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How Magic Johnson celebrated wife Cookie’s 67th birthday in grand style

Magic Johnson pulled out all the stops to honor his wife, Cookie Johnson, on her 67th birthday, posting a heartfelt message that captured their deep love, faith, and decades-long partnership.

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The Quiz of the Day

Karl-Anthony Towns is not the upgrade the Orlando Magic need

Teams are always looking to make an upgrade somehow, and the Orlando Magic, who have underachieved this season, are probably no exception. Still, they can’t just take back any player, which makes the report from longtime New York Knicks beat writer Steve Popper that both teams have had discussions that included Karl-Anthony Towns fascinating.

Tyus Jones News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 20

Tyus Jones trade has pros and cons for Magic

Orlando Magic point guard Tyus Jones has been the subject of trade rumors in the last couple of weeks. The reason behind Jones being in on the trade block does not have to do with his performance or his role with the team.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 20

Why Magic have poor midseason report card grade

The Orlando Magic are 23-19 through 42 games so far this season. That record puts them in sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings behind the Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors, New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, and Detroit Pistons who lead the conference with a 31-10 record.

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The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple NBA scoring title winners' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

Orlando Magic News / HITC / January 20

What Orlando Magic star did immediately after failing to recognise Thierry Henry

Orlando Magic star Wendell Carter Jr. has responded after going viral for not recognizing football legend Thierry Henry during the NBA’s London game weekend.

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.

Karl-Anthony Towns News / NBA Analysis Network / January 20

Orlando Magic linked as potential facilitator in Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns trade discussions

The Orlando Magic have emerged as a potential facilitator in ongoing trade discussions involving the New York Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns, as both teams navigate contrasting midseason realities ahead of the February 5 deadline.

Orlando Magic News / HITC / January 20

Thierry Henry question catches Orlando Magic star off guard at NBA London Game

Wendell Carter Jr had an unexpected exchange after the NBA London Game involving Arsenal legend Thierry Henry. The Orlando Magic forward was speaking to reporters following his team’s defeat at The O2 Arena when the moment occurred.

Tyus Jones News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 19

Should Magic trade Tyus Jones?

The Orlando Magic are heading back home from Europe, disappointed after a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in London. Magic are just a few weeks away from the NBA trade deadline, and rumors have been swirling about backup point guard Tyus Jones.

Paolo Banchero News / Total Pro Sports / January 19

Paolo Banchero Admits His National Team Choice May Have Cost Him Love Back Home

Paolo Banchero, the Italian-American professional basketball player, disappointed his Italian fans in 2020. At that time, Banchero, who had recently expressed confidence in the Orlando Magic’s potential, was eligible to represent the Italian national team and had shown interest in participating in international competitions.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 18

Morant's historic first half carries Grizzlies to win over Magic

Ja Morant's historic first half carries Grizzlies to comfortable win over Magic

Morant put together a vintage performance and reminded everyone how important he is to his team's success.

Three realistic trade packages for Grizzlies' Ja Morant

NBA midseason grades: Southeast Division

Grizzlies seek young player, first-round pick for Ja Morant

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'College football color teams' quiz

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 18

Desmond Bane revenge game could help Magic take down Ja Morant's Grizzlies in London

Down 20 points to the Memphis Grizzlies in the second quarter of an NBA Germany showcase game, things weren't looking great for the Magic. But the Magic Standard has changed in Orlando.

Jalen Suggs News / Orlando Magic on SI / January 17

The Magic can’t wait for Jalen Suggs’ return, again

Jalen Suggs was given a 5-year $150 million dollar extension this past offseason. A deal that looks like a bargain given Suggs production, but injuries have stunted his development once again.

Anthony Black News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 17

Magic guard Anthony Black breaks down insane dunk vs. Grizzlies

Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black turned heads on Thursday evening after dunking on four Memphis Grizzlies players to help his team secure a 118-111 win.

NBA News / BasketballNews.com / January 16

Magic rally past Grizzlies in NBA Berlin game

In a landmark international matchup, the Orlando Magic overcame a big first-half deficit to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 118-111 on Thursday in the NBA’s first regular-season game ever played in Germany.

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The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 16

Anthony Black's 'Dunk of the Year' lifts Magic to win over Grizzlies

The Orlando Magic were locked in a tight battle with the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday — until Anthony Black lowered the boom with a powerful dunk over four defenders.

Video: Anthony Black dunks through four Grizzlies players

Report: Magic making trade calls on Tyus Jones

The 25 most notable NBA first-round draft mistakes

The 'Active NBA 50-point games' quiz

Orlando Magic News / Total Apex Sports / January 16

Magic Steal the Show in Berlin 118-111 Behind Wagner Brothers’ Emotional Homecoming

The atmosphere inside Uber Arena felt less like a regular-season basketball game and more like a national holiday. For the first time in NBA history, a regular-season game tipped off in Germany, and the script couldn’t have been written any better for the local heroes.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 15

Paolo Banchero had a perfect reaction to Anthony Black’s viral dunk

The Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies sure gave the fans a show during Thursday’s game in Berlin, Germany. The Magic won 118-111, and while Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr.

Franz Wagner News / Field Level Media / January 15

Franz Wagner returns, Magic rally to beat Grizzlies in Berlin

Paolo Banchero collected 26 points and 13 rebounds as the Orlando Magic rallied to a 118-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday in the NBA's first regular-season game in Berlin.

Anthony Black News / Larry Brown Sports / January 15

Video: Anthony Black dunks through 4 Grizzlies players

Anthony Black delivered an incredible highlight-reel play during his Orlando Magic’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Uber Arena in Berlin, Germany, for the NBA’s Berlin Game on Thursday.

Tyus Jones News / Hoops Wire / January 15

Report: Magic making trade calls on Tyus Jones

The Magic are doing what deadline-adjacent teams do when the math starts to matter. They’re making calls. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Orlando has reached out to multiple teams to gauge interest in veteran point guard Tyus Jones, with the hope of bringing back second-round draft compensation.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 15

The money-saving trade Magic are seeking to correct offseason mistake

As the NBA trade deadline approaches next month, the Orlando Magic are exploring a cost-saving move aimed at addressing an offseason signing that has not produced the expected return.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / January 14

Franz Wagner Poised To Return For Berlin Game

Magic forward Franz Wagner isn’t on the injury report for the team’s game against the Grizzlies on Thursday in Berlin and will be available to make his return from a high ankle sprain, tweets Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / January 10

Magic’s Moritz Wagner To Make Season Debut Sunday

Magic big man Moritz Wagner will make his season debut on Sunday against New Orleans, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel confirms (via Twitter) that Wagner will suit up on Sunday, barring an unexpected setback.