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On YouTubeOrlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 23
One clear change the Magic must make in second half of the season
This Magic team is dealing with missing identity crisis. After back to back seasons ranking top two in defense, Orlando loses at home to Charlotte while trailing 30 points most of the game, leaving the team smack dab in the league with a 15th-rated defense, a drastic fall from the two seasons prior.
NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / January 23
'We’re Deep in the Mud' – Orlando Magic Center Dishes on the Locker Room’s Deflated Mood After Loss Vs. Charlotte Hornets
The Orlando Magic suffered a 124-97 home loss against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday, and center Moe Wagner told the media that the mood in the locker room is not good, as they’ve lost three of their last five.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 22
Change is needed for Orlando, as bad losses pile up
The Charlotte Hornets completely dismantled the Orlando Magic, who were playing their first game in four days, with a 124-97 win inside Kia Center. What were a few of our takeaways?!
The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 22
Hornets bench shines in blowout win over Magic
Just one night after scoring 87 points on national television, the Charlotte Hornets responded with a 124-97 win over the Orlando Magic.
The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / January 22
Magic center Franz Wagner's ankle is 'really, really, really sore'
Magic forward Franz Wagner missed a chunk of time due to a left ankle sprain he suffered in early December.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 22
NBA head coach details gameplan to defend Magic's Banchero, Bane, Black
The Magic's Killer Bs are making a buzz around the NBA. Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane, and Anthony Black have become a strong trio, posting a positive 0.92 Net Rating in 570 minutes together on the floor, providing Orlando 3 reliable scoring options, especially with Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner missing extended time this season.
Magic Johnson News / Athlon Sports / January 22
Magic Johnson Announces News Away From Basketball
Magic Johnson firmly established himself as one of the greatest players in NBA history during his iconic 13-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 6-foot-9 guard’s Hall of Fame career includes 12 All-Star appearances, 10 All-NBA call-ups, four assists titles, three MVP trophies and five NBA championships, to name a few.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 22
Three players the Magic could look to move before NBA trade deadline
Despite being fun to read in headlines for fans, trades are a brutal reality of the sport. Players work endlessly hard to entertain the fans and give themselves the best chance to succeed.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 22
Orlando Magic suffer setback as return to full strength placed on pause
The Orlando Magic were hoping to have their core back intact in their first action back from a two-game stop in Europe, but after practicing with everyone in play mid-week, those plans had to be put back on hold prior to Thursday’s contest against the Charlotte Hornets.
NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 22
Magic return home with Knueppel, Ball waiting
After a weeklong tour to Europe and back, the Orlando Magic return home to a Hornets nest greeting them at the front door. The 23-19 Orlando Magic host the 16-28 Charlotte Hornets tonight with Charlotte rookie Kon Knueppel surging as one of the league's newest premier 3pt shooters on the block.
Jalen Suggs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22
Is Magic’s Jalen Suggs returning vs Hornets after lengthy injury absence
The Orlando Magic provided a cautiously optimistic injury update Thursday morning regarding guard Jalen Suggs as the team returned home from its European trip.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 22
Orlando Magic likely to get shut out of NBA All-Star Game - who's to blame?
When NBA players who envisioned being All-Stars don’t end up being part of the festivities, they typically talk about the vacation that awaits and being able to decompress.
Orlando Magic News / HITC / January 21
How Magic Johnson celebrated wife Cookie’s 67th birthday in grand style
Magic Johnson pulled out all the stops to honor his wife, Cookie Johnson, on her 67th birthday, posting a heartfelt message that captured their deep love, faith, and decades-long partnership.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 21
Karl-Anthony Towns is not the upgrade the Orlando Magic need
Teams are always looking to make an upgrade somehow, and the Orlando Magic, who have underachieved this season, are probably no exception. Still, they can’t just take back any player, which makes the report from longtime New York Knicks beat writer Steve Popper that both teams have had discussions that included Karl-Anthony Towns fascinating.
Tyus Jones News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 20
Tyus Jones trade has pros and cons for Magic
Orlando Magic point guard Tyus Jones has been the subject of trade rumors in the last couple of weeks. The reason behind Jones being in on the trade block does not have to do with his performance or his role with the team.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 20
Why Magic have poor midseason report card grade
The Orlando Magic are 23-19 through 42 games so far this season. That record puts them in sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings behind the Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors, New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, and Detroit Pistons who lead the conference with a 31-10 record.
Orlando Magic News / HITC / January 20
What Orlando Magic star did immediately after failing to recognise Thierry Henry
Orlando Magic star Wendell Carter Jr. has responded after going viral for not recognizing football legend Thierry Henry during the NBA’s London game weekend.
Karl-Anthony Towns News / NBA Analysis Network / January 20
Orlando Magic linked as potential facilitator in Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns trade discussions
The Orlando Magic have emerged as a potential facilitator in ongoing trade discussions involving the New York Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns, as both teams navigate contrasting midseason realities ahead of the February 5 deadline.
Paolo Banchero News / Total Pro Sports / January 19
Paolo Banchero Admits His National Team Choice May Have Cost Him Love Back Home
Paolo Banchero, the Italian-American professional basketball player, disappointed his Italian fans in 2020. At that time, Banchero, who had recently expressed confidence in the Orlando Magic’s potential, was eligible to represent the Italian national team and had shown interest in participating in international competitions.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 18
Ja Morant's historic first half carries Grizzlies to comfortable win over Magic
Morant put together a vintage performance and reminded everyone how important he is to his team's success.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 16
Anthony Black's 'Dunk of the Year' lifts Magic to win over Grizzlies
The Orlando Magic were locked in a tight battle with the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday — until Anthony Black lowered the boom with a powerful dunk over four defenders.
Anthony Black News / Larry Brown Sports / January 15
Video: Anthony Black dunks through 4 Grizzlies players
Anthony Black delivered an incredible highlight-reel play during his Orlando Magic’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany, for the NBA’s Berlin Game on Thursday.
Tyus Jones News / Hoops Wire / January 15
Report: Magic making trade calls on Tyus Jones
The Magic are doing what deadline-adjacent teams do when the math starts to matter. They’re making calls. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Orlando has reached out to multiple teams to gauge interest in veteran point guard Tyus Jones, with the hope of bringing back second-round draft compensation.
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.
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