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The Orlando Magic have been one of the surprising stories of this NBA season. With a 38-39 overall record, they’re currently holding the No. 9 seed in the Eastern Conference. Some thought the Magic would struggle to find a rhythm, as there are several new faces on the team, but head coach Steve Clifford is […]

Orlando Magic veteran big man Timofey Mozgov recently gave his two cents worth on what went wrong with the season of the Los Angeles Lakers and former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate LeBron James. According to Mozgov, people should not read too much into the Lakers’ disappointments this season, and that this by no means prove that […]

The Orlando Magic will be faced with the unenviable task of having to waive a certain player in order to make room for 6-foot-6 point guard Michael Carter-Williams on their playoff roster if they qualify. Josh Robbins of The Athletic offered up some details on the current dilemma the Magic are facing: The Magic signed Carter-Williams […]

The Orlando Magic have not been to the postseason since the 2011-12 season, sitting on the precipice following Saturday’s win over the Indiana Pacers. They remain half a game behind the Miami Heat for both the No. 8 seed and the Southeast Division lead with five games to play on Orlando’s schedule. Forward Aaron Gordon […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon passed Tracy McGrady on the franchise’s all-time rebounds list in Saturday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers. What made the personal achievement particularly satisfying for Gordon is that he accomplished the feat within a context of team success. Gordon and the Magic went into Indianapolis and knocked off the Pacers, […]

Orlando Magic big man Nikola Vucevic has passed Shaquille O’Neal for fifth place on the franchise’s all-time scoring list. Shaq scored 8,019 points with the Magic. Vucevic entered Saturday’s game against the Indiana Pacers with 8,017 points. Vucevic passed O’Neal in the first quarter of the game. .@OrlandoMagic C Nikola Vucevic just moved into 5th place all-time in scoring in […]

In their 115-98 win over the Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey admitted that he didn’t run a single play for Andre Drummond. Yet, the center still notched a monster double-double. Per the Associated Press via ESPN, Casey praised Drummond for creating his own results on the court. Casey confessed that he didn’t […]

Whenever an up-and-comer starts to turn heads in the NBA, fans and analysts are quick to draw comparisons between that player and someone who played in the past. Lonzo Ball was being compared to Jason Kidd, LeBron James to Magic Johnson, and so on. But what about if someone from the past like Shaquille O’Neal […]

The Sacramento Kings have had a longtime rumored interest in Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic, and Sam Amick of The Athletic confirmed it during a Q&A session on Tuesday. Tim T: “Thanks for taking the time to do this, Sam. Multiple folks in the local Sacramento media have claimed that the Kings have serious interest in […]

The Orlando Magic began their four-game road trip with a win, beating the Miami Heat 104-99 to keep their playoff hopes alive. The team has now won six straight games, which hasn’t happened since 2011: With their win tonight over in Miami, the Magic now have their first six-game winning streak within a single season […]

On Tuesday night, the Orlando Magic are in Miami to take on the Heat. The two teams are locked an intense battle for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, making this a pivotal match-up. The Heat have been in this spot before. They have made the playoffs in eight of the last ten […]

Orlando Magic guard Michael Carter-Williams took it to his former Philadelphia 76ers team on Monday night, finishing with 15 points, six rebounds, three assists, and a couple of steals in 20 minutes during a 21-point Magic victory. Carter-Williams, who had just signed a second 10-day contract with Orlando prior to the game, received a standing […]

The Orlando Magic are fighting tooth and nail with the Miami Heat for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. They are currently half a game behind the eighth seed, but the momentum seems to be on their favor. The Magic have now won five straight and will embark on a four-game road trip […]

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic had nothing but words of praise for Michael Carter-Williams and Khem Birch after their upset win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Per Josh Robbins of the Athletic, Vucevic praised Carter-Williams’ defensive presence as well as Birch’s competitive spirit. “MCW, since he’s been here, every game he’s brought energy, especially on the […]

There weren’t many bright spots in the Philadelphia 76ers’ rough Monday night loss to the Orlando Magic. The defeat shrunk the Sixers’ lead over the Indiana Pacers for the third seed in the Eastern Conference. However, the loss did give Sixers fans their first look at a potential future piece. Rookie Zhaire Smith made his […]

Every win counts for the Philadelphia 76ers. Late in the season, they are trying to remain in third place in the East. Joel Embiid wants to keep them there. On Monday night, Embiid proved he knows how important each game is for the Sixers. Early in Philadelphia’s game against the Orlando Magic, he showed his […]

The Orlando Magic are half-a-game behind the eighth-seeded Miami Heat. The two teams will meet on Tuesday and Magic guard Evan Fournier expects a dogfight. Per Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel, Fournier expects both teams to battle with all their might. Magic use 41-11 run to race past 76ers in 119-98 victory, now within half […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in Orlando to take on the Magic tonight, and while the game will have playoff implications for both teams, the more interesting story involves a player who won’t be on the floor. At the trade deadline in February, Philly traded 2017 first overall pick Markelle Fultz to the Magic in exchange […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown thinks Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic is “one of the most underrated players” in the NBA. Vucevic has averaged a double-double five out of the seven years he’s been with the Magic. The 28-year-old made his first All-Star team this season. Nikola began his NBA career with the Sixers before […]

