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The Orlando Magic surprised just about everyone on draft night by selecting Paolo Banchero first overall. The Duke product was expected to go third for most of the pre-draft process. But, a late change of heart from Orlando caused him to leapfrog to the top spot on their board. His passing ability and the well-rounded […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has some high praises for Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero, who went no. 1 overall in the 2022 NBA Draft. After helping Slovenia beat Italy in their exhibition game on Saturday, the Mavs playmaker spoke about Banchero and shared his belief that the youngster will thrive in the NBA. “I […]

Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero may have just inadvertently made a few enemies both in the NBA and in the rap world. In a rapid-fire interview with Complex Sports, covering a variety of questions on rap music and the NBA, Banchero gave Kanye West the boot when asked who had to go out of Kanye, […]

The biggest shocker of the night during the 2022 NBA Draft was hearing Paolo Banchero’s name called as the first overall pick to the Orlando Magic. The buzz surrounding the Magic’s top selection had been primarily centered on Auburn’s Jabari Smith Jr., with Banchero slated by many to go third overall to the Houston Rockets. […]

If recent rumors are true, it looks like Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren never wanted to be drafted by the Orlando Magic. Holmgren was largely considered the best player in the Class of 2022 and was expected to go no. 1 to the Magic in the draft. However, he fell to no. 2 instead […]

It’s no secret that Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most successful ex-NBA players these days. The Hall of Fame big man has made quite a fortune in his post-basketball career through all sorts of business ventures that have proven to be quite profitable. Right now, though, it is clear that Shaq has a burning […]

The Orlando Magic had the entire basketball world buzzing on Thursday after it decided to take Paolo Banchero as the first overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Everyone knew that Banchero’s odds of going first overall had risen significantly as the draft drew closer, but it was still a huge surprise when his name […]

The Orlando Magic have made it well known they’re looking to trade veteran Terrence Ross this summer. The organization is going full youth mode and took a notable step in doing so after selecting Paolo Banchero number one overall in the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday. Well, it appears Ross thought he was literally on […]

The Orlando Magic entered the NBA Draft’s as the favorites to use the first pick on Auburn’s Jabari Smith. While Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren seemed to also have a shot at hearing his name called first, the consensus belief seemed to be that the Auburn product was headed to Disney World. Then, Duke’s Paolo Banchero made […]

The Orlando Magic shocked the world when they opted to take Duke Blue Devil Paolo Banchero with the first pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. All signs had been pointing towards Jabari Smith Jr. being their guy even up until hours before the draft had commenced. But their smokescreen was made clear once NBA commissioner […]

BROOKLYN — To the surprise of every basketball fan, Paolo Banchero was the first overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. The Orlando Magic even surprised the Duke star himself by choosing him with the top selection. “I didn’t find out, though, that I was actually getting picked until about 20 seconds before the commissioner […]

There’s no better way to welcome a new teammate to the squad than with an epic troll job. Apparently, this is exactly what Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony had in mind the moment he learned that former Duke standout Paolo Banchero was selected No. 1 overall by the Magic in the 2022 NBA Draft. As […]

The Orlando Magic didn’t wait to get the fireworks going in the 2022 NBA Draft, drafting Paolo Banchero with the first overall pick. While Banchero was considered one of the top-three selections in this class, many reports indicated that Orlando at the other two players. Clearly, though, that was a smokescreen. Many fans were surprised […]

The Orlando Magic shocked the NBA world on Thursday night, drafting Paolo Banchero with the first overall pick. Many people firmly believed that Auburn’s Jabari Smith Jr. was the likely top pick to Orlando. However, that ended up not being the case. Shortly before the draft kicked off, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski revealed that Banchero had […]

Leading up to the 2022 NBA Draft, everybody thought Jabari Smith was going No. 1 overall to the Orlando Magic. Things started to get interesting, though, when the odds started to favor Paolo Banchero on Wednesday night. Then an Adrian Wojnarowski tweet on Thursday morning suggested it was indeed going to be Smith at No. […]

After a great season with the Duke Blue Devils, Paolo Banchero is heading to the NBA. The Orlando Magic selected him with the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Banchero was one of the top players in his class coming into last season, ranking 4th on ESPN’s top 100. He proved that he […]

The 2022 NBA Draft is quickly approaching. The Orlando Magic won the NBA Draft Lottery and hold the first overall pick in Thursday’s draft. For much of the build up, it’s been reported that the Magic were locked in on Auburn Tigers superstar Jabari Smith Jr. as the top pick. However, that might not be […]

The 2022 NBA Draft is finally here! The next wave of NBA talent will finally be one step closer to proving themselves at the next level and there are a handful of college prospects that could hear their name be called with the number one overall pick. Without further ado, let’s continue our NBA odds […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were set to head into the 2022 NBA Draft without a single selection, but that has now changed. The organization has completed a Draft Day trade with the Orlando Magic, acquiring the No. 35 overall pick in exchange for a future second-rounder and cash. Via Woj: The Lakers had been working […]

