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Why Franz Wagner's Ascent Propels the Magic Once Paolo Banchero Returns

Franz Wagner has been playing great basketball, being crucial for the Magic in both scoring and playmaking. Wagner has showcased just how dominant he can be on the offensive end.

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How Visualizing Magic Basketball Helps The Team Define Magic Basketball

One play stood out for the Orlando Magic against the Milwaukee Bucks Friday night. Not because it was some elaborate scheme drawn up on the playbook; this play isn't changing the sport of basketball.

Franz Wagner News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 14

Magic Star Franz Wagner Makes History Despite NBA Ruling

ORLANDO, Fla. – The NBA Cup giveth; and the NBA Cup taketh away. As the buzzer sounded Friday night in an Orlando Magic victory of 107-99 against the Milwaukee Bucks, most fans in the arena left thinking they had just witnessed Franz Wagner's first ever triple-double; a 30pt triple-double, at that.

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The 'NBA's active 50-point scorers' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 50 points in at least one NBA game can you name in six minutes?

The 'Playoff-points record by NBA team' quiz

The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz

The 'Most 5 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

Orlando Magic News / FortyEightMinutes / November 14

Franz Wagner Scores 35, Magic Defeat Bucks 107-99 for First Home Win of Season

The Orlando Magic finally got their first home victory of the season Friday night at the Kia Center. Franz Wagner nearly posted his first career triple-double.

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15 NBA non-lottery picks who outperformed everyone drafted ahead of them

The draft lottery is where you usually find the NBA's biggest stars. That's not always the case, though, as some later picks have proven to be some of the greatest players ever.

Jalen Suggs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 14

Magic’s Sean Sweeney gives Jalen Suggs his flowers after returning from injury

The Orlando Magic notched their first victory at home after beating the Milwaukee Bucks, 107-99, at Kia Center in the NBA Cup on Friday. The Magic are on a three-game winning streak, improving to 5-7, while the Bucks fell to 1-12.

WNBA News

Valkyries win WNBA title behind Gabby Williams' dazzling Game 7 performance

Game 7 trending as most expensive WNBA Finals ticket ever

Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

Orlando Magic News / Field Level Media / November 13

Franz Wagner paces Magic in home victory vs. Bucks

Franz Wagner recorded 35 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds on Friday night to help the Orlando Magic earn a 107-99 victory over the visiting Milwaukee Bucks in NBA Cup East Group A play.

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.

Jalen Suggs News / Hoops Rumors / November 13

Jalen Suggs To Return From Injury Friday

The Magic have struggled this season as injuries to key players have prevented them from getting any momentum. They have a 4-7 record coming into Friday’s NBA Cup game against the Bucks and will be looking for their first home win of the season.

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The 'CFP-era 40-TD passers' quiz

The 'NL Cy Young-winners' quiz

The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Last 30-rush game by NFL team' quiz

Anthony Black News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 13

Anthony Black & Magic Coach Discuss Role Going Forward

ORLANDO, Fla. – This 2026-27 NBA Season didn't get off to the start the Orlando Magic wanted as a team, but there's officially been a handful of individual positives to bank on going forward.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Final Injury Report for Bucks-Magic: Will Jalen Suggs, Myles Turner Play?

The Orlando Magic are at home Friday night as they host the Milwaukee Bucks in an Eastern Conference matchup as part of NBA Cup group play. Orlando enters Friday’s game with a 4-7 record after defeating the Utah Jazz on the road Wednesday night.

Franz Wagner News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 13

Why This Should Be a Dominant NBA Cup Win for Wagner Magic vs. Bucks

It's the last game of the week for the Orlando Magic, as they welcome the struggling Milwaukee Bucks to Kia Center. The Bucks (1-11) are currently last in the Eastern Conference.

Jalen Suggs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Is Jalen Suggs playing tonight? Magic vs. Bucks injury report

The Orlando Magic could receive a significant boost ahead of Friday night’s NBA Cup matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, as guard Jalen Suggs has been upgraded to questionable with a right knee contusion and bone bruise.

