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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 […]

It’s hard to deny that most centers in the NBA today no longer fall in the category of the traditional big man. This is completely understandable given how the game has evolved and how the 3-point shot has emerged as arguably the most important weapon in any team’s arsenal. Nonetheless, it is still worth going […]

In light of the ongoing concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, Orlando Magic ownership has pledged $2 million to provide assistance to hourly workers. The DeVos family, owners of the Magic, have prepared a $2 million compensation fund for the team’s employees that will be out of work during the suspension of the 2019-20 regular season. […]

Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier said that civilians stole water bottles delivered to his house amid the panic over the coronavirus outbreak. Fournier revealed via tweet on Sunday morning that some folks had gone inside his gate to taken multiple packs of water. People are so scared that they stole the 4 packs of water […]

Orlando Magic second-year big man Mo Bamba says he’s paying for the Amway Center arena workers while the NBA is suspended. Kevin Love, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Blake Griffin and Zion Williamson have donated money to support arena staff impacted by the postponement of games due to COVID-19: There’s 250+ @OrlandoMagic teammates of mine behind the scenes […]

Orlando Magic shooting guard Terrence Ross spent the first day of his coronavirus suspension by asking for Netflix recommendations on Instagram live. The NBA will be suspended for at least 30 days. So the Magic guard is trying to get his shows in order since he’s going to have a lot of downtime moving forward: […]

Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier is coming to the defense of Jazz big man Rudy Gobert, who was diagnosed with coronavirus on Wednesday. Gobert has faced a fair amount of scrutiny since being diagnosed. Though fear surrounding this pandemic was already growing, Rudy made it a point to touch all of the microphones during Monday’s […]

Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier has spoken to fellow Frenchman Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz, who recently tested positive for COVID-19. According to Fournier, the Jazz center is “doing good.” Via Twitter, Fournier shared that he got on the phone with Gobert. This came just a few hours after the 27-year-old tested positive for the […]

Reports reveal that Utah Jazz’s team plate en route to Oklahoma City to duel with the Thunder was also used by the Orlando Magic and the Memphis Grizzlies. Moments before tipoff between the Jazz and Thunder, news broke that Rudy Gobert tested positive for the COVID-19. Prior to the game, the NBA was reportedly about […]

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic is defending D.J. Augustin after some fans took digs at Augustin. In a mailbag in The Athletic, a fan asked, “Why does D.J. Augustin continue to get minutes when he is by far the worst player that the Magic have awarded minutes to this season?” Vucevic was irked by the […]

The Houston Rockets suffered a heavy home defeat on Sunday night, as they were humiliated by the Orlando Magic, 126-106. To make matters worse, this was their fourth straight defeat in what was a horrible week for the team. Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni opened up about his squad’s recent losing skid and admitted that […]

The Orlando Magic managed to have an impressive game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the win was dampened by the fact that Steve Clifford fell ill during the game. He was rushed to the hospital and wasn’t in the stadium when Aaron Gordon and the team won 132-118. The team was naturally worried about the […]

Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford was hospitalized with an illness on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Clifford was examined by doctors at the arena and will get an additional precautionary look at a local Minneapolis hospital, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Magic were already planning to stay overnight in Minnesota. Clifford had two […]

Markelle Fultz has seen his young NBA career revived with a change of scenery since last year’s trade sent him from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Orlando Magic. What has haunted the former Washington Huskies guard, though, is an awkward free-throw shooting form — ever scrutinized since his tenuous time on and off the court […]

The Phoenix Suns tried to trade for Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon ahead of the deadline last month, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Gordon’s name popped up in rumors with numerous teams in the lead-up to the trade deadline, but the Magic ultimately stood pat. Charania notes that Gordon will likely generate more […]

More than two weeks have passed since Derrick Jones Jr. took a controversial Slam Dunk Contest win over Aaron Gordon in one of the most spectacular iterations of the contest in their 36 years of existence. The Miami Heat skywalker defeated the Orlando Magic forward with a narrow 48-47 final tally after Gordon’s dunk over […]

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz just pulled of an incredible no-look assist against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. The former first overall draft pick showed that he has eyes in the back of his head with a nifty dish. The Blazers thought that they had him locked down under the basket, but at […]

