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Orlando Magic rookie center Mo Bamba will not play against the Utah Jazz due to a sore foot. According to Eric Walden of the Salt Lake Tribune, Mo Bamba is listed active in the game. However, head coach Steve Clifford has no plan to play the Magic center because of the foot injury that has been […]

After catching fire in the beginning of December, the Dallas Mavericks have slid backwards in the Western Conference. Their 18-22 record places them 14th and last in their division. Thankfully, they are still only 3.5 games out of the playoff picture in a neck and neck West. The real good news for Dallas is that despite […]

Orlando Magic center Timofey Mozgov has been dealing with a knee injury for quite some time and has yet to play a game this season. On Friday, the Russian rim-protector underwent an arthroscopic procedure, according to a report from Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Timofey Mozgov had an arthroscopic procedure on his sore right knee […]

During the 2019 free agency period, the Orlando Magic are reportedly going to aggressively try and sign a new point guard for the future, according to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders. The Magic have been using D.J. Augustin and Jerian Grant this season. While Augustin is a solid veteran who can run an offense well […]

Charlotte Hornets center Cody Zeller fractured his right hand in Monday night’s 125-100 victory over the Orlando Magic, according to the team. Zeller suffered the injury in the third quarter and didn’t return to the game. The 26-year-old recorded 14 points and six rebounds in 24 minutes before exiting the contest. After the game, Hornets […]

For Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey, Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic reminds him of a young Blake Griffin. Per Ron Beard of The Detroit News: In pregame, #Pistons Dwane Casey called Aaron Gordon a young Blake Griffin. I thought that was an interesting comp…and he's looking like every bit of it so far. […]

Evan Fournier scored on a floater at the buzzer to help the Orlando Magic escape with a 109-107 win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday at the Amway Center. Reggie Bullock made three free throws to tie the game at 107 with 2.5 seconds left to play. In the final possession of the close match, […]

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic recorded a rare stat line on Friday night when he led his team to an upset against Eastern Conference favorites Toronto Raptors. Nikola Vucevic posted 30 points and 20 rebounds to go along with eight assists to help the Magic seize a 116-87 win over the Raptors. The 28-year-old center […]

The NBA has fined Orlando Magic swingman Terrence Ross $25,000 for throwing the game ball into the spectator stands. Terrence Ross threw the ball into the stands on Wednesday at the end of Orlando’s 122-120 overtime loss to the Phoenix Suns at home. NBA fines Magic’s Terrence Ross $25K for “throwing the game ball into the […]

No NBA referees are above making bad calls, but the one made at the end of regulation in the game between the Orlando Magic and Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night was particularly terrible. Magic guard D.J. Augustin was attempting to draw a foul on a jumper, and Suns rookie Mikal Bridges appeared to avoid him […]

After the Denver Nuggets finished practice on Friday, Nuggets star big man Nikola Jokic was asked by reporters about some of the players he grew up watching. Jokic said Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal was one of them, and he added that he thinks Shaq is the most dominant player in NBA history: Nikola Jokic called […]

The Orlando Magic are reportedly interested in signing Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier and Brooklyn Nets point guard D’Angelo Russell during the 2019 free agency period. Both Terry Rozier and D’Angelo Russell will become restricted free agents after this season ends, meaning if either player signs an offer sheet with another team, their respective team can […]

The Orlando Magic made it clear when they drafted 20-year-old center Mo Bamba No. 6 overall last summer that he’s a big part of their future. The only thing standing in the way? Their current center, Nikola Vucevic. But Bamba will finally be getting his first career start Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs, […]

Orlando Magic star center Nikola Vucevic will not play versus the San Antonio Spurs after the birth of his first child. Vucevic welcomed his baby boy, Flip, on Monday, and will be with his wife and child for the days to come. OrlandoMagic.com’s John Denton tweeted out this development from the Magic camp. .@OrlandoMagic will […]

The Orlando Magic are a surprising playoff contender in the Eastern Conference but they haven’t been great at home, sporting an 8-8 record at the Amway Center. However, Magic head coach Steve Clifford wants to start making his team’s home floor a difficult place to play, according to John Denton of the Magic’s official team […]

The Orlando Magic would rather move Jonathon Simmons out rather than part ways with Terrence Ross who’s having his best season so far. According to the Stein Newsletter, despite Ross’ heftier contract, the Magic would love to have him stay for his offensive talent. Ross is on an expiring contract and if all goes well, […]

It’s been a good year for Orlando Magic big man Nikola Vucevic thus far, both on and off the court. Not only is the center putting up All-Star numbers for the Magic, but he welcomed his first son to the world on Monday. .@OrlandoMagic C Nikola Vucevic is a first-time father. His wife, Nikoleta, gave birth […]

Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford says his team is “getting closer” in regards to living up to its defensive potential. Entering Monday, the Magic are giving up 106.7 points per game, which ranks seventh in the NBA. Steve Clifford, however, wants his guys to be even better than that and more consistent. “No, not yet, […]

The Brooklyn Nets recently agreed to a contract extension with Spencer Dinwiddie, giving them some sort of relief after fearing that teams like the Orlando Magic and Phoenix Suns could swoop the rising point guard if they weren’t able to keep him. Spencer Dinwiddie and the Nets reached a three-year, $34.5 million extension, with a player option […]

