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The Orlando Magic are heading into this upcoming season with a new-found identity, and for incoming third-year forward Jonathan Isaac, a lot of it had to do with the team making the playoffs last season. Isaac had a recent Q&A session with HoopsHype’s Alex Kennedy, and when asked about how last season’s playoff run has […]

Orlando Magic third-year forward Jonathan Isaac had a bounce-back, improved sophomore season following a rather unimpressive first year in the league. Isaac, at 6-foot-10, was selected by the Magic with the sixth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft but never really found his footing in the league until the past season. The tall, athletic […]

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic donated over $3,000 to a Magic fan’s cancer GoFundMe page. Phil Harlow posted a GoFundMe campaign on Twitter this week for his girlfriend’s father, who is currently dealing with cancer. Vucevic saw the GoFundMe page and donated £2,500 to the campaign, which comes out to a little over $3,000. @NikolaVucevic […]

The 2019-20 NBA season hasn’t even started yet but Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon and New York Knicks guard Dennis Smith Jr. are already bringing the All-Star weekend feels in Seattle. Both players just had an impromptu slam dunk contest during Jamal Crawford’s The CrawsOver Pro-Am League, and one can argue that it was better […]

The Orlando Magic were one of the surprise packages in the NBA last year, with the team ending the regular season as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. This highly-successful season was preceded by six straight years without a postseason appearance, with all but one out of the six campaigns ending with less than […]

A couple of days ago, a video of an open gym game between several NBA players went viral because apparently, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker believes that no one should be double-teamed during pickup games. He got upset, saying “Hey bro, we’re not doubling in open gym bro.” Free agent center Joakim Noah, who was […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac is excited about the 2019-20 season and is bent on helping his team go even deeper into the playoffs. Per Magic reporter John Denton, Isaac shared his hunger to rack up more wins not just for himself, but for the city of Orlando as well. From the looks of it, […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac likes what he’s seeing from former first overall pick Markelle Fultz. In a recent interview with OrlandoMagic.com, Isaac said that Fultz has been working hard all summer, eager to prove what he can really do as a player. “Markelle has been working his butt off this summer. I’ve gotten a […]

Over the summer, Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac has added some heft to his 6-foot-10 frame in addition to an improved shooting stroke. These advancements in his game have made him more confident. Per Magic reporter John Denton, Isaac talked briefly about his experience working out with Team USA as well what he worked on […]

Dwight Howard’s former Orlando Magic teammate, Jameer Nelson, believes Howard would be a great fit on the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers are reportedly interested in adding Howard after they lost DeMarcus Cousins to an ACL tear: With ego aside, I think @dwighthoward would be a great fit for the @Lakers. He’ll still be one […]

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz was a recent victim of mistaken identity on a nationally broadcasted WNBA contest. The former first overall pick appeared to be in a jovial mood, and instead, laughed off this potentially insulting mishap: 😂😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/OuHoqJeaH5 — Markelle Fultz (@MarkelleF) August 18, 2019 In truth, this is a pretty hilarious mix-up, […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon admits he was hesitant to work on his post-game earlier in his career; however, upon learning that the team needed a reliable player on the block, Gordon worked on his game. Now, he’s convinced that he has improved in that area. “I’ve gotten a lot better in the post,” Gordon […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon is extremely excited for the upcoming season. After their late surge last season that saw them make it to the playoffs as a seventh seed, the 23-year-old high-flyer wants the team to continue where they left off. The expectations for the Magic has been raised, but Gordon isn’t pressured. He’s […]

The Orlando Magic surprised a lot of people with their late surge last season which saw them make it to the playoffs as the seventh seed. Although they lost to the eventual champions Toronto Raptors in the first round, there was a belief from within the franchise that they can do better this upcoming season. […]

Shaquille O’Neal had a storied Hall of Fame career filled with a plethora of accomplishments: four NBA championships, three Finals MVPs, a league MVP, and 14 All-NBA honors to name a few. Likewise, Shaq also played with plenty of teammates throughout his 19-year NBA career. Guys like Kobe Bryant, Penny Hardaway and Dwyane Wade. Some […]

Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford believes forward Jonathan Isaac is primed for a big 2019-20 season. Isaac, who was part of the Team USA Select Team which trained with USA Basketball’s National Team, has gone from 209 pounds at the close of the 2018-19 season to 234 pounds this summer. Clifford watched Isaac played […]

While Orlando Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman says he’s “very excited about the progress” guard Markelle Fultz has made in his recovery from Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, he still won’t put a timetable on Fultz’s recovery. Fultz has played in just 33 games in the NBA since being drafted No. 1 overall in the […]

CLUTCH Summary: When considering NBA League Pass for the 2019-20 season, there are five teams that will be worth your hard-earned cash These teams don’t have the national television opportunities that top contenders have The Hawks, Magic, Bulls, Kings, and Pacers are the teams to watch on NBA League Pass this season Going into the […]

The Orlando Magic have yet to sign first-round pick Chuma Okeke, and the team is considering giving the Auburn product a “redshirt year” in the G-League: Chuma Okeke remains the loan unsigned 2019 first round draft pick. Orlando still has a spot for him, but there is a chance Okeke takes a "redshirt" year as […]

