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One key starter out for Magic's game with Pelicans

The Orlando Magic are rolling out the heavy hitters one last time before the games start to count. Paolo. Franz. Bane – the Magic's new big three will take the court one final time together before the NBA regular season gets the show on the road.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 16

Can Paolo, Orlando Magic handle the burden of expectations?

The Orlando Magic have won consecutive Southeast Division titles, but getting bounced in the first round of the playoffs in back-to-back years makes the burden of expectations they face entering 2025-26 a bit strange. This injury-tortured team finished 41-41 last season, right?

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 16

3 Keys in Orlando Magic's dress rehearsal vs. Pelicans

In Orlando's previous preseason game Sunday against the Heat, Paolo and Bane sat out to rest, leaving Tyus Jones - Tristan Da Silva - Franz Wagner - Jonathan Isaac - Wendell Carter Jr.

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The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

How many players to win the NBA MVP Award can you name in seven minutes?

The '60 points in an NBA game' quiz

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Orlando Magic News / NBA Analysis Network / October 16

Carmelo Anthony urges Paolo Banchero to ‘get a different mentality’ like Anthony Edwards

Carmelo Anthony believes Paolo Banchero is just missing the kind of mentality Anthony Edwards has to become a superstar. Paolo Banchero was considered one of the most elite prospects to enter the NBA when he went #1 overall in the 2022 NBA Draft.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 15

At last, the Orlando Magic have 'clarity'

After years of rocky roads, the path is clear for the Orlando Magic. Not long ago were the Magic viewed as a team who was seemingly stuck in rebuild mode for a decade plus.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 15

Wagner Brothers Reportedly Near Endorsement Deal with Adidas

The Wagner Brothers are becoming household names not only around Orlando, Florida, but across the globe. Franz (24) and Moritz (28) are brothers born just four years apart, professional basketball players who grew up in Germany, yet never played a minute on the same team as children.

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 15

More acclaim for young Orlando Magic star

At 22 years old, expectations of being the best player on a team with the third-highest Eastern Conference odds to win a championship may seem like too much.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 15

Five NBA players who could make the leap to All-Star level in 2025-26

Last season's NBA All-Star Game was won by a veteran-heavy team featuring Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and other long-time veterans, but there's a passel of promising young players — and a few less-young players — ready to join them.

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Kawhi Leonard's health could impact NBA landscape

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The 'NBA players to record 40+ point games' quiz

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 14

Paolo Banchero can help Magic win NBA championship

Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero is playing his first season after the franchise gave him a massive contract extension. While the new deal doesn't kick in for another year, Banchero is thankful of the Magic for the support.

Jalen Suggs News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 14

Magic get good injury news on Jalen Suggs

Orlando Magic point guard Jalen Suggs is recovering from his knee surgery, but there is a positive update going into the team's final preseason game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 14

Simulation points to an Orlando Magic title

For the Magic, they have yet to hang a championship banner in the Kia Center, well an NBA Championship banner that is. They are 0-2 in their trips to the finals.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 14

Why the Magic's new star trio is on the rise

The Orlando Magic are entering the 2025-26 season with a new star trio of Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane, who the Magic acquired in a June blockbuster.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 13

Who leads in Orlando Magic's point guard race?

With the NBA regular season just over a week away, one positional battle has been a highly contested bout between two of the Orlando Magic’s youngest players.

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 13

Jamahl Mosley has 1 word to describe Jett Howard's preseason

Jett Howard entered the NBA as a 3-point specialist, but was largely unimpactful in his first two seasons with the Orlando Magic. Drafted No. 11 overall

Franz Wagner News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 13

Franz Wagner continues to show out for Magic

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner is going into his fifth season with the team, which could be his best yet. Wagner is coming off a EuroBasket gold medal finish with Germany this summer where he was one of the star players.

Jase Richardson News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 13

Magic rookie continues strong preseason vs. Heat

Orlando Magic rookie point guard Jase Richardson is recovering after the team's 120-104 win against the Miami Heat in the preseason. Going into the locker room after the first half, Richardson had just two points in eight minutes, but he was hoping to not repeat the same result.

Jamahl Mosley News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 13

Why Magic coach Jamahl Mosley is impressed after Heat preseason game

The Orlando Magic are clicking after a 120-104 win against the Miami Heat inside the Kia Center to improve to 3-0 during the preseason. Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley spoke about the good job the team is doing executing what is being asked of them during practices and how it is translating to games.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 13

Orlando Magic host tryouts to replace legendary PA announcer

For the first time in the franchise's history, there is an empty seat to be filled on Orlando's sideline. After 36 years of calling Magic games, doing so since the team's inception, Magic fans will no longer hear the iconic Paul Porter calls in the arena: "Stand and cheer, Magic fans!

Orlando Magic News / Sports Club Florida / October 13

Magic Stay Hot: Orlando Dominates Miami in Preseason Opener

The Orlando Magic opened their home preseason schedule with a strong 120–104 win over the Miami Heat at the Kia Center. The victory kept Orlando undefeated through the preseason and highlighted the team’s depth and intensity against a short-handed Miami roster.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 12

No Paolo, no problem: 3 takeaways from the Magic's preseason win against Heat

The Orlando Magic hosted the Miami Heat for their preseason home opener inside Kia Center on Sunday, recording their third win, 120-104. A couple of Magic stars -- Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane -- did not play, but what were a few takeaways from Sunday's contest?

Orlando Magic News / Athlon Sports / October 12

Magic Coach Jahmal Mosley Announces Paolo Banchero News Before Heat Game

The Orlando Magic kicked off the offseason with a bang, acquiring Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies. With the Eastern Conference appearing weaker this year, the team has decided to push its chips in, adding one of the league’s premier sharpshooters.

Orlando Magic News / HITC / October 12

Larry Bird says Magic Johnson was more successful because of his championships

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson helped define basketball in the 1980s, their rivalry driving the NBA into the mainstream. Although many saw them as evenly matched, Bird believes Johnson came out ahead.

Orlando Magic News / Athlon Sports / October 11

Former Magic No. 2 Overall Pick Eyes NBA Return Amid Strong Preseason Play

The start of the 2025-26 NBA season is right around the corner as teams continue to finish out their preseason schedules. While many eyes around the NBA have been on the stars, rookies and players with new teams this preseason, one former NBA player has also been turning heads.

Orlando Magic News / EssentiallySports / October 9

Magic Johnson Seemingly Follows Shaquille O’Neal’s Footsteps With New Role

It’s usually the other way round. Shaq usually credits one NBA legend for paving the way for him. Since his days in the draft combine, the LSU upstart was taken under the wing by a freshly-retired Earvin “Magic” Johnson.