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The Jimmy Butler saga with the Minnesota Timberwolves is finally over, and now the superstar looks to get off on the right foot with the Philadelphia 76ers. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the earliest the Sixers could have Butler in the lineup is on Wednesday when they take on Eastern Conference cellar dwellers, the […]

The Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers went right down to the wire Monday night at the Amway Center. The game was tied at 100 with 1.8 seconds left in regulation and it looked like the game was going to head into overtime. That’s when Magic small forward Evan Fournier took the game into his own hands. […]

Orlando Magic second-year forward Jonathan Isaac suffered a right ankle sprain Friday night at home against the Los Angeles Clippers and was forced to leave the game. The Magic later announced that Isaac was done for the night. He finished with two points and one rebound in 12 minutes of action. Jonathan Isaac suffered a sprained […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathon Simmons is dealing with a right wrist contusion and will miss Friday night’s game against the LA Clippers, but it doesn’t sounds like the injury will keep him out very long. Jonathon Simmons will not play for the Magic tonight because he has a right wrist contusion, a team official said. […]

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic has been one of the more underrated big men in the game since entering the league seven years ago. The 7-foot stud was originally drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2011, but was traded to the Magic after his lackluster rookie season. Vucevic has since been able to maintain 14.9 […]

The Orlando Magic’s City Edition jerseys were officially released on Thursday and the jerseys keep the celestial-theme that was present in the team’s 2017-18 City Edition jerseys. The starry design is located on the sides of the jersey rather than the entire jersey, as was the case with the 2017-18 jerseys. Dream Beyond Limits. Reach […]

The Sacramento Kings have made their way to Orlando for a matchup against the Magic. However, it sounds like the Kings might be without the services of De’Aaron Fox, who is now listed as questionable due to a strained lower back. Jason Jones of The Athletic shared news about Fox’s status on Tuesday morning, noting […]

In the summer of 2000, rising star Tracy McGrady was traded to the Orlando Magic by the Toronto Raptors in a sign-and-trade deal. McGrady played four seasons with the Magic and he made the All-Star team each season. However, Tracy McGrady almost played for the other team that resides in Florida, the Miami Heat. Durant […]

When the Orlando Magic selected Mo Bamba with the No. 6 overall pick in this year’s draft, several experts and analysts felt that Nikola Vucevic’s days on the team could be numbered. However, it seems that’s not the case, according to a report from Sporting News. “There is nothing serious going on there with them […]

NBA players have swear words and other hurtful things said to them all the time when they’re playing on the road, and Thursday night in Orlando, Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard had enough of it. Apparently, a Magic fan was heckling Damian Lillard throughout the first half of the Blazers-Magic game. Lillard, […]

Jonathon Simmons of the Orlando Magic had some bold statements following their massive road win against the Boston Celtics on Monday night. The 29-year-old forward claimed in a postgame interview with FOX Sports that they are just as good as the Celtics. “It’s always good to get a road win, a steal on the road […]

The Boston Celtics lost to the lowly Orlando Magic Monday night at home, but they had two chances to tie the game late and send the game into overtime. First, star point guard Kyrie Irving took a tough contested turnaround 3 from the right corner. It didn’t go in. Center Al Horford got the offensive […]

Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes has been ruled out of the team’s Monday night game against the Orlando Magic after sustaining a hamstring injury, according to the team. Baynes picked up the injury during their game against the New York Knicks on Saturday. He started for the Celtics against the Knicks for the first time this […]

The Orlando Magic just made franchise history against the Charlotte Hornets … but it’s something they would want to forget soon. After their opening-night victory against the Miami Heat, the Magic are on the receiving end of an “L” this time around as the Hornets held them to just 10 points in the first quarter […]

ORLANDO, Fla. – Mo Bamba, the former Texas Longhorn and No. 6 overall pick, made quite the statement off the bench in his Wednesday night debut. Bamba scored twice and blocked a shot during a key 9-0 run in the fourth quarter, finishing with 13 points, seven rebounds and two blocks in 25 minutes to […]

Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford said a realistic goal for his team would be to finish among the league’s top 10 in defensive efficiency, a category they were in the bottom third of last season. The opening quarter in Wednesday night’s game vs the Miami Heat didn’t provide much confidence to this projection, but […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon is entering the fifth year of his NBA career and is somehow only now figuring out the nuances of his position after Wednesday night’s 104-101 win over the Miami Heat. Gordon put up a team-high 26 points and 16 rebounds, then proceeded to shine light on a recent revelation he […]

Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba is the latest NBA player to sign a shoe deal. According to a report from ESPN’s Nick DePaula, the former Texas Longhorn standout has reached a multi-year endorsement deal with Under Armour. Orlando Magic 1st round pick Mo Bamba has signed a multi-year shoe deal with Under Armour. He’ll look […]

Charles Barkley could have been the President of Basketball Operations for the Orlando Magic…or he thought he would be. According to Jon Greenberg of The Athletic, the 55-year-old Barkley had high hopes of getting the Orlando job in 2017. However, the Magic chose to hire Jeff Weltman — the then-general manager of the Toronto Raptors […]

Mo Bamba is one of the most exciting rookies in the NBA, but he’s not immune to roasts — especially from Donovan Mitchell. On ESPN’s “College GameDay,” one Oklahoma fan held up a sign that read “Mo Bamba Can’t Play Football,” and Bamba responded with proof of his football playing days: Little that they know […]

