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Magic’s Weltman Discusses Deadline, Injuries, Mosley, More

The Magic were projected to be among the contending teams in the Eastern Conference this season, but they’ve had an up-and-down year and currently sit in play-in territory at 26-24.

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Magic Trade Deadline Grades Signal Missed Opportunities

The Orlando Magic are moving past the trade deadline, disappointed after sending away a locker room favorite in veteran point guard Tyus Jones. While Jones was well liked in the locker room, the Magic made it their mission to get under the luxury tax and did so by sending Jones' $7 million contract to the Charlotte Hornets.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 6

Front office admits the Magic aren't playing well, and identifies why

It was a relatively quiet trade deadline for the Orlando Magic, who remain trapped in the middle of the East with the perpetually mediocre Miami Heat, Atlanta Hawks and Chicago Bulls.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 6

Giannis Antetokounmpo staying put opens Paolo Banchero-Magic trade opportunity

With the NBA trade deadline passing Thursday without a Giannis Antetokounmpo deal materializing, the Milwaukee Bucks’ decision to keep their franchise cornerstone could shift the league’s trade landscape toward the offseason — and potentially open the door to major changes for the Orlando Magic.

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The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 6

Magic fill vacant roster spot with journeyman guard

One day after the conclusion of the trade deadline, the Orlando Magic have signed veteran guard Jevon Carter for the rest of the season, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania was the first to report.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 6

Magic guard's first career triple-double in team's first wire-to-wire win

Strong first half performances from Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane helped the Magic build an early 20pt lead over Brooklyn in front of their home crowd in Orlando.

Jalen Suggs News / Field Level Media / February 5

Jalen Suggs stuffs stat sheet as Magic snip Nets

Jalen Suggs registered his first triple-double as the Orlando Magic opened a four-game homestand with a 118-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 5

Magic president Jeff Weltman explains trade deadline inactivity

The Orlando Magic had a relatively quiet trade deadline. They successfully salary dumped guard Tyus Jones on the Charlotte Hornets -- who was later re-routed to the Dallas Mavericks.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 5

Magic Locker Room Not Happy After Orlando's NBA Trade Deadline Move

The Orlando Magic locker room wakes up to a surprise the morning of the trade deadline – their new teammate has been traded. Now, the team will have to

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 5

Magic forcing MPJ to dribble and pass will take away Nets best scoring option

Orlando has a prime opportunity to bounce back for a morale-building win with the bottom-five Brooklyn Nets in the building. The 25-24 Orlando Magic are looking to stack some consistency together, maybe it starts with a focused effort doing what they're supposed to do and beating the 13-36 Brooklyn Nets badly.

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Tyus Jones News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 5

What's Next For Magic After Quiet Trade Deadline?

The Orlando Magic are waking up from a sleepy trade deadline after making just one small deal involving Tyus Jones. Jones was traded in a salary dump deal to the Charlotte Hornets for cash considerations.

Goga Bitadze News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 5

Why Goga Bitadze Trade Might Not Happen For Magic

The Orlando Magic are counting down the final hours before the trade deadline and have to figure out what the best path is moving forward. The team is looking at possible trades for backup center Goga Bitadze, but the Magic value him highly and are asking for a lot in order for other teams to acquire him.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 5

Best and Worst Case Scenarios for Orlando Magic on Trade Deadline Day

We are less than six hours away from the 2025-26 NBA Trade Deadline! The Orlando Magic made their first move by successfully salary-dumping Tyus Jones' $7 million salary on the Charlotte Hornets, ducking under the luxury tax.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 5

Hornets acquire Tyus Jones from Magic, waive Pat Connaughton

The Hornets officially completed their deal for Tyus Jones late Tuesday night. Charlotte acquired Jones from the Magic along with two second-round picks and cash considerations.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / February 4

Hornets To Acquire Tyus Jones From Magic

The Magic have agreed to send Tyus Jones to the Hornets for cash considerations, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). Charlotte will get a pair of second-round picks in exchange for taking on Jones’ $7MM contract, Charania adds.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 4

Struggling Magic get to face blowout-prone Nets

The Orlando Magic open a four-game homestand Thursday against the reeling Brooklyn Nets looking to right the ship after losing six of their last eight games.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 3

Grizzlies get huge haul for blowing up their team with Jaren Jackson Jr. blockbuster

The Ja Morant era with the Memphis Grizzlies peaked with two second-place Western Conference finishes and a second-round exit. Now Morant remains, but the Grizzlies have completed a dramatic and lucrative teardown of their team.

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Cavaliers agree to surprisingly trade De’Andre Hunter to Kings

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Magic Johnson News / EssentiallySports / February 3

Emotional Magic Johnson Drops Heartfelt Message to Mark Aguirre After Historic Mavs Night

The moment did not end when the banner stopped rising. For the Dallas Mavericks, January 29 was supposed to be about history. Instead, it became about closure.

Orlando Magic News / Total Pro Sports / January 29

Paolo Banchero-Jamahl Mosley Tension Raises Serious Questions About Magic Locker Room

The Orlando Magic is in a precarious position at the moment. Trying to make a run for the playoffs, the Magic have now won 24 games while losing 22. Thankfully, there have been some instances where the real talent of what Orlando could do has been reflected.