The Orlando Magic hosted the Miami Heat for their preseason home opener inside Kia Center on Sunday, recording their third win, 120-104. A couple of Magic stars -- Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane -- did not play, but what were a few takeaways from Sunday's contest?
The Orlando Magic kicked off the offseason with a bang, acquiring Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies. With the Eastern Conference appearing weaker this year, the team has decided to push its chips in, adding one of the league’s premier sharpshooters.
The Orlando Magic will be without two of their key players in their first preseason game at the Kia Center against the Miami Heat. The Magic have ruled out All-Star forward Paolo Banchero and star shooting guard Desmond Bane against the Heat.
After a triumphant return in Philadelphia blowing out the 76ers by 30 points (128-98), the Orlando Magic are finding their groove as they work in new personnel into the rotation.
Larry Bird and Magic Johnson helped define basketball in the 1980s, their rivalry driving the NBA into the mainstream. Although many saw them as evenly matched, Bird believes Johnson came out ahead.
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Paolo Banchero had a funny courtside moment during the Magic’s preseason game after a fan told him he needed “two more points” to hit his bet. Banchero couldn’t believe what he was hearing and called the fan out for gambling on an exhibition game.
It has been 903 days since Victor Oladipo last played in an NBA game, but the 33-year-old guard is still trying to fight for another opportunity in the league.
The start of the 2025-26 NBA season is right around the corner as teams continue to finish out their preseason schedules. While many eyes around the NBA have been on the stars, rookies and players with new teams this preseason, one former NBA player has also been turning heads.
On a Thursday night in New York in 2023, Jett Howard is anticipating his NBA dreams coming true, as the Orlando Magic are about to select Jett with the 11th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
After debuting their preseason in Puerto Rico, the Orlando Magic returned to the States to take on the Philadelphia 76ers for their second preseason game.
The Orlando Magic went on the road to face the Philadelphia 76ers in their second game of the NBA’s preseason. After Orlando traded for Desmond Bane early in the summer, expectations were high.
Something has changed in Orlando, and it isn’t just the scoreboard. After another middling 41–41 season and a first-round exit, the Magic opened this preseason differently: confident, connected, and, according to their star, actually enjoying being together.
After a brief hiatus returning from the Puerto Rico preseason kickoff against the Heat earlier in the week, Orlando is back in pre-season action Friday night in Philadelphia.
After a solid rookie season where he went through ups and downs as most rookies do, Tristan mentioned having a much higher understanding of what to expect
The Avengers have a new *Nick Fury at the helm. (*In case you forgot, Nick Fury was the character played by Samuel L. Jackson in those Avenger movies you might have seen in the 2010s.
We all know that Magic Johnson hails from Michigan and even won an NCAA championship for the Michigan State Spartans. So why did he attend an event at WSU?
Los Angeles shares him with Washington these days, but Earvin “Magic” Johnson is Mr Los Angeles. With the City of Angels playing host to some blockbuster events, it was only logical to call upon their walking symbol to lead the way.
As we all assume our new normal life under the siege of The Alien Wembanyama who has taken over our game as The Thompson Twins explode into the second row every other possession, let's not forget about good ol' fundamental Franz "Chef" Wagner.
Following their most aggressive offseason in recent memory, the discourse and overall expectations for the Orlando Magic have drastically changed. With consensus top 10 odds to win the championship, they are no longer underdogs.
Put down your pencils, close your books, the votes are in. NBA Executives around the league have reached a decision – The Orlando Magic adding Desmond Bane is The Most Underrated Player Acquisition of the Summer, edging out the competition with a total of 17% of the votes.
According to ESPN’s Kevin Pelton, the Magic may not quite reach their lofty Vegas projection — but that doesn’t mean he’s down on them. In fact, Pelton’s model places Orlando just a fraction behind Cleveland for the best record in the East.
It’s usually the other way round. Shaq usually credits one NBA legend for paving the way for him. Since his days in the draft combine, the LSU upstart was taken under the wing by a freshly-retired Earvin “Magic” Johnson.
In the same vein as other Eastern Conference teams like the Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Wizards, the Orlando Magic did an amazing job at the 2025 NBA Draft.