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Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner will be sidelined indefinitely coming out of the NBA All-Star break due to needing additional time and recovery for soreness in his left high ankle sprain, as first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. The team released a statement on Wednesday, stating that Wagner continues to experience soreness in his […]

The Orlando Magic has representation during All-Star Weekend, as rookie Jase Richardson participated in the dunk contest. Richardson looked good to start the first round, but it was his second dunk attempt that had many wanting to check on his safety. Richardson tried to catch the ball off the backboard, but too many things ended […]

Orlando Magic rookie Jase Richardson gave fans at the Intuit Dome a massive scare on Saturday night, but fortunately, he is leaving Los Angeles with nothing more than a bruised ego and a viral moment. The youngster is also taking the epic fail in stride. While attempting his second dunk of the 2026 NBA Slam […]

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest is over, and Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson is this year’s winner. However, there was a scary moment for Orlando Magic guard Jase Richardson, as he got completely laid out during one of his attempts. Richardson, who is 20 years old, ran along the baseline to attempt his dunk. However, […]

For only the third time this year, Franz Wagner suited up for the Orlando Magic on Monday night. After missing the last nine games with a left high ankle sprain, Wagner made his presence known in a major way, matching his brother Mo with 14 points in just 17 minutes while shooting 6-of-010 from the […]

The Orlando Magic are finally starting to look like themselves again, and the vibe at the Kia Center is unlike anything we have seen in months. After a grueling stretch marked by injury-induced absences, star forward Franz Wagner made his highly anticipated return to the court on Monday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. The crowd […]

With the Orlando Magic blowing out the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday and obtaining a victory on Saturday over the Utah Jazz, the team is on a two-game winning streak, with the team looking to keep it going on Monday against the Milwaukee Bucks. However, the Magic still deal with the injury absence of Franz Wagner […]

Orlando Magic rookie guard Jase Richardson offered a muted response after being named one of the participants in this year’s AT&T Slam Dunk Contest. With the NBA announcing the full slate of dunk contest competitors for next Saturday’s event at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, Richardson reshared the Magic’s post on X, formerly known as […]

The NBA has announced the full field for the 2026 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest as All-Star Weekend approaches in Los Angeles. As the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend draws closer to next week’s festivities, which run from Friday, Feb. 13 through Sunday night at Intuit Dome, the league revealed the players set to compete in this […]

The Utah Jazz visit the Orlando Magic on Saturday night. Keyonte George is on the injury report alongside Kevin Love, with both listed as probable. It’s been one week since the last time George was on the injury report, and he hasn’t played since. He’s dealing with a left ankle sprain, while Love has an […]

With the NBA trade deadline passing Thursday without a Giannis Antetokounmpo deal materializing, the Milwaukee Bucks’ decision to keep their franchise cornerstone could shift the league’s trade landscape toward the offseason — and potentially open the door to major changes for the Orlando Magic. On the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, NBA analyst […]

The Orlando Magic shook up their roster when they traded Tyus Jones to the Charlotte Hornets prior to the deadline. Now, the Magic have found his replacement. Orlando has signed former Chicago Bulls guard Jevon Carter for the remainder of the season, via Shams Charania of ESPN. The financial terms of his deal have not […]

Coming off a humbling 128-92 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, the Orlando Magic surely wanted to get back on track in the worst way. It helped that Jalen Suggs was at his best on Thursday night during their 118-98 rout of the Brooklyn Nets. Suggs, who’s missed plenty of time due to […]

Jalen Suggs wowed the home crowd with an incredible 360 dunk in the Orlando Magic’s matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night. Suggs is halfway through the fifth year of his NBA career with the Magic. When healthy, the guard shines as one of the premier 3-and-D playmakers in the league. Orlando tends to […]

The Charlotte Hornets continue to be active on the trade market. Earlier in the day, they sent Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng, and three second-round picks to the Chicago Bulls for Coby White and Mike Conley — giving them extra scoring punch off the bench. But they’re not done making moves just yet if their trade […]

The Brooklyn Nets ruled out guard Cam Thomas for Thursday’s matchup with the Orlando Magic due to personal reasons. Thomas’ absence comes ahead of Thursday’s 3 PM EST trade deadline. He was not on Brooklyn’s plane when it departed on Wednesday, according to a league source. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks have shown interest […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder face the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren now sit at the center of the injury report. A right index finger sprain has placed Gilgeous-Alexander on the questionable list, while low back spasms have also made Holmgren questionable. That places the Thunder’s two biggest stars in […]

Victor Wembanyama might as well have been saying it to the rest of the NBA. In this particular moment, the San Antonio Spurs’ generational talent was talking about Desmond Bane. “I know they do that because they don’t want to play the game. They don’t want to play a basketball game.” It was Wemby’s response […]

When Luka Doncic played for the Dallas Mavericks, it was assumed there was a genuine zero percent chance that he’d be traded. Last season, he was just 25 years old and fresh off leading his team to an NBA Finals appearance. While the defense was suspect, there was no questioning that the Slovenian star was […]

