Orlando Magic: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / November 18

Orlando Magic Outlast the Golden State Warriors

You ever have one of those nights where your two best guys show up to a gunfight with flamethrowers, and you still somehow end up going home with a loss?

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 18

Magic ride balanced scoring to win over road-weary Warriors

Desmond Bane had a team-high 23 points, Anthony Black led a strong bench performance with a season-best 21 and the Orlando Magic took advantage of a road-weary Golden State Warriors team to claim a 121-113 home win on Tuesday night.

Desmond Bane News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 18

Desmond Bane is playing his best basketball of the season after Nov. 4 ejection

A loss on November 4 to the Atlanta Hawks dropped the Orlando Magic to 2-6 for the season, but one moment in the third quarter of that game seems to have turned around their season.

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Tyus Jones News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 18

Magic addition making wrong kind of records

When the Orlando Magic acquired Tyus Jones, they thought they were getting a 40% three-point shooter, a reliable point guard, and a playmaker. Jones was a low-risk high reward signing, as he signed a $7-million dollar contract this offseason to fill the Magic's desperate need for three-point shooting and facilitation.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 18

Magic coach Jamahl Mosley floated as Pelicans candidate to replace Willie Green

The Orlando Magic’s uneven start to the 2025–26 season has led to early speculation around head coach Jamahl Mosley’s long-term future with the franchise.

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 18

Magic take leap in NBA power rankings after Paolo Banchero injury

The Orlando Magic are learning how to play without Paolo Banchero, who has been out for the last two games with a groin strain. The Magic pulled out their most impressive win of the season against the New York Knicks when Banchero got hurt and have gone down to the wire in the two games since.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 17

Wagner shines but Durant closes, the Orlando Magic Report Card vs Rockets

The Orlando Magic entered the game without two of their starters - Paolo Banchero & Jalen Suggs - but were able to take the Houston Rockets to overtime, where they fell just short.

Franz Wagner News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 16

Franz Wagner struggles down stretch, and more takeaways from Magic vs. Rockets

The Orlando Magic dropped an overtime thriller to the Houston Rockets, 117-113, inside Toyota Center. What were a few of our takeaways? Let's jump into it!

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 16

Magic give valiant effort, but lose vs. Rockets in overtime

The Orlando Magic are catching their breath after a loss to the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. The Magic held the lead throughout almost the entire game, but the Rockets were always in the rearview mirror.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 16

Magic face tough task in Kevin Durant, Rockets on the road

The Orlando Magic are putting their three-game win streak on the line against Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets. To learn more about the Magic's upcoming opponent, we spoke with Houston Rockets On SI contributor Lachard Binkley.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 16

‘Regularly starting player’ allegedly spilled Magic’s tank plans to bettors in 2023

The NBA world was rocked a few weeks ago after player Terry Rozier and coach Chauncey Billups were arrested after a gambling investigation by the FBI. Decades after the Tim Donahue scandal, the NBA has another gambling-related scandal on their hands.

Tristan Da Silva News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 16

Tristan da Silva's scalable scoring versatility makes him prime for a leap

When Tristan da Silva was drafted 18th overall by the Orlando Magic, the team knew it was getting a versatile scorer with promising shooting indicators.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 15

Magic's 13-game start is one of the franchise's best ever in one key area

The Orlando Magic's shooting struggles and stagnation have bled into the 2025-26 season. They are currently No. 21 in 3-point percentage, No. 18 in offensive rating and No.

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NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 15

Tristan da Silva delivers his most complete game yet in Magic win vs Nets

The Orlando Magic (7-6) did what they had to do last night in NBA Cup play, dispatching the lowly Brooklyn Nets (now a ghastly 1-11) at home with star Paolo Banchero sitting out due to injury.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 15

Magic’s Jamahl Mosley highlights Tyus Jones’ value beyond scoring in Nets win

The Orlando Magic secured their third straight victory Friday night, defeating the Brooklyn Nets 105–98 in their second NBA Cup matchup. While Orlando

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 15

Jamahl Mosley outlines Magic’s offensive adjustments without Paolo Banchero in Nets win

The Orlando Magic secured their third straight victory Friday night, defeating the Brooklyn Nets 105–98 in their second NBA Cup matchup. The win came despite the absence of star forward Paolo Banchero, prompting head coach Jamahl Mosley to outline the offensive adjustments required to keep Orlando’s attack functioning.

Franz Wagner News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 15

Franz Wagner says turnovers ‘stalled us out’ in Magic’s NBA Cup win over Nets

The Orlando Magic extended their winning streak to three games with a 105–98 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night in their second NBA Cup matchup, but the postgame message centered less on celebration and more on the team’s need for cleaner execution.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 15

5 plays this Paolo-less Magic offense can rely on for shot creation

Paolo Banchero stormed into the Garden on his 23rd birthday ready to take over the basketball world, and the basketball gods gifted him with a kick to the groin.

Paolo Banchero News / Hoops Rumors / November 13

Paolo Banchero undergoing MRI on injured groin

The Magic‘s 17-point win in New York on Wednesday was the team’s most impressive victory of the season, but it came at a cost. Star forward Paolo Banchero exited the game in the second quarter due to a left groin strain and didn’t return.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 12

Paolo Banchero injury dampens Magic's upset over Knicks

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero turned 23 on Wednesday. A left groin injury, however, ruined his birthday.

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Orlando Magic News / Larry Brown Sports / November 11

Report: Magic's Paolo Banchero has issues with HC Jamahl Mosley

An underwhelming start for the Orlando Magic appears to be bringing some issues to the surface.

Desmond Bane breaks out of shooting slump at the perfect moment

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Desmond Bane News / Yardbarker / November 10

Desmond Bane breaks out of shooting slump at the perfect moment

Desmond Bane was 0-5 from three-point range for the first 47:59 of Monday's game and shooting 26% from deep on the season. He picked the perfect time to finally make one.

Turnovers are killing Magic early on

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