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If there is one thing this Magic group has already found consensus on, it's that Sean Sweeney's communication style is direct, telling you what you need to here without the need to sugarcoat.

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Orlando Magic Take 5 Major Cost-Saving Steps To Make Tickets More Affordable For Fans

The Orlando Magic have announced five major changes to the fan experience when attending home games at the Kia Center in downtown Orlando, Florida. These changes mainly focus on adjusting prices to reduce the cost of attending the Magic’s home games.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 30

The Magic Just Made Games Better for Fans

Magic fans are waking up to an absolute game-changer from their local NBA team. The Orlando Magic are introducing fan-friendly options to their offerings across the board – from finding a seat to the game, to grabbing a hot dog and a beer, to leaving the game with a fun hat.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Nikola Vucevic’s Magic return draws eye-opening take from Desmond Bane

Nikola Vucevic’s return to the Orlando Magic has already made an impression on new teammate Desmond Bane as the organization prepares for the 2026-27 NBA season.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

The '20-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Tristan da Silva turning heads early at Magic training camp with strong qualities

Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva is already standing out to new head coach Sean Sweeney through the opening days of training camp ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Magic coach Sean Sweeney reveals major offensive emphasis for 2026-27

Orlando Magic head coach Sean Sweeney is placing a major emphasis on spacing as he begins installing his offensive system ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.

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 / Orlando Magic on SI / September 30

For Magic Coach Sean Sweeney, Spacing is Everything

Spacing is offense, and offense is spacing. Or, as Rick Majerus would pronounce it to Sean Sweeney when teaching him coaching fundamentals, oh-fence is spacing and spacing is oh-fence.

Paolo Banchero News / Hoops Habit / September 30

Paolo Banchero's quote about Kevin Durant bodes well for the Magic's outlook

When you’re drafted number one overall out of Duke, you are expected to be a franchise player. That is exactly the expectation for Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero.

Jalen Suggs News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 30

Jalen Suggs Apologizes to Magic fans

Considered to many to be the heart of the team, Jalen Suggs has had a rough go at times during the last couple of seasons. After a knee surgery put him out for much of the 2025 season, Suggs looked to bounce back last year with the new addition of Desmond Bane.

Anthony Black News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Magic hit with Anthony Black injury setback at training camp

The Orlando Magic are dealing with an early injury concern at training camp after guard Anthony Black suffered a minor ankle sprain during the team’s voluntary workouts leading into camp.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / Scoop B / September 30

Home Court Advantage: Kevin Knox II Capitalizes on Orlando Magic Opportunity, Reflects on MSG Memories & Weighs In on Mitchell Robinson’s Move to Celtics

ORLANDO, Fla. — Kevin Knox II is back home in the Sunshine State. The Tampa native—who signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Orlando Magic to fight for a spot on the roster ahead of training camp—is savoring the rare luxury of playing just an hour and a half away from his hometown.

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 30

Paolo Banchero Declares NBA Finals Goal For Orlando Magic Season

Every year, the rock gets pushed up the hill, and every year, only one team remains standing by the end. Paolo Banchero is ready to be the face of that team left standing on the mountain top.

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The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 30

The Biggest Change for Magic Under New HC Sean Sweeney

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic are officially in the Sean Sweeney era, and the change is already being felt just one practice into training camp. Sweeney was officially introduced as the Magic head coach back in June, so he's gotten a chance to acclimate himself with his new team.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 29

How Magic Sophomores Jase Richardson & Noah Penda Motivate Each Other

Sometimes all a player needs in their NBA life is an opportunity, a game, a moment to show the basketball world what they can do. Strong summer league outings from NBA Sophomores Jase Richardson and Noah Penda show the vision for how these two can continue to climb the ranks of Orlando's depth chart.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

Jalen Suggs sends heartfelt message to Jamahl Mosley after Magic departure

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs has nothing but appreciation for former head coach Jamahl Mosley as both begin new chapters entering the 2026-27 NBA season.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner give first Sean Sweeney impressions after Magic start training camp

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner got their first taste of a Sean Sweeney-led training camp Tuesday, and both Orlando Magic stars came away encouraged by the energy and structure their new head coach brought to the floor.

Nikola Vucevic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

Nikola Vucevic has Nick Anderson in sights, but there’s a bigger priority for Magic reunion

Nikola Vucevic has an opportunity to continue climbing the Orlando Magic record books after returning to the franchise, but the veteran center has made it clear that individual milestones are secondary to winning.

Anthony Black News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

Magic guard Anthony Black gets brutally honest on ‘weird’ contract extension situation

As the Orlando Magic begin training camp ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, guard Anthony Black is trying not to let his uncertain contract situation become a distraction.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

Magic star Paolo Banchero aims high with bold goal after learning important lesson from Rockets’ Kevin Durant

Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero is setting his expectations high entering his fifth NBA season, with winning the Eastern Conference among his primary goals for the 2026-27 campaign.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 29

Franz Wagner Opens Up to Life on The Magic After Moritz

After joining the Magic as the team's 8th-overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, Franz Wagner is about embark on his sixth NBA season in Orlando. But, this season is different, for more reason than one.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 29

What Sean Sweeney hopes to establish in first training camp with Magic

The Orlando Magic are ushering in a new era. Not from a roster-building perspective, like they were one year ago with Desmond Bane, but with a new face on the sidelines in head coach Sean Sweeney.

Jalen Suggs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 28

Jalen Suggs sends out heartfelt apology to Magic fans

The Orlando Magic’s 2025-26 season ended in disappointing fashion as they choked away a 3-1 lead in their opening round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons.

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 / 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.