The Orlando Magic have signed free agent guard Michael Carter-Williams to a second 10-day contract, according to an official report from the team. Carter-Williams signed his initial 10-day contract with the Magic on March 15th. Due to injuries in their rotation, the team was looking for depth at the point guard position, and it seems […]

There were a number of factors that played into the Orlando Magic’s overtime win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Head coach Steve Clifford feels the home crowd may have been the deciding factor down the stretch. The Magic crowded was unusually raucous throughout the overtime thriller. According to Mackenzie Thirkill of the team’s official website, he […]

The Memphis Grizzlies could be without the services of Mike Conley and Joakim Noah for Friday night’s match-up against the Magic, according to an official report from the team. Conley, who’s dealing with a bout of “general soreness,” is currently listed as doubtful. He was added to Memphis’ injury report on Thursday. Noah, on the […]

Markelle Fultz believes the system the Orlando Magic run “is almost perfect for me.” Fultz isn’t going to play this season, as he’s still recovering from Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. The Magic acquired the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft from the Philadelphia 76ers. Whenever he does play, though, Fultz thinks he’s going […]

The Orlando Magic notched their third straight win on Wednesday following a 119-96 blowout victory against the New Orleans Pelicans. After the huge win, Magic forward Aaron Gordon shared how he believes his team’s defense has played a pivotal role in their success. .@OrlandoMagic F Aaron Gordon after holding Julius Randle to 1 of 9 […]

Nikola Vucevic has made a name for himself as one of the best centers in the East this season. He made it to the All-Star team for the first time, and he’s currently putting up impressive averages of 20.7 points and 12.1 rebounds while shooting 52.2 percent from the field and 37.4 percent from deep. […]

Orlando Magic big man Nikola Vucevic is having the best season of his eight-year career. He became an All-Star for the first time, and he’s the main reason why the team still has a legitimate fighting chance of making the playoffs this season. Vucevic is also set to become a free agent this summer. With his […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will be without the services of Anthony Davis for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Orlando Magic. According to a report from Josh Robbins of The Athletic, Davis made the trip with his teammates to Orlando. However, he was excused from the team to deal with a family matter: Anthony Davis made […]

Orlando Magic point guard Markelle Fultz says his shoulder rehab is “going great.” Fultz has returned to Orlando and will rehab his Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome with the team after spending time in Los Angeles. The 2017 No. 1 overall pick isn’t expected to play this season. “It’s going great,” Fultz said, via Josh Robbins of […]

Though he’s still without an official timetable for return, Markelle Fultz has begun the process of assimilating with the Orlando Magic, according to a report from John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com. .@OrlandoMagic PG Markelle Fultz – who was acquired in a Feb. 7 trade w/ @sixers – is back with the team to begin his assimilation […]

Nikola Vucevic is trying to lead the Orlando Magic to the playoffs for the first time since 2012 and it’s a challenge he and his teammates are embracing. Entering Monday, the Magic are 33-38, which is good for ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings. “In past years, this time of year we’d already be planning […]

Nikola Vucevic and Aaron Gordon make up the frontcourt of the future for the Orlando Magic. But there was a time when they found themselves on opposite sides of the aisle, a fact that NBA TV’s Jason Terry did not let Vucevic forget during a postgame interview. "He gives us so much because he's so […]

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic has emerged as a star during the 2018-19 season, having been named an All-Star for the first time in his career. He is also on pace to set new career bests in points (20.7) and rebounds (12.1) per game this season. Along with those gaudy statistics comes huge amounts of […]

Point guard Michael Carter-Williams was named the NBA’s Rookie of the Year in 2013-14 as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. Fast-forward to March 2019 and he is currently on a 10-day contract with the Orlando Magic, battling to remain in the league. Following his Magic debut Sunday, Carter-Williams had this to say about how […]

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Magic will look to extend their three-game home winning streak Sunday night when they host the Atlanta Hawks. Orlando sits in the ninth spot in the East heading into this matchup, 1.5 games behind the Miami Heat for the eighth and final playoff spot. Let’s take a look at a few […]

In need of depth at the point guard position, the Orlando Magic officially signed Michael Carter-Williams to a 10-day contract. It’s no secret that Carter-Williams is having a down season, but head coach Steve Clifford believes that the veteran can contribute to Orlando in many ways. "He's a terrific defender. … He's also a very good […]

The Orlando Magic have signed point guard Michael Carter-Williams to a 10-day contract, the team announced Friday. The Magic were in dire need of depth at the position following Isaiah Briscoe’s arthroscopic knee surgery on Wednesday, as recent trade deadline acquisition Markelle Fultz continues to rehabilitate in Los Angeles. The team applied for an injury hardship exception […]

Orlando Magic point guard Isaiah Briscoe will undergo surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee on Wednesday, the team announced Monday. For now, it is not clear how long Briscoe will be sidelined. The length of his absence will be determined by his response during the rehabilitation process: Orlando Magic guard Isaiah […]

A torn right meniscus has sidelined Isaiah Briscoe of the Orlando Magic, and needless to say, the team is now weighing their options. .@OrlandoMagic coach Steve Clifford said no decision has been made whether PG Isaiah Briscoe (small tear in meniscus in knee) will have surgery. Another option would be rehab, which might allow him […]

Despite coming away with the 111-106 victory against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, Orlando Magic shooting guard Evan Fournier appeared to be quite disappointed with his team’s performance on the evening. According to Fournier, this victory does very little to satisfy him, and he believes that the Magic can and should be playing better basketball […]