The NBA community is abuzz concerning an iconic Kobe Bryant play that took place in a game in 2010. Matt Barnes seemingly faked the ball right at Kobe’s face and Bryant didn’t flinch in the slightest. But Twitter sleuths recently found angles that raise doubts as to whether Barnes was faking the ball directly at Kobe. […]

The NBA is home to biggest and brightest superstars in basketball. In a superstar-driven league, the success and relevance of a franchise is anchored on a player’s star power and talent. Although prized commodities, one thing that is certain, the league constantly evolves and changes. In the topic of change and stars, a real issue in question at this […]

Young Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac will be sidelined day-to-day due to a mild ankle sprain. The sophomore forward out of Florida State injured his ankle during their pre-season game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Via Orlando Sentinel’s Josh Robbins . Jonathan Isaac’s injury from last night’s exhibition game in Philadelphia has been diagnosed as a mild […]

Today is a bad day for Kobe Bryant stans who have held the Los Angeles Lakers legend to the ultimate pedestal throughout and after his illustrious career. Aerial photo footage of the infamous no-flinch highlight that has made Bryant the Chuck Norris of the NBA world was dispelled today, as it turns out Matt Barnes […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has had his share of fun times introducing Orlando Magic rookie Mo Bamba to the “f***ing league,” and Monday’s preseason matchup between the Sixers and Magic only brought more memories for the two to keep the battle alive. Embiid notoriously posterized Bamba during an offseason scrimmage, but the Harlemite […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-star big man Joel Embiid is one of the most difficult matchups on the court. His average last season of 22.9 points, 11 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.8 blocks per game do not give much justice on how difficult it is to cover him with his strength, plus his inside-outside proficiency on offense. […]

The sixth overall pick of the 2017 NBA draft, Jonathan Isaac is one of the most intriguing pieces of the Orlando Magic. Gifted with the physical tools in size and length, his calling card has always been on the defensive end of things. Unfortunately, he only got to showcase a small sample size last season. […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid might not be too fond of his comparisons to top-overall pick Deandre Ayton, but the Sixers star is in no way opposed to lending a hand to prospective stars, as he did so with Orlando Magic rookie Mo Bamba earlier this summer. Embiid’s violent “welcome to the f***ing league” moment […]

The Orlando Magic made a minor tweak on their roster by signing free-agent forward Devin Davis and cutting Gabe York, according to an announcement made by the team.  It’s just a training camp contract for Davis, so he isn’t guaranteed a spot on the team’s final roster. Nevertheless, this brings Davis closer to his dream […]

The Orlando Magic have a crowded frontcourt with a couple promising young talents. According to the team, the Magic are exercising the third-year option on Jonathan Isaac. This move was expected and the team will have a fourth-year option they can pick up prior to Oct. 31, 2019. For now, Orlando is committing to Isaac through […]

Nikola Vucevic is one of the most underrated big men in the Eastern Conference and is currently one of the core members of the Orlando Magic. That being said, there were quite a few rumors coming out of Orlando that the Magic were considering trading their talented center before the 2018-19 NBA season began. According […]

New York Knicks offseason signing Mario Hezonja didn’t have the dream start he expected to have with the Orlando Magic after being drafted fifth overall by the team in 2015. Yet his patience and positive attitude were what kept him from becoming an early journeyman like Jahlil Okafor, still looking to find his place in […]

The Orlando Magic believe that young star forward Aaron Gordon can still take his game to another level. Gordon was selected by the Magic with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft out of Arizona and is coming off his best year yet. Magic president Jeff Weltman believes Gordon has the potential […]

Aaron Gordon had a timely breakthrough season in 2017-18, finally showing more than mere flashes of brilliance for the Orlando Magic throughout the entirety of the campaign. New head coach Steve Clifford has taken notice of his star’s prowess, but notes he must make a jump at the less lauded end of the floor in […]

The Orlando Magic wrapped up the 2017-18 regular season with a 25-57 overall record, which was good for a No. 14 ranking in the Eastern Conference standings. This season, however, the scene is a bit different, as the Magic have drafted a talented rookie in Mo Bamba to man the frontcourt. With Nikola Vucevic already […]

Just about everyone was watching Canelo Alvarez take down Gennady Golovkin last night, including Rudy Gobert and Evan Fournier. Gobert took to Twitter to decry the judges’ decision in favor of Alvarez. Gobert thought GGG edged out Canelo, but he still thought the bout was a classic. Magic swingman Evan Fournier and fellow Frenchman, Evan […]

The last time the Orlando Magic finished a season with a winning record — yes, it happened — Tracy McGrady was still around the league and Grant Hill was still revving it up. That was in the 2011-12 campaign when Ryan Anderson was still the team’s best player (based on win shares). Since then, the […]

Frustration can be a big part of a NBA fan’s life – especially when their beloved team is not doing so well. And by ‘not so well’ we don’t just mean regularly losing games and underperforming, we are also talking about the inability to escape this misfortunate spiral. The fact that it is so easy […]

The Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers are two teams that ended last season in rebuild mode, but have taken very different paths after an event-filled off-season. This leads us to here, as the Magic and Lakers should do a trade involving Nikola Vucevic. After selecting Mo Bamba during last June’s draft to pair with Aaron […]