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Dennis Smith Jr., the ninth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, recently revealed an amusing anecdote involving NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki during an appearance on the Run Your Race podcast. Smith, who played two seasons with the Dallas Mavericks, claimed that Nowitzki still owes him $10,000 from a bet made during their time as […]

The Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to six games with a 124-118 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday in their second NBA Cup matchup. The win improved the Lakers’ season record to 10-4 and 2-0 in the NBA Cup standings. Rookie guard Dalton Knecht delivered a breakout performance, scoring a career-high 37 […]

Shaquille O’Neal has once again stirred the pot in his ongoing feud with Dwight Howard, responding to a public challenge with characteristic flair and humor. Howard, a former NBA All-Star, issued the challenge on X, formerly known as Twitter, after Friday’s Jake Paul-Mike Tyson Netflix-hosted fight, which saw Paul defeat Tyson by decision in the […]

Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee made a surprising decision in Tuesday night’s 116-115 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, benching star guard LaMelo Ball with just over three and a half minutes left in the game. The move came during the team’s second NBA Cup matchup and raised questions about the rationale behind sidelining one […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves narrowly edged out the Phoenix Suns in a thrilling 120-117 victory on Sunday night, improving their season record to 8-6. Julius Randle delivered the game-winning buzzer-beater, but controversy followed the next day when the NBA’s Last Two Minute (L2M) report determined that Randle had traveled before making the decisive shot. Speaking to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are facing a pivotal decision regarding guard D’Angelo Russell amid ongoing trade rumors. According to Lakers senior reporter Anthony Irwin, Russell’s recent resurgence in a bench role has complicated the team’s trade considerations. After a slow start to the season, Russell was shifted to the bench by head coach JJ Redick. […]

The Orlando Magic have rebounded from a difficult start to the 2024-25 season, marked by the loss of Paolo Banchero to a torn right oblique. Following a five-game losing streak, the team has rallied to win six straight games, including a 109-99 victory against the Phoenix Suns on Monday night to kick off a three-game […]

The Orlando Magic opened their three-game Western road trip with a commanding 109-99 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night, extending their win streak to six games. The win marked the Magic’s first victory in Phoenix since 2018 and improved their record to 9-6 on the season. A balanced attack led by Franz Wagner […]

Franz Wagner’s stellar play continued Monday night as the Orlando Magic defeated the Phoenix Suns 109-99, securing their sixth consecutive win to open a three-game road trip. The victory improved the Magic’s record to 9-6, marking their best defensive stretch since 2016 and matching a league-wide milestone last accomplished in 2018. Wagner, who was recently […]

The New York Jets have elevated kicker Anders Carlson from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of their Week 11 game against the Indianapolis Colts. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the move, which bolsters the Jets’ special teams as they aim to rebound from a 3-7 start to the season. Carlson, a 2023 draft […]

The Orlando Magic pushed their winning streak to five games on Friday night with a 98-86 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in their second NBA Cup matchup. The win capped off a perfect homestand and improved the Magic’s record to 8-6 on the season. Orlando also advanced to 2-0 in East Group A of the […]

The Orlando Magic delivered another commanding performance on Friday night with a 98-86 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in their second NBA Cup matchup. The win not only extended Orlando’s winning streak to five games but also capped off a perfect five-game homestand, a feat achieved only twice before in franchise history. With victories over […]

The Orlando Magic extended their winning streak to five games on Friday night, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 98-86 in their second NBA Cup matchup. The victory capped off a perfect homestand and improved the Magic’s record to 8-6 on the season. With the win, the Magic are now 2-0 in East Group A after defeating […]

The Orlando Magic have emerged as an unexpected name in the conversation surrounding Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler, with betting odds from Bovada placing them at sixth (+1600) among potential destinations. However, the feasibility of such a blockbuster trade raises serious questions. Teams like the Brooklyn Nets (+250) and Los Angeles Lakers (+350) lead the […]

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. continues to recover from left foot plantar fasciitis, but his return to the court remains uncertain. Head coach Jamahl Mosley provided an update on Carter Jr.’s status, describing his recovery as “progressing slowly.” “Going through treatments as he’s been and just progressing slowly,” Mosley told Jason Beede of the […]

Franz Wagner and Moritz Wagner of the Orlando Magic have etched their names into NBA history by achieving a milestone only seen once before. The brothers became just the second pair of siblings to lead their team in scoring on consecutive nights, a feat officially confirmed by Orlando Magic PR. This historic achievement occurred during […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac recently shared insights about his career and contract renegotiation during an appearance on All Things NBA: From A to Z, hosted by Kris Pursiainen and Zak Noble. The six-year NBA veteran, who signed a five-year, $84 million deal earlier this year, reflected on the process, his loyalty to the Magic, […]

The Golden State Warriors announced Thursday that guard De’Anthony Melton has suffered a “sprained ACL” in his left knee and will undergo further testing to determine the extent of the injury. In a statement released through Warriors PR, the team added that Melton “will not play in tomorrow night’s game against the Grizzlies,” with an […]

