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3 Things Must Happen For Magic To Become Title Contenders

The Orlando Magic have a long offseason ahead. Currently, they watched the New York Knicks bully their way through what was viewed as a wide open Eastern Conference, while the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs duke it out in the Western Conference.

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Pelicans already have glaring question with new HC Jamahl Mosley

The New Orleans Pelicans are already facing a big question under recently hired head coach Jamahl Mosley. On Tuesday, the former Orlando Magic coach was introduced in New Orleans, where he quickly shared his vision for the Pelicans, raising eyebrows in the process.

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NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 26

Magic Aren't Far Off From Finals-Bound Knicks

The Orlando Magic are sitting at home as the New York Knicks claimed victory in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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The 'Active playoff double-doubles' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 20 double-doubles in the playoffs can you name in five minutes?

The '600-point NBA postseasons' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'Yearly NBA Playoff PPG leaders' quiz

Jamahl Mosley News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 24

What the Magic Will Miss After God Shammgod Joins Jamahl Mosley's Pelicans

The Orlando Magic coaching staff is facing another possible setback after the announcement of assistant coach God Shammgod joining Jamahl Mosley with the New Orleans Pelicans.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 23

Why the Magic are not well-positioned for future

Following a shaky 45-win season and an embarrassing playoff exit, the Orlando Magic have plenty of questions they must answer. They are still without a head coach (the search is barely underway), and will enter a pivotal summer with an uphill battle as to how it can improve their team.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 22

The Orlando Magic must think outside the box for their next coaching hire

There’s plenty of directions the Orlando Magic could take for their new head coach opening and three of the biggest names — Jason Kidd, Billy Donovan and Jeff Van Gundy — are at best, decent options.

Orlando Magic News / AirJordanChronicles / May 21

Charles Barkley Still Isn’t Over Losing MVP to Magic Johnson

Charles Barkley stayed in the MVP conversation constantly during his career despite winning it just once in 1993. And there’s another season where Barkley thought he deserved the award that eventually went to Magic Johnson.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 20

The Magic Should Trade Up for This Prospect on Draft Night

This Magic team could use as much shooting, playmaking, and pace-pushing as it can find. Enter, Christian Anderson. The 6'2" Texas Tech guard is a potential draft target for the Orlando Magic for multiple reasons.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 20

New Magic head coaching candidate emerges amid recent dismissal

Up to this point, there hasn't been a lot of noise surrounding the Orlando Magic's head coaching search. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer of The Stein

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 20

Shaq suggests Jason Kidd should coach the Magic after moving on from Jamahl Mosley

The Orlando Magic may soon enter one of the NBA offseason’s most intriguing coaching conversations. Franchise icon Shaquille O’Neal just added major fuel to the fire.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Billy Donovan News / Total Apex Sports / May 19

Billy Donovan Reportedly On Track To Be Next Head Coach Of Orlando Magic

Just weeks after stepping away from the Chicago Bulls job, Billy Donovan is reportedly emerging as the frontrunner for the Orlando Magic coaching vacancy.

Billy Donovan News / Hoops Rumors / May 19

Billy Donovan Considered Frontrunner In Magic’s Coaching Search

The Magic have begun to speak to head coaching candidates as they look for a replacement for Jamahl Mosley, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link).

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The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz

The 'Most 30-point playoff games by team' quiz

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 19

Magic rumors: Jeff Van Gundy on coaching radar, but Billy Donovan remains favorite

With the Orlando Magic firing Jamahal Mosley, the team has been looking for a head coach replacement, and while Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan appears to be the favorite, there is another interesting name on the coaching radar.

Magic Johnson News / HITC / May 19

NBA Western Conference: Magic Johnson drops major truth bomb

Magic Johnson believes the Western Conference may already have its next long-term power struggle. His view came after Game 1 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, a double-overtime thriller that immediately raised the level of the series.

Jamahl Mosley News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 19

Magic Have Clear Head Coach Target After Pelicans Hire Jamahl Mosley

The Orlando Magic stand at a critical crossroads in their head coaching search. Following Jamahl Mosley's departure to the New Orleans Pelicans, the front office faces a defining choice: chase a retread big name or find the hungry, elite strategist who can unlock this young roster's ultimate ceiling.

Jamahl Mosley News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18

Jamahl Mosley has landed a new head coach job

Jamahl Mosley was not unemployed for long after being let go by the Orlando Magic. Mosley has agreed to a five-year contract to coach the New Orleans Pelicans.

Jamahl Mosley News / Yardbarker / May 18

Why Jamahl Mosley's Pelicans rebuild could be more challenging than Magic turnaround

Mosely is headed to the Pelicans just weeks after being let go by the Magic. He will likely find a more challenging situation in New Orleans.

Trail Blazers are being linked to their former coach

LeBron James could join a surprising team in free agency

Timberwolves were plagued by notable internal issues

Jaylen Brown has profane message for Stephen A. Smith

Smith fires back at Brown

Billy Donovan News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 18

Magic rumors: Tea leaves suggest Billy Donovan will be next head coach despite 2007 180

The hunt is on for a new head coach for the Orlando Magic following the firing of Jamahl Mosley. Lately, the rumor is that Billy Donovan is a top candidate for the position.

Magic Johnson News / Athlon Sports / May 12

NBA Legend Magic Johnson Makes Personal Announcement

Even decades after stepping away from the NBA, Magic Johnson continues using his platform to inspire people well beyond basketball. The Hall of Fame guard

Orlando Magic News / AirJordanChronicles / May 9

Magic Johnson Reveals One Biggest Mistake That Leaves Athletes Broke After Retirement

The hardwood was the place where Earvin “Magic” Johnson’s magic began. After transitioning to the business world, Johnson identified a critical mistake that leads to athlete bankruptcy.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Wire / May 9

Magic eye shooting help, roster tweaks as offseason begins

The Magic may not have the same flexibility they did a year ago. That doesn’t mean they’re standing still. President of basketball operations Jeff Weltman said improving the roster, particularly adding shooting, will once again be a priority this offseason, via Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Wire / May 5

Magic not planning major roster changes despite playoff collapse

The Magic are making a coaching change. The roster, at least for now, is a different story. President of basketball operations Jeff Weltman said Orlando is not looking to overhaul its core this offseason, despite a first-round exit that saw the team blow a 3-1 series lead to the Pistons.

Jalen Suggs News / Hoops Wire / May 4

Magic could explore Jalen Suggs trade amid roster reset

Add another layer to what’s shaping up as a busy offseason for the Magic. With Jamahl Mosley already out and real questions about roster balance, guard Jalen Suggs is being viewed as a potential trade candidate, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic.

Orlando Magic News / Larry Brown Sports / May 4

Report: 1 Magic star considered most likely trade candidate

The Orlando Magic may look into breaking up its core this offseason. The Magic are set to pay $155 million in salary to the quartet of Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Desmond Bane, and Jalen Suggs next season.