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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 […]

Although Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki has not officially announced his retirement from the NBA, the Mavs legend continues to get ample fan support in opposing arenas that he may be visiting for the last time. Friday night versus the Orlando Magic was no different, as the home crowd gave Dirk a standing O when […]

The Orlando Magic have announced that undrafted rookie Isaiah Briscoe will be out for an extended period of time with a “small meniscus tear.” INJURY UPDATE: An MRI this afternoon on Isaiah Briscoe’s right knee revealed a small meniscus tear. Treatment options are being evaluated. Briscoe will be out tonight vs. Dallas and updates will […]

The Dallas Mavericks are hoping to get back into the win column against the Orlando Magic. However, point guard Luka Doncic will no longer be sneaking up on head coach Steve Clifford. Doncic struggled during their last meeting in Dallas. According to Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News, Clifford feels he has become a […]

When the Orlando Magic re-signed power forward Aaron Gordon to a four-year, $80 million deal last summer, the franchise wanted the high-flyer to take the next step in his development and impact the game on both ends of the floor. Gordon heard the Magic’s plea loud and clear, as the 23-year-old is having a sound […]

Orlando Magic President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman says second-year point guard Markelle Fultz continues to make sound progress in his recovery from thoracic outlet syndrome. The Magic acquired Fultz from the Philadelphia 76ers at the February trade deadline. The 2017 No. 1 overall pick was only able to play 33 games with the Sixers due […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown always spoke highly of Markelle Fultz when the point guard was still with the Sixers. Even though Fultz was only able to play 33 games in Philly, Brown holds no ill will towards him and hopes the former No. 1 overall pick can jump-start his career with the Orlando […]

The Orlando Magic will be without small forward Terrence Ross when they take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Ross is dealing with a sore left Achilles’ tendon. .@OrlandoMagic will be WITHOUT G Terrence Ross tonight vs. @sixers because of a sore left Achilles’ tendon. — John Denton (@JohnDenton555) March 5, 2019 In 65 games […]

Magic fans got a bit of bad news, as head coach Steve Clifford has just announced that he doesn’t expect Markelle Fultz to come back for the rest of the season. https://twitter.com/OPPMagicBlog/status/1102672280046501888 This is just the latest in a series of setbacks that Fultz has seen over the course of his career. While Fultz was […]

It was a disappointing night for Evan Fournier and the Orlando Magic as they failed to secure a much-needed win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Simply put, it was the Cavs who were the hungrier side on the evening, as they were able to defend their home floor against the visiting Magic, 107-93. Following […]

Orlando Magic swingman Terrence Ross is on pace to set a new career high in scoring this season at 14.8 points per game. He has played in all 64 of the Magic’s games this season, but has not made a single start. In a lot of ways, this has been a season of adjustments for […]

The Indiana Pacers will be playing the Orlando Magic on Sunday night, and guard Darren Collison doesn’t want to take them lightly. Orlando is coming off a 103-96 win against the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors on Thursday, and Collison believes that in order for the Pacers to win, the team needs to be […]

Every season it seems as if one team sneaks into the eighth seed of either conference. A team that was expected to be in the lottery coming into the year. A team that exceeded everyone’s expectations. This season it is the Orlando Magic. The Magic have outperformed what everyone thought they would be. They’re currently 29-34 […]

The Orlando Magic scored the upset of the evening by defeating the defending champion Golden State Warriors, on Thursday, 103-96. Following the big win, second-year power forward Jonathan Isaac was quick to credit the coaching staff for the grit and determination exhibited by the team: “I think it starts at the top, with the toughness […]

Jonathan Isaac is finally beginning to look the part of a high lottery pick. Despite flashing his sky-high potential on a far more consistent basis than ever before, though, the Orlando Magic forward still believes he’s only just scratching the surface. Asked by reporter Keith Smith if it’s all coming together at the end of […]

When marveling at Nikola Vucevic’s strengths, there is a lot to talk about. It could be his array of lethal low post moves, maybe his sweet stroke that hovers between the midrange or beyond the arc, his elite rebounding. Maybe not much the defense, but he’s certainly improved considerably in that area. But if you […]

The Golden State Warriors will be playing the second of their back-to-back Florida games on Thursday when they visit the Orlando Magic. The Dubs, who are coming off a 126-125 loss against the Miami Heat, will be looking to bounce back. However, Kevin Durant and Andre Iguodala won’t be suiting up for Golden State: Injury […]

The Orlando Magic are reportedly in no rush to play second-year point guard Markelle Fultz, according to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders. The Magic acquired Fultz from the Philadelphia 76ers at the NBA trade deadline. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft out of the University of Washington is currently rehabbing from Neurogenic […]

A few NBA teams are hoping to lose in order to win, and for these “chosen” few, the prize at the end of the rainbow could net them college basketball’s most captivating player, Zion Williamson. Regardless of Williamson’s recent injury, which has been reported as a right knee sprain, teams are praying to get a […]

It has been an up-and-down season for the Orlando Magic but they are looking to finish strong. Currently sitting in the ninth spot in the Eastern Conference, the franchise is looking to do something they haven’t done since 2012: make the playoffs. In speaking with John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com, head coach Steve Clifford was open […]

