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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 18
Why Magic Have to Set the Tone Early This Season
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic are getting ready for the regular season, where they hope to build off of the success they have generated during the preseason.
Orlando Magic News / EssentiallySports / October 18
NBA Star and Former 1st Round Pick Set to Leave USA After Getting Waived by Magic Ahead Of New Season
A former first-round pick could be heading out of the States after another year of NBA setbacks. The Orlando Magic waived Kevin Knox on October 16, ending the forward’s latest attempt to secure a roster spot for the upcoming season.
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Noah Penda News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Noah Penda Has Partial Hamstring Tear, Could Miss ‘Significant Time’
Noah Penda is expected to miss “significant time” after suffering a partially torn right hamstring during the Magic’s preseason finale against Miami on Friday, sources tell Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link).
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 17
3 things that went right for the Orlando Magic this preseason
Results don't matter too much during the preseason, but the Orlando Magic ended on the right side of the win column with a 135-116 win over the Miami Heat in their final tune-up before the regular season.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 17
How the Magic's worst-case seed could play out
For the last two seasons, the Orlando Magic had high expectations following a very encouraging 47-win season in 2023-24. However, injuries and inconsistency led to them crashing back to earth, scoring two-straight play-in appearances with three-straight first-round exits.
Orlando Magic News / Hoops Wire / October 17
Magic waive three players
The Magic have waived Malaki Branham, JD Davison and Kevin Knox, the team announced, leaving all three with a potential opportunity in the G League. Each was on an Exhibit 10 contract and can earn a bonus of up to $91,000 by spending at least 60 days with the Osceola Magic.
Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Magic Waive Malaki Branham, JD Davison, Kevin Knox
The Magic have waived Malaki Branham, JD Davison and Kevin Knox, per a team press release. Each of the three players was signed to an Exhibit 10 contract and is now eligible for a bonus worth up to $91K if he spends at least 60 days in the G League with the Osceola Magic.
NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 16
3 takeaways from the Magic's costly preseason finale over Heat
The preseason has come and gone for the Orlando Magic, securing a 136-115 win over the Miami Heat in their preseason finale inside Kia Center Friday night.
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.
NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 16
3 Winners, 3 Losers in Magic Preseason Win vs. Heat
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic are ending the preseason on top after beating the Miami Heat 136-115 in the preseason finale inside the Kia Center. The Magic have put together a strong level of preparation as they get ready for the first year of the Sean Sweeney era.
Franz Wagner News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 16
3 Magic Injuries in Preseason Finale, Including Franz Wagner
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic's injury report is a little longer after their preseason finale against the Miami Heat at the Kia Center. A trio of Orlando's rotation players — Noah Penda, Jase Richardson and Franz Wagner — all left the Magic's game early against the Heat.
Noah Penda News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 16
Magic Forward Suffers Injury in Preseason Finale vs. Heat
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Magic forward Noah Penda is heading to the locker room towards the end of the first quarter after suffering an apparent hamstring injury.
Orlando Magic News / Larry Brown Sports / October 16
Report: Orlando Magic could trade away notable player
The Orlando Magic have a new head coach (Sean Sweeney), and they could soon have a new sixth man as well. Orlando could potentially trade away guard Anthony Black, Brian Windhorst of ESPN reported on Friday.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 16
The Non-Star Injury The Magic Can't Afford This Year
While there's much conversation about Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner and even Jalen Suggs -- and rightly so -- there are other players on the Orlando Magic who need to step forward if the team is to be competitive in the improved Eastern Conference.
Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 15
How Paolo Banchero's Love For Basketball Could Cement His Stardom
ORLANDO, Fla. – There are few feelings like picking up a basketball, stepping onto a court, and shooting hoops just for the fun of it. We can all relate to that time in your life when nothing else mattered but you, the ball, and the hoop; an escape from reality to experiment, tinker, and improve your game, while having a blast doing it.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 15
Paolo Banchero & Jalen Suggs Praise Franz Wagner's Feel For The Game
ORLANDO, Fla. – Dropping 20 Points on 79% TS% while tallying up 8 assists & 2 steals to just 1 Turnover & 0 Fouls is the box score epitome of basketball precision and execution.
Michael Carter-Williams News / Fadeaway World / October 14
Michael Carter-Williams Names His Lineup Of Former NBA Teammates
At the time he was drafted, Michael Carter-Williams was positioned to be a superstar in the NBA. As a bigger guard with phenomenal passing skills, the former ROTY was on track to be the face of the Philadelphia 76ers’ franchise until injuries eventually derailed his career.
Orlando Magic News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14
Video: Magic player accidentally blocks own shot with his face
An Orlando Magic player quite literally faced a problem during an NBA preseason game on Tuesday. Magic forward Noah Penda was about to turn a great defensive
Orlando Magic News / Scoop B / October 13
Orlando Magic’s Wendell Carter Jr. Talks Offseason Workouts With Collin Sexton & Derrick Favors, Sean Sweeney’s Impact and Orlando Being Slept On
Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. has spent his summer striking the balance between intense off-court development and mental reset. Now entering his 8th NBA season at 27 years old, the former 7th overall pick out of Duke has established himself as the anchor of Orlando’s interior defense.
Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 12
Magic rumors: Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Desmond Bane, Jalen Suggs contracts a problem for young star
The Orlando Magic suffered a crushing seven-game playoff defeat to the Detroit Pistons last season, and Marc Stein of The Stein Line says their future will be in the spotlight this season.
Nikola Vucevic News / Hoops Wire / October 10
Nikola Vucevic says return to Magic uniform ‘felt pretty natural’
Nikola Vucevic is back in Orlando, and apparently the uniform still fits. The veteran center returned to the Magic in free agency this summer, more than five years after the franchise traded him to Chicago.
Orlando Magic News / Stadium Rant / October 3
Magic Reloaded: A New Era Under Sean Sweeney
The Orlando Magic enter the 2026–27 season with first‑year head coach Sean Sweeney, who replaces Jamahl Mosley after five seasons, including three playoff appearances.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 1
Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley sets high bar for former first-round pick heading into 2026-27 season
New Orleans Pelicans first-year head coach Jamahl Mosley is setting a high bar for one of his youngest stars.
Orlando Magic News / Hoops Wire / September 30
Sean Sweeney has one non-negotiable for Magic offense: Space the floor
Sean Sweeney has spent plenty of time discussing what the Magic’s new offense should look like. One part apparently isn’t open for discussion. That would be none other than spacing.
Orlando Magic News / FortyEightMinutes / September 29
Orlando Magic: 4 Storylines From Media Day 2026
The Orlando Magic return from their offseason and hosted their 2026 Media Day on Monday. Parks Sports And Recreation was in attendance to report on the Magic.
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