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The Milwaukee Bucks shocked the basketball world and waived Damian Lillard on Tuesday. The Bucks made the decision to let go the point guard and stretch his contract out over the next five years to make room for Myles Turner, whom the Bucks signed to a four-year, $107 million deal. The decision puts Lillard in […]

The Orlando Magic started off their offseason moves before the NBA Finals were even over when they acquired Desmond Bane in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies. The trade was a move towards becoming a legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference. And with the NBA free agency negotiation period beginning on Monday, the Magic made […]

The Orlando Magic are looking to make some moves when free agency arrives, as it seems like they’re going all in for next season. After trading for Desmond Bane, it was obvious that they were looking to take that next step, and now they will have to fill in some holes on their roster. With […]

The Orlando Magic entered the 2025 NBA Draft as a young, frisky team rich in talent but poor in polish. With the Eastern Conference deepening and expectations growing, Orlando approached this draft needing more than just “upside.” They needed real answers. For a front office that’s too often played it safe or late, this year’s […]

It looks like the Orlando Magic don’t have a problem going all in this offseason, and they’re prepared to make a run in the Eastern Conference for years to come. Their first order of business was acquiring Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies, and he’ll add another dynamic to the team that has been missing. […]

The Orlando Magic have a lot to consider during the 2025 NBA free agency window. In preparation for the process, the Magic opted to decline team options on center Moritz “Moe” Wagner and Caleb Houstan. While Wagner and Houstan will become unrestricted free agents, Orlando retains their Bird rights and can potentially re-sign them, per […]

This NBA free agency cycle doesn’t have the stars that it sometimes does, but there are still plenty of quality players who can make an impact in a playoff series that will be hitting the open market. Ty Jerome, who played some of the best basketball of his career at the end of the 2024-25 […]

The 2025 NBA Draft resulted in plenty of headline-making moves. Cooper Flagg officially joins the Dallas Mavericks, while Dylan Harper and VJ Edgecombe emerged as the No. 2 and 3 picks on the night. On the other hand, round 1 of the draft also gave us some surprisingly low picks for highly-rated prospects, including Orlando […]

The Memphis Grizzlies kicked off their 2025 offseason with a seismic trade, sending star guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and multiple draft picks. The move, though controversial among Grizzlies fans, was acknowledged by general manager Zach Kleiman as a significant gain for Orlando. “I think it’s […]

The Orlando Magic had one first round pick and No. 25 in the 2025 NBA Draft, and they used that pick to select Jase Richardson from Michigan State. The pick is significant not only because of his talent, but because his father Jason played for the Magic during his NBA career. The Magic had actually […]

On Wednesday morning’s broadcast of ESPN’s First Take, Stephen A. Smith publicly called on longtime Dallas Mavericks player development coach God Shammgod to leave the franchise and join the Orlando Magic under head coach Jamahl Mosley. “I also saw some reports about Orlando being interested in God Shammgod Wells. He is an assistant coach on […]

The Orlando Magic have held the first overall pick four times over their relatively short existence. They’ve hit the mark with those picks, drafting Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Webber, Dwight Howard, and Paolo Banchero. They haven’t had as much success when not selecting at the top of the draft, though. So, check out the gallery to […]

The Orlando Magic announced a major leadership restructure Wednesday morning, marking another significant shift in what has already been a transformative offseason. Following last week’s blockbuster trade to acquire Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies, the franchise has now turned its focus inward, appointing new roles and responsibilities within the organization just hours before the […]

Former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins believes the Orlando Magic overpaid to acquire Desmond Bane in their Father’s Day blockbuster trade with the Memphis Grizzlies — and cited Luka Doncic’s trade value as the main reason why. Speaking on the latest episode of FanDuel TV’s Run It Back, Cousins compared the assets surrendered for Bane to […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green didn’t hold back when reacting to the Orlando Magic’s blockbuster trade for Desmond Bane, calling the price “a lot” while offering insight into why the deal may still make sense. On the latest episode of The Draymond Green Show, joined by former NBA guard Baron Davis, Green addressed the […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is looking ahead with optimism after being dealt to the Memphis Grizzlies in a blockbuster trade that sent Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic on Father’s Day. The 32-year-old veteran guard addressed the trade on the latest episode of Dawg Talk with J Mac and Kenny Gaines, revealing that while the news came […]

Ever since the Orlando Magic traded for Desmond Bane, it has sent shockwaves throughout the basketball world with how the news came out of nowhere. With Bane speaking about the “perfect” Magic trade, there’s no doubt he was surprised in his own right as he gave insight into how he found out about the deal. […]

The Orlando Magic have spent years meticulously building a promising young core, stockpiling assets, and positioning themselves as one of the NBA’s most intriguing up-and-coming teams. But as the 2025 NBA Draft approaches, the franchise faces a pivotal moment that could set them back if the wrong decisions are made. Here’s a deep dive into […]

Desmond Bane made his message clear in his first appearance as a member of the Orlando Magic. Just days after the blockbuster Father’s Day trade that sent him from Memphis to Orlando, Bane addressed the media Tuesday and summed up the goal in one sentence: “It’s time to win… it’s pretty much simple as that.” […]

Desmond Bane wasted no time embracing his new surroundings in Orlando, and the newly acquired Magic guard didn’t hold back when comparing his current practice facility to the one he left behind in Memphis. Speaking to reporters Tuesday during his introductory press conference, Bane praised the Orlando Magic’s AdventHealth Training Center and offered a pointed […]

The NBA Finals might be ongoing, but that doesn’t mean that the other 28 teams must stop looking for ways to improve their team. For the Orlando Magic, they might be sensing that the they can pry their window of contention wide-open with a single move, as they secured the services of noted marksman Desmond […]

Desmond Bane’s welcome to Orlando may have come with a warm embrace — and an unexpected bruise. The newly acquired Magic guard admitted his hand was “still sore” after a viral dap with head coach Jamahl Mosley, delivered in the wake of Sunday’s blockbuster trade. “My hand is still sore,” Bane told Magic reporter Kendra […]

When the Orlando Magic signed Kentavious Caldwell-Pope last summer, fans were excited. Giving Paolo Banchero a veteran shooter with championship experience felt like a great fit. One year later, the former champion’s time with the Magic was over. Orlando traded him and Cole Anthony to the Memphis Grizzlies for Desmond Bane in the first big […]

The BIG3 has ruled that Dwight Howard and Lance Stephenson will not face suspensions following their physical altercation during Saturday’s season opener between the Los Angeles Riot and Miami 305, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Haynes reported Tuesday that league sources confirmed both players were issued warnings but were granted leniency due to being […]

The Orlando Magic made a big move on Sunday by acquiring Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies. However, they had to make decisions on their team options with veteran guards Gary Harris and Cory Joseph. Orlando landed Bane from Memphis in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and several first-round picks. It was a big […]

The Orlando Magic made a massive trade for Desmond Bane over the weekend to fortify their lineup and add some extra help for Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, especially shooting-wise. The Memphis Grizzlies received Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, the 16th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, a pick swap in 2029, and a first-round pick […]

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 […]