In a recent development first reported by David Early of Liberty Ballers, the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic are showing interest in Markelle Fultz of the Philadelphia 76ers. Early writes: “According to sources who spoke with Liberty Ballers Wednesday, the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic have recently demonstrated interest in trading for Markelle Fultz.” It’s […]

Along with Phoenix Suns small forward Trevor Ariza, the Los Angeles Lakers are also interested in trading for Orlando Magic swingman Terrence Ross and Miami Heat shooting guard Wayne Ellington, according to Sean Deveney of Sporting News. Wayne Ellington re-signed with the Heat over the summer on a one-year, $6.2 million deal, while Terrence Ross is making $10.5 million […]

The Orlando Magic suspended rookie big man Mo Bamba for Monday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks because the center violated team rules. Mo Bamba, the sixth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft out of Texas, was late to a walkthrough. “It’s just bad on my part, and I need to be better. I’ve got to […]

NBA legend Tracy McGrady was forced to defend his name on Sunday night after both Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith and Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier decided to give their opinions on who would win in a McGrady-Kevin Durant matchup. Don't mess with T-Mac bruh pic.twitter.com/8udGLwvvxT — Thomas Carannante (@TOMMYS_TAKES) December 10, 2018 While Tracy […]

LOS ANGELES – The L.A. Clippers fell to the Miami Heat on Saturday night, a game in which Miami had only eight players available to play due to an overwhelming amount of injuries. Heat star Dwyane Wade led his team to the upset victory with 25 points, six rebounds, and six assists in 32 minutes […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon is known for his acrobatic dunks. He wowed many fans and players in the 2015 and 2016 Slam Dunk contests. There’s no denying that his athleticism is jaw-dropping and can lead to several highlight material plays. Against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, Gordon once again displayed what he is capable […]

The Miami Heat will be without starting point guard Goran Dragic for an eighth straight game, but will be expected to get back combo guard Tyler Johnson and swingman Derrick Jones Jr. for Tuesday’s game against the Orlando Magic, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Johnson missed the past six games with […]

Spencer Dinwiddie has very openly left the ball in the Brooklyn Nets’ court when it comes to free agency, as he says it will be up to general manager Sean Marks to decided whether he stays with the team with a contract extension or hits the open market. There could be demand pushing up his […]

On the heels of reports that the New York Knicks have given up hope in young point guard Frank Ntilikina, the Orlando Magic have set their sights on the French guard, hoping to acquire him, according to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic. The Magic even sent a scout to Philadelphia to watch him play as […]

The Orlando Magic had an 18-point lead at one point Monday night against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. Steve Clifford’s team was playing well and hitting shots from beyond the arc. Through three and a half quarters, it looked like the Magic were going to upset the Warriors and come away with a […]

Kevin Durant had another masterclass performance in the Golden State Warriors’ 116-110 come-from-behind victory over the Orlando Magic. The two-time Finals MVP dominated the Magic in every just about every aspect of the game, notching 49 points, six rebounds, nine assists, two steals and two blocks. He, along with Klay Thompson, who scored 19 points […]

During Monday’s Bay Area tussle between the Orlando Magic and the Golden State Warriors, several players pulled their teammate up at the same exact time. Check out the clip below as posted by NBA on ESPN: Synchronized sportsmanship 😄 pic.twitter.com/ObVgH28Tti — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) November 27, 2018 Players moving in sync doesn’t affect the game’s […]

The Golden State Warriors will be without starting forward Draymond Green and wing Alfonzo McKinnie for Monday’s tilt against the Orlando Magic, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. The absence will be Green’s sixth in a row since playing only 24 minutes against the Houston Rockets on Nov. 15. Green has already missed eight […]

Sending a fax message is considered as an outdated form of communicating. In reality it might be out of the spotlight in the coming years. Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter are the ones frequently used by people today because of the services that it offered. Also, sending a text message or dialling up […]

Orlando Magic rookie Mo Bamba talked about his brotherly relationship with Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard whom he looked up  to as a big brother. As per John Denton of NBA.com Bamba stated:  “After my brother went away for a while, Kawhi reached out to me. He just kind of stepped up and played the […]

Magic center Nikola Vucevic achieved a notable milestone in his seventh year with the team, as he dished out his 1,035th assist to move 10th in the the team’s all-time assists list as per the official twitter account of the Orlando Magic.   Congrats, @NikolaVucevic! 👏 He's passed @Dennis3DScott for 10th on the Magic's all-time […]

Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic decided to talk some trash to the Toronto Raptors bench. Instead of talking smack right back, the Raptors bench came up with an unusual reply. In the clip below, right after nailing a short corner three in front of the Raptors bench, Gordon faced the players and seemingly had […]

In a beautifully set play, Danny Green of the Toronto Raptors hit the game-winning shot to lift his team over the Orlando Magic. Check out the clip as posted by Dime. As observed, the whole play was set up for Green, who was at the opposite side of the court. As the play developed, Green […]

New Orleans Pelicans superstar big man Anthony Davis and Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic are the latest winners of NBA Players of the Week awards. Anthony Davis guided the Pelicans to a 3-1 week and put up monster numbers as usual. The five-time All-Star averaged 34.3 points, 14.0 rebounds, and 5.3 assists. Nikola Vucevic also led […]

ORLANDO, Fla. – It was pure magic at the Amway Center Saturday night. A 38-point third quarter helped the Orlando Magic defeat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers for their fourth win in five games. Who would have thought the team’s best performance of the season would come against King James? It was Orlando’s sixth […]