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On YouTubeOrlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 20
Where are Magic in final NBA power rankings before regular season begins?
The Orlando Magic are going into the 2025-26 season expecting to be one of the best teams in the league. CBS Sports writer Colin Ward-Henninger agrees, placing the Magic at No.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 20
Three statistic projections for Magic's young core
The Magic are assembling talents that could blend together in different ways, a core four of foul-drawing downhill drive-and-kick scoring threats with a variety of complementary skill-sets.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 20
How much pressure are Magic facing going into season?
The Orlando Magic are going into the season with a lot of hope that they can reach new heights. The team that has been slowly building over the past five years is at its peak on paper, but that doesn't exactly mean the Magic will have its best season in this stretch.
The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 20
Analyst thinks Magic haven't done enough to contend, but here's why they have
The Orlando Magic are going into the season hoping to be better from beyond the arc. The Magic doubled down on those hopes by trading for Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane, surrendering Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and four first-round picks to bring him into the fold.
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Desmond Bane News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 19
Desmond Bane could hold key to Magic's success this season
The Orlando Magic are excited to have Desmond Bane as a key player for their roster this season. Bane, 27, is entering his first season with the Magic after five seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies, where he grew every year.
Colin Castleton News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 18
Magic adds another big with final two-way spot
With one two-way spot remaining, the Orlando Magic have signed big man Colin Castleton, Hoopshype's Michael Scotto was among the first to report after their preseason finale this week.
Orlando Magic News / Hoops Wire / October 18
NBA Moves: Magic, Lester Quinones, Hornets, Eric Dixon, Thunder
Orlando has trimmed its roster to regular-season size, waiving guards Reece Beekman, Lester Quinones, and Javonte Smart, along with forward Phillip Wheeler, per Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 18
Paolo Banchero makes one big play in Magic preseason finale
This is why the Magic traded for Desmond Bane. Well, this play at least shows one reason the team acquired the electric scorer. Bane's shooting gravity draws the eyes of the defense whether he's hitting his shots that night or not; Des has earned the respect of the league to be in every scouting report.
Mac McClung News / Larry Brown Sports / October 18
Slam Dunk champion Mac McClung gets waived by Bulls
As the 2025-26 season tips off, watch for McClung’s dunks to light up the G League.
Colin Castleton News / Hoops Wire / October 17
NBA Moves: Magic, Colin Castleton, Blazers, Javonte Cook, Celtics
The Magic are promoting center Colin Castleton to a two-way contract, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Orlando had an open two-way slot, so no additional moves were needed.
Orlando Magic News / Sports Club Florida / October 17
Orlando Magic Finish Preseason Undefeated After High-Scoring Win Over Pelicans
The Orlando Magic closed out their preseason on a high note, defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 132-125 in a thrilling offensive showcase that highlighted both the team’s depth and growing chemistry.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 17
Bulls could have their first dunk contest champ since Michael Jordan
Since Michael Jordan took flight at Chicago Stadium in 1988, the Chicago Bulls haven't had a Slam Dunk Contest winner. That all might change thanks to their newest signing.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 17
Magic stars Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner ready for regular season
The Orlando Magic are a different team than they were a year ago, but the more things change, the more they stay the same. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are the leaders of the team and the Magic will only go as far as they take them.
Orlando Magic News / Field Level Media / October 17
2025-26 NBA preview: Southeast Division capsules
1. Orlando Magic 2024-25 record: 41-41, first in the Southeast Head coach: Jamahl Mosley, fifth season with Magic (144-184 record) Coming and going: The addition of Desmond Bane from Memphis should give the Magic someone to run the offense and they added to the stock at that position by tacking on well-traveled Tyus Jones as well.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 17
3 possible scenarios for Magic entering season
The Orlando Magic are going into the season with a lot of expectations, but there is a lot of uncertainty about where exactly they will end up at the end of the year.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 17
Magic president explains why team has open roster spot
Barring anything unforeseen, the Orlando Magic are keeping a roster spot open when the league forces each team to cut its roster down to 15 players for the regular season.
Orlando Magic News / NBA Analysis Network / October 16
Carmelo Anthony urges Paolo Banchero to ‘get a different mentality’ like Anthony Edwards
Carmelo Anthony believes Paolo Banchero is just missing the kind of mentality Anthony Edwards has to become a superstar. Paolo Banchero was considered one of the most elite prospects to enter the NBA when he went #1 overall in the 2022 NBA Draft.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 15
Five NBA players who could make the leap to All-Star level in 2025-26
Last season's NBA All-Star Game was won by a veteran-heavy team featuring Steph Curry, Kevin Durant and other long-time veterans, but there's a passel of promising young players — and a few less-young players — ready to join them.
Orlando Magic News / Sports Club Florida / October 13
Magic Stay Hot: Orlando Dominates Miami in Preseason Opener
The Orlando Magic opened their home preseason schedule with a strong 120–104 win over the Miami Heat at the Kia Center. The victory kept Orlando undefeated through the preseason and highlighted the team’s depth and intensity against a short-handed Miami roster.
Paolo Banchero News / Yardbarker / September 28
Paolo Banchero shares honest take on Magic's increased expectations
The Magic are expected to take a step forward this season. The player tasked with leading that step forward discussed the rising expectations in Orlando.
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