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On YouTubeDesmond Bane News / Hoops Wire / January 23
Magic’s Desmond Bane: ‘No true identity to our team right now’
The Magic hit a nerve after Thursday’s ugly home loss to the Hornets, falling 124-97 to a team they entered the night eight games ahead of in the standings.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 23
What are Magic's positive, negative trade assets ahead of deadline?
We are less than two weeks away from the 2025-26 NBA Trade Deadline. Currently 23-20, where they're one game back of the Cleveland Cavaliers for the No.
Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 23
Paolo Banchero calls for a different type of Magic team
This Magic season has either hit a breaking point or just another bump in the road. NBA seasons are long, grueling, and hard to bring consistency; now add the frustration after a blowout loss along with taking 3+ flights around Europe and back in a 10-day span.
The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?
Cory Joseph News / Hoops Rumors / January 23
Cory Joseph Signs With Olympiacos
Veteran point guard Cory Joseph has joined Olympiacos, the Greek team announced today in a press release. Joseph, who spent 14 seasons in the NBA from 2011-25, signed with another EuroLeague club, AS Monaco, in December.
The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 23
The Magic desperately need to turn their season around now
No one is happy. The Orlando Magic are still seeing problems they should’ve stopped having six weeks ago. They are highly talented, but they’ve been unable
Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23
Why Magic need a little hocus pocus to banish old habits keeping them ‘deep in the mud’
The Orlando Magic’s uneven 2025–26 season took another step backward Thursday night with a lopsided 124-97 loss at home to the Charlotte Hornets, prompting star forward Paolo Banchero to issue a pointed message about familiar problems resurfacing — and a defensive identity beginning to erode.
Franz Wagner News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23
Magic star Franz Wagner’s injury concerns reach new levels with continued soreness
Injury concerns continue to mount for the Orlando Magic after head coach Jamahl Mosley acknowledged that forward Franz Wagner’s lingering left ankle issue has intensified, forcing the team to reassess its short- and long-term approach.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 23
One clear change the Magic must make in second half of the season
This Magic team is dealing with missing identity crisis. After back to back seasons ranking top two in defense, Orlando loses at home to Charlotte while trailing 30 points most of the game, leaving the team smack dab in the league with a 15th-rated defense, a drastic fall from the two seasons prior.
NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / January 23
'We’re Deep in the Mud' – Orlando Magic Center Dishes on the Locker Room’s Deflated Mood After Loss Vs. Charlotte Hornets
The Orlando Magic suffered a 124-97 home loss against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday, and center Moe Wagner told the media that the mood in the locker room is not good, as they’ve lost three of their last five.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 22
Change is needed for Orlando, as bad losses pile up
The Charlotte Hornets completely dismantled the Orlando Magic, who were playing their first game in four days, with a 124-97 win inside Kia Center. What were a few of our takeaways?!
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 22
Hornets bench shines in blowout win over Magic
Just one night after scoring 87 points on national television, the Charlotte Hornets responded with a 124-97 win over the Orlando Magic.
Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / January 22
Magic center Franz Wagner's ankle is 'really, really, really sore'
Magic forward Franz Wagner missed a chunk of time due to a left ankle sprain he suffered in early December.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 22
NBA head coach details gameplan to defend Magic's Banchero, Bane, Black
The Magic's Killer Bs are making a buzz around the NBA. Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane, and Anthony Black have become a strong trio, posting a positive 0.92 Net Rating in 570 minutes together on the floor, providing Orlando 3 reliable scoring options, especially with Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner missing extended time this season.
Magic Johnson News / Athlon Sports / January 22
Magic Johnson Announces News Away From Basketball
Magic Johnson firmly established himself as one of the greatest players in NBA history during his iconic 13-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 6-foot-9 guard’s Hall of Fame career includes 12 All-Star appearances, 10 All-NBA call-ups, four assists titles, three MVP trophies and five NBA championships, to name a few.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 22
Three players the Magic could look to move before NBA trade deadline
Despite being fun to read in headlines for fans, trades are a brutal reality of the sport. Players work endlessly hard to entertain the fans and give themselves the best chance to succeed.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 22
Orlando Magic suffer setback as return to full strength placed on pause
The Orlando Magic were hoping to have their core back intact in their first action back from a two-game stop in Europe, but after practicing with everyone in play mid-week, those plans had to be put back on hold prior to Thursday’s contest against the Charlotte Hornets.
Orlando Magic News / HITC / January 21
How Magic Johnson celebrated wife Cookie’s 67th birthday in grand style
Magic Johnson pulled out all the stops to honor his wife, Cookie Johnson, on her 67th birthday, posting a heartfelt message that captured their deep love, faith, and decades-long partnership.
Orlando Magic News / HITC / January 20
What Orlando Magic star did immediately after failing to recognise Thierry Henry
Orlando Magic star Wendell Carter Jr. has responded after going viral for not recognizing football legend Thierry Henry during the NBA’s London game weekend.
Orlando Magic News / HITC / January 20
Thierry Henry question catches Orlando Magic star off guard at NBA London Game
Wendell Carter Jr had an unexpected exchange after the NBA London Game involving Arsenal legend Thierry Henry. The Orlando Magic forward was speaking to reporters following his team’s defeat at The O2 Arena when the moment occurred.
Orlando Magic News / Total Pro Sports / January 19
Paolo Banchero Admits His National Team Choice May Have Cost Him Love Back Home
Paolo Banchero, the Italian-American professional basketball player, disappointed his Italian fans in 2020. At that time, Banchero, who had recently expressed confidence in the Orlando Magic’s potential, was eligible to represent the Italian national team and had shown interest in participating in international competitions.
Ja Morant News / Yardbarker / January 18
Ja Morant's historic first half carries Grizzlies to comfortable win over Magic
Morant put together a vintage performance and reminded everyone how important he is to his team's success.
Anthony Black News / Yardbarker / January 16
Anthony Black's 'Dunk of the Year' lifts Magic to win over Grizzlies
The Orlando Magic were locked in a tight battle with the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday — until Anthony Black lowered the boom with a powerful dunk over four defenders.
Orlando Magic News / Total Apex Sports / January 16
Magic Steal the Show in Berlin 118-111 Behind Wagner Brothers’ Emotional Homecoming
The atmosphere inside Uber Arena felt less like a regular-season basketball game and more like a national holiday. For the first time in NBA history, a regular-season game tipped off in Germany, and the script couldn’t have been written any better for the local heroes.
Tyus Jones News / Hoops Wire / January 15
Report: Magic making trade calls on Tyus Jones
The Magic are doing what deadline-adjacent teams do when the math starts to matter. They’re making calls. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Orlando has reached out to multiple teams to gauge interest in veteran point guard Tyus Jones, with the hope of bringing back second-round draft compensation.
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