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On YouTubeOrlando Magic News / The Lead / May 6
Orlando Magic’s Future Is Still Bright, Even After Disappointment
The search for the NBA’s next great young contender usually circles the same handful of teams, like the Thunder, Spurs, and even the Celtics. Even though the Orlando Magic ended their season on a rather heartbreaking note, losing to the Detroit Pistons in Game 7 in the first round, there is still much hope for this young team for years to come.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 6
Where the Orlando Magic Fit Among Head Coaching Vacancies
The Orlando Magic are one of four teams still looking for a head coach for next season. After firing Jamahl Mosley shortly after the team's elimination
The 'NBA scoring champions' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 6
5 Orlando Magic Coaching Candidates to Calm their Storm
The Orlando Magic no longer have a Head Coach; they will need one by next season. Could they hire a new coach as quickly as they fired their last one? After letting Jamahl Mosley go on a Monday less than 24 hours after the playoff run ended, the team could have their new voice by the end of the week.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 6
3 Magic trade chips who could be moved this offseason
The Orlando Magic will have a big offseason ahead, especially after their embarrassing defeat in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs to the Detroit Clippers.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 6
2 players Magic must trade to take next step after 3-1 choke job vs. Pistons
For four games, the Orlando Magic looked ready to announce themselves as the Eastern Conference’s next powerhouse. They bullied the top-seeded Detroit Pistons with physical defense and relentless energy.
Michigan Wolverines News / Yardbarker / May 5
Michigan's Dusty May reportedly a potential target for two NBA teams
The Michigan Wolverines may find themselves having to pony up a significant amount of money or time to head basketball coach Dusty May.
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.
Jamahl Mosley News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 5
3 Takeaways From Jeff Weltman's Magic Offseason Press Conference
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic kicked their offseason off with a bang by firing head coach Jamahl Mosley less than 24 hours after their elimination in Game 7 against the Detroit Pistons.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5
Magic rumors: Will Billy Donovan’s infamous 180 on job in 2007 hurt his chances now?
The inevitable finally happened on Monday, as the Orlando Magic fired Jamahl Mosley as coach following their first-round exit in the playoffs. The Magic blew a 3-1 lead to the Detroit Pistons, which probably felt like adding insult to injury for Mosley.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Orlando Magic News / NBA Analysis Network / May 5
Orlando firing Jamahl Mosley showed Paolo Banchero’s timeline has outgrown patient offense excuses
Orlando dismissed Jamahl Mosley on May 4, less than a day after the season ended. The move followed a first-round loss in seven games after the Magic let a 3-1 lead against Detroit get away.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 5
Three Reasons the Orlando Magic Fell Short of Pre-Season Expectations
The Orlando Magic were picked by many as a potential candidate to represent the Eastern Conference in the NBA Finals. I had them being a top 5 seed that would go on to face the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, and many others thought that this could be the year they take that leap.
Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5
Tracy McGrady did not hold back on Magic after 3-1 chokejob
History repeated itself in an unfortunate way for the Orlando Magic in their opening round NBA playoff series against the Detroit Pistons. Just like they did in 2003, the Magic took a three-games-to-one series lead over the Pistons, only to see Detroit rebound and win three straight games to take the series.
Tom Thibodeau News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5
Tom Thibodeau is being linked to one NBA head-coaching job
Tom Thibodeau may soon be dropping down from the rafters again. The former NBA Coach of the Year Thibodeau is being mentioned in connection with the Orlando Magic head coaching job.
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 / Hoops Wire / May 4
Report: Magic’s Paolo Banchero grew frustrated with Jamahl Mosley’s late-game decisions
Now we’re getting a clearer picture of what may have been going on behind the scenes with the Magic. Before Orlando fired coach Jamahl Mosley on Monday, star forward Paolo Banchero had grown frustrated with how things were handled late in games, especially when the ball wasn’t in his hands.
Orlando Magic News / Yardbarker / May 4
Magic may be spinning wheels with firing of Jamahl Mosley
The Orlando Magic made Mosley the fall guy for their latest postseason failure.
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.
Cade Cunningham News / Yardbarker / May 3
Cade Cunningham's words mean even more after Pistons' thrilling Game 7 win
Cunningham and the Pistons did what's so difficult to do in the heat of the NBA playoffs. They pulled off three consecutive wins to advance.
Franz Wagner News / Field Level Media / May 2
Magic F Franz Wagner (calf) ruled out for Game 7
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner has been officially ruled out for Game 7 against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Wagner suffered a calf strain in Game 4 and has missed the last two contests.
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