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Magic's big man leads charge in noteworthy defensive stat

The start to the Orlando Magic's 2025-26 season hasn't gone according to plan at all, especially on the defensive end. Even after two promising performances against the Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards, Orlando currently sports the NBA's 11th-best defensive rating, down from being a top-3 unit that it's been each of the last two years.

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Could Franz Wagner's start to season vault him into All-Star status?

Coming off a superb EuroBasket 2025 with Germany, Orlando Magic wing Franz Wagner was bound to take another leap entering the 2025-26 season. We're only seven games in, but Wagner is on pace to smash his previous career high in efficiency despite a dip in usage.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 3

One player could save Magic after massive drop in NBA power rankings

The Orlando Magic are trending up after two wins against the Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards to inch closer to .500. However, the team's four-game losing streak propelled NBA.com writer John Schuhmann to put the Magic down six spots in the latest power rankings.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 3

Magic star has modified his shot diet for the better

The expectations for the Orlando Magic have catapulted each of the last two seasons. The Magic struggled to get off the ground after last year's 16-8 start, largely due to injuries and inefficient offense, finishing 41-41.

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 3

This Orlando Magic lineup is running opponents off the floor

The Orlando Magic may have ninety nine problems, but the starting unit ain't one. Jalen Suggs - Desmond Bane - Franz Wagner - Paolo Banchero - Wendell Carter Jr.

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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.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 2

All-Star guard no longer in Magic's way, now or for a while

The Atlanta Hawks dominated the Indiana Pacers despite the absence of All-Star Trae Young on Friday night, pulling off a 20-point win to move atop their NBA Cup group.

Jalen Suggs News / Bleacher Report / November 1

Watch: Jalen Suggs a little too confident

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 1

Star duo dominates in Magic's washout of Wizards

The Orlando Magic eviscerated the Washington Wizards, 125-94, Saturday evening inside Capital One Arena. The Magic are winners of two straight for the first time all season.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 1

Magic continue dominance over Wizards with decisive win

Paolo Banchero scored 28 points and added 11 rebounds and the visiting Orlando Magic thrashed the Washington Wizards 125-94 on Saturday. Orlando shot 51.1% from the field and maintained a double-digit lead throughout the second half.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 1

NBA Notes: Magic, Desmond Bane, Knicks, Mike Brown, Jared Rhoden

Desmond Bane still believes his shot will come around. The Orlando guard is hitting just 25 percent from three and taking fewer of them than at any point since his rookie year.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 1

Magic forward hints team wants to play 'even faster'

The Orlando Magic may have snapped their four-game losing streak Thursday against the Charlotte Hornets, but there's no sugarcoating how disappointing their start to the season has been.

Orlando Magic News / The SportsRush / November 1

Kevin Garnett Spells Out What’s Still Missing From Paolo Banchero’s Game

It’s only been a few games since the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, but fans and pundits alike believe that the Orlando Magic have a bit of a Paolo Banchero problem.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 1

Magic getting first taste of Wizards rookie taking NBA by storm

The Orlando Magic are hoping to grab consecutive wins for the first time this season as they take on the Washington Wizards on the road. To learn more about the Magic's next opponent, we spoke with Washington Wizards On SI contributors Bryson Akins and Owen Jury.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 31

After complete effort to end skid, Magic continue trek vs. Wizards

The Orlando Magic are learning a lot about themselves during a five-game, nine-day road trip, which continues Saturday against the Washington Wizards. After losing four straight games, Orlando snapped the skid with a 123-107 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday for their first road win of the season.

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Orlando Magic News / Last Word On Sports / October 31

Jamahl Mosley Has Quietly Reversed This Anthony Black Decision

ORLANDO — The NBA rewards production, not potential. Every October ushers in optimism and excitement — but by November, only results matter. That truth has hit the Orlando Magic hard.

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.

Orlando Magic 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.

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 / 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.

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.

Cade Cunningham scores 30 to carry Pistons past Magic

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