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The Orlando Magic are seeing their losing streak come to an end after falling xxx-xxx to the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. The Magic began the game playing without Paolo Banchero (groin strain) and Jalen Suggs (injury management), but Wendell Carter Jr.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 29

NBA Notes: Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga, Magic, Jett Howard, Cavs

Jonathan Kuminga has officially arrived. After hinting before the season that only Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green were guaranteed starters, Steve Kerr now says Kuminga has earned a permanent spot in the Warriors’ first five.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 29

Orlando Magic pick up option on da Silva, but not on another draft pick

The Orlando Magic had until October 31st to decide their choice on the options of Tristan da Silva, Anthony Black, and Jett Howard. With the Magic's big 4 of Banchero, Wagner, Suggs, & Bane combined to make around $150 million, the team needed to retain value while trying to make sensible budget cuts.

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The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA's youngest 35-point scorers' quiz

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Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / October 29

Magic declining Jett Howard’s 2026-27 option

The Magic won’t exercise their fourth-year option on Jett Howard‘s rookie scale contract for the 2026/27 season, reports Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link).

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 13

Jamahl Mosley has 1 word to describe Jett Howard's preseason

Jett Howard entered the NBA as a 3-point specialist, but was largely unimpactful in his first two seasons with the Orlando Magic. Drafted No. 11 overall

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 11

Jett Howard plays for his grandmother above all

On a Thursday night in New York in 2023, Jett Howard is anticipating his NBA dreams coming true, as the Orlando Magic are about to select Jett with the 11th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 20

Could the Brooklyn Nets Target Max Strus or Jett Howard in a Salary Dump Deal?

This summer, the Brooklyn Nets have already volunteered to help two franchises with "salary dump" deals. First, the Nets helped facilitate Kristaps Porzingis' move to Atlanta, taking on Terance Mann's contract and receiving the draft rights to UNC product Drake Powell in the process.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 15

Orlando Magic Legend Penny Hardaway Recaps Emotional Departure

The Orlando Magic have had multiple Hall of Famers pass through their franchise, such as Shaquille O'Neal, Tracy McGrady, and Dwight Howard. Penny Hardaway is among the legends, but not to the same degree.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 31

Magic Predicted To Part With Ways With Former NBA Lottery Pick

The Orlando Magic are looking to make moves to get them closer to the top of the Eastern Conference. This could result in big moves or small, whatever it will take to get the Magic in the contender conversation.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 26

Will Orlando Magic Trade Jett Howard?

The Orlando Magic are going into the season with high hopes, but one young player on the roster is still trying to find his footing in the league. Jett Howard, the No.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / July 22

ESPN Slams Orlando Magic For Huge Draft Mistake

The Orlando Magic’s front office has spent the first half of the 2020s making good moves to reestablish the organization as a contender. From hiring Jamahl Mosley to drafting Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, there hasn’t been much to complain about in the past five years.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / May 29

Orlando Magic Continue To Get Called Out For Glaring Weakness

The Orlando Magic head into the offseason as bottom dwellers of 3-point shooting. Ranking 30th in the league on 31.8 percent from the arc, the franchise must find a capable offensive piece to turn things around.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 20

NBA Notebook: Heat Offseason, Jett Howard’s Magic Role, Wizards Rookies Make History

The Miami Heat could be one of the more aggressive teams this offseason … or at least they should be. According to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald, the Heat need to be willing to stay in luxury tax territory if they’re serious about upgrading the roster.

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NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / November 25, 2024

Nets Trade Idea Sends Cam Thomas to Magic

The Brooklyn Nets are scouring the trade market for potential deals, including for breakout guard Cam Thomas. Thomas, 23, is a restricted free agent at season's end, and given how well he has been scoring the ball, he will be getting a massive payday.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 17, 2024

How Tattoos Draw Magic's Jett Howard, Cole Anthony Closer to Family

ORLANDO, Fla. – Few leagues, if any, are larger purveyors of the individual cultures that intersect with sports than the NBA. While some old-school practices certainly still exist, the league is mostly removed from the days of uniform dress codes and restrictions regarding apparel and appearance, making room for athletes’ individuality.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 11, 2024

Magic player who will shock NBA with breakout 2024-25 season

The Orlando Magic are heading into the 2024-25 season with optimism following a successful 2023-24 campaign that saw them return to the NBA Playoffs. While the spotlight has primarily been on rising stars Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, another name could soon join the conversation: Jett Howard.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 11, 2024

Jett Howard, Anthony Black Capitalizing on Preseason Chances in Second Year with Magic

Ahead of Wednesday night's preseason contest in San Antonio, Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley laid out the opportunity ahead of second-year guard Jett Howard plainly: it was a big one.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / October 4, 2024

Magic exercise options on former No. 1 overall pick, two others

The team has locked up these young players for the short-term.

Jalen Suggs, Magic express optimism about extension

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The 'Orlando Magic players to score 40 points in a game' quiz

Orlando Magic News / NBA Draft on SI / September 8, 2024

Jett Howard Is The Orlando Magic's X-Factor

Jett Howard was one of the most undervalued players coming into 2023 NBA Draft night. Howard ranked just 19th on the annual 'Draft Twitter Consensus Big Board' and was not a lottery pick by consensus media rankings, but was a legitimate 6-foot-6 movement shooter with off-the-dribble scoring and passing abilities.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 2, 2024

Mock Trade: Brooklyn Nets Assemble Father-Son Duo

Dennis Schröder has not only spent this summer lifting Germany in the 2024 Paris Olympics, but has improved his trade value exponentially. The 30-year-old is the sixth highest scorer out of all Olympic participants, averaging an impressive 19.7 points through three contests.