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Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant is still reeling from the Desmond Bane trade; a move that could drastically impact his own trade market. On Monday, Durant took to social media to post a quirky response to Bane entering the Orlando Magic’s facility and engaging in a “dap” with head coach Jamahl Mosley.  “They heard this […]

A few months ago, Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs underwent knee surgery that ended his season. While in recovery, he is still getting noticed, but in the most unexpected of ways.  On Monday, Suggs appeared on ESPN’s NBA Today to discuss his cousin Tyrese Haliburton’s performance in the NBA Finals, per NBA Central. But the […]

The Orlando Magic pulled off a big trade, sending Cole Anthony, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and four first-round picks to the Memphis Grizzlies for Desmond Bane. It’s a move that gives the organization a big upgrade at the perimeter, and it sounds like NBA analyst Chris Broussard is a huge fan of this move. During the latest […]

When news broke that the Orlando Magic were trading four first-round picks, a pick swap, Cole Anthony, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to the Memphis Grizzlies for Desmond Bane, it took the professional sporting world by storm. Originally drafted with pick number 30 in the 2020 NBA Draft, Bane has been one of the feel-good stories on […]

Coming off the heels of the shocking deal that had the Orlando Magic trade for Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies, the team now heads into the summer with a bunch of momentum. With some calling Bane’s fit with the Magic perfect, he joins a core that includes Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and Jalen Suggs, […]

With the shocking news that the Orlando Magic traded for Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies, there are already some looking at the long-term impacts on the team because of the deal. While Bane’s fit on the Magic might seem perfect now, NBA insider Matt Moore describes what the financial situation could look like in […]

The Orlando Magic and the Memphis Grizzlies opened the floodgates on the NBA offseason with a blockbuster trade on Sunday, sending Desmond Bane to the Magic for a package that includes four first-round picks. The deal came out of nowhere, including for Bane, who was shocked to be dealt. Incredibly, this isn’t the first time […]

The Orlando Magic paid what some believe to be a hefty price to acquire Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies, but how much the Magic gave up would seemingly indicate how valuable they believe Bane to be. Orlando traded to Memphis Cole Anthony, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, four first-round draft picks (three unprotected and the 16th overall […]

Despite being on the New York Knicks’ radar, head coach Jason Kidd knows he will remain with the Dallas Mavericks for the 2025-26 NBA campaign. He cannot say the same about his staff, however. Multiple teams are taking a hard look at the Mavs’ bench this offseason, threatening to bring about more change in a […]

The Orlando Magic are looking to take the next step in being a playoff contender after trading for Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies. They acquired Bane on Sunday, landing a talented player who can score and shoot the ball at a high level. In exchange, the Magic sent Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and several […]

On Sunday, the Orlando Magic shocked the NBA world by acquiring Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane for the steep price of four unprotected first round draft picks, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Cole Anthony, along with a pick swap. The move signaled that Orlando is all in on building around this current core, led by Paolo Banchero, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magic shocked the NBA world on Sunday morning, pulling off the first blockbuster trade of the NBA offseason. Desmond Bane is headed to Orlando in exchange for four unprotected first-round picks, a pick swap, Cole Anthony and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. This move comes on the heels of disappointing first round […]

The Orlando Magic knew that they had big goals going into the offseason so they could reach the next level, and one of the dominoes just fell as they’ve acquired Desmond Bane, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “BREAKING: The Memphis Grizzlies are trading Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four […]

The Orlando Magic enter the 2025 NBA Draft with momentum and ambition. After a .500 season and a first-place finish in the Southeast Division, the Magic have begun to transition from a rebuilding team to a legitimate playoff contender. The front office, led by Jeff Weltman, has made it clear: this offseason is about “win-now” […]

The Orlando Magic surprised NBA fans when they gave the Boston Celtics a series in the first round. Orlando lost 4-1 against the defending champions, but showed signs that they are one or two pieces away from being serious contenders in the Eastern Conference. With Jayson Tatum out for the season with a torn ACL, […]

The Orlando Magic are reportedly preparing to package Cole Anthony, Jonathan Isaac, and one of their first-round picks in pursuit of a roster upgrade, as the franchise shifts into “win-now” mode ahead of the 2025-26 season. NBA insider Kevin O’Connor revealed on The Kevin O’Connor Show with Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix that the Magic are […]

The 2024-25 season did not quite go according to plan for the Orlando Magic. They were not able to get into much of a rhythm on the season, dealing with various injuries to their three best players in Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and Jalen Suggs — with Suggs’ injury ending his season prematurely. In the […]

The Orlando Magic continue to surface in trade speculation as the franchise prepares for a pivotal offseason, and NBA insider Zach Lowe believes two prominent guards should be on the team’s radar: Anfernee Simons and Darius Garland. On a recent episode of The Zach Lowe Show, Lowe discussed the potential availability of both guards and […]

As the Orlando Magic prepare for the 2025-26 NBA season, the organization is reportedly positioned as one of the most active teams in the trade market. Following a first-round playoff exit to the Boston Celtics, Orlando has entered the offseason with a clear shift toward a “win-now” mentality, centered around rising stars Paolo Banchero and […]

Fresh off unveiling a franchise rebrand ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season, the Orlando Magic are reportedly exploring trade options to upgrade their offense and support rising stars Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. According to a report from Hardwood Paroxysm, the Magic are shifting into a more aggressive roster-building phase following their first-round playoff exit. […]

