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Shaquille O’Neal is one of the greatest big men the NBA has ever seen. Some might even say that he was the most physically dominant player in league history. Throughout his decorated career, the 7-foot-1 mammoth also amassed quite a fortune in earnings. According to Spotrac, this amounts to a whopping $286 million in the […]

Retired NBA star Penny Hardaway was a big part of the 1995 Orlando Magic squad that handed Michael Jordan his only playoff series defeat during the Chicago Bulls’ run of dominance in the 1990s. Jordan, who was just coming back from a lengthy hiatus from basketball, was ambushed by the upstart Magic squad led by […]

NBA players usually have something to prove whenever they face their former teams. As for Horace Grant, he loathed the Chicago Bulls, according to his ex-Orlando Magic teammate Penny Hardaway. Along with former Bull Scott Burell, Hardaway appeared on the Uninterrupted podcast on Monday to discuss Episodes 7 and 8 of the The Last Dance […]

Michael Jordan is one of the few players who own a perfect winning record in the Finals, with the Chicago Bulls legend winning all six of his trips. However, more than a few folks may have forgotten that Jordan and the Bulls actually failed to make the Finals in 1995, losing out to the Orlando […]

The Chicago Bulls were undoubtedly the team of the 1990s and established themselves as one of the greatest teams in NBA history. Through that decade, they won six NBA championships, split by two three-peats, led by the iconic duo of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. What’s more impressive about their title wins is that they never […]

It is no secret that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James considers Michael Jordan as his favorite player ever. As a matter of fact, James even admitted that he nearly teared up while watching the first few episodes of The Last Dance documentary. Recently though, LeBron took to his Instagram account to declare his second […]

With less than 20 seconds left in Game 1 of the 1995 Eastern Conference Finals, Nick Anderson put on his best defensive stance against Michael Jordan of the Chicago Bulls, who was in his comeback year. In one of the most iconic plays in franchise history, Anderson poked the ball away from Jordan, preventing the […]

The Orlando Magic appear to have a bright future with Nikola Vucevic, Aaron Gordon, Markelle Fultz and Mo Bamba leading the charge as the team’s core. The squad was in the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference standings with a record of 30-35 before the 2019-20 season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the Washington Wizards […]

The Orlando Magic saw their window of opportunity careen down the toilet once Shaquille O’Neal left the team for the Los Angeles Lakers in 1996. Yet then-general manager Pat Williams explained exactly how the Magic lost the superstar big man at the time: “The price of ball players elevated so quickly that our offer to […]

The Orlando Magic were battling for a playoff spot before the 2019-20 season was put to a halt. While they are far from being guaranteed a postseason berth, they have undoubtedly done well and have surprised a lot of people with their performance. Before the campaign was suspended due to COVID-19, Orlando had a record […]

As it turns out, the dispute over the 2020 NBA All-Star Dunk Contest still isn’t over. Orlando Magic high-flyer Aaron Gordon recently released a diss track aimed at Dunk Contest judge Dwyane Wade, to which the latter responded to in stride. The two got into it again on an Instagram Live video, with Gordon not […]

The Orlando Magic were in the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference standings with a record of 30-35 before the 2019-20 season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Washington Wizards were 5.5 games back of the Magic in the standings, so it appeared Orlando was on its way to making the playoffs for […]

Though he’s viewed as one of the NBA’s best rim rockers, Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon says he won’t be participating in the Slam Dunk Contest ever again. Gordon, who many believe was snubbed twice at the event, noted that he wants to hone in on the season itself instead. He says practicing for the […]

Orlando Magic power forward Aaron Gordon released a diss track titled “9 out of 10,” which was clearly directed at NBA legend Dwyane Wade. The title of the song was a reference to Wade’s score on AG in the final round of the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest, which prevented the prodigious dunker from taking the […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon now appears to be stepping back on his recent attempt to take a dig at Miami Heat icon.Dwyane Wade. After releasing an all-out diss track aimed at Wade on Sunday, Gordon is now denying any ill will against the retired three-time champ. The Magic dunk maestro claimed that his diss […]

NBA legend Dwyane Wade has taken to Twitter to come out with his much-awaited response (well, not really) to Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon’s recent diss track. On Sunday, the 6-foot-8 forward-turned-rapper dropped the music video for his latest track entitled “9 OUT OF 10,” which centers around Gordon’s controversial loss during the Slam Dunk […]

With all the hype surrounding ESPN’s “The Last Dance” docu-series, Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon has decided to draw some of the attention towards himself. On the same evening Episodes 3 and 4 of the amazing Michael Jordan/Chicago Bulls documentary dropped, Gordon released the official music video of his new song entitled “9 OUT OF […]

The Orlando Magic have an overall record of 1,188-1,289 since joining the NBA in 1989. The franchise has made the playoffs 15 times but hasn’t been able to capture a title despite playing in two Finals. Some of the best players and coaches in NBA history have been part of the Magic organization. For this […]

Die-hard Michael Jordan fans know that apart from donning no. 23 and 45 jerseys, the Greatest of All Time once wore a nameless no. 12 jersey against the Orlando Magic. But only a few of them know about the real story behind it. The short story is that someone stole Jordan’s iconic no. 23 jersey […]

