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NBA News / Total Apex Sports / November 8

Orlando Magic Outlast the Boston Celtics In NBA Cup

The Boston Celtics, looking to assert their dominance in the new NBA Cup, walked into a buzzsaw in Orlando Friday night, falling to the Magic 123-110. It was a game that felt like a playoff rematch from last spring, only this time the Magic seemed to have found the cheat code.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / November 7

Boston Celtics Fall To Orlando Magic 110-123: 5 Reasons Why

The Boston Celtics opened their NBA Cup campaign with a frustrating setback, watching the Orlando Magic ride timely shot-making and a pair of decisive second-half surges to a 123-110 win on Friday night.

Orlando Magic News / Field Level Media / November 7

Franz Wagner, Desmond Bane spark Magic past Celtics in NBA Cup

Franz Wagner scored 27 points and Desmond Bane had 22 to fuel the host Orlando Magic to a 123-110 victory over the Boston Celtics on Friday in an NBA Cup Group B game.

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Magic's Desmond Bane ejected from game for spiking the ball on Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu after a flagrant foul · CBSSports.com

After blockbuster trade, why has Desmond Bane been marginalized with Magic? Why Orlando needs a better plan · CBSSports.com

Magic's Desmond Bane ejected from game for spiking the ball on Hawks' Onyeka Okongwu after a flagrant foul · CBSSports.com

Magic's Desmond Bane ejected for briefly losing his mind vs. Hawks · Sporting News

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Jalen Suggs News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 7

Suggs, DaSilva sink Celtics in key win, and other Magic takeaways

The Orlando Magic returned home and opened their Emirates Cup group stage play with a 123-110 win over the Boston Celtics Friday evening. What were a few of our takeaways?

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 7

If all else fails, Orlando Magic coach needs to run this offensive scheme

It’s still very early in the season, but this has been far from an ideal start for the Orlando Magic’s coach, Jamahl Mosley. Despite entering the year with extremely high expectations as a contender in the Eastern Conference, the Magic have gotten off to a very disappointing 3-5 start.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 7

Why this Magic forward is making a name for himself

There's still a lot of season left, but it would not be an overreaction to say that the Orlando Magic's start to the 2025-26 season has been beyond dreadful for everyone involved.

Paolo Banchero News / HITC / November 7

Paolo Banchero told by Draymond Green what he still lacks to reach elite level

It is still early in the new season, but Orlando Magic’s start has not inspired much excitement. This summer, Orlando made a bold move by acquiring Desmond Bane, signalling their intentions to compete for a title.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 6

Orlando Magic’s $22 million problem: role players not delivering early

The Orlando Magic are off to a very slow star (3-5). After an offseason filled with hype and excitement, they have been the opposite, dull and underwhelming.

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 6

How Mosley's Magic are utilizing Banchero more efficiently than ever

The Orlando Magic using Paolo Banchero in a variety of roles on and off the ball have begun to unlock their star's full skill-set. Running both ends of a pick-and-roll, flying around in transition, bullying opponents with backdowns, Banchero is creating scoring opportunities for himself and teammates in many different ways.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 5

Magic cannot let season spiral any further

Sitting at 3-5 and uneven at every imaginable level, the Orlando Magic can't allow this season to spiral any further. Coming into this season, Orlando was looking to take on the weight of expectations and desire to avenge an injury-filled 2024-25 season from hell.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 5

Orlando Magic star's accuracy has been terrible

It’s time to start worrying about the Orlando Magic after they’ve fallen to 3-5. Aside from winning the season opener against the Miami Heat, a state rival, they’ve done nothing special and appear vulnerable.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 5

Three Orlando players shine, but it's still a road loss

Atlanta takes down Orlando without Trae Young by forcing a surplus of turnovers from Orlando's primary ball-handlers (12 TO combined from Banchero, Wagner, Bane, and Suggs) Mouhamed Gueye was moving out there swatting shots; Dyson Daniels and Kristaps Porzingis were poking away loose balls for steals.

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 5

NBA legends see greatness in Magic star Paolo Banchero

Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero is in his fourth NBA season of what he hopes will be a Hall-of-Fame career. Banchero, who turns 23 this month, is still growing in the league, but he recently spoke about an experience he had in his rookie year where he gained confidence in his game from some of the greatest to ever play the sport.

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Desmond Bane News / Hardwood Heroics / November 5

'No Easy Baskets' – Orlando Magic’s Desmond Bane Gets 100% Honest on His Strange Ejection Vs. Atlanta Hawks

Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane was ejected in less than six minutes left in the third quarter of their 127-112 loss to the Atlanta Hawks after incurring a flagrant and technical foul during a fastbreak play.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 4

Same old story for Magic defense in blowout loss to Hawks

Hoping to build momentum to close out the lengthy five-game road-trip, the Orlando Magic's two-game win streak was snapped Tuesday night against the Atlanta Hawks, losing 127-112.

Desmond Bane News / Larry Brown Sports / November 4

Desmond Bane gets ejected after committing an unusual flagrant foul

Desmond Bane found a new and unique way to commit a flagrant foul during Tuesday’s game. The Orlando Magic guard Bane was tossed from his team’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 4

Dyson Daniels stepping up for Hawks in Trae Young's absence

The Hawks are going to need Daniels to provide a lot of offense until Young gets back.

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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.

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.

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.

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