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On YouTubeOrlando Magic News / NBA Analysis Network / October 23
Desmond Bane shares noticeable difference between playing with Paolo Banchero and Jaren Jackson Jr
Desmond Bane made his Orlando Magic debut against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. The Magic won 125-121, with big performances from Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and Bane.
Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23
Magic’s Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane call Jalen Suggs the ‘heart and soul’ after energetic return vs. Heat
The Orlando Magic opened their 2025-26 season on a high note Tuesday night, defeating the Miami Heat 125-121 at the Kia Center in a fast-paced, physical matchup that marked the return of guard Jalen Suggs.
The 'Most 6-three-pointer NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to make at least six three-pointers in a game on 35 or more occasions can you name in five minutes?
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 23
Magic face 'good problem' after beating Heat
The Orlando Magic are seeing their top three players jockey for position as the team's leading scorer after beating the Miami Heat 125-121 at the Kia Center in the season opener.
The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 22
3 takeaways from Magic's hard-fought opener vs. Heat
The Orlando Magic persevered in hard-fought battle against the Miami Heat to open the 2025-26 season on Wednesday, earning a 125-121 win. The Magic got a pair of 24-point performances from Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner with 23 points in Desmond Bane's (regular season) Magic debut.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22
Ranking the 2025 NBA rookie extensions
All NBA rookie extensions for players drafted in 2022 had to be completed by the Monday before the start of the 2025-26 season. Five more got done in the final days, plus another two for draftees from 2020 and 2023. Here's our ranking of the best of the rookie extensions signed this offseason.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 21
Why the Magic could be one of the NBA's best watches
There is a lot of anticipation heading into the 2025-26 NBA season for the Orlando Magic after an injury-plagued campaign. Given their lofty expectations in a wide open East, NBA analyst and popular social media personality Rob Perez recently released his "League Pass Fun" rankings, with the Magic coming in at No.
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.
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 / 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.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 15
More acclaim for young Orlando Magic star
At 22 years old, expectations of being the best player on a team with the third-highest Eastern Conference odds to win a championship may seem like too much.
Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / October 14
Paolo Banchero can help Magic win NBA championship
Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero is playing his first season after the franchise gave him a massive contract extension. While the new deal doesn't kick in for another year, Banchero is thankful of the Magic for the support.
Orlando Magic News / Athlon Sports / October 12
Magic Coach Jahmal Mosley Announces Paolo Banchero News Before Heat Game
The Orlando Magic kicked off the offseason with a bang, acquiring Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies. With the Eastern Conference appearing weaker this year, the team has decided to push its chips in, adding one of the league’s premier sharpshooters.
Orlando Magic News / Fadeaway World / October 12
Paolo Banchero Calls Out Fan For Betting On Preseason Game: 'You’re Addicted'
Paolo Banchero had a funny courtside moment during the Magic’s preseason game after a fan told him he needed “two more points” to hit his bet. Banchero couldn’t believe what he was hearing and called the fan out for gambling on an exhibition game.
Orlando Magic News / EssentiallySports / October 10
Paolo Banchero Reveals What Magic Locker Room Possess to Prove NBA GMs’ 47% Prediction True
Something has changed in Orlando, and it isn’t just the scoreboard. After another middling 41–41 season and a first-round exit, the Magic opened this preseason differently: confident, connected, and, according to their star, actually enjoying being together.
Orlando Magic News / Hoops Wire / October 9
East Notes: Magic, Paolo Banchero, Knicks, Pacers, projections
According to ESPN’s Kevin Pelton, the Magic may not quite reach their lofty Vegas projection — but that doesn’t mean he’s down on them. In fact, Pelton’s model places Orlando just a fraction behind Cleveland for the best record in the East.
Orlando Magic News / Hardwood Heroics / October 9
'He’s a Swiss Army Knife' – Orlando Magic Guard Draws Bold 'Missing Piece' Claim From Paolo Banchero
Paolo Banchero strongly believes that the Orlando Magic have all the tools to contend in the Eastern Conference, and the team’s offseason acquisition of Desmond Bane is the icing on the cake.
Orlando Magic News / Fadeaway World / October 7
Paolo Banchero Sets Big Expectations For The New-Look Magic This Season
The 2025-26 season could be pivotal for Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic. After making some noteworthy roster upgrades, including a sizable investment in their new core, Banchero set some big expectations for the team’s performance moving forward.
Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1
3 Paolo Banchero bold predictions for 2025-26 Magic season
The Orlando Magic enter the 2025-26 NBA season under a completely new spotlight. After back-to-back playoff appearances and consecutive first-round exits, the team’s leadership has made it clear: the developmental phase is over.
Orlando Magic 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.
Orlando Magic News / Hardwood Heroics / September 14
'Tip of the Iceberg' – Former Orlando Magic Player Energizes How Good Paolo Banchero Is
Paolo Banchero has emerged as one of the best young talents in the NBA. Banchero is the No. 1 option for the Orlando Magic and has led them to two playoff appearances.
Orlando Magic News / The SportsRush / September 13
2x NBA Champion Ready to 'Bet Everything' on Paolo Banchero Becoming One of the Best
When the Orlando Magic selected Paolo Banchero first overall in 2022, they saw a long-term asset who could pull them out of the barrel of irrelevancy and help them compete for big things again.
Orlando Magic News / Yardbarker / August 1
Magic could make the biggest jump in 2025-26
The Magic aren’t aiming for the middle anymore. This team could realistically go from a feisty seventh seed to a top-three contender.
Orlando Magic News / Yardbarker / July 7
Massive Paolo Banchero extension continues Magic's all-in offseason
With Paolo Banchero agreeing to a massive extension, the Orlando Magic locked in another key piece to what could potentially be a burgeoning Eastern Conference power.
Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / July 7
Magic agree on five-year max extension with franchise player
Magic star forward Paolo Banchero has agreed to a five-year maximum rookie scale contract extension that could reach $288M.
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