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The Magic have exercised their 2027/28 rookie scale team options on forward Tristan Da Silva and guard Jase Richardson, reports Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link).

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 3

Orlando Magic Backcourt Built for Interceptions as Sophomore Guard Shines

Earlier in training camp, Magic coach Sean Sweeney compared the Magic’s Centers to the linebackers of a defense in football, noting the need for both to quarterback the entire defense with their voice and leadership.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 29

How Magic Sophomores Jase Richardson & Noah Penda Motivate Each Other

Sometimes all a player needs in their NBA life is an opportunity, a game, a moment to show the basketball world what they can do. Strong summer league outings from NBA Sophomores Jase Richardson and Noah Penda show the vision for how these two can continue to climb the ranks of Orlando's depth chart.

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / September 24

3 Most Important Magic Position Battles I'm Watching in Training Camp

The Orlando Magic don't have all the answers regarding their roster and depth chart at this time, but that's totally okay. Training camp is just around the corner, and that's what the weeks leading up to the season are all about.

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.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 31

Analyzing Jase Richardson's Potential After Summer League

Jase Richardson is ready for the spotlight. The Year 2 guard out of Michigan State rolled in to Vegas for the Orlando Magic summer league team and put up three complete games of scoring, polish, and control.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 7

The Orlando Magic summer league additions with best chance to stick

We are nearly two days away from the start of the Orlando Magic Summer League journey in Las Vegas, Nev. Headlined by second-year guard Jase Richardson, second-year forward Noah Penda and rookie forward Izaiyah Nelson, who the team drafted No.

WNBA News

Angel Reese manifests Dream's Game 6 WNBA Finals win after gutsy prediction

Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

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Dream blame scheduling debacle on WNBA in open letter

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 7

Which player must improve most for Magic next season?

The Orlando Magic were 48 minutes away from becoming one of the few No. 8 seeds to advance past the first round, but could not close the door last month against the Detroit Pistons.

Nation’s 17th Best Prospect Chooses Alabama Over Creighton

What went wrong between Creighton and Jaxon Richardson? The Bluejays lose their most coveted recruit in recent memory in devastating fashion. On Thursday, the Bluejays lost the commitment of the nation's No.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 16

3 things for Magic to prioritize after All-Star Break

Entering with heightened expectations, it's been a disappointing season for the Orlando Magic through the All-Star break. At 28-25, they find themselves in the mix for a second-straight play-in appearance, hoping to build any sort of consistency over their final 29 games of the season.

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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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 16

Magic’s Jase Richardson shows what epic Slam Dunk Contest fail was really supposed to look like

The Orlando Magic has representation during All-Star Weekend, as rookie Jase Richardson participated in the dunk contest. Richardson looked good to start the first round, but it was his second dunk attempt that had many wanting to check on his safety.

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Orlando Magic News / Larry Brown Sports / February 14

Jase Richardson suffered scary fall during NBA Dunk Contest

Orlando Magic guard Jase Richardson had fans gasping for a different reason Saturday during the 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Richardson needed at least a score of 47.5 on his second slam to advance to the final round of the dunk contest at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 14

NBA All Star 2026 Dunk Contest: Participants, Judges & More Details

Saturday night of All-Star Weekend continues to be the pinnacle of the NBA’s midseason festivities, with the 2026 Slam Dunk Contest promising to be another enjoyable competition.

Golden State Warriors News / Golden State of Mind / February 8

Son of Warriors legend tapped for Slam Dunk Contest

Jason Richardson won the Slam Dunk Contest in his first two NBA seasons with the Golden State Warriors. Now his son will try to repeat his feat in his own rookie season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 7

Magic's Jase Richardson is dunking in his father's footsteps

Twenty-four years ago, Jason Richardson won his first Slam Dunk Contest. At All-Star Saturday, his son will be dunking in his father's footsteps.

NBA finalizes competitors for Slam Dunk, Shooting Stars competitions

Ugly mascot incident shows NBA was too soft on Lakers center Jaxson Hayes

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NBA News / ESPN / February 7

Duren out of dunk contest; replaced by Richardson

Pistons first-time All-Star Jalen Duren is pulling out of the Slam Dunk contest due to a knee injury. He will be replaced by Magic rookie Jase Richardson.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 7

Orlando Magic Guard Will Participate in 2026 NBA Slam Dunk Contest

When you hear the name "Jason Richardson" and the word "dunk", good things tend to follow. And the Magic just made it official – Jason Richardson has committed to participate in the NBA dunk contest.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / February 10

NBA announces competitors for Slam Dunk, Shooting Stars All-Star events

The San Antonio Spurs’ Carter Bryant, the Los Angeles Lakers’ Jaxson Hayes, the Miami Heat’s Keshad Johnson and the Orlando Magic’s Jase Richardson have been named the participants in the All-Star Slam Dunk competition, the league announced in a press release.

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 6

Why Magic rookie Jase Richardson continues to impress

Orlando Magic rookie guard Jace Richardson continues to prove why the team was right to take him with the No. 25 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft. Richardson scored 12 points in 27 minutes of action for the Magic in the win against the Indiana Pacers and earned praise from head coach Jamahl Mosley after the game.

Orlando Magic News / NBA Draft on SI / December 27

Rookie Guard Jase Richardson Gives Orlando Solid Minutes Off the Bench

The Orlando Magic have had an up-and-down start to the 2025-26 NBA campaign. While the group currently holds the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference, Orlando sits at 17-14 on the season.

Orlando Magic News / NBA Draft on SI / November 24

Rookie Jase Richardson Shines in Magic's Loss to Celtics

Jase Richardson, the Orlando Magic’s first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, was one of the most impressive rookies this offseason. In the summer league,

Orlando Magic News / NBA Draft on SI / October 29, 2025

Jase Richardson Could Help Struggling Orlando Magic

It’s not often NBA rookies are able to make a positive impact, especially just a few games into the season. But in the Orlando Magic’s case, they may need to try their hand at playing Jase Richardson.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 26, 2025

One positive quality stands out in Magic rookie Jase Richardson's debut

Orlando Magic rookie point guard Jase Richardson is waking up with another item checked off on his rookie to-do list: play in a regular season game. Richardson saw eight minutes of action in the Magic's 110-98 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night in the second half, where he provided a spark to the team at a key part of the game.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 25, 2025

Exclusive: Jase Richardson credits Rookie Transition Program, Court of Leaders for NBA preparation

LOS ANGELES, CA — Orlando Magic rookie Jase Richardson was among 60 players drafted into the NBA this summer. In addition to the number of undrafted players who signed with teams for the first time as well, another rookie class means another group of young athletes with as much to learn off the court as they do on.