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The Orlando Magic had a nearly perfect offseason on paper. After dealing with massive injuries in the 2024-25 season, the organization needed more scoring options and depth. The Magic’s offseason moves included a trade for Desmond Bane with the Memphis Grizzlies. After seeing Jalen Suggs go down with a knee injury last season, getting better […]

A man accused of killing former Orlando Magic player Adreian Payne was found guilty of second-degree murder on Wednesday, more than two years after the fatal shooting. Lawrence Dority was convicted in an Orange County courtroom and is scheduled to be sentenced on Aug. 29, according to Laverne McGee of WKMG 6. The verdict brings […]

The ever-expanding NBA has seen consistent growth in recent years, with franchise valuations at an all-time high. The world’s best basketball league has become a global phenomenon under commissioner Adam Silver, and the league is continuing its push in Europe with a series of six games over the next three years. The NBA announced Wednesday […]

Orlando Magic rookie Jase Richardson has signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Nike, according to ESPN’s Nick DePaula. The agreement follows Richardson’s standout showing at the NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas. Richardson, the No. 25 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, averaged 16.5 points, 2.5 assists, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.0 block per […]

In a recent episode of The Zach Lowe Show, longtime NBA analyst Zach Lowe shared his belief that the Orlando Magic are ready to rise into the top echelon of the Eastern Conference during the 2025–26 NBA season. Lowe pointed to Orlando’s blend of youth, defensive identity, and smart offseason additions as reasons for optimism. […]

The Orlando Magic are signaling a new phase in their franchise trajectory, marked by a bold commitment to spend in pursuit of an NBA championship. During the NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas, where the Charlotte Hornets captured the summer title, Keith Smith of Spotrac spoke with multiple team executives and coaches. Among them […]

The Orlando Magic entered the 2025 NBA offseason with a clear mandate: bolster the roster around Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, address their long-standing perimeter shooting woes, and solidify their backcourt rotation following injuries and a first-round exit to the Boston Celtics in April. The front office approached the offseason with urgency, understanding that their […]

The 2024-25 season looked like it was going to be the Orlando Magic’s season. They landed a quality free-agent addition in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, selected a 3-and-D wing in Tristan da Silva at pick 18, who many considered a steal, and most importantly, had another season to build their impressive young core under head coach Jamahl […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will look a bit different next season following the trade of Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic, which Ja Morant barely could believe. Bane, the last pick of the first round in the 2020 draft, had spent the first five seasons of his career in Memphis, playing alongside Morant as the Grizzlies’ […]

The Orlando Magic dropped their NBA 2K26 Las Vegas Summer League opener in a narrow 84-81 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. Despite the outcome, rookie guard Jase Richardson delivered a promising debut and spoke candidly afterward about the challenges of adjusting to the professional game. Richardson, the No. 25 overall pick in the […]

The Orlando Magic made the first splash in the offseason after acquiring Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Cole Anthony, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and a slew of first-round picks. The move was panned by fans, saying Orlando gave up way too much for Bane, who has struggled with injuries over the past few […]

The Orlando Magic have made the playoffs two years in a row, but they have lost in the first round round both times. In fact, the Magic have not won an opening round playoff series since the 2009/10 season when they took the Boston Celtics to six games in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Magic […]

The NBA revealed its groups for the 2025-26 Emirates Cup, also known as the in-season tournament, on Wednesday. There will be no shortage of competition for the Brooklyn Nets during this year’s tournament. The Nets will compete in East Group B alongside the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic. The Nets’ group […]

The Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics have undergone massive roster changes built on foundational philosophical changes in their organization. The Magic knew they needed shooting, so they went out and traded for Desmond Bane and drafted Jase Richardson, both of whom are elite 3-point shooters. The Celtics, meanwhile, have been getting their finances in check […]

No other footwear company was touching Nike during the 1990’s in terms of design and innovation and 30 years after the fact, those same designs are once again gaining popularity as fashion trends continue to cycle. Set for a 30th anniversary of their own, the people over at Nike will be bringing back the iconic […]

The Orlando Magic selected Paolo Banchero with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and have now given him a $239 million rookie max extension, potentially rising to $287 million with supermax incentives. It is a franchise-defining move that showcases trust in the team’s philosophy and core values. The Magic roster battled […]

On Monday, Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero signed a max rookie extension with the franchise that will keep with the franchise long term, as reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. While this sort of move has appeared inevitable for quite some time now, it was still a testament to just how quickly Banchero has climbed […]

The Orlando Magic made a franchise-defining move Monday, locking in rising star Paolo Banchero with a five-year, $239 million maximum rookie contract extension — a deal that could escalate to $287 million with incentives. The team didn’t just make headlines with the deal — they added flair with a viral post. The Magic Instagram post […]

Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero was a first overall NBA Draft pick, and he has panned out so far. The Magic have a budding superstar, and they are locking him in for the forseeable future. Banchero and Orlando agreed to terms on a five-year rookie max contract extension on Monday, and the deal is worth […]

The Orlando Magic made a splash early in the offseason by acquiring Desmond Bane in a blockbuster trade, signaling their intent to contend in the East. Now, they’ve added continuity to that momentum by bringing back a familiar face. The Magic are re-signing forward/center Moe Wagner on a one-year, $5 million deal, as per ESPN’s […]

