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We’re back and set to bring you our predictions and picks for Saturday’s slate of action from around The Association. This next game features a cross-country matchup as the Los Angeles Lakers (3-2) take on the Orlando Magic (3-2). Both teams have looked very solid to start the season – check out our NBA odds series for our Lakers-Magic […]

Orlando Magic big-man Paolo Banchero has had a bit of a slow start to the season, but he made up for it in a big way Thursday night. Banchero went off for a season-high 30 points, which included the go-ahead driving layup with 14.1 seconds left, as the Magic defeated the Utah Jazz 115-113 on […]

The Orlando Magic escaped Salt Lake City with a victory, as Paolo Banchero drove strong to the basket for the game-winning layup with 14 seconds remaining on the clock. The 115-13 win over the Utah Jazz did not come without a cost, though. “Wendell Carter Jr. has suffered a fractured third metacarpal of his left […]

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz was scratched from his team’s matchup against the Utah jazz at the last minute on Thursday night. After being listed as a starter as recently as an hour before tip-off, Fultz has been pulled from the lineup due to knee swelling. While it’s not known if the injury is acute […]

The Orlando Magic wrap up their four-game road trip with a visit to the Utah Jazz Thursday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Magic-Jazz prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Magic are 2-2 to begin this season, but […]

Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic lost 118-102 to the Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday night, and a big reason for that was Banchero struggling to score efficiently. After the game, the second-year Magic star acknowledged he’s struggling so far early in the season, but says he’s ultimately not concerned. “‘My main focus is trying to […]

Halloween has arrived in the NBA which means stars get to show up to work with a costume. Paul George is one of these players who had an unsuspecting attire. The Los Angeles Clippers star entered their game against the Orlando Magic with an outfit that the fans thought was hilarious. He came as the […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac won’t be taking the court for the team’s matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. Earlier on the day, Orlando officially listed him as out, citing rest for the back-to-back contest. In addition to Isaac, Kevon Harris and Trevelin Queen are also marked as out for the Lakers […]

Following the Orlando Magic’s narrow 106-103 defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers, teammates Gary Harris and Markelle Fultz addressed Paolo Banchero’s early-season challenges. Banchero, who has been a focal point for the Magic’s offense, has struggled in the early part of the season. Through the first three games, Banchero averaged 11.7 points and 5.7 rebounds, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers host the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night after acquiring James Harden from the Philadelphia 76ers. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Magic-Clippers prediction and pick. Orlando is coming off a heartbreaking 106-103 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night and will look to avoid losing […]

The NBA delivered on its promise to bring a fresh look to their inaugural In-Season Tournament, set to commence on Friday. In an effort to heighten the tournament’s allure, participants will don special City Edition jerseys and play on uniquely designed courts. The Orlando Magic unveiled their contribution to this revamp, revealing the team’s latest […]

Markelle Fultz of the Orlando Magic spotlighted his belief in his defensive prowess at Sunday’s practice, arguing his position as one of the NBA’s underrated defenders. With the stats to back up his claim and a mindset geared towards the team’s upcoming challenge against the Los Angeles Lakers, Fultz looks set to make a statement. […]

The surging Orlando Magic will look to put their perfect start to the test as they head to the City of Angels to take on the Los Angeles Lakers. Let’s check out our NBA odds series where our Magic-Lakers prediction and pick will be made. Shockingly enough, the Magic enter this contest at 2-0 with wins […]

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero is showcasing significant strides in his defensive play this season. Banchero’s defensive prowess was highlighted by teammate Jonathan Isaac in a recent Sunday practice. Isaac, who often faces off against Banchero, observed:  “I’d say he’s definitely growing in that regard and it’s something that he definitely has worked on during […]

The Orlando Magic secured another victory on Friday night, defeating the Portland Trail Blazers and marking their first 2-0 start since the 2020-21 season. The Magic showcased their defensive prowess once again by limiting the Blazers to 97 points on a mere 39.8 percent shooting and causing 16 turnovers. While the team’s defense was commendable, […]

The NBA season is finally here and we’re set to bring you a whole season of picks and predictions for every team and every game. We head to the Pacific Northwest for this next matchup between the Orlando Magic (1-0) and the Portland Trail Blazers (0-1). Check out our NBA odds series for our Magic-Blazers prediction and pick. […]

Marking a dominant start to their 35th season, the Orlando Magic cruised to a convincing victory over the Houston Rockets with a final score of 116-86 on Wednesday night. The win underscored the Magic’s renewed approach, emphasizing both notable player performances and their much-improved defensive efforts. Here are the three key takeaways: The Magic defense […]

The NBA season is officially back! The Houston Rockets open up the season visiting the Orlando Magic. This game wlil continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Rockets-Magic prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: […]

On Monday, the Orlando Magic solidified their commitment to Cole Anthony, signing the explosive guard to a three-year, $39 million contract extension. The news was confirmed by his agents, Jeff Schwartz and Javon Phillips of Excel Sports Management, to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. At 23, Anthony put up impressive numbers for the Magic last season, averaging […]

Cole Anthony has always been a solid contributor for the Orlando Magic in or out of their starting lineup despite the logjam they have in the backcourt. Entering the final year of his rookie contract, the two sides recently came to an agreement on a new deal. On Monday, Anthony and the Magic agreed to […]

