Orlando Magic: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

This trade offer helps Magic avoid tax penalties

The Orlando Magic are just three weeks away from the NBA trade deadline, and they are going to be an interesting team to look at. The Magic aren't necessarily a buyer nor a seller, but that doesn't mean they can't make a move to help themselves before February 5.

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Magic's Desmond Bane comments on Ja Morant trade rumors

The closer we approach the Feb. 5 trade deadline, rumors continue to swirl on Ja Morant's future with the Memphis Grizzlies. The star guard has missed the team's last five games with a calf contusion and isn't expected to play Thursday against the Orlando Magic in Berlin, Germany.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 14

Magic hoping for 'home' advantage over Grizzlies in Berlin

Orlando's Moe Wagner, his younger brother Franz and Tristan da Silva are ready to embrace a homecoming on Thursday when the Magic and Memphis Grizzlies tip off their European tour in Berlin.

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The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple NBA scoring title winners' quiz

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The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

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The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / January 14

Franz Wagner Poised To Return For Berlin Game

Magic forward Franz Wagner isn’t on the injury report for the team’s game against the Grizzlies on Thursday in Berlin and will be available to make his return from a high ankle sprain, tweets Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel.

Desmond Bane News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 13

Magic’s Desmond Bane gets 100% real about playing against Grizzlies

Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane probably circled on the calendar the date of their game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Aside from battling his former team, it is extra special as the NBA scheduled it in Berlin on Thursday.

Desmond Bane News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 13

Desmond Bane shares harsh truth on business in NBA

The NBA is a multi-billion dollar enterprise. Oftentimes, players nor fans really think about it as a buisness. It's moreso referenced as entertainment, a sport, a job, a livelihood, etc.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 13

Magic's key figures have had mixed results halfway through season

As we approach the halfway point of the 2025-26 NBA Season, the Orlando Magic sit at 22-18, a 0.5 ahead of the Cleveland Cavaliers for the No. 6 seed in the East.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 13

Magic’s Desmond Bane breaks silence on Grizzlies moving closer to Ja Morant trade

Orlando Magic star guard Desmond Bane addressed swirling trade rumors surrounding former Memphis Grizzlies teammate Ja Morant as the two teams prepare for back‑to‑back contests in Europe as part of the NBA’s Global Games series.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 13

Will Franz Wagner return from lengthy injury absence in Berlin? Magic star teases possibility

As the Orlando Magic prepare for a rare international showcase, star forward Franz Wagner may be nearing a return from a lengthy injury absence. The Magic (22-18) are set to face the Memphis Grizzlies in back-to-back matchups in Europe as part of the NBA’s Global Games series, beginning Thursday at 2:00 p.m.

Moritz Wagner News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 13

Wagner grateful to hype up Magic fans again after long-awaited absence

Moritz Wagner has been through hell and back to return to his heaven on earth – the basketball court. After 386 days away from the game, rehabbing daily, practicing relatively mundane movements of stretching one's knee over and over instead of practicing basketball skills, just to get back to the big stage under the bright lights.

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 13

Paolo Banchero, Magic take slight power rankings dip despite win over Pelicans

The Orlando Magic are 7-7 in their last 14 games, which is keeping them in the middle of the pack in the NBA power rankings. NBA.com writer John Schuhmann placed them at No.