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Magic’s Franz Wagner embarrassing Bucks with scorching hot start

The Orlando Magic hosted the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Cup at Kia Center on Friday, and Franz Wagner wasted no time making his presence felt. Wagner continued his high-scoring campaign, dropping 14 points in just 11 minutes in the first half.

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Jalen Suggs To Return From Injury Friday

The Magic have struggled this season as injuries to key players have prevented them from getting any momentum. They have a 4-7 record coming into Friday’s NBA Cup game against the Bucks and will be looking for their first home win of the season.

Anthony Black News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 13

Anthony Black & Magic Coach Discuss Role Going Forward

ORLANDO, Fla. – This 2026-27 NBA Season didn't get off to the start the Orlando Magic wanted as a team, but there's officially been a handful of individual positives to bank on going forward.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Final Injury Report for Bucks-Magic: Will Jalen Suggs, Myles Turner Play?

The Orlando Magic are at home Friday night as they host the Milwaukee Bucks in an Eastern Conference matchup as part of NBA Cup group play. Orlando enters Friday’s game with a 4-7 record after defeating the Utah Jazz on the road Wednesday night.

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Franz Wagner News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 13

Why This Should Be a Dominant NBA Cup Win for Wagner Magic vs. Bucks

It's the last game of the week for the Orlando Magic, as they welcome the struggling Milwaukee Bucks to Kia Center. The Bucks (1-11) are currently last in the Eastern Conference.

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15 NBA non-lottery picks who outperformed everyone drafted ahead of them

The draft lottery is where you usually find the NBA's biggest stars. That's not always the case, though, as some later picks have proven to be some of the greatest players ever.

Jalen Suggs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Is Jalen Suggs playing tonight? Magic vs. Bucks injury report

The Orlando Magic could receive a significant boost ahead of Friday night’s NBA Cup matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, as guard Jalen Suggs has been upgraded to questionable with a right knee contusion and bone bruise.

Jamahl Mosley News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Moe Wagner has joking reaction to heated altercation with former Magic coach Jamahl Mosley

Jamahl Mosley got into a heated altercation with Moe Wagner during Wednesday’s New Orleans Pelicans-Brooklyn Nets matchup. Mosley picked up a technical for yelling at Wagner, his former Orlando Magic player, after the Nets center said something toward the New Orleans bench.

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Orlando Magic News / Fadeaway World / November 13

Orlando Magic Reportedly Open To Breaking Up Their Core If Team Falls Short Of Expectations Again

The Orlando Magic might be willing to break up their core and let one of their highest-paid players leave rather than let Anthony Black walk. According

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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.

Jalen Suggs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 13

Magic vs. Bucks injury report: Jalen Suggs upgraded for NBA Cup showdown

The Orlando Magic return to the Kia Center to take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, looking for their first home win of the season. They have won two straight games against the Sacramento Kings and the Utah Jazz after a difficult start to the season and are now 4-7 for the campaign.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 13

5 Burning Questions: Bucks vs. Magic in NBA Cup Action

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic are back in action in the NBA Cup as they take on the Milwaukee Bucks inside the Kia Center. After going 2-2 on their four-game west coast road trip, the Magic are back at home looking for their first win in their own building this season.

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Jamahl Mosley’s Pelicans focused on ‘correctable’ process amid historic losing streak

Four games, three blowouts, countless defensive breakdowns, and one franchise record is not exactly the best start to the holiday season. However, it’s

Orlando Magic News / Scoop B / November 12

Tracy McGrady on Orlando Magic’s Biggest 'What If' of Tim Duncan, Grant Hill and a Missed Dynasty

Few franchises in NBA history carry a heavier “what if” than the early-2000s Orlando Magic. In the summer of 2000, the franchise came tantalizingly close to assembling a powerhouse trio of Grant Hill, Tim Duncan, and Tracy McGrady—a lineup that could have reshaped the Eastern Conference for a decade.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 12

Magic seek elusive first home win against lowly Bucks

The Orlando Magic will look to continue to take advantage of the league's basement dwellers when they return home for an NBA Cup East Group A meeting with the woeful Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.

