Orlando Magic: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Slowing down Siakam key to Paolo's Magic ending 2025 with a bang

The East's 6-seed Orlando Magic are visiting the 15-seed Indiana Pacers for a New Year's Eve matinee tip off to end 2025. Orlando has limped to an 18-15 record while Indiana has scuttled to 6-27; neither team is thrilled by their season so far by any means, but at least teams both have a direction: up and down.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

With Franz out, Orlando Magic unlikely to land All-Star rep in '26

The Orlando Magic have a great chance to reach the All-Star break with the Southeast Division lead they’ve enjoyed most of the season still in their back pocket.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 31

Magic star has struggled in the clutch this season

The Orlando Magic's recent loss to the Toronto Raptors had a different twist to it. For much of the season, the Magic have relied on the heroics of guard Desmond Bane to bail them out -- not Franz Wagner or Paolo Banchero.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 31

One stat suggests this Magic guard has been their engine

It's been an up-and-down season for the Orlando Magic, who are currently 18-15 and tied for the No. 5 seed in the East for the Miami Heat. They are currently 1.5 games out of a top-4 seed and two games back of the Jayson Tatum-less Celtics for the No.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

Desmond Bane News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 30

Desmond Bane trade among three biggest 2025 storylines for Magic

The Orlando Magic have been through a lot in the last 12 months, and as the calendar year winds down, there are certainly a few memorable moments. Here's a look at the three biggest storylines the Magic have had in 2025.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 30

The Magic's three B's not enough vs Toronto Raptors

The Orlando Magic came into this game short-handed without Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner. The team was able to build a 21-point lead early in the game, but the Raptors came storming back in the second half.

Desmond Bane News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 29

Magic’s Desmond Bane nails ‘magical’ behind-the-backboard shot vs. Raptors

Desmond Bane pulled off a magical highlight during the Orlando Magic’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. Bane is going through the sixth season of his NBA career, his first with the Magic.

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 29

Paolo Banchero's triple-double isn't enough to avert collapse against Raptors bench

After a very strong start, the Orlando Magic could not hold down the Toronto Raptors inside Scotiabank Arena, squandering a 21-point lead en route to a 107-106 loss.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 29

Magic blow 20-point lead in loss to Raptors

The Orlando Magic are shaking their heads after a 107-106 loss to the Toronto Raptors inside the Scotiabank Arena. The Magic led by as much as 20 points in the first half, but the Raptors kept chipping away at their deficit throughout the game.

Anthony Black News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 29

This one stat etches Anthony Black's name in record books alongside Magic legends

Here are the only fourteen names to ever score 38 points or more in a game for the Orlando Magic: Tracy McGrady Shaquille O'Neal Paolo Banchero Nick Anderson

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 29

Which Magic player has been most important through 2 months?

It hasn't always been pretty for the Orlando Magic, who are currently 18-14 with sole possession of the No. 5 seed in the East through 32 games. As we approach the New Year, it's time to do some reflection!

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 29

Paolo Banchero's Magic must stifle Scottie Barnes to beat Raptors

Orlando is coming off one of the best wins of its season, taking down the best offense in the NBA in Nikola Jokić's Denver Nuggets after a career-outing from Anthony Black.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz

The 'Most NFL pass completions' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The 'NFL rookie QBs to win a playoff game' quiz

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 29

The Magic might see a familiar face in the lineup against Toronto

The Orlando Magic's 6th-overall pick in 2018 has now signed with his 6th NBA team in 3 years. After a short hiatus from the association, former Magic center Mo Bamba is back in the NBA.

Desmond Bane News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 29

Desmond Bane says this Magic player is already a favorite teammate

Desmond Bane didn't hold back in his praise for his new Magic teammate, Jonathan Isaac, after Orlando squeaked out the 1pt victory over the Nuggets, 127-126.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 29

Who goes back to Magic bench upon return of these 2 players?

After trailing by as many as 17 points, the Orlando Magic earned an emphatic 127-126 win at home against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. It came on the heels of a pretty lifeless 15-point loss the night before to the Charlotte Hornets, but they bounced back as well as anyone could've asked.

Orlando Magic News / NBA Analysis Network / December 28

Orlando Magic player enters conversation for two NBA awards after huge game vs Nuggets

The Orlando Magic bounced back from their defeat to the Charlotte Hornets by beating the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. The Magic had lost five of their last eight games before facing the Nuggets, so they needed a big performance to turn things around.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / December 28