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For Magic Coach Sean Sweeney, Spacing is Everything

Spacing is offense, and offense is spacing. Or, as Rick Majerus would pronounce it to Sean Sweeney when teaching him coaching fundamentals, oh-fence is spacing and spacing is oh-fence.

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Paolo Banchero's quote about Kevin Durant bodes well for the Magic's outlook

When you’re drafted number one overall out of Duke, you are expected to be a franchise player. That is exactly the expectation for Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero.

Jalen Suggs News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 30

Jalen Suggs Apologizes to Magic fans

Considered to many to be the heart of the team, Jalen Suggs has had a rough go at times during the last couple of seasons. After a knee surgery put him out for much of the 2025 season, Suggs looked to bounce back last year with the new addition of Desmond Bane.

Anthony Black News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Magic hit with Anthony Black injury setback at training camp

The Orlando Magic are dealing with an early injury concern at training camp after guard Anthony Black suffered a minor ankle sprain during the team’s voluntary workouts leading into camp.

Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

The '20-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

NBA News / Scoop B / September 30

Home Court Advantage: Kevin Knox II Capitalizes on Orlando Magic Opportunity, Reflects on MSG Memories & Weighs In on Mitchell Robinson’s Move to Celtics

ORLANDO, Fla. — Kevin Knox II is back home in the Sunshine State. The Tampa native—who signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Orlando Magic to fight for a spot on the roster ahead of training camp—is savoring the rare luxury of playing just an hour and a half away from his hometown.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 30

Paolo Banchero Declares NBA Finals Goal For Orlando Magic Season

Every year, the rock gets pushed up the hill, and every year, only one team remains standing by the end. Paolo Banchero is ready to be the face of that team left standing on the mountain top.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 30

The Biggest Change for Magic Under New HC Sean Sweeney

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic are officially in the Sean Sweeney era, and the change is already being felt just one practice into training camp. Sweeney was officially introduced as the Magic head coach back in June, so he's gotten a chance to acclimate himself with his new team.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 29

How Magic Sophomores Jase Richardson & Noah Penda Motivate Each Other

Sometimes all a player needs in their NBA life is an opportunity, a game, a moment to show the basketball world what they can do. Strong summer league outings from NBA Sophomores Jase Richardson and Noah Penda show the vision for how these two can continue to climb the ranks of Orlando's depth chart.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

Jalen Suggs sends heartfelt message to Jamahl Mosley after Magic departure

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs has nothing but appreciation for former head coach Jamahl Mosley as both begin new chapters entering the 2026-27 NBA season.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner give first Sean Sweeney impressions after Magic start training camp

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner got their first taste of a Sean Sweeney-led training camp Tuesday, and both Orlando Magic stars came away encouraged by the energy and structure their new head coach brought to the floor.

Nikola Vucevic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

Nikola Vucevic has Nick Anderson in sights, but there’s a bigger priority for Magic reunion

Nikola Vucevic has an opportunity to continue climbing the Orlando Magic record books after returning to the franchise, but the veteran center has made it clear that individual milestones are secondary to winning.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Anthony Black News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

Magic guard Anthony Black gets brutally honest on ‘weird’ contract extension situation

As the Orlando Magic begin training camp ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, guard Anthony Black is trying not to let his uncertain contract situation become a distraction.

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The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

Orlando Magic News / Scoop B / September 29

Paolo Banchero Speaks on Offseason Workouts With Kevin Durant, Mentorship From God Shammgod and Orlando’s Future

ORLANDO — Greatness in the NBA isn’t built in a vacuum. For Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, the trajectory from top pick to cornerstone franchise player has been accelerated by the veteran voices and legendary minds around him.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 29

Franz Wagner Opens Up to Life on The Magic After Moritz

After joining the Magic as the team's 8th-overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, Franz Wagner is about embark on his sixth NBA season in Orlando. But, this season is different, for more reason than one.

Orlando Magic News / FortyEightMinutes / September 29

Orlando Magic: 4 Storylines From Media Day 2026

The Orlando Magic return from their offseason and hosted their 2026 Media Day on Monday. Parks Sports And Recreation was in attendance to report on the Magic.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 29

What Sean Sweeney hopes to establish in first training camp with Magic

The Orlando Magic are ushering in a new era. Not from a roster-building perspective, like they were one year ago with Desmond Bane, but with a new face on the sidelines in head coach Sean Sweeney.

Jalen Suggs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 28

Jalen Suggs sends out heartfelt apology to Magic fans

The Orlando Magic’s 2025-26 season ended in disappointing fashion as they choked away a 3-1 lead in their opening round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 28

3 Things From Magic's Media Day That Should Give Fans Hope

The Orlando Magic had their 2026-27 media day today, which offered great insights into the organization and what to expect this season. Here are three things from media day that should give Magic fans hope for this season.

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 28

Why Paolo Banchero believes this Magic season will be different

Despite last year's heartbreaking finish for the Orlando Magic, the sun has rose for a new season. To quote Nina Simone's Feeling Good: "It's a new dawn, it's a new day." However, the Orlando Magic appear to be the same -- at least for the most part.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 28

3 Biggest Takeaways from Magic Media Day

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic are back at school with training camp tipping off this week. Media day kicked off the festivities and gave us a sneak peek into what the team will bring for the upcoming season.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 28

The 3 Things We Hope The Magic Say On Media Day

The Orlando Magic have their 2026-27 media day today, which means two things: training camp and the season are fast approaching. Hearing these three things from the Orlando Magic at media day should be great signs for their 2026-27 season.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 27

Appreciating Moritz Wagner After He Says Goodbye to Magic Fans

When you ask a sports fan who there favorite player on the team is, you'd normally guess the answer is one of the team's star players. But, ask a Magic

Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / September 22

Orlando Magic’s Trade Idea To Acquire Kevin Durant: Would The Rockets Say Yes?

The Orlando Magic have reached that awkward part of a rebuild where being young and talented isn’t enough anymore. They went 45-37 last season, finished only 19th in offensive rating at 114.9, and then lost a crushing seven-game first-round series against the Pistons when they were leading by over 20 points in the second half.

Orlando Magic News / Fadeaway World / September 17

Orlando Magic Projected Starting Lineup And Rotation For 2026-27: Can They Make The Playoffs?

The Orlando Magic somehow made a 45-37 season feel… way more disappointing than it normally should. They improved a lot offensively, survived the Play-In, and even went up 3-1 on the 60-win Pistons before everything completely fell apart.

Orlando Magic News / Fadeaway World / September 15

Magic Johnson Shows Class After Comedian Calls Him Michael Jordan

Magic Johnson had a perfect and classy response when comedian Gerald Huston deliberately mistook him for Michael Jordan in a hilarious interaction. Huston, who has made a habit of approaching famous people and confidently calling them by the wrong names, spotted Johnson and decided to continue the bit.