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On YouTubeOrlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 21
3 Magic preseason trends that must carry over
Happy NBA opening day, for those who celebrate! The Orlando Magic won't be in action until Wednesday against the Miami Heat, but they are coming off an encouraging preseason.
Franz Wagner News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 21
Franz Wagner Is Ready For His Breakout
After an impressive Eurobasket performance, Orlando's Franz Wagner has his eyes set on stardom. This past season was one many Magic fans wish to forget about.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 21
Why the Magic could be one of the NBA's best watches
There is a lot of anticipation heading into the 2025-26 NBA season for the Orlando Magic after an injury-plagued campaign. Given their lofty expectations in a wide open East, NBA analyst and popular social media personality Rob Perez recently released his "League Pass Fun" rankings, with the Magic coming in at No.
The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?
Orlando Magic News / Athlon Sports / October 20
Mock Trade Has Magic Reuniting With Former Center in Bulls Deal Featuring Ex-Lottery Pick
The Orlando Magic will enter the 2025-26 NBA season with high expectations as they are expected to be one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. Of course, Orlando finished seventh in the East last season after their star duo of Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner missed extended periods due to injuries, along with Jalen Suggs.
Magic Around the Web
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 20
Fantasy Preview: Which Magic Players to Draft?
NBA Season is right around the corner which also means Fantasy Basketball is there right alongside it. The Orlando Magic look to have their best offensive season in a while in addition to their top tier defense.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 20
Where are Magic in final NBA power rankings before regular season begins?
The Orlando Magic are going into the 2025-26 season expecting to be one of the best teams in the league. CBS Sports writer Colin Ward-Henninger agrees, placing the Magic at No.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 20
Three statistic projections for Magic's young core
The Magic are assembling talents that could blend together in different ways, a core four of foul-drawing downhill drive-and-kick scoring threats with a variety of complementary skill-sets.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 20
How much pressure are Magic facing going into season?
The Orlando Magic are going into the season with a lot of hope that they can reach new heights. The team that has been slowly building over the past five years is at its peak on paper, but that doesn't exactly mean the Magic will have its best season in this stretch.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 20
Analyst thinks Magic haven't done enough to contend, but here's why they have
The Orlando Magic are going into the season hoping to be better from beyond the arc. The Magic doubled down on those hopes by trading for Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane, surrendering Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and four first-round picks to bring him into the fold.
Desmond Bane News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 19
Desmond Bane could hold key to Magic's success this season
The Orlando Magic are excited to have Desmond Bane as a key player for their roster this season. Bane, 27, is entering his first season with the Magic after five seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies, where he grew every year.
Colin Castleton News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 18
Magic adds another big with final two-way spot
With one two-way spot remaining, the Orlando Magic have signed big man Colin Castleton, Hoopshype's Michael Scotto was among the first to report after their preseason finale this week.
Orlando Magic News / Hoops Wire / October 18
NBA Moves: Magic, Lester Quinones, Hornets, Eric Dixon, Thunder
Orlando has trimmed its roster to regular-season size, waiving guards Reece Beekman, Lester Quinones, and Javonte Smart, along with forward Phillip Wheeler, per Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 18
Paolo Banchero makes one big play in Magic preseason finale
This is why the Magic traded for Desmond Bane. Well, this play at least shows one reason the team acquired the electric scorer. Bane's shooting gravity draws the eyes of the defense whether he's hitting his shots that night or not; Des has earned the respect of the league to be in every scouting report.
Mac McClung News / Larry Brown Sports / October 18
Slam Dunk champion Mac McClung gets waived by Bulls
As the 2025-26 season tips off, watch for McClung’s dunks to light up the G League.
Colin Castleton News / Hoops Wire / October 17
NBA Moves: Magic, Colin Castleton, Blazers, Javonte Cook, Celtics
The Magic are promoting center Colin Castleton to a two-way contract, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Orlando had an open two-way slot, so no additional moves were needed.
Orlando Magic News / Sports Club Florida / October 17
Orlando Magic Finish Preseason Undefeated After High-Scoring Win Over Pelicans
The Orlando Magic closed out their preseason on a high note, defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 132-125 in a thrilling offensive showcase that highlighted both the team’s depth and growing chemistry.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 17
Bulls could have their first dunk contest champ since Michael Jordan
Since Michael Jordan took flight at Chicago Stadium in 1988, the Chicago Bulls haven't had a Slam Dunk Contest winner. That all might change thanks to their newest signing.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 17
Magic stars Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner ready for regular season
The Orlando Magic are a different team than they were a year ago, but the more things change, the more they stay the same. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are the leaders of the team and the Magic will only go as far as they take them.
Orlando Magic News / Field Level Media / October 17
2025-26 NBA preview: Southeast Division capsules
1. Orlando Magic 2024-25 record: 41-41, first in the Southeast Head coach: Jamahl Mosley, fifth season with Magic (144-184 record) Coming and going: The addition of Desmond Bane from Memphis should give the Magic someone to run the offense and they added to the stock at that position by tacking on well-traveled Tyus Jones as well.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 15
Five NBA players who could make the leap to All-Star level in 2025-26
Last season's NBA All-Star Game was won by a veteran-heavy team featuring Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and other long-time veterans, but there's a passel of promising young players — and a few less-young players — ready to join them.
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