The Orlando Magic have withdrawn their qualifying offer to guard Mac McClung, making the three-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion an unrestricted free agent. The move, reported Wednesday by Keith Smith of Spotrac, signals the Magic’s continued reshuffling of their roster following an active offseason. McClung, 26, appeared in just two games for Orlando during […]

The Orlando Magic are one of many Eastern Conference teams going all in for the 2026 season. The Magic traded for Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies before free agency. Their latest move is not an addition to their roster, but is just as important. God Shammgod is leaving the Dallas Mavericks to join Orlando […]

The Milwaukee Bucks shocked the basketball world and waived Damian Lillard on Tuesday. The Bucks made the decision to let go the point guard and stretch his contract out over the next five years to make room for Myles Turner, whom the Bucks signed to a four-year, $107 million deal. The decision puts Lillard in […]

The Orlando Magic started off their offseason moves before the NBA Finals were even over when they acquired Desmond Bane in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies. The trade was a move towards becoming a legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference. And with the NBA free agency negotiation period beginning on Monday, the Magic made […]

The Orlando Magic are looking to make some moves when free agency arrives, as it seems like they’re going all in for next season. After trading for Desmond Bane, it was obvious that they were looking to take that next step, and now they will have to fill in some holes on their roster. With […]

The Orlando Magic entered the 2025 NBA Draft as a young, frisky team rich in talent but poor in polish. With the Eastern Conference deepening and expectations growing, Orlando approached this draft needing more than just “upside.” They needed real answers. For a front office that’s too often played it safe or late, this year’s […]

It looks like the Orlando Magic don’t have a problem going all in this offseason, and they’re prepared to make a run in the Eastern Conference for years to come. Their first order of business was acquiring Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies, and he’ll add another dynamic to the team that has been missing. […]

The Orlando Magic have a lot to consider during the 2025 NBA free agency window. In preparation for the process, the Magic opted to decline team options on center Moritz “Moe” Wagner and Caleb Houstan. While Wagner and Houstan will become unrestricted free agents, Orlando retains their Bird rights and can potentially re-sign them, per […]

This NBA free agency cycle doesn’t have the stars that it sometimes does, but there are still plenty of quality players who can make an impact in a playoff series that will be hitting the open market. Ty Jerome, who played some of the best basketball of his career at the end of the 2024-25 […]

The 2025 NBA Draft resulted in plenty of headline-making moves. Cooper Flagg officially joins the Dallas Mavericks, while Dylan Harper and VJ Edgecombe emerged as the No. 2 and 3 picks on the night. On the other hand, round 1 of the draft also gave us some surprisingly low picks for highly-rated prospects, including Orlando […]

The Memphis Grizzlies kicked off their 2025 offseason with a seismic trade, sending star guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and multiple draft picks. The move, though controversial among Grizzlies fans, was acknowledged by general manager Zach Kleiman as a significant gain for Orlando. “I think it’s […]

The Orlando Magic had one first round pick and No. 25 in the 2025 NBA Draft, and they used that pick to select Jase Richardson from Michigan State. The pick is significant not only because of his talent, but because his father Jason played for the Magic during his NBA career. The Magic had actually […]

On Wednesday morning’s broadcast of ESPN’s First Take, Stephen A. Smith publicly called on longtime Dallas Mavericks player development coach God Shammgod to leave the franchise and join the Orlando Magic under head coach Jamahl Mosley. “I also saw some reports about Orlando being interested in God Shammgod Wells. He is an assistant coach on […]

The Orlando Magic have held the first overall pick four times over their relatively short existence. They’ve hit the mark with those picks, drafting Shaquille O’Neal, Chris Webber, Dwight Howard, and Paolo Banchero. They haven’t had as much success when not selecting at the top of the draft, though. So, check out the gallery to […]

The Orlando Magic announced a major leadership restructure Wednesday morning, marking another significant shift in what has already been a transformative offseason. Following last week’s blockbuster trade to acquire Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies, the franchise has now turned its focus inward, appointing new roles and responsibilities within the organization just hours before the […]

Former NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins believes the Orlando Magic overpaid to acquire Desmond Bane in their Father’s Day blockbuster trade with the Memphis Grizzlies — and cited Luka Doncic’s trade value as the main reason why. Speaking on the latest episode of FanDuel TV’s Run It Back, Cousins compared the assets surrendered for Bane to […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green didn’t hold back when reacting to the Orlando Magic’s blockbuster trade for Desmond Bane, calling the price “a lot” while offering insight into why the deal may still make sense. On the latest episode of The Draymond Green Show, joined by former NBA guard Baron Davis, Green addressed the […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is looking ahead with optimism after being dealt to the Memphis Grizzlies in a blockbuster trade that sent Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic on Father’s Day. The 32-year-old veteran guard addressed the trade on the latest episode of Dawg Talk with J Mac and Kenny Gaines, revealing that while the news came […]

Ever since the Orlando Magic traded for Desmond Bane, it has sent shockwaves throughout the basketball world with how the news came out of nowhere. With Bane speaking about the “perfect” Magic trade, there’s no doubt he was surprised in his own right as he gave insight into how he found out about the deal. […]