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Orlando Magic Officially Sign Veteran NBA Point Guard

The Orlando Magic have been a team on the rise over the last two seasons. They have a very talented roster led by 2025 NBA All-Star Paolo Banchero. On Sunday, the team announced that they had officially signed veteran point guard Tyus Jones.

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Magic Gets Boost With Latest NBA Moves, Says Analyst

NBA free agency has been full of wild moves with stars changing teams, surprising cuts and impactful signings. The Orlando Magic have been one of the early headliners during the NBA offseason shakeup. While they didn’t go all-out after their Desmond Bane trade, the Magic’s calculated signings have earned them high praise.

Anthony Black News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 6

Anthony Black Emerging As Key Piece In Magic’s Championship Push

Aside from making major offseason improvements, Orlando Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman deserves credit for maintaining the team’s young core while building a championship contender.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 6

Orlando Magic Add Key Assistant From Gregg Popovich’s Coaching Tree

The Orlando Magic haven’t just bolstered their roster with the additions of Desmond Bane and Tyus Jones, they’ve also revamped their coaching staff. This offseason, two key additions were hiring God Shammgod and, most recently, veteran assistant Joe Prunty, per NBA insider Marc Stein.

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 6

Orlando Magic Gets Another Huge Boost With Free Agency Grade

The Orlando Magic are getting more hype ahead of the 2025-26 season. They haven't been splashed in free agency since the Desmond Bane trade, but their calculated moves didn’t go unnoticed.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 6

Orlando Magic Pegged As Eastern Conference Favorites By ESPN Analyst

The Orlando Magic are one of the most aggressive teams this offseason, making several key acquisitions to strengthen their push to win now. While it was their first move of the summer, the blockbuster trade for Desmond Bane remains the highlight addition.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 5

Orlando Magic Legend Tracy McGrady Joins Highly Esteemed List

The Orlando Magic have a unique history for such a young team, from drafting Shaquille O’Neal No. 1 in 1992 to winning the 1993 Draft Lottery and trading for Penny Hardaway.

Orlando Magic News / Last Word On Sports / July 5

Orlando Magic Re-Sign Fan-Favorite Center On 1-Year Contract

Magic Center Moritz Wagner has re-signed with the team on a one-year, $5 million contract. Orlando believes the fan-favorite will be healthy and contributing around Christmas after tearing his ACL last season.

Orlando Magic News / The SportsRush / July 5

Reggie Miller’s Legendary Sister Explains How Media Will Never Let Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark Become Magic Johnson and Larry Bird

Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark’s rivalry has become one of the biggest storylines currently in the WNBA. It can even be argued that their history as competitors follows the same trajectory as NBA legends Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 4

Magic Forward Noah Penda All Smiles After Inking Rookie Deal

Orlando Magic rookie forward Noah Penda was grinning ear to ear after signing his rookie contract on Friday. Penda's spot in the organization becomes official after Orlando traded with Boston to move up in the second round to select him with the 32nd pick.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 4

Magic Make Signings Of Draft Picks Jase Richardson, Noah Penda Official

In consecutive days, the Orlando Magic have signed guard Jase Richardson and forward Noah Penda. The team announced the signing of Richardson on Thursday, but did not provide contract details.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / July 4

Magic sign second-rounder Noah Penda

The Magic have officially signed No. 32 overall pick pick Noah Penda to his first NBA contract, the team announced today in a press release (Twitter link).

Orlando Magic News / Athlon Sports / July 4

Magic Get Great News in NBA Free Agency on July 4th

Just when NBA fans thought the Orlando Magic might take it easy on the holiday, the franchise dropped some important news. Turns out, the Magic's offseason keeps getting better by the day.

Franz Wagner News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 4

Orlando bringing back Moe Wagner on 1-year deal

The Orlando Magic made a splash early in the offseason by acquiring Desmond Bane in a blockbuster trade, signaling their intent to contend in the East.

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 4

Orlando Magic Get Massive Value Re-Signing Moe Wagner On Bargain Deal

The Orlando Magic are continuing to bolster their roster to seriously compete in the Eastern Conference next season. Acquiring former Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane is, of course, the highlight of their summer thus far, but Orlando's front office just got away with a huge steal.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / July 4

Magic to re-sign veteran big man

Orlando now projects to operate in luxury-tax territory for the 2025-26 season.

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Mac McClung News / Fastbreak on SI / July 4

Orlando Magic Cut Ties With Popular NBA Player

Mac McClung spent the 2024-25 season with the Orlando Magic organization. He appeared in two NBA games, averaging 1.5 assists per contest. According to Keith Smith of Spotrac, the Magic will let go of McClung.

Orlando Magic News / Total Apex Sports / July 3

Orlando Magic Hire Mavericks Icon God Shammgod as Assistant Coach

The Orlando Magic are continuing to reshape their coaching staff this offseason. In a notable move, the organization has hired longtime Dallas Mavericks assistant God Shammgod.

Orlando Magic News / Last Word On Sports / July 3

Orlando Magic Blessed by God Shammgod

The Magic continue to gather talent as they hired renowned player development expert God Shammgod as an assistant coach. The former pro has cultivated the likes of Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, and Kristaps Porzingis – is he the key for Orlando’s young core to “crossover” to a deep playoff run in 2026?

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 3

Cheryl Miller compares Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese to Larry Bird and Magic Johnson

Basketball legend Cheryl Miller has previously weighed in on the WNBA, Caitlin Clark, and Angel Reese. Now she is taking her analysis to a new level. On the All Facts No Brakes podcast with Keyshawn Johnson, Miller tried to link the “rivalry” between Clark and Reese to that of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.