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Somebody notify J.R. Smith: his bit was stolen. Veteran point guard Isaiah Thomas attempted to untie the shoe laces of third-year guard Markelle Fultz during the Tuesday night bout between the shorthanded Washington Wizards and Orlando Magic. https://twitter.com/NBCSWizards/status/1202019358324744192 Thomas, a two-time All-Star who signed as a free agent with the Wizards this past summer, can […]

There was a time when Gilbert Arenas was arguably the best point guard in the NBA. Arenas became the face of the Washington Wizards in the early 2000s, when he embarked on one of the finest three-year runs of any guard in league history. But a few injuries and an infamous gun incident later and […]

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Orlando Magic forward Al-Farouq Aminu is out indefinitely after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee. Orlando Magic F Al-Farouq Aminu has suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee and will be out indefinitely, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 1, 2019 This is a […]

Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford understands why the Golden State Warriors are struggling, saying that no other team “can’t have worse luck” than Steve Kerr and Co. After five years of dominance that saw them win three titles, the Warriors are now the worst team in the league with a 4-16 record. While there […]

Magic star center Nikola Vucevic is on his way to recovering from a sprained ankle he suffered on November 20 against the Raptors. According Josh Robbins of The Athletic, the nine-year pro is not yet running or taking jump shots but is rehabbing on a gravity-defying, low-impact treadmill. Vucevic, who made his first All-Star appearance […]

The Orlando Magic take on the Toronto Raptors on Friday and power forward Aaron Gordon will be back in the lineup. Gordon missed the last three games for the Magic due to a right ankle sprain. Orlando went 1-2 during that stretch. Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon will be activated and will start tonight against […]

Orlando Magic point guard Markelle Fultz says he “never doubted” himself through his injuries. Fultz had a bizarre start to his career with the Philadelphia 76ers. He had only played in 33 games entering the 2019-20 season due to scapular muscle imbalance in his right shoulder and Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. The Magic acquired Fultz […]

Veteran NBA center Timofey Mozgov never suited up as a member of the Orlando Magic, but after the team acquired his rights during a July 2019 deal, they found themselves on the hook for his $16.7 million salary. However, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the NBA has removed Mozgov’s salary from the team’s […]

Orlando Magic point guard Markelle Fultz says Detroit Pistons star Derrick Rose is a “Hall of Famer in my eyes.” Both Fultz and Rose were the No. 1 overall picks in their respective draft classes. Rose is a three-time All-Star and the youngest MVP in NBA history, while Fultz is trying to get his career […]

Nikola Vucevic admitted his sprained right ankle is not as bad as he first expected it to be. The Orlando Magic first expected the center to miss several weeks with the injury, but quickly pivoted to say he will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days. Vooch explained what went on with his injury after he and […]

Despite the spate of injuries that derailed Derrick Rose’s career, Markelle Fultz of the Orlando Magic believes that the Detroit Pistons guard is a Hall of Famer. “He’s a Hall of Famer in my eyes,” the 21-year-old Fultz said of the 31-year-old Rose, per John Denton of nba.com. “I got a chance to meet him […]

Markelle Fultz has started the last 10 games for the Orlando Magic after coming off the bench in the first five games. Orlando head coach Steve Clifford likes what Fultz brings to the starting unit. “He brings pace, and he gets the ball going to the basket and into the paint,” Clifford told Joe Wolfond […]

The Orlando Magic are barely getting by without their star players. Fortunately, it seems like one of their key men in Aaron Gordon will be making a return to the team sooner rather than later. According to John  Denton of Magic.com, Gordon is scheduled to do some spot shooting on Sunday to rehab his right […]

Markelle Fultz is finding a renaissance of sorts with the Orlando Magic, and he showed that with a highlight play on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers. Late in the second quarter of the game, Fultz sent Pacers guard Aaron Holiday stumbling with a behind-the-back crossover to free himself up. The former top overall pick then […]

The Orlando Magic find themselves in murky waters after losing their two best players in the second quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Toronto Raptors. Nikola Vucevic and Aaron Gordon were both forced to leave the game early with their respective injuries, which will now have the franchise scrambling for answers after another shaky start […]

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic has a right lateral ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in seven to 10 days. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported Thursday morning Vucevic will miss at least four weeks with the injury. An MRI this afternoon in Indianapolis revealed that Nikola Vucevic has a right lateral ankle […]

Orlando Magic All-Star center Nikola Vucevic will miss a minimum of four weeks with a right ankle injury, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Magic already had one of the worst offenses in the league and taking their leading scorer and rebounder could put them in serious trouble after a 6-8 start to […]

Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams is hoping to bring baseball to Orlando. Williams announced that he is launching a campaign for the newly-minted “Orlando Dreamers” as the next professional sports team in the city. He held a press conference on Wednesday morning to discuss the details (via Matt Trezza of FOX 35 Orlando): Orlando Magic […]

The moment both Nikola Vucevic and Aaron Gordon went down with injuries during the Orlando Magic’s game against the Toronto Raptors, the entire fan base held their collective breath. Orlando’s two star bigs both sustained an ankle injury during Wednesday night’s game, and there’s no clear idea as to when they will be able to […]

Wednesday has been a concerning night for the Orlando Magic and their fans. During the team’s contest against the Toronto Raptors, both center Nikola Vucevic and forward Aaron Gordon were forced to depart early due to respective ankle injuries. For Vucevic, his right ankle was rolled up underneath him during the second quarter as he […]