The Orlando Magic will be without high-flyer Aaron Gordon on Monday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Gordon is dealing with right knee inflammation: The @OrlandoMagic will be without PF Aaron Gordon tonight against the Trail Blazers. He's been ruled out due to right knee inflammation, the team said. — Roy Parry (@RoyParryIII) March 2, 2020 […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant has been a fan favorite this season for his fearless attitude on the floor in just his first season as a pro. Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic, however, doesn’t seem to be too fond of the youngster’s fiery attitude. The 29-year-old Montenegrin was talking about his transition to becoming a […]

Orlando Magic point guard Markelle Fultz says he never changed his jump shot because of the injuries he dealt with at the beginning of his career. Fultz, whose NBA career got off to a rocky start with the Philadelphia 76ers, seems to have found a home with the Magic: “I didn’t change my shot,” Fultz […]

The word “quit” isn’t in Orlando Magic point guard Markelle Fultz’s dictionary. While most people would have given up and just retired if they had to deal with the shoulder injuries Fultz went through, the former No. 1 overall pick and Magic’s starting point guard never entertained that idea: “A lot of people would have […]

Orlando Magic power forward Aaron Gordon recorded his first career NBA triple-double on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Behind 17 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists from Gordon, the Magic defeated the Timberwolves at home to improve to 27-32 on the season. 🔥 FIRST career triple-double for Aaron Gordon with 15 PTS, 10 REB, 11 […]

The Orlando Magic ended up getting the last laugh on Wednesday with a 130-120 win over the Atlanta Hawks. However, Hawks point guard Trae Young might’ve had the highlight of the day with a block over Magic center Mo Bamba. Young spoke with the media after the game about his highlight defensive play per Sarah […]

No one makes dunks look easier or smoother than Orlando Magic star Aaron Gordon. The Magic forward added another slam to his highlight reel, with this double-clutch two-hand 360 during the third quarter of Orlando’s game vs. the Atlanta Hawks. Gordon scored 18 points in the third period alone, though none more stylish than this […]

The Indiana Pacers reportedly were among the teams which pursued Orlando Magic power forward Aaron Gordon at the trade deadline, according to Ian Begley of SNY. The Magic supposedly “tried hard” to move Gordon at the deadline, but weren’t able to find a deal to their liking: If Brooklyn has interest in trading for Aaron […]

The Brooklyn Nets stood pat at the trade deadline, but that doesn’t mean other teams didn’t inquire about some of their players. According to Ian Begley of SNY, the Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons both expressed interest in Spencer Dinwiddie, but the Nets obviously held on to the guard. Begley mentions Magic forward Aaron Gordon […]

Brooklyn Nets fans chanted “Wade don’t like you” to Orlando Magic power forward Aaron Gordon on Monday. This is, of course, in reference to the Slam Dunk Contest where Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade was accused of rigging the scores for Derrick Jones Jr. as a judge. it sounds like some Nets fans are chanting […]

Since being drafted by the Denver Nuggets with the 20th pick of the 2012 NBA Draft, French wing Evan Fournier has been a knockdown shooter. On Friday against the Dallas Mavericks Fournier hit five three-pointers to pass Hedo Turkoglu for third all-time on the franchise’s career three-pointers list with 798 per Josh Robbins of The […]

Orlando Magic power forward Aaron Gordon is still upset he lost the Slam Dunk Contest to Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr., but nevertheless, he knows it’s time to move forward. Gordon and the Magic have bigger fish to fry with the second half of the season starting on Friday at home against Luka Doncic […]

It’s no secret that the 2019-20 NBA season hasn’t been what the Orlando Magic were hoping for, but that doesn’t mean they should be looking to trade their high-profile players, specifically Aaron Gordon. Orlando reportedly shopped Gordon before the NBA trade deadline. According to Heavy’s Sean Deveney, they’re expected to continue doing so this offseason. […]

The 2020 NBA Slam Dunk Contest is already being hailed as one of the greatest ever, and it might be the most controversial. Derrick Jones Jr. of the Miami Heat took the crown, but not after Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon put on a spectacle that included five straight 50s — a streak that ended […]

The 2020 NBA Slam Dunk contest saw Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. take home the crown, edging out Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon in a finale for the ages. Unfortunately, a rather controversial result that saw Gordon lose another close call clouded the classic showdown between two of the best dunkers in the NBA […]

After what many consider to be an appalling end to the event, Orlando Magic Aaron Gordon announced his retirement from the NBA Slam-Dunk Contest. Many think that he’s doing this in protest of the finish, but he clarified that the result of this competition had nothing to do with his decision. Josh Robbins of The […]