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The NBA free agency frenzy has ended. With the regular season two months away, this is a great time to determine where players rank among their respective positions. Center is an intriguing position to rank in today’s NBA. Despite the league featuring plenty of small-ball lineups, centers remain the backbone of most teams’ defenses. The […]

The Orlando Magic are coming off a 2018-19 campaign in which they snuck into the playoffs as a 7-seed courtesy of an outstanding second half of the season, but ultimately fell to the Toronto Raptors in five games. The Magic have then gone on to quietly have a really nice offseason, re-signing Nikola Vucevic, Terrence […]

Former first-overall pick Markelle Fultz has yet to play one minute for the Orlando Magic, but former NBA swingman Caron Butler believes the starting point-guard role is Fultz’ to lose. Speaking on NBATV while doing the color commentary for the Magic’s matchup with the Chicago Bulls in the NBA’s Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada, […]

Former Orlando Magic big man Timofey Mozgov’s time in the NBA appears to have now come to a close. At 31 and with no firm interest from any NBA team at the moment, it is being reported that the 7-foot-1 center will be returning to his native Russia to make a return to the EuroLeague: […]

Is it possible for Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Russell Westbrook to be traded to the Orlando Magic before the start of next season? Despite the rumors and the fan theories making the rounds on social media, this scenario is very unlikely. Thank you for asking me, because I think a lot of misinformation is circulating […]

With all major free agents off the board, NBA news has been something of a slow trickle after the mammoth news regarding Kawhi Leonard and Paul George teaming up on the LA Clippers. One signing did take place late Tuesday night, however, the Orlando Magic reportedly signed second-year big man Khem Birch to a two-year/$6 […]

28-year-old center Nikola Vucevic, recently re-signed by the Orlando Magic to a four-year, maximum contract, believes he’s hitting his prime. From OrlandoMagic.com writer John Denton: The way I see the game now, it comes to me easier than ever. I think as a big man, sometimes it takes more years to get to that peak […]

Nikola Vucevic and Terrence Ross were in constant communication during free agency and wanted to continue playing for the Orlando Magic due to “unfinished business.” Both players had offers from other teams, but they decided to “run it back” with the Magic because they could sense the culture shift. In the final days of before […]

The Orlando Magic continue to bide their time as they wait on former first overall pick Markelle Fultz. Magic general manager John Hammond praised 6-foot-4 guard over the weekend, but also confirmed Fultz continues to have no firm timetable for his much-anticipated return to the court: Hammond says the #Magic are pleased with where Fultz […]

Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford has high hopes for Mo Bamba despite having a sub-par rookie season. Per John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com, Clifford said that Bamba will continue playing behind All-Star center Nikola Vucevic, and he believes it is definitely not a bad thing. The second-year coach is convinced that putting Bamba behind Vucevic […]

The Orlando Magic may have been the surprise team of the 2018-19 season. Just one year after going 25-57 and firing former head coach Frank Vogel, the Magic went 42-40 and made the playoffs under new coach Steve Clifford. Despite not having a true “star” player, at least prior to the season, the Magic watched […]

The Orlando Magic are waiving 32-year-old center Timofey Mozgov, per Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Furthermore, Mozgov’s $16.7 million contract will be stretched over the next three years. Orlando acquired the one-time NBA champion Mozgov in July 2018 in a three-team trade with the Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls, which sent center Bismack Biyombo to […]

Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford remains unsure when Markelle Fultz will be ready to play again. Clifford revealed that Fultz is still not ready to play five-on-five scrimmages. The Magic took a gamble on the 21-year-old when they pulled off a trade before the trade deadline in February. In the said deal, Orlando gave […]

The forgettable nature of Mo Bamba’s debut campaign ensured his first official NBA offseason would take on an extra level of importance. Unfortunately, due to the injury that prematurely ended his rookie season, the former high-lottery pick will be somewhat limited this summer, too. Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford said before his team’s Summer League […]

Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba has high hopes for the 2019-20 season after what could be said as an underwhelming rookie year for him. Bamba, the sixth overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft, failed to live up to expectations in his first year in the league. His season was also cut short after he […]

Nikola Vucevic of the Orlando Magic had a truly terrific season last year and was rewarded by being named to his first-ever All-Star team in the Eastern Conference. Vucevic believes his presence on the Magic can help Mo Bamba next season. Bamba had an uninspiring first season last year, but the 21-year-old is glad to […]

Nikola Vucevic acknowledged Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford as one of the ‘big reasons’ why he agreed to re-sign with the team. Per Josh Robbins of The Athletic, the 28-year-old Montenegrin center laid out the reasons on why he agreed to a four-year, $100 million deal with the Magic. Apart from being in Orlando […]

Nikolas Vucevic, who recently agreed to a max deal with the Orlando Magic, revealed that the team was always his ‘first choice’ in free agency. The 7-foot Montenegrin center recently agreed to a four-year, $100 million deal to stay with the Magic. This came after the best season of his career so far that saw […]

Orlando Magic Nikola Vucevic may have made his first All-Star appearance last season, but it will not stop him from improving his game. Vucevic is already considered as one of the best centers in the league; however, he sounded eager to add more weapons to his arsenal. The 28-year-old center said in an interview with […]