How in the world is Vince Carter still playing basketball? At the ripe age of 42, Carter was still in the NBA chugging right along. Unfortunately, especially with the COVID-19 likely ending his career early, Vince Carter championship season run might be over — but more on that in a second. Carter, who has been […]

During his AMA session with Bleacher Report, NBA legend Dwyane Wade was asked why he gave Orlando Magic power forward Aaron Gordon a score of 9/10 in the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest. Gordon lost to Miami Heat high-flyer Derrick Jones Jr., marking the second time the Magic star has been robbed in a Dunk Contest. […]

Since becoming an NBA team back in 1989, the Orlando Magic have made the playoffs 15 times. However, the franchise has yet to win a championship. Despite having a few Hall of Famers play for the team, the Magic are still searching for that first elusive title in franchise history. Orlando fans thought Penny Hardaway […]

In the second part of our 10th-anniversary series reflecting on the back-to-back titles won by the Los Angeles Lakers, Derek Fisher talks about the players on these championship teams that didn’t get the credit that they deserved for the roles they played in the team’s success. Although this team was stacked with talented players with […]

Shaquille O’Neal is arguably the most dominant player in NBA history, but even he was scared of Michael Jordan when he first got to the league. Shaq says he was terrified of Jordan because MJ was like a god to him: Shaq compares watching Michael Jordan's game to "watching a god." (via @arielhelwani) pic.twitter.com/vH97FjdORQ — […]

Shaquille O’Neal took yet another dig at Dwight Howard, cutting him loose in a game of “start, bench, cut” in which he picked an NBA star from the 2000s for one of each action. Given the choice between LeBron James, Howard, and Yao Ming, the NBA personality rightfully went with James to start but had […]

What do the Orlando Magic think about this: Dennis Smith Jr. was having a horrendous 2019-20 season with the New York Knicks. When the Knicks acquired him last year, many thought he could finally become their point guard of the future. However, the opposite has happened so far, as he finds himself behind Elfrid Payton […]

With the season currently put on hold indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic, NBA players have been left with pretty much nothing to do at home — just like the rest of us. This delay, however, has also provided some players with some additional time in their respective road to recoveries from injury. This is exactly […]

Brooklyn Nets superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are both expected to make full recoveries from their respective injuries and be ready to go next season. The Nets are reportedly already preparing for this welcome development by looking to trade for a third star to create their own Big 3, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. […]

The NBA is full of superstars and All-Star-caliber players, but many guys play an unsung role for their respective teams. Perhaps not a household name nor one filling the stat line every day, these players do the work without much attention or praise attached to their name. Here are 15 NBA players from the Eastern […]

Since its creation in 1946, the NBA has captivated fans. Throughout the decades, many teams and players have stood out in certain ways, making the league’s history truly unique. With that being said, it’s interesting to take a look back at some of the most mind-blowing facts about the league and some of its players […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony still believes he could have had at least one NBA title by now. Speaking to his good friend Dwyane Wade in a live Instagram video on Friday, Melo shared his belief that his 2009 Denver Nuggets team could have (and should have) beaten the Los Angeles Lakers in the […]

Orlando Magic power forward Aaron Gordon has donated an undisclosed amount to the Homeless Education Fund at the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools to help mitigate the impact of school shutdowns due to coronavirus. In a video, the Magic high-flyer asked people to help as well. Aaron Gordon said he has donated an undisclosed […]

The average NBA salary went up half a million to $7.2 million at the beginning of the season. The Association’s highest-salaried player, Stephen Curry, is making $40.2 million this season, which is up from $37.5 million, the highest salary for the previous season. It remains to be seen how player salaries will be impacted after […]

On June 14, 2019, veteran big man Serge Ibaka reached the pinnacle of the sport when he won the coveted NBA title with the Toronto Raptors. This was the culmination of his improbable journey to where he stands today. Sergeballu Ibaka was born on September 18, 1989 in Brazzaville, the capital city of the Republic […]

Penny Hardaway believes he would have championships on his NBA résumé if Shaquille O’Neal stayed with the Orlando Magic instead of signing with the Los Angeles Lakers in the summer of 1996. Hardaway and Shaq were a lethal dynamic duo on the Magic, but the team was never able to capture a championship. The Magic […]

Evan Fournier stood up for French compatriot Rudy Gobert amid the stigma that has surrounded him since becoming the first NBA player to test positive for the novel coronavirus. The Orlando Magic guard even took a side dig at President Donald Trump, noting 45 is not helping matters with his inflammatory rhetoric: “It’s typically the […]

Orlando Magic shooting guard Evan Fournier stuck up for fellow countryman Rudy Gobert amid backlash he has received for his actions prior to testing positive for coronavirus. Fournier said he does not understand the need for journalists and media outlets to release the names of the sick, and the Magic veteran vented frustrations as to […]

NBA Throwback jerseys have almost become something of a collectible for fans. Whether showing off at a game or a music festival, most throwbacks tend to have a certain flair and uniqueness that distinguishes them from the more modest looks of today’s game, which feature advertisements from companies like Bumble on the crest. But what […]

Penny Hardaway believes he and his former Orlando Magic teammates deserve more credit for beating Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in the 1995 Eastern Conference Playoffs. 1995 was a big year for the Magic. It featured the team’s first three playoff series victories, including those over the Boston Celtics, Bulls, and Indiana Pacers. As […]