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Magic Suffer Biggest Loss in Franchise History vs. Raptors

The Orlando Magic are the joke of the NBA after losing 139-87 against the Toronto Raptors inside Scotiabank Arena. It's the first time in franchise history that the Magic have lost by more than 50 points in a game.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 29

The Orlando Magic cannot lose in Toronto

The Orlando Magic are traveling across the border to take on the Tornot Raptors in the rubber match of their 3 game set this season. The Raptors took the first one in a nail biter at home while the Magic ran the Raptors off their home floor in the latest matchup.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 28

Orlando Magic will be playing postseason basketball, kind of

In case anyone had any doubts, the Orlando Magic will be playing some form of basketball beyond April 12, the final day of the regular season. With the San Antonio Spurs' 127-95 blowout win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, the Orlando Magic have clinched a spot in the play-in, at the very least.

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The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least nine three-pointers in a game more than once in their career can you name in five minutes?

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 27

NBA Mock Trade: Orlando Magic Go All-In for Giannis With Young Core Offer

Kirk Goldsberry was recently on the Bill Simmons Podcast and he said that the Orlando Magic have been "very active" in trying to position themselves to acquire the Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 27

Paolo working with Magic coach on improvements

From working with Luka Doncic in Dallas to Anthony Black in Orlando, God Shammgod is something of a skill development whisperer, helping already good players unlock new moves they may have never imagined before.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 27

Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane praise Magic wing's Hustle and Feel

It is the little things within the game: offensive rebounds, diving on the floor, going after loose basketballs That is appreciation for the game when you don not know how many opportunities you get to play...

Franz Wagner News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 27

Will Magic’s Franz Wagner return from ankle injury before end of season?

The Orlando Magic have been struggling over the past two weeks, but they were finally able to break their losing streak after defeating the Sacramento Kings.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 27

NBA Notes: Magic, Franz Wagner, Heat, Pelle Larsson, Nuggets

Magic forward Franz Wagner is at least trending in the right direction. Wagner has missed 20 straight games with a left high ankle sprain and has appeared just four times since December 7.

NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / March 27

Magic Johnson Eyes Return to NBA in New Role: Report

Magic Johnson’s sports ownership empire could be expanding back into the NBA, as a new report claims the Lakers legend has been making moves to launch an expansion team in Las Vegas.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Hoops Wire / March 27

Report: Magic among teams showing interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Magic are among the teams with interest in Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, should he become available, NBA analyst Kirk Goldsberry said on The Bill Simmons Podcast.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 26

Magic survive late scare from tanking Kings

We can be honest: The Orlando Magic have been maddening the last few weeks. Tonight wasn't any better, but they can breathe a sigh of relief with their 121-117 win over the lowly Sacramento Kings, snapping a season-long six-game losing streak.

Paolo Banchero News / Field Level Media / March 26

Paolo Banchero's 30 points help Magic stop skid vs. Kings

Paolo Banchero had a team-high 30 points and combined with Desmond Bane for eight in a late 12-0 flurry that sent the Orlando Magic on their way to a 121-117 victory over the visiting Sacramento Kings on Thursday night.

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The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz

The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 26

New Magic Starter Earns Bigger Role in Orlando's Rotation

It's a bird, it's a plane – no, wait, that's Jamal Cain! The Magic swingman has gradually earned more and more playing time throughout the season, seeing his role increase as the season goes on for a handful of reasons.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 26

What happens if the Magic lose to the Kings at home

We haven't seen free falling this hard since the late, great Tom Petty took the stage. Fresh off a 7-game winning streak, The Orlando Magic turned around, stepped on a banana peel, and slipped backwards into losing six straight.

Jamahl Mosley News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 26

Orlando Magic losing to depleted Kings should end Jamahl Mosley era

The Orlando Magic can’t lose to the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. Obviously, they can. Anyone who has watched them attempt to defend the Indiana Pacers

Jalen Suggs News / Athlon Sports / March 25

Magic's Jalen Suggs Receives Injury Status for Kings Game

The Orlando Magic are set to play the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. While the Kings have struggled all season long and are in last place in the Western Conference standings with a 19-54 record, the Magic currently sit in eighth place in the Eastern Conference with a 38-34 record.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 25

Donovan Mitchell sends a blunt warning to Duke before Sweet 16 round

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell has supreme confidence that his former college coach will get the job done against the Duke Blue Devils in the Sweet 16 round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.

Orlando Magic News / Yardbarker / March 25

Paolo Banchero scores big in another Magic loss

Paolo Banchero scored 36 points Tuesday night, the third time he scored 30+ points in his last five games. And for the sixth straight game, the Orlando Magic lost.

The 'Active NBA 50-point games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 25

Donovan Mitchell exceeds 40 points as Cavaliers extend win streak

In leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to their fourth straight win, a 136-131 victory over the Orlando Magic, Donovan Mitchell reached a major individual milestone once again.

Jalen Brunson, Knicks push past Pelicans for seventh straight win

Hornets tie franchise record with 26 three-pointers, crush Kings

Cade Cunningham's injury has NBPA calling for rule change

Moses Moody's diagnosis has been revealed after ugly injury

Mavericks' Cooper Flagg reacts to Moody's gruesome injury

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 24

Cavs vs. Magic: What to watch as Cleveland returns home

Finally, a home game. The Cavs are back at Rocket Arena after taking care of business on a three-game trip, closing it out with their final regular-season meeting against the Orlando Magic.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 23

Pascal Siakam stuffs Paolo Banchero to send Magic to another loss

Pacers' Pascal Siakam stuffs Paolo Banchero at buzzer to send Magic to fifth straight loss

The Orlando Magic came back from 12 points down in the final 3:36 Monday night and gave star Paolo Banchero a chance to tie it at the buzzer. Pascal Siakam's defensive heroics and Orlando's third-quarter defensive collapse sent the Magic to their fifth straight loss, 128-126.

Daniss Jenkins' career game leads Pistons to big win over Lakers

Jared McCain shows off as Thunder blow out his former team

Hawks continue home court dominance, run away from Grizzlies

The 'NBA playoff PPG leaders' quiz

Jalen Suggs News / Hoops Rumors / March 21

Magic’s Jalen Suggs Fined $25K By NBA

Magic guard Jalen Suggs has been fined $25K for “throwing his mouthpiece in the direction of the spectator stands,” the NBA announced on Saturday (via Twitter).

Jamal Cain News / Hoops Rumors / March 20

Magic Convert Jamal Cain To Standard Contract

The Magic are converting Jamal Cain‘s two-way deal to a standard NBA contract, reports Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel. The team put out a press release officially confirming the news (Twitter link).

Jalen Suggs News / Larry Brown Sports / March 16

Watch: Jalen Suggs leaves a couple emotional with a pregame gender reveal

Sunday was just another day for Jalen Suggs, but he made it one to remember for a couple of Orlando Magic fans. Before the Magic faced the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla., Suggs had already made his best assist of the night by helping a couple reveal the gender of their baby.