The Orlando Magic officially unveiled a new logo and three redesigned uniforms on Tuesday as part of a rebranding initiative ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season. With rising stars Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner leading the way, the updates blend modern design with classic elements, reinforcing the franchise’s identity while honoring its roots. In a […]

The New York Knicks traded for Karl-Anthony Towns ahead of this season. It was an all-in move that resulted in the Knicks making the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years, but they ultimately lost to the Indiana Pacers. Some experts, including Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor, think that New York should again […]

For a couple of years now, the Orlando Magic have been one of the young, up-and-coming teams in the Eastern Conference. However, after a surprising breakout season in 2023-24 the Magic stagnated a bit last year, resulting in a No. 7 seed in the East and a first-round exit at the hands of the Boston […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are at a crossroads as a team. They have had the same core since 2022, and while their regular-season record improved every year, they never made it to the Eastern Conference Finals, flaming out in the first or second rounds. No one on the team is getting any younger. If it’s time […]

Could the Cleveland Cavaliers trade Darius Garland this offseason? Nothing is guaranteed to come to fruition, but Cavs insider Chris Fedor recently suggested an intriguing trade idea involving Garland and Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs, via Cleveland Cavaliers on cleveland.com’s YouTube channel. “I think there’s a framework, and I say framework because salary stuff becomes […]

The Boston Celtics could be looking to move Kristaps Porzingis. The Celtics’ outlook going forward changed drastically when Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles tendon. With him healthy on the roster, the Celtics were arguably the league’s biggest threat to win the NBA Finals in upcoming seasons, so ownership was okay paying a high tax bill […]

The 2025 NBA Draft, set for June 25–26 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, features a wide range of intriguing prospects. Among the 106 early entrants, Duke’s Kon Knueppel stands out as one of the most skilled offensive players available. Knueppel, a 19-year-old guard, declared for the draft after a standout freshman season with […]

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero has received high praise from many across the NBA, but veteran teammate Kentavious Caldwell-Pope offered one of the most emphatic endorsements yet — with an NSFW twist. During a recent appearance on Above The Rim with DH12, the podcast hosted by newly inducted Hall of Famer Dwight Howard, Caldwell-Pope opened […]

Veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope believes the Orlando Magic have the foundation and mindset needed to contend for a championship — and he’s made it clear that bringing a title to Central Florida is at the top of his list. Speaking on the latest episode of Above the Rim with DH12, hosted by recently elected Hall […]

Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero recently credited two former teammates for helping him navigate the early challenges of his NBA career. Speaking on The Pivot Podcast, Banchero reflected on his rookie season after being selected No. 1 overall in the 2022 NBA Draft. The 22-year-old forward said the welcoming environment in Orlando played a major […]

Despite the Orlando Magic being eliminated from the NBA playoffs, Paolo Banchero is the promising piece, alongside Franz Wagner and others on the roster. However, the former No. 1 overall pick thinks that Orlando can reach another level. On The Pivot Podcast, the Magic star forward gave his organization a blueprint for who they should […]

Fans thought an offseason trade involving one of the core members of the Denver Nuggets was inevitable after the team fired head coach Michael Malone with just three games to go in the regular season. The team was never going to move Nikola Jokic, as he is the best player in the league. All of […]

The Dallas Mavericks, despite having 1.8 percent odds to land the 2025 No. 1 overall pick, won the NBA draft lottery and are now in the driver’s seat to select Duke basketball’s Cooper Flagg in the 2025 NBA Draft. Dallas fans are excited, but conspiracies about the lottery being rigged have been swirling since the […]

The Houston Rockets invested heavily into Fred VanVleet during the 2023 offseason. Houston gave the point guard a three-year, $128 million deal in a move that was meant to turn the Rockets from a rebuilding team into a championship-contending one. The signing did just that, as the Rockets finished the 2024-25 regular season as the […]

After another disappointing second-round playoff exit, the Denver Nuggets face a crossroads this offseason. Despite having the league’s most unique superstar in Nikola Jokic under contract through 2027, the roster around him has shown signs of stagnation, with Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. locked into expensive deals and the supporting cast struggling to provide […]

The NBA world will be watching Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks this summer. Following a third consecutive first-round exit during which Damian Lillard tore his achilles, the two-time MVP’s future in Milwaukee is more uncertain than ever. NBA fans and media have speculated several teams as likely destinations should the Bucks superstar ask for […]

As the Orlando Magic shift into a pivotal offseason with a “win-now” mentality, star forward Paolo Banchero took a moment to revisit his past. In a post shared this week on X, formerly known as Twitter, Banchero responded to resurfaced high school highlights with a pointed jab at ESPN’s 2021 player rankings. “and espn had […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers saw their 2024-25 season come to an abrupt end earlier this week, falling to the Indiana Pacers in five games in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Despite a 64-win regular-season campaign, the second-best mark in franchise history, and a 16-game win streak, the Cavaliers failed to advance to the Eastern […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers were having a very good season – until they weren’t. The Eastern Conference’s one seed had their season come to an end in the second round in only five games, as the Indiana Pacers looked vastly superior during their matchup against Cleveland. The Cavaliers have an impressive core, highlighted by their big […]