Orlando Magic teammates Aaron Gordon and Jonathan Isaac were on-scene Monday morning to hype up the grand opening of The NBA Experience at Walt Disney World. The NBA Experience gives fans of the game a chance to peer into the world of an NBA player. The new facility also features an array of interactive stations. […]

The Orlando Magic have just announced that they will be renaming their home floor at Amway Center to the “Rich & Helen DeVos Court” in honor of late Chairman Rich DeVos and his late wife, Helen DeVos. Magic CEO Alex Martins made this announcement in a statement released by Magic PR, with the executive making sure […]

Orlando Magic high-flyer Aaron Gordon says he’s participating in the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest “if I’m healthy.” The All-Star game is in Chicago next season. Everyone wants to see Gordon and Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine go at it again after their epic dunk battle from 2016 captivated the world. Magic forward Aaron Gordon […]

Orlando Magic big man Jonathan Isaac was one of the lucky few who were selected to participate in Team USA’s buildup for the upcoming FIBA World Cup in China. Isaac was called up to be part of the Select Team — a group comprised of some of the league’s best young talents who would be […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Jaxson Hayes is on a mission to prove himself next season, and Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba believes he can do just that. Bamba has nothing but high praises for his fellow Texas Longhorns product and expressed his belief that Hayes will do well in his first season in the NBA. […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac is looking forward to the upcoming 2019-20 NBA season because he feels that they will have a lot to offer to their fans. In an interview with Young Kings Sports, Isaac said that the Magic are looking to make some noise next season. He believes that with the way they […]

Aaron Gordon was tasked with picking his ideal all-time dunk contest, using a $15 format as provided by House of Highlights. The Orlando Magic talisman picked Vince Carter with his first overall pick, along with teammate Terrence Ross and showdown partner Zach LaVine, as well as himself — hopeful to take part in such a […]

CLUTCH Summary: Markelle Fultz is a former No. 1 overall NBA Draft pick, but has infamously struggled with his shooting since arriving in the league. Eventually, the Philadelphia 76ers essentially gave up on the young guard, sending him to the Orlando Magic. With a change of scenery and less eyeballs watching his every move, Markelle […]

Orlando Magic fans have been awaiting any sign of life from Markelle Fultz after the former No. 1 overall selection was acquired via trade after less than two full seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers, who ironically traded up to get him in 2017. Fultz is now back in the gym, showing off a polished jumper, […]

After helping the Orlando Magic reach the 2018-19 playoffs, Nikola Vucevic is now aiming to lead Montenegro in the upcoming FIBA World Cup in China. Vucevic had a stellar season with the Magic last year, putting up All-Star numbers as he helped the Magic break their six-year playoff drought. Now more motivated and hungrier than […]

NBA point guard Jerian Grant has agreed to a deal to play in the Chinese Basketball Association. According to Emiliano Carchia of Sportando, the club is likely the Qingdao Eagles. Free agent guard Jerian Grant has signed a contract to play in China next season, a source told @Sportando.The team likely to be Qingdao.Grant has […]

The Los Angeles Clippers made the biggest noise in the offseason, acquiring both Kawhi Leonard via free agency and Paul George via trade. The front office turned the franchise from a playoff team to a legitimate title contender in just one night, and one of the people who made this happen is head coach Doc […]

Ex-Orlando Magic guard Jerian Grant is considering a move to the Turkish team Galatasaray. Per Varlas Nikos of Eurohoops, Grant — who has played for the New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, and Orlando Magic — has received an offer from the Galatasaray. However, the team might have to decide on either getting Grant or another […]

The Orlando Magic have high hopes for DaQuan Jeffries, who made an impact in the 2019 NBA Summer League. However, even before the draft, Magic officials are already keeping an eye on the 21-year-old swingman. According to Roy Parry of the Orlando Sentinel, Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman said that they were high […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon is looking forward to having another epic Slam Dunk contest battle in the 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend. Gordon is eyeing another showdown with Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine. LaVine will likely join the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest, as Chicago is set to host next year’s All-Star Weekend. The high-flying forward […]

Markelle Fultz was traded to the Orlando Magic in February. The former No. 1 overall pick was held out for much of last season due to a shoulder issue, however, and he hasn’t played a single game with Orlando. At this point, it’s not clear how well Fultz will fit in the Magic’s system, but […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon had some sound words for former teammate Elfrid Payton, who will embark on a new venture with the New York Knicks this season. The two spent three and a half seasons together before the 6-foot-4 point guard was traded to the Phoenix Suns at the deadline, later spending the 2018-19 […]

Just like everyone else, Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic did not expect Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant to choose the Brooklyn Nets over the New York Knicks. Gordon thought that the two top free agents of the summer were heading to the Knicks. After all, the team did clear up some cap space enough […]

For Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic, the fact that they were able to sneak in one win in their playoff series against the Toronto Raptors already says a lot about his team. The Magic tallied a 42-40 record last season and qualified for the seventh seed in the East. They were matched up against […]

Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic hopes to add a 3-pointer to his offensive arsenal. One day, he wants to join the 3-point contest at All-Star Weekend. Per Ben Stinar of Amico Hoops, Gordon believes that his goal of adding a reliable 3-point shot will have to undergo a long process. “Hopefully one day (I […]