Former India Virat Kohli showed glimpses of his old form in the four-day warm-up game against Leicestershire on Thursday as he drove the ball beautifully through the covers and even hit a stunning pull shot of Prasidh Krishna for a six. The man who hasn’t scored a hundred in more than 100 matches across formats […]

Jabari Smith Jr. is widely expected to be taken by the Orlando Magic as the top overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft Thursday night at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Smith has all the confidence in the world that his name will be the first one to be called in the Draft, which is understandable, […]

For a while now, most people have been projecting Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero to be the top three picks in the 2022 NBA Draft, in that order. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski confirmed this on Thursday morning as teams finalize their draft boards: As team boards finalize today, the 1-2-3 of the NBA Draft […]

The 2022 NBA Draft is set to kick 0ff on Thursday, at 8 P.M. Eastern. It should be an evening full of drama as teams across the league are involved in numerous trade rumors. The Golden State Warriors have received interest from the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and Orlando Magic in the 28th pick […]

The Orlando Magic are armed with the no. 1 pick, the 32nd pick, and the 35th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Coming off of a 60-loss season, the Magic have a chance to get a game-changing prospect, a well as a potential diamond in the rough later in the draft. At the top of […]

The New York Knicks are hoping to make a splash this offseason after a disappointing 2021-22 campaign. The Knicks have constantly been linked to Dallas Mavericks free agent Jalen Brunson, and now there are Kyrie Irving rumors out there. If New York wants to create cap space to make a run at signing one of […]

As expected, the Miami Heat have been keeping busy in the offseason. Their 2021-22 campaign ultimately ended in disappointment and, right now, the team is doing everything in their power to come back and have another run next season. According to Heavy’s Sean Deveney, Orlando Magic restricted free agent Mo Bamba could be of some […]

The Orlando Magic are expected to see a bit of roster turnaround in the coming weeks, as they hold the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and have plenty of cap room to work with. They are already looking to free up cap space with one possible move. As noted by HoopsHype’s Michael […]

The current discourse surrounding the Orlando Magic’s first pick in the 2022 NBA draft revolves around three players: Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero, and Jabari Smith. The three players are the consensus top-three picks in this year’s draft. With the first overall pick, the Magic have the liberty of choosing which player they will take. However, […]

Top 2022 NBA Draft prospect, Gonzaga big man Chet Holmgren visited the Orlando Magic on Friday, per Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press. They hold the first overall pick in this year’s draft. Holmgren visits with Magic, as No. 1 pick intrigue builds (from @AP) https://t.co/BciqksIuYM — Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) June 17, 2022 Holmgren entered […]

The first pick seems like an easy decision on paper. Regardless of criteria, whether best player available or best fit, a team granted with the top selection can get literally whoever they want. In reality, it isn’t so easy. The Orlando Magic have possibly come face-to-face with this brutal truth. Rumors are circulating that the […]

JJ Redick came into the NBA in 2006 with the Orlando Magic and was surrounded by several veterans, including Hedo Turkoglu and Grant Hill. By no surprise, he faced rookie hazing. In a story that most of us had never heard before, Hill jumped on Redick’s podcast and explained how he saved his former teammate […]

The Orlando Magic had the luck of the draw when they landed the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. There is no consensus No. 1 pick, but Auburn’s Jabari Smith, Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren, and Duke’s Paolo Banchero are all slated to go in the top three. That top pick will arguably be […]

The Orlando Magic have been blessed with the number one pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. But that also comes with the best kind of problem – they have first dibs at three prized prospects of the lot. The only downside is the pressure at calling which one of Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith Jr., and […]

The previous iteration of the Orlando Magic reached its ceiling with Nikola Vucevic, Aaron Gordon, and Evan Fournier. The organization decided to trade that core and rebuild its roster through another young core led by Cole Anthony, Franz Wagner, Wendell Carter Jr., and the rest of the crew. They struggled to squeak into the playoffs […]

The Orlando Magic possessing the first overall selection in the 2022 NBA Draft gives them a lot of possibilities. With a trio of very high-level prospects to pick from, they seem to be zeroing in on Auburn’s Jabari Smith Jr. Smith’s dynamic shooting abilities and defensive chops make him a very intriguing prospect. The 6-foot-10 […]

The draft gods rang the fortunes for the Orlando Magic as they landed the no. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. This is the fourth time Orlando has won the lottery. Their most recent selection was Dwight Howard when they picked him first overall out of Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy in 2004. The […]

The Orlando Magic have been rewarded for their poor performance this season by receiving the first overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. This is the fourth time in their franchise history that they have received the top pick and the first time since adding Shaq in 1992. The Magic are not as far out […]

Tim Connelly seems to be fitting into his new position quite nicely. He recently joined the Minnesota Timberwolves as the President of Basketball Operations after leaving his front office executive position with the Denver Nuggets. Less than two weeks after agreeing to a five-year, $40 million deal, Connelly named his senior vice president. According to […]

Having the number one pick in any draft is a prestigious honor for any franchise in the NBA. Throughout their tenure in the NBA, the Orlando Magic selected thrice with the no. 1 overall pick, and they have struck gold on all three selections. Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Webber, and Dwight Howard are all likely to […]