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The defending champion Golden State Warriors saw their repeat bid come to a bitter end Friday evening. They were bested by the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals by a final score of 122-101. Despite the club’s claim to dynastic status, there are those who believe that Bob Myers and […]

In spite of the fact that he’s been retired from the NBA for more than a decade now, there’s no denying that the great Shaquille O’Neal still remains to be one of the most prominent players around the league. He also happens to be a very successful player-turned-entrepreneur, with the 51-year-old currently boasting an estimated […]

For the first time since Dwight Howard left in 2012, the Orlando Magic are worth caring about. Such is the power of freshly minted Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero, a budding superstar coming off one of the most impressive rookie years in recent memory. But beyond Banchero, the Magic have an alluring collection of […]

It now feels like a lifetime away since Paolo Banchero was selected by the Orlando Magic as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. So much has happened since that faithful night, which also includes the former Duke standout bagging the coveted Rookie of the Year award. At this point, it is […]

Paolo Banchero would definitely love it if he and Victor Wembanyama can pair up in Orlando. For the NBA Rookie of the Year, Wembanyama’s addition will surely take the Orlando Magic to a whole another level. The Magic rising star said as much in a recent interview with Malika Andrews on NBA Today, noting that the […]

Orlando Magic rising star Paolo Banchero is the Rookie of the Year for the 2022-23 season; however, not a lot of people are happy with the voting. It’s not that fans didn’t want Banchero to win. In fact, it’s the opposite since many saw him as the overwhelming favorite. Nonetheless, what shocked and disappointed NBA […]

To the surprise of no one, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero was named Rookie of the Year Tuesday. He will presumably celebrate the honor, but before doing so he was a spectator for some classic back-and-forth between two NBA Hall of Famers and outspoken analysts. When congratulating Banchero, Inside the NBA’s Charles Barkley took the […]

After taking Paolo Banchero with the first overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, the Orlando Magic were hoping to add a young star to the court. Following a strong rookie season, Banchero appears to be on the way to a strong career at the next level. He now has the hardware to prove it. […]

It’s an exciting time to be a fan of the Orlando Magic, as they drafted a superstar-in-the-making with their surprise first overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft in Paolo Banchero. Banchero, along with former Michigan Wolverines standout Franz Wagner, are players that the Magic should be able to lean on for years to come. […]

The eye test versus analytics debate can get pretty ugly sometimes. Both camps ardently stick to their views, and it has become increasingly difficult to find common ground. The latest instance centers around the 2022-23 NBA rookie of the Year. One voter immediately put an end to Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero’s unanimous bid by […]

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero put together quite a resume for this year’s NBA Rookie of the Year award. Banchero’s rookie campaign officially came to a close on Sunday, as the Magic ruled him out from their regular season finale against the Miami Heat due to a back injury. The versatile forward was also sidelined […]

Prior to being drafted by the Orlando Magic with the first overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, rookie forward Paolo Banchero was the face of the Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball program. That wasn’t guaranteed, as Banchero reveals to the Knuckleheads podcast co-hosts Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles that there were four other schools […]

Orlando Magic rookie forward Paolo Banchero has been one of the most sensational players in the league since Day 1. Selected with the first overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, plenty of pressure was on him after being the surprise pick for the Magic; former Gonzaga big man Chet Holmgren, drafted second overall by […]

The Brooklyn Nets (44-36) host the Orlando Magic (34-46) on Friday for an Eastern Conference clash with playoff implications. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:40pm ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Magic-Nets prediction and pick and information on how to watch. This is the third meeting between these teams. Brooklyn won the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have listed literally their entire starting five — and more — on the injury report ahead of Thursday’s showdown against the Orlando Magic. Not to be outdone, the Magic have decided to give their key players the night off as well, with rookie sensation Paolo Banchero headlining Orlando’s extensive injury report for […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers (50-30) visit the Orlando Magic (34-45) on Thursday night! Action tips off at 7:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-Magic prediction, pick, and how to watch. Here are the Cavaliers-Magic NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel NBA Odds: Cavaliers-Magic Odds Cleveland Cavaliers: +10 (-110) Orlando Magic: -10 (-110) […]

There may be plenty of growing pains yet to come for such a young squad led by promising youngsters Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, but things are on the up-and-up for the Orlando Magic, a 34-45 record at the time of writing notwithstanding. In fact, rarely has a rookie looked as good and NBA-ready from […]

After being mired to the bottom of the Eastern Conference over the past couple of years, the Orlando Magic have taken a much-needed step forward this year. With 34 wins from 79 games, they’ve added more than ten wins to each of their totals from the past two seasons, and more important than that, have […]

After months of basketball, the 2022-23 season is coming down to a wire. The playoff picture is taking its final shape, but there is still a lot to battle for across the league. However, some organizations are already with one eye on the 2023-24 season. This is the case for the Orlando Magic. The team […]

