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Goga Bitadze earned his first start of the season, and the Georgian seven-footer delivered. Rim rolling, rim protecting, and running the floor for put

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / December 18

Why Raptors should make trade with Magic

The Toronto Raptors are figuring out how to navigate the trade waters ahead of the Feb. 5 deadline. The Raptors could benefit from another backup centre with Jakob Poeltl and Sandro Mamukelashvili.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / December 1

Magic center exits with injury vs. Bulls

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze is dealing with a hip injury suffered in the fourth quarter of the team's game against the Chicago Bulls. Bitadze bumped into Bulls guard Josh Giddey while playing defense.

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 2

Goga Bitadze has green light to shoot from anywhere

Goga Bitadze has “The Green Light” Advancing to the 2025 FIBA Eurobasket Final Four, Goga Bitadze led Georgia to its most successful tournament run in the country’s history.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 10

Goga Bitadze ejected from EuroBasket quarterfinals after vicious elbow to face

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze saw his EuroBasket 2025 campaign end abruptly after being ejected in Georgia’s quarterfinals matchup against Finland.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 2

Magic’s Goga Bitadze sparks Georgia with breakout shooting in EuroBasket win over Cyprus

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze delivered one of his best outings at EuroBasket 2025, powering Georgia to a convincing 93-61 victory over Cyprus in Group C on Tuesday.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 28

Magic In Danger Of Losing Key Contributor Amid Growing Costs

With almost every successful transaction the Orlando Magic have achieved this offseason, a sacrifice has been made. Now, the organization may be under pressure to make another one.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 21

Orlando Magic's German Duo Make Official Roster for EuroBasket

EuroBasket is about a month away as countries continue to finalize and announce their rosters. Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze had already made the team for his home country, Georgia, but will now face a couple of familiar faces on the other side of the competition.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / July 2

Lakers Could Solve Center Problems with One Bold Trade

As the Lakers search high and low for help at the five, one insider confirmed that, in addition to conference rivals, they’ve reached out to a young contender about two of their prominent centers.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 19

Unflattering Anniversary Photo Of Key Orlando Magic Player Goes Viral

Six years ago, Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze was the punchline to a joke. He had the uncomfortable spot of sitting next to Zion Williamson at the podium for the NBA pre-draft media availability in New York.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 15

Lakers Fans Call For Rob Pelinka to Land Goga Bitadze After Desmond Bane Trade

The NBA world was shaken to its core on Sunday when the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies pulled off the first of what should be many trades this offseason. The Grizzlies traded their starting guard, Desmond Bane, to the Magic in exchange for a massive haul.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 14

Huge Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic Trade Could Come Soon

The Orlando Magic are expected to make a trade or two this offseason, and it could result in one of their centers leaving the team. The Magic have three capable centers in the rotation in Wendell Carter Jr., Moe Wagner and Goga Bitadze.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / June 2

Young Backup Center Considered 'Realistic' Trade Target for Lakers

With the Los Angeles Lakers searching for a variety of centers ahead of free agency and the draft, a backup big from the East has emerged as a potential target and is an intriguing departure from those already connected to the team.

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NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 2

Los Angeles Lakers Could Trade For Orlando Magic Center

The Orlando Magic are looking to make some changes to their roster this offseason. This could include a busy summer in the trade market with three big men in the center rotation.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 19

Western Conference Contender Could Pursue Orlando Magic's Goga Bitadze

Following a heartbreaking series loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Denver Nuggets know they need to add stronger depth behind their core this offseason.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 5

Orlando Magic Center Named Los Angeles Clippers Trade Target

The Orlando Magic have been hinting at possible trades for the offseason after the team failed to make it out of the first round for a second consecutive season.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 3

Orlando Magic's Goga Bitadze Has Busy Offseason Ahead After Career Year

With his seventh NBA season in the books, Orlando Magic Center Goga Bitadze has a busy summer ahead. Bitadze, 25, refuses to get complacent, He plans to attack the offseason with a strong work ethic.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / March 20

What Jamahl Mosley, Cory Joseph, and Goga Bitadze Said After Magic's Loss to Rockets

ORLANDO, Fla. –– The Orlando Magic fell to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night, 116-108, as cold stretches of shotmaking proved costly. Recap: Cold stretches haunt Magic in 116-108 loss to streaking Rockets After the game, Magic coach Jamahl Mosley, guard Cory Joseph and center Goga Bitadze met reporters to discuss the result.

Orlando Magic News / Yardbarker / December 9, 2024

Goga Bitadze is turning into the Magic's secret weapon

Two seasons ago, the Indiana Pacers waived former first-round pick Goga Bitadze. Now he's an invaluable member of one of the NBA's best teams.

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Orlando Magic News / Larry Brown Sports / November 30, 2024

East contender draws two separate fines for flopping in same game

The Orlando Magic may not be doing their reputation any good these days.

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Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 8, 2024

Why Goga Bitadze feels ‘indebted’ to Magic after ‘hard’ Pacers stint

Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze recently opened up about his decision to return to the team, expressing deep gratitude toward the franchise after a difficult stint with the Indiana Pacers.

Orlando Magic News / Fadeaway World / July 2, 2024

Goga Bitadze Shows Anything Is Possible: No One Interviewed Him In 2019; Signed 3-Year Deal With Magic In 2024

Back in the 2019 NBA Draft, Goga Bitadze was immortalized in a viral photo that starkly captured the disparity between the draft’s biggest star and its lesser-known prospects. Fast forward to 2024, and Bitadze has proved that anything is possible, signing a three-year, $25 million contract with the Orlando Magic.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 29, 2023

Look of the Day for Wednesday, Nov. 29: Goga worth a go

Our four-day winning streak came to a brutal end Tuesday night when the Sacramento Kings defeated the Golden State Warriors by one as 1.5-point favorites. Let's gun for a bounceback winner with our favorite NBA player prop for Wednesday night's slate.

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