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What consequences could the Magic face if they are a Play-In team again?

Is there a better face for inconsistency in the NBA than the Orlando Magic? The season is over two-thirds complete, and they haven’t been able to stack enough days in the right direction. Beating the Clippers in Los Angeles is nice, but the last 36 days are enough to make supporters squirm.

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Desmond Bane continues to spearhead Magic, as Orlando escapes LA

After a gut-wrenching loss to Phoenix, Orlando Magic responded emphatically in Southern California, escaping Intuit Center with a 111-109 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Desmond Bane News / Field Level Media / February 23

Desmond Bane scores 36 to lead Magic past Clippers

Desmond Bane scored 36 points on 13-of-19 shooting to lead the Orlando Magic to a 111-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night at Inglewood, Calif.

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How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 22

How Banchero and the Magic contain Kawhi and New-Look Clippers

The 29–26 Orlando Magic visit the 27–29 Clippers in Los Angeles. The Clippers will be without Darius Garland, Bradley Beal and John Collins, while Kawhi Leonard has been listed as questionable.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Paolo Banchero News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 21

Paolo Banchero reveals 3 biggest issues in Magic’s 2OT loss to Suns

The Orlando Magic suffered a 113-110 double-overtime loss to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night after Jalen Green knocked down a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to end a back-and-forth contest.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 21

Jalen Green buries Orlando Magic at buzzer

The Orlando Magic could not outlast the Phoenix Suns in double overtime, courtesy of a Jalen Green game-winner, losing 113-110 inside Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ari.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 21

How the Magic can set the Suns in Phoenix

The 32-14 Phoenix Suns host the 29-25 Orlando Magic tonight. Phoenix will be missing its franchise cornerstone in Devin Booker that along with newcomers Cole Anthony and Haywood Highsmith not yet being available.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 21

Five Questions Before Magic vs. Suns Matchup

The Orlando Magic are continuing their road trip against the Phoenix Suns. The Magic came out on top to start the second half of the season against the Sacramento Kings with 27 3-pointers, but it's a new game with the Suns on deck.

Noah Penda News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 20

Noah Penda brings Arc de Triomphe Eternal Flame of Energy to Orlando

The Magic's second round pick has provided incredible value for his draft slot, let alone for any rookie thus far this season. Picked 32nd overall out of France, with Orlando combining four second-rounders just to confirm the selection of one, acquiring a ready-made rotation player in Noah Penda has paid incredible dividends.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 20

Magic Johnson reveals his picks for the Eastern Conference Finals in the NBA Playoffs

The NBA is getting ready for the homestretch of the season, with the season starting back up since the end of NBA All-Star Weekend. Thursday night was the restart of the season, and the game of the night was the Eastern Conference showdown between the Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks.

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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.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 20

Fresh off 3-point barrage, Magic visit banged-up Suns

The Orlando Magic began post-All-Star break play with a franchise-record 3-point barrage. The Phoenix Suns began it with another injury. The Magic enter

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 20

Jamahl Mosley says Jevon Carter fits ‘exactly’ what Magic are about

The Orlando Magic delivered a franchise-record shooting performance Thursday night, but it was veteran guard Jevon Carter who drew strong praise from head coach Jamahl Mosley after the 131-94 victory over the Sacramento Kings.

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Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 20

The Magic just found the bulldog Banchero's been waiting for

The Magic's win in Sacramento marks the fifth straight game that Orlando recorded 10+ steals, tying the 3rd-longest streak in team history, via Orlando Magic PR.

Orlando Magic News / Scoop B / February 20

The Quiet Assassin: Jamaal Wilkes on 'Showtime,' Magic’s Magic, and the Art of Winning

Jamaal “Silk” Wilkes remains one of the most decorated winners in the history of basketball, a man whose smooth-as-silk jumper and defensive tenacity earned

Paolo Banchero News / Total Apex Sports / February 20

Magic Light Up Sacramento: Paolo Banchero Leads Historic 131-94 Victory

The Orlando Magic delivered a statement performance Thursday night, dismantling the struggling Sacramento Kings 131-94 at Golden 1 Center. Paolo Banchero poured in 30 points while the Magic set a franchise record with 27 three-pointers, extending Sacramento’s losing streak to a painful 15 games.

Magic Johnson News / EssentiallySports / February 19

'I Will be Praying': Magic Johnson Sends Heartbreaking Tribute After American Legend’s Passing at 95

An icon in modern American history lost a towering figure. Robert Duvall was not only on The Godfather. He could be very convincing that a completely fictional Rex Merick is the owner of the 76ers and not Josh Harris.

Franz Wagner News / Hoops Rumors / February 18

Franz Wagner out indefinitely as Magic's playoff hopes take hit

The left ankle injury that has sidelined Magic forward Franz Wagner for 25 of the team’s past 29 games continues to be a problem.

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Magic Johnson News / EssentiallySports / February 18

'Rest In Piece': Magic Johnson Sends Emotional Message After Tragic Passing of Jesse Jackson

On February 17, 2026, the world lost an icon. Rev. Jesse Jackson passed away at the age of 84. As a longtime activist, he impacted many lives, including famous ones.

Alex Morales News / Hoops Rumors / February 17

Magic Sign Alex Morales To Two-Way Contract

The Magic have called up guard Alex Morales from their G League affiliate, signing him to a two-way contract, the team announced today in a press release (Twitter link).

Jase Richardson News / Larry Brown Sports / February 14

Jase Richardson suffered scary fall during NBA Dunk Contest

Orlando Magic guard Jase Richardson had fans gasping for a different reason Saturday during the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Richardson needed at least a score of 47.5 on his second slam to advance to the final round of the dunk contest at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.