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Desmond Bane acknowledged mixed emotions this week as the Orlando Magic prepare to face the Memphis Grizzlies overseas, revealing that the unusual setting has kept him from a long-anticipated return to a familiar place. As Orlando (22-18) readies for its international matchup against Memphis (17-22) on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. ET on Prime Video in […]

The Orlando Magic are set to receive a major boost ahead of their international slate, with Franz Wagner no longer appearing on the team’s injury report and expected to return Thursday against the Memphis Grizzlies in Berlin, Germany. Orlando (22-18) opens its Global Games back-to-back against Memphis (17-22) at 2:00 p.m. ET on Prime Video. […]

Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane probably circled on the calendar the date of their game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Aside from battling his former team, it is extra special as the NBA scheduled it in Berlin on Thursday. The Grizzlies traded Bane to the Magic in the offseason in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, […]

Orlando Magic star guard Desmond Bane addressed swirling trade rumors surrounding former Memphis Grizzlies teammate Ja Morant as the two teams prepare for back‑to‑back contests in Europe as part of the NBA’s Global Games series. The Magic and Grizzlies meet Thursday at 2:00 p.m. ET in Berlin on Prime Video, with a rematch scheduled Sunday […]

As the Orlando Magic prepare for a rare international showcase, star forward Franz Wagner may be nearing a return from a lengthy injury absence. The Magic (22-18) are set to face the Memphis Grizzlies in back-to-back matchups in Europe as part of the NBA’s Global Games series, beginning Thursday at 2:00 p.m. ET on Prime […]

The Orlando Magic are set to take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. Leading up to the contest, it appears Orlando got some good news regarding Moe Wagner. Reports indicate that the 28-year-old center will make his 2025-26 season debut against the Pelicans, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. It will be Wagner’s first game […]

Trae Young was one of the first superstar names to pop up as a trade candidate this year. However, few expected him to be dealt so quickly after news broke of his and the Atlanta Hawks’ mutual interest in parting ways. The Hawks quickly scoured the trade market and settled on a deal with the […]

The Orlando Magic secured an overtime win Wednesday night after Paolo Banchero buried a three off-the-glass at the buzzer vs. the Brooklyn Nets, then responded forcefully to questions about the shot. Orlando closed out the victory at Barclays Center as Banchero finished with 30 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists. The win marked Orlando’s eighth […]

On Monday, January 5, news broke that Trae Young’s time with the Atlanta Hawks may be coming to a close. Young is one of the best players in the NBA, at least on the offensive end, and he has had some big moments with the team that drafted him. However, the Hawks have underperformed in […]

As Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs continues his recovery from a right knee MCL contusion, the NBA has moved to formally prohibit a fashion choice that had recently become part of his pregame routine. The league has informed teams that players are no longer permitted to wear headbands around their necks — often styled like […]

Trade speculation surrounding Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young continued to intensify Monday after it was revealed that the two sides are working toward a potential deal. As discussions gained traction, former NBA guard Lou Williams identified the Orlando Magic as his preferred destination for the All-Star guard. Williams shared his perspective on the latest […]

Anthony Black joined Tracy McGrady in franchise history following his performance in the Orlando Magic’s matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday afternoon. Black is going through his third season in the NBA with the Magic, having a breakout season with his best offensive numbers to date. Often coming off the bench, he has earned […]

The Orlando Magic announced an unfortunate injury update for guard Jalen Suggs as the team prepares to return home to host the Indiana Pacers on Sunday afternoon. According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, Suggs underwent an MRI that revealed a right knee Grade 1 MCL contusion. The injury occurred during Friday night’s road loss […]

On Thursday, the Chicago Bulls began 2026 by taking on the Orlando Magic at home. In the second quarter, Matas Buzelis added another dimension to his effectiveness as a dunker.  With 7:34 left in the quarter, Buzelis got the ball in transition and, without hesitation, threw it down right in the face of Jalen Suggs, […]

Heading into their New Year’s Eve matchup against the Indiana Pacers, the status of Orlando Magic guards Jalen Suggs and Desmond Bane remains uncertain. Suggs has a left-hip contusion injury, and Bane is dealing with back spasms; they’re both listed as questionable in the Magic’s injury report. Both could miss Wednesday’s matchup against the Indiana […]

Desmond Bane pulled off a magical highlight during the Orlando Magic’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. Bane is going through the sixth season of his NBA career, his first with the Magic. He has been key to the team’s solid start this season as one of their best scorers and playmakers. The […]

The Orlando Magic got back in the win column following their 127-126 win against the visiting Denver Nuggets on Saturday. Magic guard Anthony Black did his part to ensure the team got a win as he set a new career-high of 38 points, as per the team. Anthony Black reached his new career-high of 38 […]

The Orlando Magic released their latest injury report Saturday afternoon as they prepare for their second meeting of the season against the Denver Nuggets, with Jalen Suggs’ availability once again in question. The Magic (17-14) listed Suggs as doubtful with a left hip contusion ahead of Saturday night’s matchup against the Nuggets (22-8), scheduled for […]

The Orlando Magic needed stability against the Charlotte Hornets, and Anthony Black supplied it with numbers to match the moment. He played 36 minutes, scored 24 points on 8-of-17 shooting, went 4-of-7 from three, and added 3 rebounds and 4 assists. However, the Magic still fell 120–105, dropping to 17–14 and sixth in the East. […]

As Orlando Magic star Jalen Suggs is dealing with a hip contusion after sustaining the injury in the NBA Cup semifinals against the New York Knicks on Dec. 13, he is hoping that a return is coming sooner rather than later. After Suggs’ injury setback with the Magic, his status for Friday’s game against the […]

