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Orlando Magic will be playing postseason basketball, kind of

In case anyone had any doubts, the Orlando Magic will be playing some form of basketball beyond April 12, the final day of the regular season. With the San Antonio Spurs' 127-95 blowout win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, the Orlando Magic have clinched a spot in the play-in, at the very least.

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NBA Mock Trade: Orlando Magic Go All-In for Giannis With Young Core Offer

Kirk Goldsberry was recently on the Bill Simmons Podcast and he said that the Orlando Magic have been "very active" in trying to position themselves to acquire the Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 27

Paolo working with Magic coach on improvements

From working with Luka Doncic in Dallas to Anthony Black in Orlando, God Shammgod is something of a skill development whisperer, helping already good players unlock new moves they may have never imagined before.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 27

Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane praise Magic wing's Hustle and Feel

It is the little things within the game: offensive rebounds, diving on the floor, going after loose basketballs That is appreciation for the game when you don not know how many opportunities you get to play...

Jamal Murray News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least nine three-pointers in a game more than once in their career can you name in five minutes?

Franz Wagner News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 27

Will Magic’s Franz Wagner return from ankle injury before end of season?

The Orlando Magic have been struggling over the past two weeks, but they were finally able to break their losing streak after defeating the Sacramento Kings.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 27

NBA Notes: Magic, Franz Wagner, Heat, Pelle Larsson, Nuggets

Magic forward Franz Wagner is at least trending in the right direction. Wagner has missed 20 straight games with a left high ankle sprain and has appeared just four times since December 7.

NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / March 27

Magic Johnson Eyes Return to NBA in New Role: Report

Magic Johnson’s sports ownership empire could be expanding back into the NBA, as a new report claims the Lakers legend has been making moves to launch an expansion team in Las Vegas.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Hoops Wire / March 27

Report: Magic among teams showing interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Magic are among the teams with interest in Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, should he become available, NBA analyst Kirk Goldsberry said on The Bill Simmons Podcast.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 26

Magic survive late scare from tanking Kings

We can be honest: The Orlando Magic have been maddening the last few weeks. Tonight wasn't any better, but they can breathe a sigh of relief with their 121-117 win over the lowly Sacramento Kings, snapping a season-long six-game losing streak.

Paolo Banchero News / Field Level Media / March 26

Paolo Banchero's 30 points help Magic stop skid vs. Kings

Paolo Banchero had a team-high 30 points and combined with Desmond Bane for eight in a late 12-0 flurry that sent the Orlando Magic on their way to a 121-117 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings on Thursday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Orlando Magic News / NBC Sports / March 26

Watch: Will Ferrell Magic Johnson ⚾

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Final Injury Report for Kings-Magic: Will Jalen Suggs, Russell Westbrook Play?

The Orlando Magic are at home on Thursday night as they host the Sacramento Kings in an interconference matchup. Orlando enters Thursday’s game with a 38-34 record after losing on the road to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night.

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 26

What happens if the Magic lose to the Kings at home

We haven't seen free falling this hard since the late, great Tom Petty took the stage. Fresh off a 7-game winning streak, The Orlando Magic turned around, stepped on a banana peel, and slipped backwards into losing six straight.

Jamahl Mosley News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 26

Orlando Magic losing to depleted Kings should end Jamahl Mosley era

The Orlando Magic can’t lose to the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. Obviously, they can. Anyone who has watched them attempt to defend the Indiana Pacers

Jalen Suggs News / Athlon Sports / March 25

Magic's Jalen Suggs Receives Injury Status for Kings Game

The Orlando Magic are set to play the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. While the Kings have struggled all season long and are in last place in the Western Conference standings with a 19-54 record, the Magic currently sit in eighth place in the Eastern Conference with a 38-34 record.

Orlando Magic News / AirJordanChronicles / March 25

Viral Girl Whose Drink Was Knocked Out at Cavs vs Magic Faces Criticism

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ 136-131 win over the Orlando Magic may not have been surprising, given the 4-game winning streak, but a courtside incident at the Cavaliers vs.

Orlando Magic News / Hardwood Heroics / March 25

Orlando Magic Coach Sends Encouraging Message to the Team Amid 6-Game Losing Streak

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley chose to emphasize the team’s positives in their 136-131 road loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night.

Orlando Magic News / Yardbarker / March 25

Paolo Banchero scores big in another Magic loss

Paolo Banchero scored 36 points Tuesday night, the third time he scored 30+ points in his last five games. And for the sixth straight game, the Orlando Magic lost.

The 'Active NBA 50-point games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 25

Donovan Mitchell exceeds 40 points as Cavaliers extend win streak

In leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to their fourth straight win, a 136-131 victory over the Orlando Magic, Donovan Mitchell reached a major individual milestone once again.

Jalen Brunson, Knicks push past Pelicans for seventh straight win

Hornets tie franchise record with 26 three-pointers, crush Kings

Cade Cunningham's injury has NBPA calling for rule change

Moses Moody's diagnosis has been revealed after ugly injury

Mavericks' Cooper Flagg reacts to Moody's gruesome injury

Orlando Magic News / The SportsRush / March 24

Charles Barkley Warns Jamahl Mosley Should Pack His Bags Up Over Tensions With Paolo Banchero

Not too long ago, the Orlando Magic were one of the hottest teams in the NBA, finally living up to their preseason expectations. Unfortunately, it’s just as easy to fall into a slump as easily as it is to get hot.

Orlando Magic News / HITC / March 24

How Magic Johnson reacted to Michael Jordan’s NASCAR team’s historic start

Magic Johnson has reacted to Michael Jordan’s NASCAR success, praising his longtime rival after another major win for 23XI Racing. The moment came as Jordan’s team continued one of the strongest starts to a NASCAR season in recent memory.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 24

Cavs vs. Magic: What to watch as Cleveland returns home

Finally, a home game. The Cavs are back at Rocket Arena after taking care of business on a three-game trip, closing it out with their final regular-season meeting against the Orlando Magic.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 23

Pascal Siakam stuffs Paolo Banchero to send Magic to another loss

Pacers' Pascal Siakam stuffs Paolo Banchero at buzzer to send Magic to fifth straight loss

The Orlando Magic came back from 12 points down in the final 3:36 Monday night and gave star Paolo Banchero a chance to tie it at the buzzer. Pascal Siakam's defensive heroics and Orlando's third-quarter defensive collapse sent the Magic to their fifth straight loss, 128-126.

Daniss Jenkins' career game leads Pistons to big win over Lakers

Jared McCain shows off as Thunder blow out his former team

Hawks continue home court dominance, run away from Grizzlies

The 'NBA playoff PPG leaders' quiz

Jalen Suggs News / Hoops Rumors / March 21

Magic’s Jalen Suggs Fined $25K By NBA

Magic guard Jalen Suggs has been fined $25K for “throwing his mouthpiece in the direction of the spectator stands,” the NBA announced on Saturday (via Twitter).

Jamal Cain News / Hoops Rumors / March 20

Magic Convert Jamal Cain To Standard Contract

The Magic are converting Jamal Cain‘s two-way deal to a standard NBA contract, reports Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel. The team put out a press release officially confirming the news (Twitter link).