion in eight years, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in five games despite trailing by as many as 12 points in each contest.
Franz Wagner News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 14
Franz Wagner, Magic Ready For Change Under Sean Sweeney
The Orlando Magic are starting a new era with Sean Sweeney as their head coach. Sweeney will officially join the Magic later this month, and the team is excited about the prospect of playing under him, including star forward Franz Wagner.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
Franz Wagner News / Hoops Rumors / June 13
Franz Wagner Hopes To Move Past Injury Issues
Magic forward Franz Wagner is coming off the most frustrating season of his NBA career, as a recurring left high ankle sprain caused him to miss 48 games.
Franz Wagner News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 13
Franz Wagner reveals harsh lesson Magic must learn after another playoff disappointment
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner believes the franchise’s latest playoff setback can serve as a valuable lesson as the team looks to move beyond a string of first-round exits.
Orlando Magic News / Fadeaway World / June 13
3 Blockbuster Trade Ideas For The Orlando Magic To Acquire An All-Star Point Guard
The Magic already made one major move by trading four first-round picks for Desmond Bane. It still wasn’t enough. They finished 45-37, entered the playoffs as the No.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 13
Why the Magic should keep Paolo and Franz, Not Trade for Giannis
On paper and in (limited) practice, the Orlando Magic already have a winning core for today and tomorrow; why shorten the window? When they can stay on the court, this Magic squad already has a winning formula; why change it?
Magic Johnson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 12
Why Magic Johnson wouldn’t trade for Giannis after NBA Finals: ‘Don’t change’
Before their run to the NBA Finals, the New York Knicks have often been mentioned in rumors as a potential trade suitor for Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 12
Are Magic actually in on Giannis trade? New intel hints at pursuit
Trade speculation involving Giannis Antetokounmpo took another turn Friday after a new report suggested the Orlando Magic remain involved in discussions surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks superstar despite reporting a day earlier indicating otherwise.
Orlando Magic News / The Lead / June 12
Can Sean Sweeney Fix the Magic’s Offensive Woes?
As the associate head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, Sean Sweeney’s current challenge is to aid the San Antonio Spurs in pulling off a comeback series win in the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks.
Orlando Magic News / The Lead / June 8
Orlando Magic 2026 NBA Draft Preview
The Orlando Magic had, to say the least, a disappointing 2025 season. Originally projected to have the sixth-most wins in the NBA entering the year, Orlando instead struggled to meet expectations amid inconsistent play and a plague of injuries.
Orlando Magic News / AirJordanChronicles / June 7
Isiah Thomas Once Explained Why Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird Brought Out His Best
Isiah Thomas once made a confession that exposed the mind of a champion. In June 1988, right before Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Thomas sat down with his head coach, Chuck Daly, for a television interview in Detroit.
Magic Johnson News / HITC / June 5
How Lakers legend Magic Johnson wished ‘special’ son EJ on his birthday
Magic Johnson celebrated his son EJ’s birthday with a heartfelt message that showed how proudly the Lakers legend continues to celebrate his family. The post went up on June 4, continuing a familiar tradition from Johnson, who has often used social media to mark EJ’s birthday.
Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / June 3
Magic’s Jeff Weltman Discusses Sean Sweeney Hire
The Magic‘s recent announcement that they are bringing in Sean Sweeney as their next head coach marks the third coaching hire of president Jeff Weltman‘s nine-year tenure.
Orlando Magic News / Larry Brown Sports / May 29
Magic make decision on their new head coach
The Orlando Magic have made a decision on their new head coach. The Magic are hiring San Antonio Spurs associate coach Sean Sweeney as their new coach, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 29
Spurs' playoff run propels Sean Sweeney to head-coaching opportunity with Magic
On the heels of a big win in Game 6 and in front of Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, the San Antonio Spurs learned news that will impact the future of their franchise no matter what happens on Saturday night.
Jamahl Mosley News / Yardbarker / May 26
Pelicans already have glaring question with new HC Jamahl Mosley
The New Orleans Pelicans are already facing a big question under recently hired head coach Jamahl Mosley. On Tuesday, the former Orlando Magic coach was introduced in New Orleans, where he quickly shared his vision for the Pelicans, raising eyebrows in the process.
Orlando Magic News / Yardbarker / May 4
Magic may be spinning wheels with firing of Jamahl Mosley
The Orlando Magic made Mosley the fall guy for their latest postseason failure.
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