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Amari Cooper provided a hopeful injury update ahead of the team’s highly anticipated matchup against the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday. The Bills, currently holding an 8-2 record, are preparing to face one of the AFC’s strongest contenders in a matchup with significant playoff implications. Speaking to Alex Brassy of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers closed a successful three-game homestand with a thrilling 128-123 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, led by LeBron James, who recorded another triple-double. The Lakers, now holding a 7-4 record, saw James, at 39, post 35 points, 14 assists, 12 rebounds, and one steal, while shooting 13-for-22 from the field and 4-for-7 […]

The Orlando Magic extended their winning streak to four games with a hard-fought 94-90 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, showcasing a newfound rhythm even in the absence of All-Star forward Paolo Banchero. One of the key contributors was Goga Bitadze, who stepped up tremendously in his starting role for the sidelined Wendell […]

The Orlando Magic extended their win streak to four games with a gritty 94-90 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Playing the second night of a back-to-back, the Magic held the Pacers to just 90 points, showcasing their defensive identity that has come to define the team over the past year. Orlando’s standout […]

The NBA announced Wednesday that it will replace the December 3 NBA Cup matchup between the Orlando Magic and the New York Knicks with a game featuring the Memphis Grizzlies and the Dallas Mavericks on TNT. Originally scheduled for a primetime national audience, the Magic-Knicks game will now be available for local viewers through FanDuel […]

The Philadelphia Eagles received a major boost for their offensive line ahead of their pivotal Week 11 matchup against the Washington Commanders. As reported by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Eagles announced Wednesday that left tackle Jordan Mailata has been activated off Injured Reserve, putting him in line to play on Thursday Night Football. This […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has spoken publicly for the first time about the October burglary at his Missouri mansion. Speaking with TMZ ahead of the Chiefs’ Week 11 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, Mahomes described the incident as both “frustrating” and “disappointing.” “Obviously, it’s frustrating,” Mahomes said. While he couldn’t share specific details, […]

The Kansas City Chiefs received a mixed bag of injury updates on Wednesday regarding running back Isiah Pacheco and wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, head coach Andy Reid announced that Pacheco and pass-rusher Charles Omenihu will have their practice windows opened, though neither is expected to play this week. “A […]

The Orlando Magic opened their NBA Cup campaign with an emphatic 114-89 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday. This victory marked their third consecutive win and improved their season record to 6-6 after a grueling five-game road stretch without a single win. With Paolo Banchero sidelined due to a torn right oblique, Orlando has […]

Franz Wagner continues to step up for the Orlando Magic in Paolo Banchero’s absence, embracing a heavier offensive load as his team aims to build on a string of victories. The Magic cruised to a decisive 114-89 win over the Charlotte Hornets in their first NBA Cup matchup on Tuesday night, marking their third straight […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick announced that forward Christian Wood has experienced soreness in his right knee during his ramp-up process, delaying his return. The Lakers plan to provide a further update on Wood’s status in approximately four weeks, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Wood, who has not played since February 14, faced […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James has faced early challenges in his transition to the NBA after being selected in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft. The Lakers’ move to pair Bronny with his father, LeBron James, has created the league’s first father-son duo, drawing significant attention. However, Bronny’s on-court performance has so […]

The Carolina Panthers have officially activated wide receiver Adam Thielen from the 21-day practice window to return from injured reserve, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Thielen, who missed the last seven games due to a hamstring injury sustained during the Panthers’ Week 3 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, now rejoins the active roster as […]

Fresh off a standout performance that led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 134-128 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reflected on last season’s second-round playoff loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Following a career-high 45 points, nine assists, and five steals, Gilgeous-Alexander took the opportunity to share insights about the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers opened their three-game road trip with a 134-128 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, struggling to overcome a 20-point deficit despite a determined comeback led by Norman Powell and Ivica Zubac. Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue had high praise for Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, likening his performance […]

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White recently shared the unusual conditioning methods he used to prepare for the 2024-25 NBA season, describing a series of off-court exercises that pushed him to new physical limits. According to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network, White’s approach to offseason training included activities such as running on sand dunes, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers announced Saturday, via ESPN’s Tom Pelissero, that they have activated running back Gus Edwards from Injured Reserve, a strategic move ahead of their Week 10 matchup against the 2-6 Tennessee Titans. Edwards’ return bolsters the Chargers’ ground game as they seek to build on their 5-3 season record. Edwards, who joined […]

The Orlando Magic snapped a five-game losing streak on Friday night with a decisive 115-88 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Franz Wagner led Orlando with a standout 27-point performance, including 17 points in the first quarter, but it was center Goga Bitadze who drew praise for his impactful role filling in for Wendell Carter […]

The Orlando Magic snapped a five-game losing streak with a commanding 115-88 home victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. Franz Wagner led with 27 points, including 17 in the first quarter, while Anthony Black emerged as a critical bench player. Black’s contributions, combined with the bench’s dominant scoring advantage of 56-18 over […]

The Orlando Magic snapped a five-game losing streak with a resounding 115-88 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, led by a standout performance from Franz Wagner. Returning home after a winless road trip, the Magic sought new ways to fill the production gap left by Paolo Banchero’s absence, and Wagner stepped up, helping the team […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have listed Zion Williamson as out for Friday night’s road game against the Orlando Magic due to tightness in his left hamstring. This update adds to the Pelicans’ ongoing struggles with injuries early in the season as they travel to Orlando. Alongside Williamson, the Pelicans are managing several other injuries. Trey […]