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NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 31
Surprise standouts lead Magic to victory, other grades from win vs Hornets
The Orlando Magic were finally able to get back on track with a win against the Charlotte Hornets on the second night of a back-to-back. The team played its best defense of the season, holding the Hornets to 107 points, the lowest total by any team against the Magic so far this season.
Desmond Bane News / NBA Analysis Network / October 31
Brian Windhorst calls out Desmond Bane and Orlando Magic after poor start
For the first time in years, the Orlando Magic are viewed as legitimate contenders in the Eastern Conference. A key reason behind the Orlando Magic getting promoted to contender status was trading for Desmond Bane during the offseason.
Jamahl Mosley News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 31
Mosley's Magic standard of defense returns to form in Charlotte
Orlando's defense used to eat deflections for breakfast. The team ranked 6th (17.7) and 7th (15.2) in deflections per game the last two seasons, respectively.
The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 30
Surprise help for Orlando Magic, in most complete game of the season
The Orlando Magic snapped their four-game losing streak Thursday night to the Charlotte Hornets, securing a 123-107 win on the second night of a back-to-back.
The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
Orlando Magic News / Field Level Media / October 30
Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero power Magic past Hornets for 1st road win
Franz Wagner scored 21 points, while Paolo Banchero and Anthony Black each added 20 points, leading the Orlando Magic to their first road win of the season with a 123-107 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 30
Magic's disastrous start correlates to this troubling stat
The Orlando Magic are off to a disastrous 1-4 start to begin the 2025-26 season. You could argue that's putting it lightly, even though we are only one week through the season.
Desmond Bane News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 30
Bane scuffling, and other grades from Magic loss against Detroit Pistons
The Orlando Magic once again fell short, this time to the Detroit Pistons 135-116. The defense for this team has yet to gel, and the offensive potency we saw in the preseason has yet to be sighted during the regular season.
Orlando Magic News / Last Word On Sports / October 30
Where Has Orlando’s Magic Gone?
On Wednesday, the Orlando Magic were outscored by eight or more points in three of four quarters en route to a 19-point defeat, losing to the Detroit Pistons.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 30
Suggs availability factors in for Magic on second night of back-to-back
Working Jalen Suggs back from March’s knee surgery was always going to present challenges in the early portion of the season, so while the Orlando Magic
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / October 30
Four Coaches Predicted To Be Fired After Disappointing Starts
ORLANDO — The NBA is a brutal business. It rewards results, not intentions. Every October brings optimism — fresh faces, bold talk, and renewed belief.
Desmond Bane News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 30
Newcomer's brick serves as lowlight of Orlando Magic's latest loss
Adding Desmond Bane was one of the NBA offseason’s top splashes, a home run of an acquisition. It allowed the Orlando Magic to alleviate their biggest problem, subpar 3-point shooting, with a piece who would allow its defense to continue functioning at a high level. Early returns are mixed.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 30
Is the Orlando Magic's defensive answer stuck on their bench?
Under Coach Mosley the Orlando Magic's foundation has always been defense. They were top 3 defensively in back-to-back seasons and built the blueprint for future success.
Jamahl Mosley News / NBA Analysis Network / October 30
Frustrated Jamahl Mosley calls out Orlando Magic players after defeat to Pistons
The Orlando Magic have probably been the most disappointing team in the 2025-26 NBA season so far. The Magic won 41 games last year despite several long-term injuries and a woeful lack of three-point shooting.
NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 30
Five questions ahead of Magic vs. Hornets divisional matchup
The Orlando Magic are on the second night of a back-to-back as they take on the Southeast Division rival Charlotte Hornets. The Magic are at a disadvantage after facing the Detroit Pistons last night while the Hornets last played the night before against the Miami Heat, but Orlando should be the favorite on paper.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 30
Hornets, Magic continue search for defensive solutions
The visiting Orlando Magic and the Charlotte Hornets might need to crank up their offenses in large ways when they meet Thursday night. Or do something about their defenses.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 30
Vanishing act: Magic's defense disappears in fourth straight loss
Even as the Orlando Magic struggled through a 41-41 season in 2024-25, they could always rely on their defense. This year, they're still a bad offense, but they can't stop anyone either.
Anthony Black News / Field Level Media / October 29
Magic pick up team options on F Tristan da Silva, G Anthony Black
The Orlando Magic exercised the team options on the contracts of forward Tristan da Silva and guard Anthony Black, keeping the duo under contract through the 2026-27 season.
Jett Howard News / Hoops Rumors / October 29
Magic declining Jett Howard’s 2026-27 option
The Magic won’t exercise their fourth-year option on Jett Howard‘s rookie scale contract for the 2026/27 season, reports Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link).
Paolo Banchero News / Hardwood Heroics / October 29
'He Reminds Me of Josh Smith' – Orlando Magic’s Paolo Banchero Draws 'Red Flag' Concern From Analyst
The Orlando Magic entered the 2025-26 NBA season with high expectations, but they recently dropped to 1-3 following a disappointing 136-124 road loss against the undefeated Philadelphia 76ers. Paolo Banchero had a team-high 32 points in the losing effort yesterday.
Orlando Magic News / The SportsRush / October 29
Michael Cooper Breaks Silence on Magic Johnson’s Hand in Paul Westhead’s Firing
The Showtime Lakers were rolling through the early ‘80s with fast breaks, flash, and plenty of wins. But at one point, they started to sour under coach Paul Westhead.
Paolo Banchero News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28
Paolo Banchero hit with brutal Josh Smith comparison amid Magic’s slow start
On Monday evening, the Orlando Magic dropped to 1-3 on the 2025 NBA season with a disappointing road loss against the Philadelphia 76ers. The loss was another puzzlingly bad defensive performance from a Magic team that was supposed to be among the league’s elites in that department this year.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 27
Pacers waiving James Wiseman, signing slam-dunk winner Mac McClung to multiyear deal
The Pacers are signing free agent guard Mac McClung to a multiyear contract, agent Greg Lawrence tells Shams Charania of ESPN. McClung’s multiyear deal will be non-guaranteed, sources tell Charania.
Colin Cowherd News / Yardbarker / October 21
Analyst predicts surprising Eastern Conference team to reach NBA Finals
Tuesday marks the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, leading several analysts and talk show hosts to give their bold predictions for the upcoming season.
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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