The Orlando Magic, who landed in the middle of the pack at 15th in defense last season, are setting their sights higher for the 2023-24 campaign. The team allowed an average of 114 points per game, with a defensive rating of 113.7, placing them near the league’s bottom half. Nevertheless, with elite defenders like Jonathan […]

The Orlando Magic are a team seemingly in NBA purgatory. They’re not good enough to make the playoffs or the play-in tournament but they’re not quite bad enough to get a really high lottery pick. Even if they were that bad, they have had so many top lottery picks in recent seasons and nothing to […]

As the 2023-24 NBA season approaches, Orlando Magic’s head coach Jamahl Mosley emphasized the team’s internal competitive spirit, signaling a more challenging road ahead for established players and newcomers alike. Mosley addressed Cole Anthony’s understanding of that dynamic at Friday’s practice prior to the preseason finale against Flamengo. Anthony, entering his fourth season with the […]

We have you covered with our NBA awards odds series with a Southeast Division winner prediction and pick. The 2022-23 season was a rough one for the Southeast division. They were the only division to have just one team finish above a .500 record. However, they were represented well in the postseason as the Miami Heat […]

The Orlando Magic haven’t made the playoffs since the 2019-2020 season. With the roster the Magic have currently constructed, Patrick Beverley thinks it doesn’t make sense they haven’t made the postseason. In ESPN’s yearly top 100 list, Franz Wagner was listed at No. 52 while Paolo Banchero came in at No. 30. Beverley took offense […]

As the Orlando Magic prepare to tip-off the 2023-24 NBA season, there’s a palpable buzz of anticipation surrounding the team’s prospects. Dive into our Orlando Magic 5 bold predictions for the 2023-24 NBA season. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (click for free trial)* Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero to earn NBA All-Star honors Franz […]

Mat Ishbia is going all-in with all of the Arizona teams that he is involved in. He helped the Phoenix Suns get a stacked roster. Ishbia also cleaned house with a new head coach to aid their chances of acquiring the Larry O’Brien trophy. His next move involves the Phoenix Mercury as he hopes to […]

Nowadays, it seems as though every other month we see a player in the NBA surpass the elusive 50-point scoring mark in a game. Even rarer to achieve has been the 60-point mark, which has only been reached 22 times since 2010. When Tracy McGrady of the Orlando Magic did it back in 2004, it […]

At this point of the preseason, most NBA teams already have their rosters set for the start of the regular season. There may be some shuffling here and there but for the most part most teams know who they’re going to bring in to the regular season. A few teams though might make some minor […]

The Orlando Magic have a very bright outlook for the 2023-24 season, especially after they were essentially a .500 team through a good chunk of the campaign. Orlando boasts one of the league’s promising young cores led by reigning Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero and recently crowned FIBA World Cup champ Franz Wagner. But […]

As a result of their strong finish to the 2022-23 NBA season, the Orlando Magic look poised to take the next step into competing for a playoff spot. After starting the campaign 5-20, Orlando went 29-28 the rest of the year, essentially becoming a .500 team through the final two-thirds of the regular season. The […]

After starting the 2022-23 season with a 5-20 record and looking like they would once again have a shot at the first overall pick in the NBA Draft, the Orlando Magic started to find rhythm. Coaching one of the youngest teams in the league, Jamahl Mosley seemed to find something last year, as the Magic […]

In a 122-105 preseason win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Wendell Carter Jr. showed that he’ll be such a dangerous weapon for the Orlando Magic in the coming years as he partners with Paolo Banchero in the frontcourt. He finished with a game-high 18 points after he caught fire from beyond the arc, nailing four […]

The Orlando Magic roster is full of young talent at nearly every position. They also now have a veteran scorer in Joe Ingles who could teach them better ways of handling pressure inside the court. This means that there is likely a player who could break into stardom in the upcoming NBA season. Markelle Fultz […]

Although the Orlando Magic have not been able to surpass more than 34 wins since the 2018-19 season, they enter the new year with a somewhat lofty over under win total projection. This summer, they have been one of the least talked about teams in the off-season primarily because of their silence in free agency and on […]

Paolo Banchero’s rookie season for the Orlando Magic, by all accounts, was a rousing success. Outside of a putrid three-point cold spell in February, Banchero displayed his potential as a lead scoring option for the Magic down the line, showcasing rare playmaking and dribbling for his size as well as shot-creation fluidity that bodes well […]

If ever an opportunity arises for him to join the Orlando Magic and play for the franchise where everything started, Dwight Howard is more than open for a potential return. Howard is still looking for a way back to the NBA, and sure enough, suiting up for the Magic as he ends his career would […]

The Orlando Magic are one of the more intriguing teams this coming NBA season in that they can take a step in either direction. They can either  and make a push for a play-in spot, or they can sink in the opposite direction and once again finish in the lottery. They have plenty of young […]

The Orlando Magic are building. After winning just 21 and then 22 games in the previous two seasons, they jumped up to 34 in 2022-23, and the list of young talent they’ve steadily compiled is actually beginning to look pretty imposing. They’ll be looking to continue their improvement this season, and these are three burning […]