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Magic Have Mixed Responses to Tyus Jones Trade

The Orlando Magic are trying to move forward after watching Tyus Jones get traded before the deadline earlier this week. While the deal wasn't a surprise in itself, Jones was a beloved player in the locker room despite joining the team less than a year ago.

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Moe Wagner Brings One Thing Magic Need

The Orlando Magic are excited to have Moe Wagner back from injury. It's been nearly a month since Wagner returned to the court. His role off the bench was amplified in the team's latest one against the Brooklyn Nets.

Jalen Suggs News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 7

Jalen Suggs May Be Missing Piece for Magic

Orlando Magic point guard Jalen Suggs is coming off one of the best performances in his career after notching a triple-double and a win against the Brooklyn Nets.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 6

Magic set sights on another convincing win vs. Jazz

The Orlando Magic took a step forward in their first of four consecutive home games against opponents with losing records. After cruising to a wire-to-wire win Thursday, Orlando will look to author another dominating performance against a sub-.500 team Saturday when the struggling Utah Jazz pay a visit.

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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

3 Things Magic Need After Trade Deadline

The Orlando Magic are 50 games into the season and have a 26-24 record, which is slightly below the expectations they had at the beginning of the season.

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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.

Jamahl Mosley News / Hoops Rumors / February 6

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.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 6

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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 / 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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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.