The Orlando Magic made it clear this past offseason that they were looking forward to taking the next step in their road to contention. They traded away a king’s ransom of future draft picks to bring in Desmond Bane, hoping that he’ll be the shooter the team has sorely needed amid their struggles on the […]

The Orlando Magic will be facing the Golden State Warriors, and they are still waiting for a return from one of their key players. Jalen Suggs has missed the past two games for the Magic, as he’s been dealing with a left hip contusion. In his absence, the team has gone 1-1, and they’re already […]

Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane rose to the moment with late-game heroics Saturday night, hitting a game-winning layup with 0.9 seconds left to defeat the Utah Jazz 128-127 in overtime at the Delta Center. Bane’s go-ahead finger-roll came after Utah’s Keyonte George converted a four-point play to give the Jazz a 127-126 lead with 4.1 […]

The Orlando Magic released their latest injury report Saturday morning as the team continues its four-game road trip, with both Jalen Suggs and Jonathan Isaac facing uncertain availability ahead of a matchup against the Utah Jazz. The Magic (15-12) listed Suggs as doubtful with a left hip contusion, while Isaac was labeled questionable with the […]

As the Orlando Magic prepare to begin a four-game road trip, guard Jalen Suggs struck a composed and resolute tone while addressing his latest injury setback. Suggs spoke Tuesday in a video snippet shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, by Orlando Sentinel reporter Jason Beede, offering reassurance following medical evaluation earlier in the week. […]

On Saturday, the Orlando Magic fell out of NBA Cup title contention with a loss to the New York Knicks in the semifinals round of the tournament, which was played in Las Vegas. The most concerning piece of news for Orlando coming out of that game was that guard Jalen Suggs left the game due […]

The Orlando Magic left Las Vegas short-handed and concerned after Jalen Suggs exited their NBA Cup semifinal loss to the New York Knicks in troubling fashion. Suggs was seen leaving T-Mobile Arena in a wheelchair following the game, a sobering visual that quickly overshadowed the final score. ClutchPoints NBA writer Tomer Azarly shared the scene […]

Dirk Nowitzki didn’t need a box score to explain how he felt about Jalen Brunson. After Brunson torched the Orlando Magic for 40 points and pushed the New York Knicks into the NBA Cup final, Nowitzki joined the postgame conversation on NBA on Prime and delivered a message that carried real weight. The Dallas Mavericks […]

Jalen Brunson saved his best for the moment the New York Knicks needed it most. With the Orlando Magic hanging around late in the fourth quarter, Brunson delivered the shot that slammed the door and sent the Knicks into the NBA Cup final. Matched up against a rookie defender with under three minutes to play, […]

Orlando Magic point guard Jalen Suggs was putting on a show in the Entertainment Capital of the World, doing his best to keep his team’s NBA Cup dreams alive with a 25-point showing in the first half. Unfortunately, he did not get a chance to properly finish what he started. The former No. 5 overall […]

The NBA Cup is not just an opportunity for players to win some extra cash and a trophy. It gives athletes a chance to showcase their talents on a bigger stage. Point guards Jalen Brunson and Jalen Suggs both shined in Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night, as the New York Knicks and Orlando […]

As the Orlando Magic prepare for their NBA Cup semi-final matchup against the New York Knicks on Saturday night, Moritz Wagner reached a quiet but notable step in his recovery process. An hour before tip-off, Orlando Sentinel reporter Jason Beede shared video on X, formerly known as Twitter, showing Wagner on the floor in Las […]

Recently, Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane was fined $35000 by the NBA for throwing the ball off of New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby during a recent matchup between the two teams. It was the second time this year that Bane had inexplicably launched the ball off of an opponent, and it also earned him […]

The Orlando Magic are surging at the right time, and one of the biggest reasons is guard Desmond Bane. After his latest scoring explosion in the NBA Cup quarterfinal win vs. the Miami Heat Tuesday night, teammate Paolo Banchero offered high praise perfectly capturing the impact of Bane. The 37-point performance gave Orlando a crucial […]

The Orlando Magic were 2-0 versus the Miami Heat this season entering Tuesday’s NBA Cup quarterfinals showdown, so one would have assumed that the latter would not allow itself to get overconfident. Apparently, though, Tyler Herro and company were feeling themselves after jumping to a 15-0 lead in the Kia Center. But momentum can quickly […]

Norman Powell did not sugarcoat where the Miami Heat are right now. After the Heat crashed out of the NBA Cup with a 117-108 loss to the Orlando Magic on Tuesday, the veteran guard admitted opponents have the book on Miami’s revamped, up-tempo attack.  “We’re all on everybody scouting report and how we play,” Norman […]

The Orlando Magic have crashed out early in the playoffs for the past two seasons, suggesting that they needed to pull off something big during the offseason to try and get over the hump. What they needed was more shooting and offense, and they got their man in Desmond Bane in a blockbuster trade. Bane […]

Desmond Bane is locked in for the Orlando Magic. With Franz Wagner nursing an ankle injury that looked so much worse than his eventual diagnosis, the Magic needed Bane to step up — especially with Paolo Banchero still on a minutes restriction. And that’s exactly what Bane did, as he poured in 37 points, five […]

This season is starting to feel awfully similar to last for the Orlando Magic. They couldn’t seem to get their entire team healthy towards the start of the new campaign; with Paolo Banchero back from injury, it was Franz Wagner’s turn to go to the mend with an ankle injury that looked so much worse […]