Jalen Suggs News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 12

Magic Get Good News on Jalen Suggs Injury Update

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic are getting ready to face off against the Milwaukee Bucks in their second NBA Cup game, but they could be on the road to getting healthier.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 12

4 Big Takeaways from Magic Road Trip

The Orlando Magic are coming back home on a happy flight after beating the Utah Jazz 123-108 inside the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. It's the first time this season that the Magic have won consecutive games, and they have some momentum as they host their first NBA Cup game of the season against the Milwaukee Bucks tomorrow night.

Anthony Black News / Orlando Magic on SI / November 12

Why Anthony Black Remains Invaluable to the Orlando Magic

Development isn't always linear progression; sometimes, it's a mix of gradual growth and a sudden shift in opportunity. Entering Year 4, Anthony Black has seen his game grow every season, into what appears to now be the perfect storm of experience, gradual development, and unexpected opportunity.

Orlando Magic News / HITC / November 12

‘I wish’ – Magic Johnson shares emotional message after Scott Colom’s Mississippi victory becomes official

Scott Colom was confirmed as the senator-elect for Mississippi in a historic moment, and NBA legend Magic Johnson shared a lovely message after. The United States midterm elections saw the Democrats win in surprisingly dominant fashion.

Franz Wagner News / Field Level Media / November 12

Franz Wagner pours in 38 as Magic hand Jazz 10th straight loss

Franz Wagner tied his career high with 38 points while leading the Orlando Magic to a 123-108 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday in Salt Lake City. Utah, which fell to the visiting Miami Heat on Tuesday, took its 10th consecutive loss.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / November 11

Orlando Takes on Utah Wednesday at Delta Center

The Orlando Magic visit the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Delta Center, with tipoff at 9:00 p.m. ET. The Magic are 3-7. Orlando beat Sacramento Kings 107-100 on Tuesday, Nov.

Franz Wagner News / Field Level Media / November 11

Franz Wagner pours in 33 as Magic end skid with win over Kings

Franz Wagner put up a season-high 33 points, Desmond Bane and Wendell Carter Jr. contributed key hoops to two lead-stretching runs in the second half and the Orlando Magic snapped a four-game losing streak with a 107-100 road triumph over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 10

Final Injury Report for Magic-Kings: Will Desmond Bane, Domantas Sabonis Play?

The Orlando Magic are on the road Tuesday night as they travel to take on the Sacramento Kings in an interconference matchup. Orlando enters Tuesday’s game with a 2-7 record after losing on the road in overtime to the Golden State Warriors Saturday night.

Orlando Magic News / Athlon Sports / November 10

In 2016, a collector paid $96,000 for a 1980 Topps Larry Bird and Magic Johnson rookie card; in 2018, it sold for $125,200 at auction

In 2016, a collector paid $96,000 for a pristine 1980 Topps basketball card. The unique item featured rookies Larry Bird and Magic Johnson alongside Julius Erving.

Magic Johnson News / HITC / November 10

The NBA star matching Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson is going under the radar

If you can count only Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson among your company for an NBA stat, then it doesn’t get much better than that. The likes of Luka Doncic, Victor Wembanyama, and Steph Curry are grabbing all the headlines this season for their game.

Magic Johnson News / Fadeaway World / November 9

Magic Johnson Reflects On 35 Years Since HIV Announcement: 'God Never Gave Up On Me'

Los Angeles Lakers icon and Hall of Famer Magic Johnson is alive and well today, but not many would have expected him to be if we went back in time to Nov.

Orlando Magic News / Kicks on SI / November 9

The Air Jordan 11 'Magic Ball' Drops This Week

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Space Jam, and Jordan Brand is going otherworldly with a massive collaboration. Some of the biggest highlights of the footwear and apparel collection include multiple Air Jordan 11 colorways.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Wire / November 6

Magic keep giving away possessions, and opponents keep cashing in

The Magic don’t need every opponent to play great defense. Too often, they’re doing enough damage themselves. Orlando entered Thursday with the NBA’s fourth-worst turnover rate, then committed 25 against a Suns team that ranked last in defensive rating.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 2