It may just be one opening night preseason game in Memphis, Tennessee on a Wednesday in October, but the new-look Orlando Magic showed a real flash of what their offensive identity might look like under first-year Head Coach, Sean Sweeney.
Eyes will certainly be on the Orlando Magic's starters this season. And rightfully so. However, the bench unit is something to keep an eye on as well. The reserves can play key roles in the Magic's success.
Even though it's just the preseason, Wednesday night marked Sean Sweeney's first unofficial game manning the sidelines for the Orlando Magic against the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Orlando Magic wrapped up their first preseason game of the 2026-27 season with a 122-118 win against the Memphis Grizzlies inside FedExForum. Here were a few takeaways from the four-point win.
We will get a first look at the Orlando Magic -- now led by first-year head coach Sean Sweeney -- on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Most of the Magic's rotation for the new year is set, but that doesn't mean there aren't any players with something to prove over the next two weeks.
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.
Known for his aggressive, effective switching coaching style at previous stops, one can envision new Magic head coach Sean Sweeney running back that same idea with this tough, long-armed roster waiting for him in Orlando.
We are one day away from the Orlando Magic's first preseason game and nearly two weeks ago from the season opener. Of course, all eyes will be on Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane and Franz Wagner, heading into the new year.
If there's one word that would pop up as the biggest font in a word bubble visualization of what's been said most often throughout Orlando Magic media day and training camp from the team's star players and coaches, that word is communication.
The Orlando Magic kick off their preseason slate on Wednesday, Oct. 7, against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Magic seem off to a great start with Sean Sweeney at the helm, but more must be done before the season begins.
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.
Sean Sweeney may have just landed in Orlando a mere three months ago, but that hasn't slowed him down from getting acclimated to the team. With practically
Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane is in his second season with the team and his role could look a bit different this time around. A head coaching change always brings new energy, but Bane is viewed as someone in the prime of his career and a top contributor for a team eyeing the playoffs for the fourth straight season.
The Orlando Magic enter the 2026–27 season with first‑year head coach Sean Sweeney, who replaces Jamahl Mosley after five seasons, including three playoff appearances.
The Orlando Magic roster is littered with lottery draft picks, including their superstar Paolo Banchero and guards Anthony Black and Jalen Suggs. For much of their careers, Jalen Suggs has been the starter for this team, bringing a level of defensive tenacity that was hard to match.
Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black is making significant progress from his ankle injury as the team prepares to begin its preseason schedule next week. The Magic wrapped up their first week of training camp Friday with their preseason opener against the Memphis Grizzlies set for Wednesday.
Earlier in training camp, Magic coach Sean Sweeney compared the Magic’s Centers to the linebackers of a defense in football, noting the need for both to quarterback the entire defense with their voice and leadership.
The dynamic between player and mentor in the NBA often dictates the speed at which young talent transitions into sustained excellence. For Orlando Magic cornerstone Paolo Banchero, having the guidance of legendary coach God Shammgod provided a critical foundation—one built on communication, wisdom and mutual admiration.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ORLANDO — Greatness in the NBA isn’t built in a vacuum. For Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, the trajectory from top pick to cornerstone franchise player has been accelerated by the veteran voices and legendary minds around him.
The Orlando Magic return from their offseason and hosted their 2026 Media Day on Monday. Parks Sports And Recreation was in attendance to report on the Magic.