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What Happened to Jalen Suggs? Insider Details Worrying Injury Update Following Magic-Knicks

Tonight, as the Orlando Magic fell to the New York Knicks 132-120 in the NBA Cup semifinals, Jalen Suggs tried his best to carry the team. Without Franz Wagner and with Paolo Banchero still ramping up, the guard logged 25 points in the first quarter, but seemed slowed in the second half.

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Jalen Brunson carries Knicks over eliminated Magic in NBA Cup

While the Orlando Magic earned a trip to Las Vegas, Nev., their journey in the Emirates Cup came to a close Saturday evening against the New York Knicks, losing 132-120.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Moritz Wagner News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 13

Moritz Wagner’s quiet milestone before Magic’s NBA Cup semifinal vs. Knicks

As the Orlando Magic prepare for their NBA Cup semi-final matchup against the New York Knicks on Saturday night, Moritz Wagner reached a quiet but notable step in his recovery process.

Franz Wagner News / EssentiallySports / December 13

Why Is Franz Wagner Not Playing Tonight vs Knicks? Latest Injury Update on Magic Star and Expected Return

The Orlando Magic will face a tough test against the New York Knicks on Saturday, December 13, in the semifinal of the NBA Cup in Las Vegas. It will be a tough game for Orlando, mainly because of the absence of their star player, Franz Wagner.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 13

The 3-guard death lineup that could change the game for the Magic

Shooting versatility, 0.5 decision-making, and two-way feel always has a place in the NBA. The Orlando Magic are hunting for as many lineup options with as many players possessing as many of these skills as possible.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 13

How Paolo's Magic can trick Knicks into chasing a mirage in desert

The Magic have come away with two wins in three meetings with New York, but they lost two key stars to injury in the process; there's a little bit of bad blood in the dry air.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 13

Five NBA Cup questions ahead of Knicks vs. Magic

The Orlando Magic are facing off against the New York Knicks in their NBA cup semifinal. It's the fourth time the two teams have met up this season, with the Magic winning twice and the Knicks winning the last meeting just six days ago.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 13

4 predictions ahead of Magic vs. Knicks NBA Cup semifinal

The Orlando Magic are facing off against the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup semifinals at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. With the matchup creeping up, some members of the Orlando Magic On SI staff gave their predictions for how the game will go.

Jalen Suggs News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 12

Jalen Suggs believes Magic have 'window' to make title run

16 seasons, 1,349 games, 325,560 minutes; whatever metric you want to use, it's been a long time since the Orlando Magic last played in an NBA Finals game.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 12

Magic's perfect NBA Cup record, finals trip on line vs. Knicks

The resilient Orlando Magic take a perfect NBA Cup record into the tournament's semifinals Saturday, while the New York Knicks roll into Las Vegas having feasted ever since Thanksgiving week.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 12

Orlando Magic cashing in on incentives driving NBA Cup pursuit

While the NBA Cup is all about teaching an inexperienced Orlando Magic how to win now that we’ve reached the knockout stages, there’s some coin to be had too.

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 12

The Orlando Magic's strong start should only get better

The Orlando Magic are 15-10 and in Vegas for the NBA Cup semi-final. The Magic are sporting a top 5 defense (111.5 defensive rating) The Magic are a top 12 offense.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 11

Magic embrace underdog status in NBA Cup

Of the four teams going to Las Vegas for the NBA Cup semifinals, the Orlando Magic have the worst record of the bunch. While a 15-10 mark over the first 25 games of the season isn't a bad record, they will always be viewed as an underdog until they make some noise in the playoffs.

Orlando Magic News / Yardbarker / December 10

Desmond Bane is proving to be exactly what the Magic needed

Brought to Orlando to help elevate the Magic's contender status ahead of the 2025-26 season, Desmond Bane is starting to deliver on the expectations that followed him from Memphis.

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Magic Johnson News / Athlon Sports / December 10

NBA Legend Magic Johnson Shares Personal News on Wednesday

Magic Johnson is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in NBA history. Johnson spent his entire NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers, having led his team to several league titles during his Hall of Fame run.