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Paolo Banchero's Preseason Shooting Start Isn't One To Panic Over

Eyes will be on Paolo Banchero this season, and rightfully so. The 23-year-old forward will need a big year for the Magic to be successful. To do that, Banchero must have better offensive production.

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3 Things I'm Looking For in Cavaliers vs. Magic Preseason

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic are facing off against the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second time in the preseason, but now the game is moving over to the Kia Center.

Orlando Magic News / Scoop B / October 13

Orlando Magic’s Wendell Carter Jr. Talks Offseason Workouts With Collin Sexton & Derrick Favors, Sean Sweeney’s Impact and Orlando Being Slept On

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. has spent his summer striking the balance between intense off-court development and mental reset. Now entering his 8th NBA season at 27 years old, the former 7th overall pick out of Duke has established himself as the anchor of Orlando’s interior defense.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 13

Who Is Most Likely to Represent the Orlando Magic at the 2027 NBA All-Star Game?

We are rapidly approaching a new era of basketball in Orlando, one wher Sean Sweeney will be leading the way. Orlando fans have already gotten a taste of what that will look like througout the preseason and all through camp, but the question remains whether he can maximize the potential of Orlando's core.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

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

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

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The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

Anthony Black News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 12

Why Anthony Black Should Hold Out on Magic Contract Extension

When it comes to earning his next big payday, Anthony Black has little left to prove. Already one of the most dynamic players in the league, Black has shown incredible two-way versatility, impact, and development on both sides of the ball through his young NBA career.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 12

3 Winners, 1 Loser in Magic Preseason Loss vs. Cavaliers

The Orlando Magic are in the loss column for the first time in the preseason after falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers 119-105 inside Rocket Arena. The Magic still were not at full strength, but they managed to give a majority of their rotation a decent amount of playing time against one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 12

Magic rumors: Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Desmond Bane, Jalen Suggs contracts a problem for young star

The Orlando Magic suffered a crushing seven-game playoff defeat to the Detroit Pistons last season, and Marc Stein of The Stein Line says their future will be in the spotlight this season.

WNBA News

WNBA playoffs: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

WNBA playoff takeaways: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

Fever's Caitlin Clark praises HC Stephanie White after season ends

A'ja Wilson joins illustrious company with fifth WNBA MVP award

Angel Reese's big playoff performance sends Dream to WNBA Finals

Angel Reese's latest big playoff performance sends Dream to WNBA Finals

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 11

3 Magic Players to Watch as Preseason Progresses

The Magic kicked off preseason with a 122-118 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. The slate continues today with a matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 11

Orlando Magic Centers Sparring for Playing Time

ORLANDO, Fla. – As they say, iron sharpens iron. The origin of that phrase actually comes from a bible verse, which in full states: Proverbs 27:17 “As

Nikola Vucevic News / Hoops Wire / October 10

Nikola Vucevic says return to Magic uniform ‘felt pretty natural’

Nikola Vucevic is back in Orlando, and apparently the uniform still fits. The veteran center returned to the Magic in free agency this summer, more than five years after the franchise traded him to Chicago.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 10

The 1 Magic Player the League Will Be Talking About by December

The Orlando Magic have seemingly been the forgotten team in the Eastern Conference. With LeBron James returning to the East and numerous trades dominating the headlines, much of the attention has been focused elsewhere.

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 10

Paolo Banchero & Sean Sweeney Playing Advantage Basketball

ORLANDO, Fla. – Putting the defense in a bad spot is a trait of a good offense. Confusing as many defenders as often as possible by forcing as many live reads as possible and involving as many moving factors as possible is how good offenses operate; sometimes even doing these things multiple times within one play.

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The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

Franz Wagner News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 10

3 Things Magic Star Franz Wagner Needs for All-Star Bid

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Magic star Franz Wagner has been viewed as one of the best wings in the league, but he has yet to make his first All-Star appearance.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 9

The Magic Might Solve Their 3-Point Dilemma — But That's Not Their Goal

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic are coming off of a season in which they ranked 22nd in the league in terms of 3-point attempts per game. The team averaged just 34.1 attempts from downtown, which was a far cry from the 45 they shot during their preseason-opening win against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 9

This Magic Player Will Benefit The Most In Sean Sweeney's First Season

When thinking about who Sean Sweeney will impact the most this season, there are the obvious answers: Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Anthony Black, Jalen Suggs and Wendell Carter Jr.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 9

How Sean Sweeney Handles Injury Prevention for Magic

ORLANDO -- Bad injury luck is one of the worst things about sports. It is mostly unavoidable; it affects everyone; and it mostly just sucks for everybody involved.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 8

4 Winners, 2 Losers From Magic Preseason Win vs. Grizzlies

The Orlando Magic are 1-0 in the preseason after beating the Memphis Grizzlies 122-118 inside the FedEx Forum. The Magic really only played their starting lineup in the first half, when they went into the locker room with a three-point lead.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 8

Magic Offense Flashes New Identity With Opening Play of Preseason

It may just be one opening night preseason game in Memphis, Tennessee on a Wednesday in October, but the new-look Orlando Magic showed a real flash of what their offensive identity might look like under first-year Head Coach, Sean Sweeney.

Orlando Magic News / Stadium Rant / October 3

Magic Reloaded: A New Era Under Sean Sweeney

The Orlando Magic enter the 2026–27 season with first‑year head coach Sean Sweeney, who replaces Jamahl Mosley after five seasons, including three playoff appearances.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 1

Pelicans head coach Jamahl Mosley sets high bar for former first-round pick heading into 2026-27 season

New Orleans Pelicans first-year head coach Jamahl Mosley is setting a high bar for one of his youngest stars.

Zion Williamson knows you’ve heard it before: ‘I’m not where I want to be’

Sean Sweeney has one non-negotiable for Magic offense: Space the floor

The 'Active NBA points-per-game leaders' quiz

Paolo Banchero News / Scoop B / October 1

A Mutual Respect: Paolo Banchero and God Shammgod on Mentorship, Growth, and Orlando’s Bright Future

The dynamic between player and mentor in the NBA often dictates the speed at which young talent transitions into sustained excellence. For Orlando Magic cornerstone Paolo Banchero, having the guidance of legendary coach God Shammgod provided a critical foundation—one built on communication, wisdom and mutual admiration.