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic is hoping that his team will finally embrace continuity after having a promising campaign in the 2018-19 NBA season. The Magic ended their six-year playoff drought last season with a 42-40 record. Despite losing to eventual champions Toronto Raptors in the opening round of the playoffs, Vucevic has high hopes […]

Nikola Vucevic has been mentioned in numerous trade rumors and was linked to several teams in free agency, but he will stay with the Orlando Magic after all. Vucevic reportedly agreed to a four-year deal worth $100 million with the Magic, per Bobby Marks of ESPN. The 28-year-old also took to Twitter to confirm that […]

Count rising Orlando Magic sophomore Mo Bamba as another person glad center Nikola Vucevic is re-signing with the franchise. The seven-footer and shot-block savant “sounded excited” when the mention of Vucevic’s return was made, per Josh Robbins in The Athletic. Despite Vucevic’s new contract with Orlando seemingly preventing a full-time role for the 21-year-old manning […]

Orlando Magic big man Mo Bamba has great length and is incredibly athletic, but one area in which he could use some improvement is his strength. Well, apparently, Bamba is hard at work on that and has gained 20 pounds of muscle: “I’m roughly 240 (pounds) now and honestly it feels good to play at […]

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that NBA journeyman Michael Carter-Williams has agreed to terms with the Orlando Magic on a one-year deal: Free agent guard Michael Carter-Williams has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Orlando Magic, league source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2019 Carter-Williams signed with the Magic […]

Free agent swingman Terrence Ross has agreed to a long-term deal with the Orlando Magic, signing a four-year, $54 million contract, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Free agent Terrence Ross has agreed to a four-year, $54M deal to return to the Orlando Magic, CAA agent Aaron Mintz tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, […]

The Orlando Magic have been busier than some might have expected this offseason. They added to that list by signing free agent forward Al-Farouq Aminu to a three-year, $29 million deal. Free agent Al-Farouq Aminu has agreed to a three-year, $29M deal with the Orlando Magic, league sources tell ESPN. Player option on third year. […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu is set to be an unrestricted free agent once free agency opens on Sunday evening, and he is already drawing interest from a number of teams around the league: Al-Farouq Aminu is drawing interest from the Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic, San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles Clippers, Houston […]

The Boston Celtics — widely expected to sign point guard Kemba Walker when free agency opens — will not renounce their qualifying offer to restricted free agent Terry Rozier “until they have to,” per Yahoo Sports’ Keith Smith. Rozier, being a restricted free agent, can sign an offer sheet with any team, but the Celtics […]

Olrando Magic guard Jerian Grant could be on the move once again. The Magic are reportedly declining the qualifying offer for the 26-year old point guard, making him an unrestricted free agent, per David Aldridge of The Athletic. Orlando Magic will decline qualifying offer on PG Jerian Grant, per source. — David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) June […]

All-Star center Nikola Vucevic reportedly plans to commit to the Orlando Magic with a four-year, $100 million deal, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Orlando free agent All-Star Nikola Vucevic plans to commit to a four-year, $100 million deal to return to the Magic, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, […]

Los Angeles Lakers second-round pick Talen Horton-Tucker is dealing with a stress fracture in his right foot and will not participate in the team’s California Classic games in Sacramento, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reports. McMenanim adds the stress fracture was discovered during the NBA’s Draft Combine and that the swingman will be re-evaluated during Summer League […]

The Orlando Magic are reportedly planning to offer big man Nikola Vucevic a four-year deal worth over $90 million, with the hopes of getting a deal done as soon as free agency starts on June 30, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Vucevic becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason. He led […]

The Washington Wizards are set to enter into 2019 free agency without a full-time general manager, but the team is still making moves and preparing for more big decisions coming their way. According to a story by Chase Hughes of NBC Sports, the team’s starting point guard in 2018-19, Tomas Satoransky, can expect to get […]

Mo Bamba, remember, is still just 21 years old. A reminder of the Orlando Magic center’s youth makes it seem far less surprising he would have so much audible fun sliding down a tube in Beijing. What it doesn’t explain, though, is how the impossibly-long Bamba managed to fit in the cart that provided him […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry may have lost on the NBA’s biggest stage this season, but he and Orlando Magic big man Mo Bamba are winning on a smaller one. That’s right. Curry and Bamba recently teamed up for an impromptu duet. This was no ordinary performance, though. Their song selection? “Old Town Road” […]

Orlando Magic general manager John Hammond has “no idea” when Markelle Fultz will be ready to play. Fultz is rehabbing from thoracic outlet syndrome, a nerve issue in the neck and chest. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft has only played in 33 games in the NBA. The Magic acquired Fultz […]

The Orlando Magic are expected to be busy once free agency opens in a few days. Not only are they expected to look for players who will help improve their roster, but they will also have to do everything they can to keep key free agents Nikola Vucevic and Terrence Ross. Vucevic and Ross were […]

The Orlando Magic have officially begun constructing the team’s roster ahead of the 2019-20 campaign. According to a formal statement released by the Eastern Conference franchise on Tuesday evening, the Magic have issued qualifying offers to center Khem Birch and power forward Amile Jefferson. As a result, the Magic current own the right to match […]

The Orlandoo Magic are staying active in the offseason. According to a report from Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, the Magic have decided to pick up Wesley Iwundu’s $1.6 million team option for the 2019-20 NBA season. Orlando Magic will pick up the $1.6 million 2019-20 team option on forward Wesley Iwundu, league sources tell […]