Orlando Magic News

J.J. Redick was the unlikeliest of Orlando Magic heroes

No one would blame you for being skeptical of J.J. Redick when the Orlando Magic made him the 11th pick in the 2006 Draft. Redick had made his name in the college ranks as one of the best shooters in the league — what team does not need shooting?

Orlando Magic need Jalen Suggs to fill in their weaknesses

Orlando Magic’s goals this season are to firmly shape their future

Rebuilding is not easy. Starting from scratch always comes with incredible risk. Trading away a team that was a confident playoff team (even if in the back-end of the postseason) to begin anew with a young roster offers no guarantee for success.

Jamahl Mosely should make Orland Magic’s 3-point shooting a priority

Imagine you are a first-year head coach, getting ready to start your first training camp with your brand new team. Your roster is set. The coaching staff is in place.

Orlando Magic’s 5 best options to hit the game-winner

Some of the best moments from any season come at the end of games. The singular moment of taking and making a game-winning shot stays with players, with teams and with fans.

2022 Orlando Magic Player Outlook: R.J. Hampton has opportunity to take the NBA by storm

The Orlando Magic have intriguing young players on the roster. And individually, each player has unique upsides. But R.J. Hampton is one of the biggest mysteries on the roster.

2022 Orlando Magic Player Outlook: Jalen Suggs will set the Orlando Magic’s culture

The Orlando Magic have their guy. Fans erupted inside the Amway Center on draft night at this realization when the Toronto Raptors selected Scottie Barnes with the fourth overall pick and left Jalen Suggs to go to the Orlando Magic with the fifth pick.

Aaron Gordon’s new contract was not a price Orlando Magic could pay

There were two immediate reactions that came up when reports broke that Aaron Gordon was signing a four-year, $92-million contract extension with the Denver Nuggets that will kick in after next season.

2021 Orlando Magic Playoff Lessons: Milwaukee Bucks are the standard for homegrown titles

Orlando Magic general manager John Hammond probably has some odd feelings when it comes to the Milwaukee Bucks and the title they just won. In many respects, he was the architect of that title team.

Orlando Magic are not even close to pushing in for a star trade

With the NBA offseason in its quieter stages, the Ben Simmons saga has been getting extra attention. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst recently reported there is a new small-market team that has made a trade offer to acquire Simmons.

2022 Orlando Magic Player Outlook: Gary Harris resumes his chase for consistency again

Gary Harris is the kind of player and person that franchises and organizations love. The Denver Nuggets seemed especially sorry to see him leave in the end.

Orlando Magic: 5 players who’ve got next for the Basketball Hall of Fame

Ben Wallace will always be associated with the Detroit Pistons. He was flanked on the stage and during his induction ceremony to the Naismith Memorial

Matt Barnes: 2010 Orlando Magic fell short because of leadership

The Orlando Magic sparked a bit of debate this week. With the release of the poster and trailer for the upcoming The Matrix: Resurrections movie, the team’s Brazil-based account presented a binary choice and sparked debates among fans.

Ben Wallace was the ultimate product of Orlando Magic’s Heart and Hustle

The Orlando Magic’s Heart and Hustle team of 1999-2000 is forever etched into the franchise’s memory. Rarely does a team that missed the playoffs feel firmly entrenched in the franchise’s history.

Magic: Which Former Top-10 Pick Will Be Orlando’s Center Long-Term?

Mohamed Bamba and Wendell Carter Jr are each eligible for a rookie-scale extension but the organization is unlikely to make long-term commitments to both centers.

Orlando Magic Player Comparisons: What’s in store for the sophomores

The Orlando Magic are an extremely young team. One of the problems in trying to put together their roster for the upcoming season was figuring out how to balance the team while still giving their long list of young players plenty of time.

Magic finally hit the reset button for a bright future

The reboot has officially begun in Orlando. After trading away Nikola Vucevic and Aaron Gordon at last season’s trade deadline, the Magic are finally embracing the long-term build compared to wallowing in no-man’s land.

E’Twaun Moore will fill Orlando Magic’s emergency guard role

The Orlando Magic were not ever meant to rely on Dwayne Bacon last season. Bacon was a solid scorer to bring off the end of the bench and use in small doses.

Robin Lopez wants to be the Orlando Magic’s utility player

The first thing Robin Lopez wanted everyone to is that he and Orlando Magic mascot STUFF have ended their long-running feud and come to an understanding.

Report: Magic, Moore agree to one-year deal

A second-round in “O-town” it is. The Orlando Magic and veteran guard E’Twaun Moore have agreed upon a one-year deal, bringing the number of guaranteed contracts on Orlando’s roster to fifteen.

Magic's Jonathan Isaac on playing in season opener: 'We'll see'

Although Isaac’s injury technically occurred during the 2019-20 regular season, he hasn’t had as long to recover as he would during a typical NBA year due to the league’s compressed schedule.

Magic's Michael Carter-Williams to miss start of season following ankle surgery

Doctors removed a bone fragment and repaired a ligament in the ankle, according to president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman.

NBA Fans Tried To Figure Out Who Is This Player On The Orlando Magic: "Looks Like A 2K Generated Player"

The Orlando Magic made the headlines on Monday night when a 29-year-old player made his debut in the 2021 Summer League.  Orlando made some interesting moves this offseason, especially on draft night, landing Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner a couple of weeks ago.

NBA Draft: Best fits for Magic at No. 5, No. 8

To say the 2021 NBA Draft is a fairly important one for the Magic would be an understatement. After an injury-riddled campaign that saw the team post a 21-51 record and part ways with head coach Steve Clifford, the organization needs direction.