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On YouTubeFranz Wagner News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 16
3 takeaways from Magic's preseason finale: Wagner powers offense, more
With six days until opening night, the Orlando Magic concluded preseason Thursday night against the New Orleans Pelicans inside Kia Center. The Magic were still without Jalen Suggs and Mo Wagner, but had a dress rehearsal with the rest of their normal rotation players in action!
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 16
Orlando Magic draft pick slept on in rookie betting markets
Orlando Magic rookie Jase Richardson accomplished quite a bit as a teenager, cramming in leading his new NBA team in scoring in his preseason opener while playing the most minutes.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 16
Are the Magic finally overtaking their in-state rival?
The Orlando Magic were introduced to the NBA in 1989, one year after another Florida team, and their in-state rival Miami Heat. The Magic were the first
The 'NBA MVPs' quiz
How many players to win the NBA MVP Award can you name in seven minutes?
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 16
One key starter out for Magic's game with Pelicans
The Orlando Magic are rolling out the heavy hitters one last time before the games start to count. Paolo. Franz. Bane – the Magic's new big three will take the court one final time together before the NBA regular season gets the show on the road.
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 16
Can Paolo, Orlando Magic handle the burden of expectations?
The Orlando Magic have won consecutive Southeast Division titles, but getting bounced in the first round of the playoffs in back-to-back years makes the burden of expectations they face entering 2025-26 a bit strange. This injury-tortured team finished 41-41 last season, right?
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 16
3 Keys in Orlando Magic's dress rehearsal vs. Pelicans
In Orlando's previous preseason game Sunday against the Heat, Paolo and Bane sat out to rest, leaving Tyus Jones - Tristan Da Silva - Franz Wagner - Jonathan Isaac - Wendell Carter Jr.
Orlando Magic News / NBA Analysis Network / October 16
Carmelo Anthony urges Paolo Banchero to ‘get a different mentality’ like Anthony Edwards
Carmelo Anthony believes Paolo Banchero is just missing the kind of mentality Anthony Edwards has to become a superstar. Paolo Banchero was considered one of the most elite prospects to enter the NBA when he went #1 overall in the 2022 NBA Draft.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 15
At last, the Orlando Magic have 'clarity'
After years of rocky roads, the path is clear for the Orlando Magic. Not long ago were the Magic viewed as a team who was seemingly stuck in rebuild mode for a decade plus.
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.
Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 14
Paolo Banchero can help Magic win NBA championship
Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero is playing his first season after the franchise gave him a massive contract extension. While the new deal doesn't kick in for another year, Banchero is thankful of the Magic for the support.
Jalen Suggs News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 14
Magic get good injury news on Jalen Suggs
Orlando Magic point guard Jalen Suggs is recovering from his knee surgery, but there is a positive update going into the team's final preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 14
Simulation points to an Orlando Magic title
For the Magic, they have yet to hang a championship banner in the Kia Center, well an NBA Championship banner that is. They are 0-2 in their trips to the finals.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 14
Why the Magic's new star trio is on the rise
The Orlando Magic are entering the 2025-26 season with a new star trio of Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane, who the Magic acquired in a June blockbuster.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 13
Who leads in Orlando Magic's point guard race?
With the NBA regular season just over a week away, one positional battle has been a highly contested bout between two of the Orlando Magic’s youngest players.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 13
Jamahl Mosley has 1 word to describe Jett Howard's preseason
Jett Howard entered the NBA as a 3-point specialist, but was largely unimpactful in his first two seasons with the Orlando Magic. Drafted No. 11 overall
Franz Wagner News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 13
Franz Wagner continues to show out for Magic
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner is going into his fifth season with the team, which could be his best yet. Wagner is coming off a EuroBasket gold medal finish with Germany this summer where he was one of the star players.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 13
Magic rookie continues strong preseason vs. Heat
Orlando Magic rookie point guard Jase Richardson is recovering after the team's 120-104 win against the Miami Heat in the preseason. Going into the locker room after the first half, Richardson had just two points in eight minutes, but he was hoping to not repeat the same result.
Jamahl Mosley News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 13
Why Magic coach Jamahl Mosley is impressed after Heat preseason game
The Orlando Magic are clicking after a 120-104 win against the Miami Heat inside the Kia Center to improve to 3-0 during the preseason. Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley spoke about the good job the team is doing executing what is being asked of them during practices and how it is translating to games.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 13
Orlando Magic host tryouts to replace legendary PA announcer
For the first time in the franchise's history, there is an empty seat to be filled on Orlando's sideline. After 36 years of calling Magic games, doing so since the team's inception, Magic fans will no longer hear the iconic Paul Porter calls in the arena: "Stand and cheer, Magic fans!
Orlando Magic News / Sports Club Florida / October 13
Magic Stay Hot: Orlando Dominates Miami in Preseason Opener
The Orlando Magic opened their home preseason schedule with a strong 120–104 win over the Miami Heat at the Kia Center. The victory kept Orlando undefeated through the preseason and highlighted the team’s depth and intensity against a short-handed Miami roster.
Orlando Magic News / Athlon Sports / October 12
Magic Coach Jahmal Mosley Announces Paolo Banchero News Before Heat Game
The Orlando Magic kicked off the offseason with a bang, acquiring Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies. With the Eastern Conference appearing weaker this year, the team has decided to push its chips in, adding one of the league’s premier sharpshooters.
Orlando Magic News / HITC / October 12
Larry Bird says Magic Johnson was more successful because of his championships
Larry Bird and Magic Johnson helped define basketball in the 1980s, their rivalry driving the NBA into the mainstream. Although many saw them as evenly matched, Bird believes Johnson came out ahead.
Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 10
Magic fans will love Desmond Bane’s smooth offensive game vs. 76ers
The Orlando Magic went on the road to face the Philadelphia 76ers in their second game of the NBA’s preseason. After Orlando traded for Desmond Bane early in the summer, expectations were high.
Orlando Magic News / EssentiallySports / October 10
Paolo Banchero Reveals What Magic Locker Room Possess to Prove NBA GMs’ 47% Prediction True
Something has changed in Orlando, and it isn’t just the scoreboard. After another middling 41–41 season and a first-round exit, the Magic opened this preseason differently: confident, connected, and, according to their star, actually enjoying being together.
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