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Sean Sweeney’s Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner admission will catch Magic fans’ attention

As Sean Sweeney prepares for his first training camp as head coach of the Orlando Magic, he has already been impressed by what he has seen from franchise cornerstones Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner.

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Sean Sweeney reveals identity he wants Magic to establish in 2026-27

As Sean Sweeney prepares for his first training camp as head coach of the Orlando Magic, he has outlined the identity he wants his team to establish during the 2026-27 NBA season.

Nikola Vucevic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 26

Nikola Vucevic's Best And Worst Case Scenarios For Magic This Season

The Orlando Magic will rely on their returners to make some noise in the 2026-27 regular season. However, the Magic signed Nikola Vucevic in free agency this offseason.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 25

3 Paths to a Magic All-Star: Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Desmond Bane

Three potential All-Stars? That’s what the Orlando Magic see in their roster, and for good reason. The Magic and the Los Angeles Lakers (Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Austin Reaves) were the only teams last season to have 3 players average 20+ PPG.

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The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '2018-19 PPG leaders by team' quiz

The 'Last 30-point, 10-assist playoff games' quiz

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Anthony Black News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 25

Anthony Black's Best and Worst Case Scenarios For Magic This Season

Anthony Black is coming off a big year three in the league. This makes the 2026-27 season one to watch for the 22-year-old. The Orlando Magic did not make a splash this offseason, meaning further success in the East will need to come from returning players.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Kevin Knox News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24

Magic adds ex-lottery pick who last played in NBA for Warriors

The Orlando Magic added another veteran to their training camp roster Wednesday, signing former NBA lottery pick Kevin Knox II ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Jalen Suggs News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 24

Best and worst case scenarios for Jalen Suggs this season

If you had three guesses at which Orlando Magic player had the highest on-off NET Rating last year, many would likely point to Desmond Bane, Paolo Banchero or Franz Wagner -- their three-best players.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 24

3 Most Important Magic Position Battles I'm Watching in Training Camp

The Orlando Magic don't have all the answers regarding their roster and depth chart at this time, but that's totally okay. Training camp is just around the corner, and that's what the weeks leading up to the season are all about.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 23

Meet the 4 Magic Players Signed to Training Camp Contracts

The Orlando Magic are set to begin training camp in less than a week, where they will finalize their group for the 2026-27 campaign. The organization is also welcoming players that they plan to have suit up for the Osceola Magic in the G League.

Desmond Bane News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 23

Projected Orlando Magic Starting Lineup for 2026-27

The Orlando Magic had elevated expectations last year with the addition of Desmond Bane, but fell short in Game 7 against the top-seeded Detroit Pistons.

Franz Wagner News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 23

The best and worst case scenario for Franz Wagner this season

While most of the Eastern Conference landscape changed, for better or worse, the Orlando Magic did not. Coming off a disappointing 45-win season, the Magic elected to run their core back, merely swapping head coaches, with their only external adds being rookie Izaiyah Nelson, their No.

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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.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 23

2 Magic Storylines I'm Buying (and 1 I'm Not) Entering Training Camp

The Orlando Magic are days away from the start of training camp, where they will lay down the foundation for the season ahead. The Magic have made it to the playoffs in each of the last three years, and they hope to do the same this year.

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 23

It is All on Paolo Banchero for the Orlando Magic

The NBA is an unfair place because high draft picks entering their fifth year are often expected to have it all put together. This is what comes with being treated like the heir apparent and getting paid an extraordinary amount of dollars.

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The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

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The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

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Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / September 22

Orlando Magic’s Trade Idea To Acquire Kevin Durant: Would The Rockets Say Yes?

The Orlando Magic have reached that awkward part of a rebuild where being young and talented isn’t enough anymore. They went 45-37 last season, finished only 19th in offensive rating at 114.9, and then lost a crushing seven-game first-round series against the Pistons when they were leading by over 20 points in the second half.

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 22

Paolo Banchero’s Best and Worst Case Scenarios for the Magic This Season

The Orlando Magic are putting plenty of faith in the players already in the building heading into this season. Rather than making a major overhaul, Orlando brought back the core that has made three consecutive playoff appearances while making a change on the sidelines.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 22

3 Magic Players Fighting for Their Job This Preseason

Training camp is just around the corner for the Orlando Magic as they hope to become one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. The Magic are returning 13 players from their roster last season, so there won't be too many changes in terms of player personnel, but new head coach Sean Sweeney could finagle with the rotation.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 19

5 Position Battle Questions the Orlando Magic Still Must Answer

Sean Sweeney is walking into an Orlando locker room with talented players in every direction. While the Orlando Magic didn't make many moves this off-season, they do retain a roster with continuity and chemistry when available.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 19

The 3 Orlando Magic Players Who Make Up the Core

The Orlando Magic have a big 2026-27 season ahead of them. The Magic will look to improve upon their eighth-place finish in 2025-26 with new head coach Sean Sweeney at the helm.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 18

Why Magic plummeted in recent three-year outlook rankings

There's a new year of hope for the Orlando Magic on the horizon, who are coming off a disappointing postseason exit after finishing 45-37 last season. However, there is a sense among the national media that their future isn't as bright as some of their counterparts.

Orlando Magic News / Fadeaway World / September 17

Orlando Magic Projected Starting Lineup And Rotation For 2026-27: Can They Make The Playoffs?

The Orlando Magic somehow made a 45-37 season feel… way more disappointing than it normally should. They improved a lot offensively, survived the Play-In, and even went up 3-1 on the 60-win Pistons before everything completely fell apart.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Wire / September 15

Magic’s STUFF wins third NBA Mascot of Year award, strengthens GOAT case

The Magic finally have another award winner, and Paolo Banchero can relax. This one belongs to the large green dragon. STUFF the Magic Dragon was named the 2026 NBA Mascot of the Year at the annual NBA Mascot Conference, an event that raises considerably more questions than it answers.

Orlando Magic News / Fadeaway World / September 15

Magic Johnson Shows Class After Comedian Calls Him Michael Jordan

Magic Johnson had a perfect and classy response when comedian Gerald Huston deliberately mistook him for Michael Jordan in a hilarious interaction. Huston, who has made a habit of approaching famous people and confidently calling them by the wrong names, spotted Johnson and decided to continue the bit.