If there's one word that would pop up as the biggest font in a word bubble visualization of what's been said most often throughout Orlando Magic media day and training camp from the team's star players and coaches, that word is communication.
The Orlando Magic kick off their preseason slate on Wednesday, Oct. 7, against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Magic seem off to a great start with Sean Sweeney at the helm, but more must be done before the season begins.
Sean Sweeney may have just landed in Orlando a mere three months ago, but that hasn't slowed him down from getting acclimated to the team. With practically
Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane is in his second season with the team and his role could look a bit different this time around. A head coaching change always brings new energy, but Bane is viewed as someone in the prime of his career and a top contributor for a team eyeing the playoffs for the fourth straight season.
The Orlando Magic enter the 2026–27 season with first‑year head coach Sean Sweeney, who replaces Jamahl Mosley after five seasons, including three playoff appearances.
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
The Orlando Magic roster is littered with lottery draft picks, including their superstar Paolo Banchero and guards Anthony Black and Jalen Suggs. For much of their careers, Jalen Suggs has been the starter for this team, bringing a level of defensive tenacity that was hard to match.
Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black is making significant progress from his ankle injury as the team prepares to begin its preseason schedule next week. The Magic wrapped up their first week of training camp Friday with their preseason opener against the Memphis Grizzlies set for Wednesday.
Earlier in training camp, Magic coach Sean Sweeney compared the Magic’s Centers to the linebackers of a defense in football, noting the need for both to quarterback the entire defense with their voice and leadership.
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic are learning how to adjust to new head coach Sean Sweeney after spending five years under Jamahl Mosley. For some players, the transition is easier than others.
Point guard means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. For the Orlando Magic's funky frontcourt full of tall ball-handling forwards, this team really just needs a defense-first super-connector to unlock the sum of its parts.
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.
Sean Sweeney seems to be having a major impact on his players this offseason, based on comments at the Orlando Magic's media day. What Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr.
One brother an NBA sixth man, the other is the #1 ranked high school basketball player in the country. This family is on a collision course for achieving hoop dreams left and right.
Sometimes an NBA player gets traded away from a team, but they like the city so much, they keep a house there, just in case. At least, that's what Nikola Vucevic and his family decided to do when he was traded to Chicago years ago.
The dynamic between player and mentor in the NBA often dictates the speed at which young talent transitions into sustained excellence. For Orlando Magic cornerstone Paolo Banchero, having the guidance of legendary coach God Shammgod provided a critical foundation—one built on communication, wisdom and mutual admiration.
Orlando was once revered amongst the goliaths for its imposing defense, ranking Top-2 in Defensive Rating two years in a row under Jamahl Mosley, until slipping to a league-average rank of 14th lasts season after injuries struck.
If there is one thing this Magic group has already found consensus on, it's that Sean Sweeney's communication style is direct, telling you what you need to here without the need to sugarcoat.
The Orlando Magic have announced five major changes to the fan experience when attending home games at the Kia Center in downtown Orlando, Florida. These changes mainly focus on adjusting prices to reduce the cost of attending the Magic’s home games.
Nikola Vucevic’s return to the Orlando Magic has already made an impression on new teammate Desmond Bane as the organization prepares for the 2026-27 NBA season.
Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva is already standing out to new head coach Sean Sweeney through the opening days of training camp ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.
Orlando Magic head coach Sean Sweeney is placing a major emphasis on spacing as he begins installing his offensive system ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.
Sean Sweeney has spent plenty of time discussing what the Magic’s new offense should look like. One part apparently isn’t open for discussion. That would be none other than spacing.
The Orlando Magic are dealing with an early injury concern at training camp after guard Anthony Black suffered a minor ankle sprain during the team’s voluntary workouts leading into camp.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Kevin Knox II is back home in the Sunshine State. The Tampa native—who signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Orlando Magic to fight for a spot on the roster ahead of training camp—is savoring the rare luxury of playing just an hour and a half away from his hometown.
The Orlando Magic somehow made a 45-37 season feel… way more disappointing than it normally should. They improved a lot offensively, survived the Play-In, and even went up 3-1 on the 60-win Pistons before everything completely fell apart.