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On YouTubeOrlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 19
How the Magic Rotation Changes Without Franz Wagner
"Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in" - Michael Corleone, Godfather III For a moment, we all saw it – Orlando was fully healthy for the first time in over 400 days.
Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 19
Magic look to bring ‘swag’ back from All-Star Break
The Orlando Magic are focused on resetting their mindset as they return from All-Star weekend. Orlando (28-25) opens a four-game road trip Thursday night against the Sacramento Kings (12-44) at 10:00 p.m.
The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz
How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 19
Why the Magic's vision is looking more questionable by day
The Orlando Magic exit the All-Star break needing a sizable hot streak to salvage the rest of the 2025-26 season and, most importantly, to avoid a second-straight play-in appearance.
The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance
The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 19
3 worst case scenarios for Magic rest of the season
The Orlando Magic are officially back from the All-Star break, and they will have plenty of pressure on their shoulders entering this final 29-game stretch.
Franz Wagner News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 19
Magic star comments on Franz Wagner's latest setback
24 games active, then 16 games missed due to a nasty high ankle sprain. Two games back in Europe, including one in his home country; then another nine-game absence due to re-aggravating the ankle injury.
Magic Johnson News / Athlon Sports / February 18
NBA Legend Magic Johnson Reacts to Death of Former Basketball Coach
Magic Johnson’s career helped define an era of NBA basketball. The Hall of Fame point guard led the Los Angeles Lakers to five championships in the 1980s, earned three MVP awards and 12 All-Star selections, and became the face of the “Showtime” Lakers dynasty.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / February 18
Can Magic, Kings Reach Playoffs Amid Post-All-Star Break Injuries
WEDNESDAY wasn’t a great one for two NBA teams looking to position themselves for a playoff run. After a rough first half of the season, both the Orlando Magic and Sacramento Kings saw a wall placed in front off those ambitions.
Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 18
Kendrick Perkins slaps Magic’s Paolo Banchero with harsh ‘biggest disappointment’ reality
The Orlando Magic have been a major disappointment this year, currently sitting at 28-25 as they prepare to return from the All-Star break. The Magic pushed all their chips to the center of the table over the offseason by trading for Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane, but thus far, they don’t have much to show for it.
20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 18
Still time to prove the Magic didn't make a 2024 draft mistake
We are days removed from All-Star weekend, which begins with the Rising Stars Game on opening night of the three-night spectacle. Last year, Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black and then-rookie Tristan da Silva were rewarded honors playing in the game.
Franz Wagner News / Field Level Media / February 18
Magic F Franz Wagner (ankle) out indefinitely
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner will be sidelined indefinitely following tests on his injured left ankle, the team said Wednesday. The Magic said they will reevaluate Wagner's progress in three weeks.
Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / February 18
Franz Wagner out indefinitely as Magic's playoff hopes take hit
The left ankle injury that has sidelined Magic forward Franz Wagner for 25 of the team’s past 29 games continues to be a problem.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 18
Five games that could define rest of Magic season
The Orlando Magic will view any game where it can employ its envisioned starting five and a bench rotation featuring Anthony Black and Moe Wagner as a win.
Orlando Magic News / HITC / February 18
How Magic Johnson wished Michael Jordan on his 63rd birthday after Daytona 500 win
Magic Johnson sent a heartfelt message to Michael Jordan on his 63rd birthday, celebrating not just the milestone but a major NASCAR triumph at the Daytona 500.
Magic Johnson News / EssentiallySports / February 18
'Rest In Piece': Magic Johnson Sends Emotional Message After Tragic Passing of Jesse Jackson
On February 17, 2026, the world lost an icon. Rev. Jesse Jackson passed away at the age of 84. As a longtime activist, he impacted many lives, including famous ones.
Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / February 17
Magic Sign Alex Morales To Two-Way Contract
The Magic have called up guard Alex Morales from their G League affiliate, signing him to a two-way contract, the team announced today in a press release (Twitter link).
Jase Richardson News / Larry Brown Sports / February 14
Jase Richardson suffered scary fall during NBA Dunk Contest
Orlando Magic guard Jase Richardson had fans gasping for a different reason Saturday during the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Richardson needed at least a score of 47.5 on his second slam to advance to the final round of the dunk contest at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 12
Tanks for nothing: NBA fines Jazz, Pacers for recent 'tanking' efforts
The NBA is starting to get pretty annoyed by tanking, and on Thursday evening announced fines to both the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers for recent lineup decisions.
Jamahl Mosley News / Hoops Rumors / February 6
Magic’s Weltman Discusses Deadline, Injuries, Mosley, More
The Magic were projected to be among the contending teams in the Eastern Conference this season, but they’ve had an up-and-down year and currently sit in play-in territory at 26-24.
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