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On YouTubeFranz Wagner News / Hoops Rumors / February 18
Franz Wagner Out Indefinitely Due To Ankle Injury
The left ankle injury that has sidelined Magic forward Franz Wagner for 25 of the team’s past 29 games continues to be a problem, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who reports (via Twitter) that Wagner will be out indefinitely when the team resumes play following the All-Star break.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 18
Five games that could define rest of Magic season
The Orlando Magic will view any game where it can employ its envisioned starting five and a bench rotation featuring Anthony Black and Moe Wagner as a win.
The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz
How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?
Orlando Magic News / HITC / February 18
How Magic Johnson wished Michael Jordan on his 63rd birthday after Daytona 500 win
Magic Johnson sent a heartfelt message to Michael Jordan on his 63rd birthday, celebrating not just the milestone but a major NASCAR triumph at the Daytona 500.
The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance
The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.
Magic Johnson News / EssentiallySports / February 18
'Rest In Piece': Magic Johnson Sends Emotional Message After Tragic Passing of Jesse Jackson
On February 17, 2026, the world lost an icon. Rev. Jesse Jackson passed away at the age of 84. As a longtime activist, he impacted many lives, including famous ones.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 17
Magic shake up final two-way spot in recent move
The Orlando Magic shook up one of their three two-way spots. They signed Osceola Magic wing Alex Morales to their final two-way contract and, in a corresponding move, waived center Orlando Robinson, the team announced.
Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / February 17
Magic Sign Alex Morales To Two-Way Contract
The Magic have called up guard Alex Morales from their G League affiliate, signing him to a two-way contract, the team announced today in a press release (Twitter link).
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 17
Magic Record Projection Revealed as Second Half Approaches
The Orlando Magic have just 29 games left in their season, and there is reason to believe they could start to catch fire. Bleacher Report writer Grant Hughes believes the team will finish 17-12 in their second half of the season, finishing with a record of 45-37.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 17
All eyes will be on this Magic player after All-Star break
There's a discernable gap between the Orlando Magic and the Cleveland Cavaliers, the No. 4 seed in the East -- a five-game gap, to be exact. Never say never, but while Orlando is four back in the loss column, that gap feels fairly insurmountable with 29 games left in the season.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 16
3 things for Magic to prioritize after All-Star Break
Entering with heightened expectations, it's been a disappointing season for the Orlando Magic through the All-Star break. At 28-25, they find themselves in the mix for a second-straight play-in appearance, hoping to build any sort of consistency over their final 29 games of the season.
20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
Jase Richardson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 16
Magic’s Jase Richardson shows what epic Slam Dunk Contest fail was really supposed to look like
The Orlando Magic has representation during All-Star Weekend, as rookie Jase Richardson participated in the dunk contest. Richardson looked good to start the first round, but it was his second dunk attempt that had many wanting to check on his safety.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 15
Tracy McGrady Explains Signing With Magic in Free Agency
It's been over 25 years since the Orlando Magic signed hometown hero Tracy McGrady as a free agent. McGrady, a native of Auburndale, Fla., signed with the Magic on a seven-year, $92 million contract, which was viewed as one of the biggest deals in the league at the time.
Jase Richardson News / Larry Brown Sports / February 14
Jase Richardson suffered scary fall during NBA Dunk Contest
Orlando Magic guard Jase Richardson had fans gasping for a different reason Saturday during the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Richardson needed at least a score of 47.5 on his second slam to advance to the final round of the dunk contest at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.
Orlando Magic News / EssentiallySports / February 14
Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Rift Exposed as Ex-Laker Details 7-Figure Betrayal
A mentorship from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar should have been priceless for a young Lakers center. Instead, according to Ivica Zubac, it never materialized after a meeting with Magic Johnson.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 13
NBA Notes: Magic, Paolo Banchero, Wizards, Alex Sarr, Hawks
Magic star big man Paolo Banchero did not sugarcoat it. Asked after Wednesday’s loss to Milwaukee whether Orlando is playing to its potential in the half-court, Banchero paused, then said the quiet part out loud.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 13
Grading the Orlando Magic's season entering All-Star Break
At last, we have reached the All-Star break, and it hasn't been the most enjoyable first "half" for the Orlando Magic, who are currently 28-25 at the midway point.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 12
Tanks for nothing: NBA fines Jazz, Pacers for recent 'tanking' efforts
The NBA is starting to get pretty annoyed by tanking, and on Thursday evening announced fines to both the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers for recent lineup decisions.
Franz Wagner News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 9
Franz Wagner reveals ‘sky’s the limit’ mindset after Magic return
For only the third time this year, Franz Wagner suited up for the Orlando Magic on Monday night. After missing the last nine games with a left high ankle sprain, Wagner made his presence known in a major way, matching his brother Mo with 14 points in just 17 minutes while shooting 6-of-010 from the field, and .500 from beyond the arc.
Orlando Magic News / Field Level Media / February 9
Franz Wagner makes noteworthy return as Magic outlast Bucks
Franz Wagner scored 14 points in 16 minutes in his return to action for Orlando and was a catalyst in a game-changing third-quarter run as the Magic downed visiting Milwaukee 118-99 Monday night.
Jamahl Mosley News / Hoops Rumors / February 6
Magic’s Weltman Discusses Deadline, Injuries, Mosley, More
The Magic were projected to be among the contending teams in the Eastern Conference this season, but they’ve had an up-and-down year and currently sit in play-in territory at 26-24.
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