The New York Knicks have had an abysmal season. It doesn’t help that they continue to be without one of their more productive players. Center DeAndre Jordan has been battling an ankle injury as of late, missing Sunday night’s contest against the San Antonio Spurs altogether. According to Knicks head coach David Fizdale, Jordan will […]

The marriage between professional sports and the advances in technology has become even more intimate in the past couple of years. Recently, the Orlando Magic brought this to a whole new level by publicly announcing their intentions to use Artificial Intelligence in tracking statistics. Per RealGM: The Orlando Magic announced an exclusive deal as the […]

The Orlando Magic pulled off a stunning 113-98 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, all thanks to sixth man Terrence Ross, who had himself a night against the Eastern Conference powerhouse. Raptors coach Nick Nurse lauded Ross for his efforts and made the important distinction of his role coming off the bench. “They obviously […]

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard will sit out Sunday afternoon’s contest against the Orlando Magic, according to Blake Murphy of The Athletic: Kawhi Leonard will sit for load management today. — Blake Murphy (@BlakeMurphyODC) February 24, 2019 The Raptors have been fairly cautious with Leonard, as he has played in 44 of the team’s 60 games […]

The Orlando Magic were up by one with 6.3 seconds left in regulation against the Chicago Bulls on Friday when Magic power forward Aaron Gordon fouled Bulls stretch-forward Lauri Markkanen on a 3-pointer with 1.5 seconds left. Markkanen made two out of his three free throws and the Bulls won by a final score of 110-109. […]

The Orlando Magic haven’t made the playoffs since 2012, but power forward Aaron Gordon and the rest of his teammates want to change that this season. The Magic are 27-32, good for 10th place in the Eastern Conference standings. This is the first season in a long time Orlando is in the playoff hunt this […]

Before acquiring All-Star center Marc Gasol from the Memphis Grizzlies, the Toronto Raptors were trying to acquire stretch forward Nikola Mirotic from the New Orleans Pelicans in a three-way trade involving the Orlando Magic, according to Jeff Zillgitt of USA TODAY Sports. A deal never transpired which worked for all three teams, so the Raptors […]

On Thursday night, the Orlando Magic absolutely trounced the Charlotte Hornets by a score of 127-89. In the fourth quarter, with his team already up by 30, Orlando shooting guard Terrence Ross decided to show off. Via Bleacher Report on Twitter: Terrence Ross. WHAT?! pic.twitter.com/Tqv0Osb8S5 — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 15, 2019 The 28-year-old worked […]

All indications were that Brett Brown did right by Markelle Fultz. After spending some time with his new team, though, the 2018 top overall pick seemed less than pleased with how the Philadelphia 76ers coach reacted to the mysterious shoulder injury that rendered him unable to shoot the ball as normal. At his introductory press […]

Speaking to Orlando reporters for the first time on Thursday, second-year point guard Markelle Fultz says the trade which sent him from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Magic is perfect for him and his family because it gives him a fresh start in the NBA. Fultz’s one and a half seasons with the Sixers were […]

Recently acquired Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz still has no timetable for his return, according to David Baumann of 96.9 The Game. The former No. 1 pick was traded by the Philadelphia 76ers before the trade deadline, as the Magic took a flier on the much-lauded prospect despite a shoulder injury that has kept him […]

After dealing with shoulder pain and shooting form issues for over a year, Orlando Magic point guard Markelle Fultz finally learned that he was suffering from thoracic outlet syndrome, which is a condition in which there is compression of the nerves, arteries, or veins in the passageway from the lower neck to the armpit. Fultz, […]

The Orlando Magic completed a three-game sweep of their most recent road trip, setting some franchise records while staying in the hunt for the No. 8 spot in the Eastern Conference. The Magic defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, 103-83, on Saturday; the Atlanta Hawks, 124-108, on Sunday; and the New Orleans Pelicans, 118-88, on Tuesday night to […]

The Orlando Magic destroyed the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, winning by a final score of 118-88. Tuesday was the Magic’s biggest road win since 2009 and just the sixth 30-point win at New Orleans by any opponent. The @OrlandoMagic beat the Pelicans 118-88, their biggest road win since 2009 and just the sixth 30-point win […]

Second-year man Jonathan Isaac of the Orlando Magic put on his best defensive stance against the Atlanta Hawks in one possession. The 21-year-old swatted three shot attempts by the Hawks in one single possession. Check out the clip below where Isaac displayed perfect timing coupled with unmatched athleticism. Isaac, the sixth overall pick by the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers traded former first overall pick Markelle Fultz to the Orlando Magic on deadline day, ending a 20-month stint with the franchise that never really got the chance to see him play at full strength despite his potential. The Magic sent forward Jonathon Simmons, a 2019 second round pick and a protected 2020 […]

During the Golden State Warriors’ monstrous 141-102 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson demonstrated a remarkable display of unselfishness, pointing to one another when DeMarcus Cousins was deciding who to pass the ball to: Klay and Steph both wide open. Instead of asking for the […]

LeBron James might just have pulled the greatest heist in NBA All-Star Draft history during Thursday’s first rendition of its broadcast, putting on a clinic in true Fantasy Basketball fashion while managing to toe the line between friendly competition and elite-level tampering. The King’s picks for this 2019 iteration of the February festivities are so […]