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Franz Wagner's return makes Magic whole for first time in well over a year

The Orlando Magic got excellent news to open the week, clearing Franz Wagner to return from a nine-game absence due to ankle pain. Wagner will be on a strict minutes restriction against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday, according to Orlando head coach Jamahl Mosley.

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The Magic's Best Offense is Good Defense

The Orlando Magic are a different basketball team when they guard their yard. Between Anthony Black's full-court pressure steals and alley-oops and Jalen Suggs' pick-sixes and patented chasedown block per game.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 8

Moe Wagner Deserves Contract Extension After Magic Win Over Jazz

The Orlando Magic are still in the win column after beating the Utah Jazz 120-117 inside the Kia Center. A big reason behind the win was the effort of Moe Wagner off the bench.

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The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 8

Magic Set Season Record in Win vs. Jazz

The Orlando Magic are moving forward after a 120-117 victory against the Utah Jazz inside the Kia Center. Despite trailing by 17 and the Jazz pushing some buttons to help Orlando's favor, the Magic are still happy with the win.

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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.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 8

Key guard comes up clutch in Magic's big comeback vs. Jazz, and more takeaways

The Orlando Magic completed one of their biggest comebacks of the season with a 120-117 win over the Utah Jazz inside Kia Center. What were a few of our takeaways?

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 7

Comeback Kings: Magic Rally From 17 Down to Stun Jazz

Saturday night at the Kia Center felt like two completely different games stitched together. For the first 24 minutes, the Orlando Magic looked disjointed, struggling to contain a Utah Jazz team energized by fresh faces.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 7

Magic rebound from 17-point hole, take down Jazz

Paolo Banchero collected 23 points, eight assists and seven rebounds to fuel the host Orlando Magic to a 120-117 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 7

Magic Trail By 17, But Beat Jazz After Ferocious Comeback

The Orlando Magic are celebrating after a 120-117 victory against the Utah Jazz inside the Kia Center. With 2:03 left in the fourth quarter, Jalen Suggs hit a 3-pointer to tie the game at 115.

Jase Richardson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 7

Magic rookie Jase Richardson drops not-so-enthusiastic reaction to Dunk Contest nod

Orlando Magic rookie guard Jase Richardson offered a muted response after being named one of the participants in this year’s AT&T Slam Dunk Contest.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 7

Orlando Magic Guard Will Participate in 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest

When you hear the name "Jason Richardson" and the word "dunk", good things tend to follow. And the Magic just made it official – Jason Richardson has committed to participate in the NBA dunk contest.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 7

Magic Have Mixed Responses to Tyus Jones Trade

The Orlando Magic are trying to move forward after watching Tyus Jones get traded before the deadline earlier this week. While the deal wasn't a surprise in itself, Jones was a beloved player in the locker room despite joining the team less than a year ago.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 7

Moe Wagner Brings One Thing Magic Need

The Orlando Magic are excited to have Moe Wagner back from injury. It's been nearly a month since Wagner returned to the court. His role off the bench was amplified in the team's latest one against the Brooklyn Nets.

Jalen Suggs News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 7

Jalen Suggs May Be Missing Piece for Magic

Orlando Magic point guard Jalen Suggs is coming off one of the best performances in his career after notching a triple-double and a win against the Brooklyn Nets.

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The 'Super Bowl halftime show artists' quiz

The 'NFL active TD-pass leaders' quiz

The 'NFL playoff receptions leaders' quiz

The 'Super Bowl XLIX starters' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 6

Magic set sights on another convincing win vs. Jazz

The Orlando Magic took a step forward in their first of four consecutive home games against opponents with losing records. After cruising to a wire-to-wire win Thursday, Orlando will look to author another dominating performance against a sub-.500 team Saturday when the struggling Utah Jazz pay a visit.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 6

3 Things Magic Need After Trade Deadline

The Orlando Magic are 50 games into the season and have a 26-24 record, which is slightly below the expectations they had at the beginning of the season.

Orlando Magic 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.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 6

Magic Trade Deadline Grades Signal Missed Opportunities

The Orlando Magic are moving past the trade deadline, disappointed after sending away a locker room favorite in veteran point guard Tyus Jones. While Jones was well liked in the locker room, the Magic made it their mission to get under the luxury tax and did so by sending Jones' $7 million contract to the Charlotte Hornets.