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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 10

3 Lineups That Orlando Magic Fans Should Be Most Excited About

The Orlando Magic are primed for a deep Eastern Conference run this year after going all in after acquiring point guard Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies.

Desmond Bane News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 9

Why Magic Trade For Desmond Bane Has Huge Impact in NBA

The Orlando Magic are excited to bring in Desmond Bane for the upcoming season to boost their 3-point percentage. ESPN insider Chris Herring believes Bane ranks No.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 31

Orlando Magic Trade For Desmond Bane Shakes Up NBA

The Orlando Magic's offseason is defined by acquiring Desmond Bane in a blockbuster trade from the Memphis Grizzlies. The Magic sent Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and four future first-round picks for Bane in hopes that he would upgrade their offense.

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Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / August 30

How Grizzlies Can Replace Star Desmond Bane With Promising 22-Year-Old

The Memphis Grizzlies have made some major changes to their franchise over the last couple of months. Right before the end of the regular season, the Grizzlies decided to fire the franchise's all-time winningest head coach in Taylor Jenkins.

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Orlando Magic News / NBA Analysis Network / August 29

Orlando Magic 2025-26 projected starting lineup, Desmond Bane helps turn them into contenders

The Orlando Magic made a big swing this offseason and are looking to compete for an NBA championship for the first time since 2011. The Orlando Magic have done a stellar job of rebuilding their franchise in the 2020s.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 29

Why Grizzlies believe Jaylen Wells can replace Desmond Bane immediately

A franchise cornerstone suddenly departing is often met with uncertainty and angst. When the Memphis Grizzlies traded Desmond Bane, a homegrown star and

Memphis Grizzlies News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / August 28

NBA Experts Predict Grizzlies' 2025-26 Record After Blockbuster Trade

The Memphis Grizzlies will head into the 2025-26 regular season looking slightly different. After trading away Desmond Bane in a deal for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and first-round draft capital, Ja Morant and Co.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 28

Orlando Magic Offense Still Concerning Despite Solid Upgrades

The goal for the Orlando Magic during the offseason was to improve the team's offense. They did that by acquiring Desmond Bane in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies and signing Tyus Jones away from the Phoenix Suns.

East Notes: Heat, Bam Adebayo, Knicks, Magic, Desmond Bane

Entering last year, Heat power forward Bam Adebayo looked ready to add a new wrinkle to his game with an actual three-point shot. He hit 79 triples after making just nine in his career before March 2024.

Orlando Magic News / The SportsRush / August 24

NBA Insider Convinced Magic Will Take a Huge Leap in the Weak Eastern Conference

Following significant injury blows to the Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics, the Eastern Conference has become weaker than it’s ever been. As a result, plenty of teams see this as their opportunity to strike gold.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 22

Magic's Starting Five Receives Major Honor In Latest Power Rankings

The Orlando Magic made major improvements to the starting lineup this offseason with the addition of Desmond Bane. He replaces Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who struggled to elevate the offense alongside Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner despite being expected to fill a veteran role.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 21

Magic's Franz Wagner, Desmond Bane Hoping To Make Crowning Achievement

Despite the Orlando Magic’s major offseason moves to push for an NBA Finals run, Desmond Bane’s arrival won’t matter if Franz Wagner doesn’t continue to improve.

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 19

Orlando Magic Gaining National Respect for One Key Reason

Trading for Desmond Bane didn’t just position the Orlando Magic for success, it signaled to the league they are serious about contending for a title. Giving up four first-round picks was steep, but president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman saw it as necessary to his long-term vision and to securing Paolo Banchero’s max extension.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 22

Five NBA teams that aced the offseason

It's finally time to assess which teams aced their summers. Here are the five that did exactly what they were supposed to do.

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 18

Two Games In Orlando Magic's Schedule May Upset Fans

After falling to the wayside in the national spotlight for the better part of a decade, the Orlando Magic are reintroducing themselves in full force this season.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 18

Desmond Bane May Give Orlando Magic Higher Floor Than Expected

The Orlando Magic are getting the most hype since their Dwight Howard days. Bleacher Report once again pegged them as an offseason winner after their blockbuster Desmond Bane trade.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 16

Magic Fans Fired Up After This Season's Schedule Release

As the 2025-26 season inches closer, excitement is building for the Orlando Magic. The franchise unveiled new uniforms, completed a rebrand, added major acquisitions such as Desmond Bane, extended superstar Paolo Banchero, and hired new assistant coaches to boost offensive development.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Hardwood Heroics / August 15

'I Wasn’t Too Much Surprised' – Memphis Grizzlies Star Breaks Silence on the Desmond Bane Trade

Jaren Jackson Jr. recently opened up on the Desmond Bane trade that happened earlier this offseason. Unlike his co-star, Ja Morant, Jackson said he wasn’t surprised when the Memphis Grizzlies completed the trade.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 14

Magic’s Desmond Bane’s return game vs. Grizzlies announced

The NBA released its full 2025-26 regular season schedule Thursday, highlighting a January 18 matchup that will see Desmond Bane face the Memphis Grizzlies for the first time in his career as a member of the Orlando Magic.

Memphis Grizzlies News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 14

Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. gets brutally honest on Desmond Bane trade to Magic

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. admitted he was not caught off guard by the team’s decision to trade longtime teammate Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic earlier this offseason.

Memphis Grizzlies News / Dallas Hoops Journal / August 13

Jaren Jackson Jr. Wasn’t ‘Surprised’ Memphis Grizzlies Traded Desmond Bane to Orlando Magic

Jaren Jackson Jr. told NBA reporter Rohan Nadkarni of NBC News that he wasn’t “surprised” the Memphis Grizzlies traded Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 26