For much of the 2010s, the Orlando Magic found themselves stuck in mediocrity, always ending up with late lottery picks or unimpactful first-rounders in the middle of the draft as a result of their stubbornness in remaining in the NBA’s dreaded middle ground. But the NBA has a system in place that rewards losing and […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the road to take on the Orlando Magic. Check out our NBA odds series as we hand out a Cavaliers-Magic prediction and pick. We will also tell you how to watch the game. The Cavaliers are sitting in fourth place in the Eastern Conference, and it looks like that is […]

The rebuilding efforts of the Orlando Magic are beginning to bear fruit, their 34-44 record at the time of writing notwithstanding. Over the past two seasons, the Magic have accrued a plethora of high-potential youngsters who should only get better as time goes by. With Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, two players at the heart […]

They haven’t exactly set the world on fire, but there have been plenty of positives to take out of what was always expected to be a development year for the Orlando Magic. A team whose best finishes in the past decade have been a pair of 4-1 defeats in the first round of the playoffs, they […]

Detroit Pistons big man Marvin Bagley III was forced to exit Sunday’s game against the Orlando Magic after suffering a neck injury. Bagley played for just nine minutes in the contest before Dwane Casey took him out with three minutes to go in the first quarter. The team eventually revealed that the 24-year-old is dealing […]

The lowly Detroit Pistons (16-61) head to Florida take on the Orlando Magic (33-44). Tip-off is at 6:00 p.m. ET this Sunday, April 2. We continue our NBA odds series with a Pistons-Magic prediction, pick, and how to watch. Orlando is coming into this matchup with some momentum after a win against a depleted Washington […]

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley firmly believes Paolo Banchero is the rookie of the year, and it’s not even close. Ahead of the Magic’s showdown with the Washington Wizards on Friday, Mosley was asked about Banchero’s case for the Rookie of the Year award. The Orlando tactician didn’t hold back as he claimed that […]

Our NBA odds series will continue with an Eastern Conference matchup from our nation’s capital in Washington, DC. The Orlando Magic (32-44) will face off against the Washington Wizards (34-42) in an exciting matchup between young teams. Check out our NBA odds series for our Magic-Wizards prediction and pick. The Orlando Magic are in 13th-place […]

There are probably still more than a few Washington Wizards fans out there that have not thrown in the towel just yet. After all, the Wizards are currently just two games outside the Play-In picture in the East following their totally unexpected win over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. The Wizards have another game […]

NBA fans may be tired of the banality of the Most Valuable Player discussion, and rightfully so. However, a much more interesting race is being held between the leagues new blood, as the Rookie of the Year award race is becoming as hotly debated as it was last season. In fact, in 2021-22, the ROY […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant starred on the offensive end of the floor in Sunday’s contest against the Atlanta Hawks. He scored 27 points — on 9-for-17 shooting from the field — and dished out six assists in a game the Grizzlies won by a final score of 123-119. So when Paolo Banchero, Franz […]

The Orlando Magic (32-43) visit the Memphis Grizzlies (47-27) on Tuesday night! Action tips off at 8:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Magic-Grizzlies prediction, pick, and how to watch. Orlando has won three straight but remains in 13th place in the Eastern Conference. The Magic covered 57% of their […]

Ja Morant made his first start for the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday following his controversial nine-game suspension. The All-Star point guard looked great in his return to the starting lineup, finishing with 27 points on 9-of-17 shooting, to go along with three rebounds, six assists, and a steal, as he led the Grizzlies to a […]

Don’t look now but Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic are picking up wins toward the end of the 2022-23 NBA regular season. Seen by many as a team contending for the top overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft by way of tanking, the Magic don’t seem to be all that interested in winning […]

The Brooklyn Nets failed to build upon a dramatic comeback win over the Miami Heat on a quick turnaround in Orlando Sunday. Brooklyn fell 116-109 to the Orlando Magic, with several negatives from their recent five-game losing streak resurfacing. 3 Nets takeaways from decisive loss vs. Magic 3. Defense falters on back end of back-to-back […]

Hall of Fame forward Grant Hill is widely regarded as one of the most talented players in league history, but he also falls into the familiar category of players whose career never lifted off quite how it should have due to injury. That reputation only gains more legs as Hill, speaking to radio host Dan […]

Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball is at home healing a fractured ankle but while he rests, he can rest assured that he’s missed by NBA fans. One of the faces of the next generation of NBA stars, Ball has actually played so well since entering the league that he has plenty of fans that […]

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner suffered a lower-body injury in the second half of Thursday night’s home game against the visiting New York Knicks. The injury forced Franz Wagner to leave the game, with the team later announcing that he was done for the rest of the contest. “INJURY UPDATE: @OrlandoMagic forward Franz Wagner will […]

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson put together a solid two-way performance in Wednesday’s contest against the Miami Heat. He scored 10 points — on 4-for-4 shooting from the field — grabbed eight rebounds, and blocked three shots in a game the Knicks went on to lose by a final score of 127-120. So when […]

Jalen Brunson lasted just 12 minutes on Wednesday in a 127-120 loss against the Miami Heat. It appears that the New York Knicks star injured his hand during the game, and with his team scheduled to play again on Thursday against the Orlando Magic in a second night of a back-to-back set, fans want to […]