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Resuming season gives Orlando Magic a second chance

The Orlando Magic were not thrilled with how they started their season. The resumed season gives them a second chance to carry over their strong play.

Unidentified Magic player tests positive for virus

The Orlando Magic said Tuesday that one of their players recently tested positive for the coronavirus.

Orlando Magic add high-flying youngster in SB Nation’s Disney Character Draft

Photo by LMPC via Getty Images This prospect has a unique combination of athleticism, leadership and youth The Orlando Magic were targeting Mickey Mouse.

Isaac travels to Disney but Magic ‘planning on life without Jonathan’

Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports Jeff Weltman didn’t entirely rule out a comeback but said Isaac is joining the team at Disney for support and experience Jonathan Isaac made the trip to Disney World, but it sounds as if he’s there to be a spectator.

Orlando Magic arrive at Disney without Fultz and unnamed player who tested positive

Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Getty Images The Magic were the first team to arrive at Disney, but had some unexpected absences The Orlando Magic made the roughly half-hour, 20-mile drive down I-4 and arrived at Disney World.

Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman on the NBA bubble

Orlando Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman fields questions from reporters about being in the NBA bubble, why he is encouraged by the league's level of communication, what he as an executive can learn during the restart to the season, and much more!

Orlando Magic have arrived at Disney — minus three, including one positive for COVID-19

The Orlando Magic have checked into their hotel at Disney to resume the season. But without three players, including one who tested positive for COVID-19.

How the Orlando Magic stayed together during the coronavirus pandemic

The Orlando Magic are back together again as they prepare to resume their season. Staying together during the pandemic proved difficult. For the eight months of an NBA season, a team becomes something like a family.

Evan Fournier understands the NBA’s return is about money

Potential Free-agent-to-be Evan Fournier is not shy about sharing that he wants to play. He also is clear as to why the NBA is risking this return. Orlando

2020 Talking Point: A Terrence Ross heat check

Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images Can the Magic’s sizzling scorer find the hot hand when the season resumes? Welcome to the latest in a new series that aims to keep the basketball conversation flowing as we patiently wait for the games to return.

Orlando Magic won’t be able to pick up where they left off

The Orlando Magic stopped their season right when they were hitting their stride. After a four-month layoff, they won’t be the same as they were then.

The Orlando Magic need Nikola Vucevic to play at All-Star level in Playoffs

There is optimism Nikola Vucevic will have a better playoff run than last year. The Orlando Magic need Vucevic to be the player he was before the hiatus.

Orlando Magic getting back into the gym is a process

The Orlando Magic are preparing to enter the next phase and head to Disney next week. Returning to the gym remains an ongoing process in the league’s return.

2020 Talking Point: The deal with Aaron Gordon

Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images Is it time for the Magic to pull the trigger on a trade involving their athletic wing? Welcome to the latest in a new series that aims to keep the basketball conversation flowing as we patiently wait for the games to return.

Fournier talks family, plans inside the bubble, and need for manufactured energy without fans

Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Orlando’s starting shooting guard spoke with members of the media Thursday through Zoom Orlando shooting guard Evan Fournier and his wife Laura had their first child, Elias, in June of 2019.

Orlando Magic to use recordings of PA announcer Paul Porter during NBA restart

Orlando Magic Porter said the Magic have asked him to record some of his classic calls so they can be used during games at Disney Paul Porter is going to Disney World!

Nikola Vucevic preparing for challenging return to basketball

Photo by Cato Cataldo/NBAE via Getty Images Vucevic dished on the return to basketball, the upcoming challenges, and more Nikola Vucevic hasn’t started to pack for the NBA’s elongated stay at Walt Disney World’s Wide World of Sports, but he has a list of things he wants to bring.

Fundamentals are strong as Orlando Magic try to get defense right

The Orlando Magic saw considerable slippage defensively as they lost some of their discipline on that end. But the fundamentals were strong to recover.

13 Things to Know About the Orlando Magic

Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images It’s been a while since the Magic have been on the court, so let’s refresh your memory It’s July 1. Normally at this time we’d be preparing for the NBA’s free agency frenzy and Woj bombs.

Jonathan Isaac, Al-Farouq Aminu’s rehab continue with Orlando Magic return still possible

Jonathan Isaac and Al-Farouq Aminu are continuing their rehab from knee injuries. Both appear set to join the Orlando Magic with a small chance for return.

Steve Clifford tries to guide the Orlando Magic into the unknown

The Orlando Magic are getting set to resume their season. But like every team, they are entering unknown territory and coaches are adapting daily. An offseason usually has familiar rhythms as coaches get ready to meet their teams to start a new season.

Magic's Clifford views restart as separate season

Magic coach Steve Clifford views the NBA's upcoming restart as more of a standalone experience rather than a continuation of the 2019-2020 regular season.

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Nikola Vucevic on Magic reopening facility: ‘It felt good to be back’

The Magic are one of 22 NBA teams that are expected to have their practice facilities open for limited player workouts before next Monday.