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Magic Waive Malaki Branham, JD Davison, Kevin Knox

The Magic have waived Malaki Branham, JD Davison and Kevin Knox, per a team press release. Each of the three players was signed to an Exhibit 10 contract and is now eligible for a bonus worth up to $91K if he spends at least 60 days in the G League with the Osceola Magic.

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Magic waives 3 players after preseason win vs Heat

The Orlando Magic closed out the preseason with a convincing win over the Miami Heat, and less than a day later, they began trimming the roster ahead of opening night.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 16

3 takeaways from the Magic's costly preseason finale over Heat

The preseason has come and gone for the Orlando Magic, securing a 136-115 win over the Miami Heat in their preseason finale inside Kia Center Friday night.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

The '20-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 16

3 Winners, 3 Losers in Magic Preseason Win vs. Heat

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic are ending the preseason on top after beating the Miami Heat 136-115 in the preseason finale inside the Kia Center. The Magic have put together a strong level of preparation as they get ready for the first year of the Sean Sweeney era.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Franz Wagner News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

Magic’s Franz Wagner won’t return to Heat preseason clash with shoulder soreness

Coach Sean Sweeney’s Orlando Magic welcomed Erik Spoelstra’s Miami Heat to the Kia Center in Orlando for a preseason game on a day when contracts were roundly discussed.

Franz Wagner News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 16

3 Magic Injuries in Preseason Finale, Including Franz Wagner

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic's injury report is a little longer after their preseason finale against the Miami Heat at the Kia Center. A trio of Orlando's rotation players — Noah Penda, Jase Richardson and Franz Wagner — all left the Magic's game early against the Heat.

WNBA News

Sophie Cunningham calls out Angel Reese for 'dangerous' play on eve of WNBA Finals

Olivia Miles leads six-player WNBA All-Rookie team

WNBA playoffs: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

WNBA playoff takeaways: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

A'ja Wilson joins illustrious company with fifth WNBA MVP award

Noah Penda News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 16

Magic Forward Suffers Injury in Preseason Finale vs. Heat

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Magic forward Noah Penda is heading to the locker room towards the end of the first quarter after suffering an apparent hamstring injury.

Orlando Magic News / Larry Brown Sports / October 16

Report: Orlando Magic could trade away notable player

The Orlando Magic have a new head coach (Sean Sweeney), and they could soon have a new sixth man as well. Orlando could potentially trade away guard Anthony Black, Brian Windhorst of ESPN reported on Friday.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 16

The Non-Star Injury The Magic Can't Afford This Year

While there's much conversation about Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner and even Jalen Suggs -- and rightly so -- there are other players on the Orlando Magic who need to step forward if the team is to be competitive in the improved Eastern Conference.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 14

Why the Magic's best-case seed is higher than people think

The last two seasons have been underwhelming for the Orlando Magic. Fresh off a 47-win campaign in 2023-24, the Magic were expected to breach the top of the East.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 14

15 Things Orlando Magic Fans Need To Know About Buying Tickets

The Orlando Magic have released an update on their ticket options, parking advice, and discount deals that will pop out throughout the 2026-27 season.

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The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

Michael Carter-Williams News / Fadeaway World / October 14

Michael Carter-Williams Names His Lineup Of Former NBA Teammates

At the time he was drafted, Michael Carter-Williams was positioned to be a superstar in the NBA. As a bigger guard with phenomenal passing skills, the former ROTY was on track to be the face of the Philadelphia 76ers’ franchise until injuries eventually derailed his career.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 14

How Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner could rise back up player leaderboards in future

For the last few seasons, the Orlando Magic were plenty of people's darling underdog in the Eastern Conference. They felt like they finally turned the page after a decade-plus of mediocrity.

Orlando Magic News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14

Video: Magic player accidentally blocks own shot with his face

An Orlando Magic player quite literally faced a problem during an NBA preseason game on Tuesday. Magic forward Noah Penda was about to turn a great defensive

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 14

Cavaliers Find New Competitive Advantage in Orlando before Magic Game

What if a coach could draw up a play on a touch screeen from scratch, where every line, action, and position drawn would not just be on the clipboard, but also appear on the court?

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 13

3 things we learned from Magic's penultimate preseason game against Cavaliers

The Orlando Magic concluded their third of four preseason games, including the second of two-straight, against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday inside Kia Center.

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 13

Paolo Banchero's Preseason Shooting Start Isn't One To Panic Over

Eyes will be on Paolo Banchero this season, and rightfully so. The 23-year-old forward will need a big year for the Magic to be successful. To do that, Banchero must have better offensive production.

Orlando Magic News / Scoop B / October 13

Orlando Magic’s Wendell Carter Jr. Talks Offseason Workouts With Collin Sexton & Derrick Favors, Sean Sweeney’s Impact and Orlando Being Slept On

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. has spent his summer striking the balance between intense off-court development and mental reset. Now entering his 8th NBA season at 27 years old, the former 7th overall pick out of Duke has established himself as the anchor of Orlando’s interior defense.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 12

Magic rumors: Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Desmond Bane, Jalen Suggs contracts a problem for young star

The Orlando Magic suffered a crushing seven-game playoff defeat to the Detroit Pistons last season, and Marc Stein of The Stein Line says their future will be in the spotlight this season.

Nikola Vucevic News / Hoops Wire / October 10

Nikola Vucevic says return to Magic uniform ‘felt pretty natural’

Nikola Vucevic is back in Orlando, and apparently the uniform still fits. The veteran center returned to the Magic in free agency this summer, more than five years after the franchise traded him to Chicago.

Orlando Magic News / Stadium Rant / October 3

Magic Reloaded: A New Era Under Sean Sweeney

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.