The Orlando Magic visited Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night for their second and final meeting of the NBA 2025–26 regular season, and Magic guard Desmond Bane made sure Wembanyama wouldn’t forget it. Late in the third quarter, Bane was caught bulldozing Wembanyama while the latter was trying to find his […]

The San Antonio Spurs and Orlando Magic will be facing off today, but it looks like the game will be pushed back a few hours because of travel issues, according to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points. The game was originally set to start at 7 pm ET. “Tonight’s Magic-Spurs game in San Antonio will now […]

The San Antonio Spurs (32-16) are probably eager to get back home after they fell short against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday afternoon. They will have to wait a little longer than they prefer, however. A snowstorm is preventing the squad from returning to the Alamo City for the time being, which will delay Sunday’s  […]

There’s been plenty of reported activity from the New York Knicks on the trade market, as their front office has been very busy in searching far and wide for ways to improve the team. The Knicks have not met expectations this season, struggling ever since hoisting the NBA Cup trophy in mid-December, and major changes […]

The Orlando Magic will again be without forward Franz Wagner as they look to halt a four-game losing streak Wednesday night against the Miami Heat. The Magic (23-22) ruled Wagner out for the matchup in South Florida, marking his fourth consecutive game sidelined as he continues to deal with left ankle soreness. Tipoff against the […]

A blockbuster trade concept involving Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Orlando Magic surfaced this week after NBA analyst Zach Lowe floated the idea on the latest episode of The Zach Lowe Show. Lowe revealed a hypothetical deal that would send the Milwaukee Bucks superstar to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Paolo Banchero, along with limited […]

Paolo Banchero had an impressive performance that replicated Penny Hardaway go to waste in the Orlando Magic’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. Banchero is going through his fourth season in the NBA with the Magic. He has shined as one of the best players at his position, showcasing his skillset as an […]

The Brooklyn Nets are sitting on an NBA-best $15.2 million in cap space ahead of the trade deadline. Following a busy offseason, the rebuilding squad remains open for business as a dumping ground for unwanted contracts. The Philadelphia 76ers are among the teams that the Nets could partner with on a deal before Feb. 5. […]

There are several impactful NBA players who always seem to be on the cusp of superstardom but just cannot cross into the league’s upper echelon. Evan Mobley has yet to gain entry into this elite realm, and consequently, neither have the Cleveland Cavaliers (26-20). The 24-year-old is already an accomplished big man after earning Defensive […]

The Orlando Magic released their latest injury report Saturday morning as they prepare to close a two-game homestand against the Cleveland Cavaliers, with the availability of Jalen Suggs once again in question. The Magic (23-20) listed Jalen Suggs as questionable with a right knee MCL contusion ahead of Saturday night’s matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

The Orlando Magic’s uneven 2025–26 season took another step backward Thursday night with a lopsided 124-97 loss at home to the Charlotte Hornets, prompting star forward Paolo Banchero to issue a pointed message about familiar problems resurfacing — and a defensive identity beginning to erode. Banchero finished with 23 points, seven rebounds, five assists and […]

Injury concerns continue to mount for the Orlando Magic after head coach Jamahl Mosley acknowledged that forward Franz Wagner’s lingering left ankle issue has intensified, forcing the team to reassess its short- and long-term approach. Mosley addressed Wagner’s status prior to Orlando’s 124-97 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night, explaining that the discomfort […]

With the NBA trade deadline two weeks away, league executives continue to assess potential fits across conferences. According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Orlando Magic have emerged as possible trade partners as both franchises evaluate roster needs ahead of Feb. 5. Siegel reported Thursday that Minnesota is widely expected to […]

The Orlando Magic provided a cautiously optimistic injury update Thursday morning regarding guard Jalen Suggs as the team returned home from its European trip. Suggs was listed as questionable on the Magic’s latest injury report with a right knee MCL contusion ahead of Thursday night’s matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. However, head coach Jamahl Mosley […]

The New York Knicks have struggled for the better part of a month now. They’ve lost nine of their last 11 games, including each of their last four matchups. After making multiple recent blockbuster trades involving tons of draft picks for players such as Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges, and OG Anunoby, New York’s recent struggles […]

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. With many considering it a “Dunk of the Year” candidate, Black weighs in and shares his take on the play. While talking with NBA Insider Marc Stein, the soon-to-be 22-year-old […]

Did we just see an early contender for Dunk of the Year? Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black gave Berlin basketball fans an incredible highlight against the Memphis Grizzlies. During a breakaway sequence, Black slammed the ball against four Grizzlies defenders. It definitely made for a cool highlight, especially when watching the replay. Even Black himself […]

The NBA wanted to put on an exciting show for the lively crowd in Berlin, Germany’s Uber Arena, and Anthony Black helped fulfill that objective. The third-year guard showcased his athleticism on the international stage, and the best part was that he did so in crunch time. Black got the ball during a fast break […]

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. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Orlando has begun gauging the market for reserve guard Tyus Jones as payroll considerations intensify. “Sources say that […]

Austin Rivers delivered a cautionary message to Orlando Magic fans regarding recent discourse surrounding star forward Paolo Banchero, saying public criticism can have a tangible effect on players during the season. Rivers addressed the topic on a recent episode of Off Guard with Austin Rivers, pointing to how team success in games without a star […]