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NBA News / The SportsRush / December 17
Byron Scott: Magic Johnson is the GOAT Point Guard, Not Steph Curry
The debate over the greatest point guard in NBA history always seems to come back to two names: Magic Johnson and Steph Curry. Magic set the standard for what a floor general looked like, using his size, vision, and flair to run the Showtime Lakers to five titles.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 17
NBA Cup has shaped Magic for the better
The Orlando Magic may not have won the NBA Cup this season, but they are walking away a better team because of the tournament. While they would have rather have beaten the New York Knicks in the semifinal and the San Antonio Spurs in the final, the Magic are a better team after the tournament than they were walking into it.
Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 17
Paolo Banchero, Magic face tough tests on four-game road trip
The Orlando Magic are heading back out to the west coast for a four-game road trip that will span nearly a week. Here's a look at the games they will face and what to expect: The Magic don't have an easy start to the road trip as they take on the Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver.
The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 17
NBA Notes: Sixers, Kelly Oubre Jr, Magic, Tyus Jones, Thunder
Philadelphia is operating about $1 million below the first apron, and the question is whether depth matters more than savings. ESPN’s Bobby Marks points to Kelly Oubre Jr.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 17
Ranking every Orlando Magic player by trade likelihood, from Paolo Banchero to Tyus Jones
The NBA trade season is officially underway, with most NBA players now eligible for trades as of December 15, even those who signed with new teams before the season began.
Jalen Suggs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 16
Magic guard Jalen Suggs’ defiant outlook after latest injury setback
As the Orlando Magic prepare to begin a four-game road trip, guard Jalen Suggs struck a composed and resolute tone while addressing his latest injury setback.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 16
Magic get interesting power rankings spot after NBA Cup run
The Orlando Magic are heading home after losing to the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup semifinals. It was a strong run for the Magic, but they wished to go further after their loss to the Knicks.
Horace Grant News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 16
NBA champion Horace Grant to host new show, 'Legends in Session'
4x NBA Champion and Orlando Magic legend, Horace Grant, is hosting a new show expected to release in 2026, titled: Legends in Session with Horace Grant I talked with Horace Grant on my podcast, Learning Basketball, about his new show along with his legendary NBA career, family, teammates.
Jalen Suggs News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 15
Magic get bad injury news on Jalen Suggs
The Orlando Magic continue to be bit by the injury bug this season. The team announced that starting point guard Jalen Suggs is dealing with a hip contusion which will keep him out for a period of time.
Orlando Magic News / Sneakers on SI / December 15
Adidas Signs Franz and Moritz Wagner to Sneaker Deals
Orlando Magic teammates and brothers, Franz Wagner and Moritz Wagner, have officially new sneaker deals with adidas. While Moritz has not yet played a game this season, Franz has worn adidas throughout the season.
Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 15
Paolo Banchero is finding stride after slow start post-injury
The Orlando Magic have had to navigate around multiple injuries to begin the 2025-26 season. As part of the process, however, is integrating said player's back into the rotation without disrupting any flow.
Franz Wagner News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 14
3 plays the Wagner-less Magic can rely on until his return
As one dynamic big wing franchise cornerstone reenters the arena, another one leaves in pain. Paolo Banchero is back, rearing back into full form; Franz Wagner is gone and recovering to injury.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 14
Magic may have gotten two NBA Draft steals
The Orlando Magic haven't gotten a ton out of their pair of rookies this season, but they have looked strong in their small sample size. Bleacher Report writer Greg Swartz conducted a recent redraft of the 2025 rookie class, and Jace Richardson popped in at No.
Dwight Howard News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 14
Where does Dwight Howard rank among peers through quarter century?
There's no doubt that former Orlando Magic big Dwight Howard is one of the greatest players in franchise history. But where does he rank among all greats through the first 25 years of the 21st century?
Orlando Magic News / Hoops Wire / December 14
NBA Notes: Magic, Jalen Suggs, Cavs, Evan Mobley, Pistons
Jalen Suggs was in the middle of one of the best halves of his career when the night took a painful turn. Suggs went shot-for-shot with Knicks star Jalen Brunson during the first half of Saturday’s NBA Cup semifinal, but a left hip injury forced him out in the third quarter, as relayed by ESPN’s Tim Bontemps.
Jalen Suggs News / Hoops Rumors / December 14
Jalen Suggs Leaves NBA Cup Game With Hip Injury
Magic guard Jalen Suggs engaged in a scoring battle with Knicks star Jalen Brunson during the first half of Saturday’s NBA Cup semifinals matchup, but pain forced him out of the game after he hurt his hip in the third quarter, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN.
Moritz Wagner News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 13
Moritz Wagner’s quiet milestone before Magic’s NBA Cup semifinal vs. Knicks
As the Orlando Magic prepare for their NBA Cup semi-final matchup against the New York Knicks on Saturday night, Moritz Wagner reached a quiet but notable step in his recovery process.
Franz Wagner News / EssentiallySports / December 13
Why Is Franz Wagner Not Playing Tonight vs Knicks? Latest Injury Update on Magic Star and Expected Return
The Orlando Magic will face a tough test against the New York Knicks on Saturday, December 13, in the semifinal of the NBA Cup in Las Vegas. It will be a tough game for Orlando, mainly because of the absence of their star player, Franz Wagner.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 12
Magic's perfect NBA Cup record, finals trip on line vs. Knicks
The resilient Orlando Magic take a perfect NBA Cup record into the tournament's semifinals Saturday, while the New York Knicks roll into Las Vegas having feasted ever since Thanksgiving week.
Desmond Bane News / Yardbarker / December 10
Desmond Bane is proving to be exactly what the Magic needed
Brought to Orlando to help elevate the Magic's contender status ahead of the 2025-26 season, Desmond Bane is starting to deliver on the expectations that followed him from Memphis.
Desmond Bane News / Yardbarker / December 10
Magic asserting themselves as serious contender with NBA Cup win
Playing without the injured Franz Wagner, the Orlando Magic continued their winning ways in the NBA Cup.
Desmond Bane News / Larry Brown Sports / December 8
Desmond Bane fined $35,000 by the NBA
Orlando Magic wing Desmond Bane got a substantial fine from the NBA for his bizarre actions during Sunday’s game against the New York Knicks. Bane has been fined $35,000 by the league for throwing a basketball at OG Anunoby during Orlando’s 106-100 loss to the Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York, N.Y.
Franz Wagner News / Field Level Media / December 8
Magic F Franz Wagner could miss weeks with ankle injury
Orlando Magic star forward Franz Wagner was diagnosed with a left high ankle sprain on Monday, one day after taking a spill early in a game against the New York Knicks.
Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / December 5
Magic provide major Paolo Banchero update ahead of clash with Heat
Banchero has missed Orlando’s past 10 games due to a left groin strain.
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