On Wednesday, it was announced that Orlando Magic guard Michael Carter-Williams does not have a timetable for his return to action following a left hip injury. Carter-Williams underwent an MRI that showed that there was no structural damage, silencing some of the fears of the seven-year veteran. .@OrlandoMagic PG Michael Carter-Williams said a MRI showed […]

Orlando Magic third-year forward Jonathan Isaac appears to be nearing his return to action following a brief spell on the sidelines. According to the 22-year-old himself, he is currently targeting Wednesday night’s matchup against the defending champs, the Toronto Raptors, as his potential return date. Magic F Jonathan Isaac (sprained right ankle) went through practice […]

Orlando Magic big man Nikola Vucevic and Houston Rockets guard James Harden have been named the Players of the Week for Week 4 of the NBA season. For the Magic, Vucevic averaged 21.7 points and 14.0 rebounds, while Harden put up 44.8 points, 6.8 assists and 5.8 rebounds per game for the Rockets: Magic center Nikola Vučević and Rockets […]

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz had another impressive outing on Sunday, as the 21-year-old logged a career-high 19 points in a 125-121 win against the Washington Wizards. Fultz went 2-of-3 from distance on Sunday, and while his 3-point shooting remains one of his weaknesses, it is clear that the former first overall pick is continuously working […]

Maryland native Markelle Fultz had quite a return to Washington on Sunday, leading the Orlando Magic to a 125-121 win over the Washington Wizards at the Capital One Center. Going up against fellow Washington Huskies alum and mentor Isaiah Thomas, the 21-year-old scored a career-best 19 points on 8-of-10 shooting from the field in 26 […]

Say what you will about Markelle Fultz, but the former No. 1 overall pick and now Orlando Magic guard clearly has heart. Fultz sealed a critical win for the Magic on Sunday evening after getting a late steal and taking the ball coast-to-coast for a big slam, plus the foul. Markelle Fultz iced the Wizards […]

Orlando Magic guard Michael Carter-Williams was forced to leave Sunday’s game against the Washington Wizards after suffering a strained left hip. INJURY UPDATES:D.J. Augustin suffered a dislocated fifth metacarpal on his left hand during the second quarter tonight against Washington. X-rays were negative and he will return to the game. Michael Carter-Williams will NOT return […]

Orlando Magic big man Jonathan Isaac will not play on Friday against the San Antonio Spurs because he has a sprained ankle. Isaac rolled his ankle during the Magic’s City Edition uniform unveiling event Thursday night, per Josh Robbins of The Athletic: Jonathan Isaac will not play tonight against San Antonio because he has a […]

Orlando Magic power forward Aaron Gordon is being monitored by a number of teams with trade interest. However, Orlando has no interest in trading Gordon, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic: Multiple teams are monitoring Magic forward Aaron Gordon with interest should an opportunity present itself, but the Magic have shown no interest in […]

Orlando’s NBA team has been known as the Magic since its inception in 1989. However, there was a time when the team considered a different name: the Orlando Juice. The name “Juice” may seem strange to some, but consider the fact that Orlando’s surrounding area is one of the largest producers of oranges and other […]

Orlando Magic veteran forward Al-Farouq Aminu has recently opened up about his summer move away from the Portland Trail Blazers — the team that he had spent the past four seasons with. According to Aminu, it wasn’t actually that hard parting ways with his former team simply because most of the guys he had grown […]

The Orlando Magic found themselves in the postseason last year for the first time since 2011-12. They were promptly bounced in the first round and chose to leave their roster mostly untouched during the summer, doubling down on their belief in their current group. But what if they decided to make a splash? What three […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid will miss his team’s game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night due to left knee soreness, according to Serena Winters of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Winters notes that the Sixers’ decision to rest the All-Star is “all part of Embiid’s overall care plan.” This will mark the fourth game […]

In June 2017, the Philadelphia 76ers selected guard Markelle Fultz with the first overall pick of the NBA Draft after a trade with the Boston Celtics to get the top selection. Widely considered the best player in his class at the time, Fultz was expected to make a major impact on a Sixers team that […]

The Orlando Magic are looking for answers, recently expressing interest in acquiring San Antonio Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan to bolster an offense that is ranked 29th in the NBA, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. The Magic are at a crossroads after a 3-7 start to the season. DeRozan could be a candidate to […]

The Orlando Magic took a shot in the dark by trading for an injury-laden Markelle Fultz last season, then gambled again after picking up Fultz’ $12.3 million option for next season, despite having yet to play a single game for the organization. Though it looks like their gamble has paid off so far, as Fultz has […]

Sunday’s game between the Orlando Magic and the Indiana Pacers made the record books as the game with the fewest total free throws in NBA history. The Pacers and the Magic combined for a total of 11 free throw attempts, overtaking the record set by Lakers and the Clippers in 1980. The 11 combined free […]

Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner is listed as questionable for his team’s game against the Orlando Magic on Sunday due to an ankle injury, according to Scott Agness of The Athletic. Turner initially sprained his ankle during his team’s win over the Brooklyn Nets on Oct. 30. He has missed each of the last […]

As far as the list of the NBA’s best centers goes, the name of Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic often gets shunted aside. The under-appreciated slotman quietly etched himself in the Magic’s record books once more after producing 23 points, 16 rebounds and six assists in the team’s easy 118-86 win over the Memphis Grizzlies […]