Jamahl Mosley News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Moe Wagner has joking reaction to heated altercation with former Magic coach Jamahl Mosley

Jamahl Mosley got into a heated altercation with Moe Wagner during Wednesday’s New Orleans Pelicans-Brooklyn Nets matchup. Mosley picked up a technical for yelling at Wagner, his former Orlando Magic player, after the Nets center said something toward the New Orleans bench.

Orlando Magic News / Fadeaway World / November 13

Orlando Magic Reportedly Open To Breaking Up Their Core If Team Falls Short Of Expectations Again

The Orlando Magic might be willing to break up their core and let one of their highest-paid players leave rather than let Anthony Black walk. According

Jalen Suggs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Magic vs. Bucks injury report: Jalen Suggs upgraded for NBA Cup showdown

The Orlando Magic return to the Kia Center to take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, looking for their first home win of the season. They have won two straight games against the Sacramento Kings and the Utah Jazz after a difficult start to the season and are now 4-7 for the campaign.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 13

5 Burning Questions: Bucks vs. Magic in NBA Cup Action

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic are back in action in the NBA Cup as they take on the Milwaukee Bucks inside the Kia Center. After going 2-2 on their four-game west coast road trip, the Magic are back at home looking for their first win in their own building this season.

Jamahl Mosley News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Jamahl Mosley’s Pelicans focused on ‘correctable’ process amid historic losing streak

Four games, three blowouts, countless defensive breakdowns, and one franchise record is not exactly the best start to the holiday season. However, it’s

Orlando Magic News / Scoop B / November 12

Tracy McGrady on Orlando Magic’s Biggest 'What If' of Tim Duncan, Grant Hill and a Missed Dynasty

Few franchises in NBA history carry a heavier “what if” than the early-2000s Orlando Magic. In the summer of 2000, the franchise came tantalizingly close to assembling a powerhouse trio of Grant Hill, Tim Duncan, and Tracy McGrady—a lineup that could have reshaped the Eastern Conference for a decade.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 12

Magic seek elusive first home win against lowly Bucks

The Orlando Magic will look to continue to take advantage of the league's basement dwellers when they return home for an NBA Cup East Group A meeting with the woeful Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.

Orlando Magic News / HITC / November 12

‘I wish’ – Magic Johnson shares emotional message after Scott Colom’s Mississippi victory becomes official

Scott Colom was confirmed as the senator-elect for Mississippi in a historic moment, and NBA legend Magic Johnson shared a lovely message after. The United States midterm elections saw the Democrats win in surprisingly dominant fashion.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 10

Final Injury Report for Magic-Kings: Will Desmond Bane, Domantas Sabonis Play?

The Orlando Magic are on the road Tuesday night as they travel to take on the Sacramento Kings in an interconference matchup. Orlando enters Tuesday’s game with a 2-7 record after losing on the road in overtime to the Golden State Warriors Saturday night.

Orlando Magic News / Athlon Sports / November 10

In 2016, a collector paid $96,000 for a 1980 Topps Larry Bird and Magic Johnson rookie card; in 2018, it sold for $125,200 at auction

In 2016, a collector paid $96,000 for a pristine 1980 Topps basketball card. The unique item featured rookies Larry Bird and Magic Johnson alongside Julius Erving.

Orlando Magic News / Kicks on SI / November 9

The Air Jordan 11 'Magic Ball' Drops This Week

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Space Jam, and Jordan Brand is going otherworldly with a massive collaboration. Some of the biggest highlights of the footwear and apparel collection include multiple Air Jordan 11 colorways.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Wire / November 6

Magic keep giving away possessions, and opponents keep cashing in

The Magic don’t need every opponent to play great defense. Too often, they’re doing enough damage themselves. Orlando entered Thursday with the NBA’s fourth-worst turnover rate, then committed 25 against a Suns team that ranked last in defensive rating.