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Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo put Orlando Magic All-Star Nikola Vucevic on a nasty poster in Game 4. The Greek Freak drove the lane and rose high over the big man for the slam: Giannis DUNKS right in Vucevic's face 😳pic.twitter.com/i8XHYdttYk — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 24, 2020 Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks took a commanding […]

Looks like some drastic changes are in order in the city of Brotherly Love after the Philadelphia 76ers got swept by the Boston Celtics in their first-round match-up on Sunday. After showing great promise in the last two playoffs, the Sixers carried the weight of high expectations entering the 2019-20 campaign. But things just did […]

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic absolutely wrecked the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, leading his team to an impressive 122-110 win over the top-seeded East powerhouse. His individual dominance was so overwhelming that reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and the rest of the Bucks were left astonished post-match. Vucevic posted gigantic numbers of 35 points, 14 […]

The Orlando Magic encountered quite the bout with déjà vu on Tuesday afternoon as the eighth-seeded Eastern Conference franchise took Game 1 against the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in shocking — and impressive — fashion. Now officially up 1-0 over the Bucks as a result of the opening-round playoff series, the Magic notably found themselves in […]

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic and small forward Evan Fournier spoke out on Jonathan Isaac’s decision to stand during the national anthem and not wear a Black Lives Matter shirt on Friday. As expected, Vucevic, Fournier and Magic head coach Steve Clifford supported Issac. “He had his personal reasons for deciding to stand, so if […]

Orlando Magic big man Nikola Vucevic scored the first basket at the Walt Disney World bubble on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers. Magic power forward Aaron Gordon scored the first points of the game at the free-throw line. The NBA is back: Basketball is back! 💙#GameOn | @NikolaVucevic pic.twitter.com/O8LVWwZtXl — Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) July […]

Much like any other franchise in the NBA, the Philadelphia 76ers have also had a myriad of players that have sported the Sixers uniform at one point in their careers. Some of them spent most or even their entire career with the team, while others had tenures that were short-lived. Guys like Allen Iverson, Charles […]

It’s hard to deny that most centers in the NBA today no longer fall in the category of the traditional big man. This is completely understandable given how the game has evolved and how the 3-point shot has emerged as arguably the most important weapon in any team’s arsenal. Nonetheless, it is still worth going […]

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic is defending D.J. Augustin after some fans took digs at Augustin. In a mailbag in The Athletic, a fan asked, “Why does D.J. Augustin continue to get minutes when he is by far the worst player that the Magic have awarded minutes to this season?” Vucevic was irked by the […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant has been a fan favorite this season for his fearless attitude on the floor in just his first season as a pro. Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic, however, doesn’t seem to be too fond of the youngster’s fiery attitude. The 29-year-old Montenegrin was talking about his transition to becoming a […]

It’s no secret that the 2019-20 NBA season hasn’t been what the Orlando Magic were hoping for, but that doesn’t mean they should be looking to trade their high-profile players, specifically Aaron Gordon. Orlando reportedly shopped Gordon before the NBA trade deadline. According to Heavy’s Sean Deveney, they’re expected to continue doing so this offseason. […]

Orlando Magic big man Nikola Vucevic is one of the most efficient players in the NBA. However, over his last 10 games, Vucevic is shooting just 43.2 percent from the field, a split the Magic’s best player knows won’t get it done for Orlando to make the playoffs for the second straight season: “I have […]

Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets is a huge fan of the NBA. Durant’s obsessions with NBA minutiae is well known, and he further expressed his NBA “fanaticism” on Monday night when he tweeted about watching Nikola Vucevic for the Orlando Magic. It’s a fun experience watching vucevic play basketball. Just so talented. — Kevin […]

Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz is known for his hops after taking home a win in the Dunk Contest in his rookie season two years ago. Beyond that, Mitchell has also uncorked some stunning slams in games as well, including on Tuesday night against the Orlando Magic, in which he caught All-Star Nikola Vucevic […]

The Orlando Magic will get back All-Star center Nikola Vucevic for Sunday’s matchup versus the New Orleans Pelicans, the team announced several hours before tip-off. Vucevic makes his return to action following an 11-game absence due to a right ankle sprain. In the wake of a scary looking injury on Nov. 20, the fact that Vucevic […]

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic appears close to playing again after suffering a right lateral ankle sprain in November. Vucevic is hopeful he can play either Friday against the Houston Rockets or Sunday versus the New Orleans Pelicans: Nikola Vucevic, who sprained his right ankle on Nov. 20 and has missed Orlando's last 10 games: "Hopefully, I […]

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic is still not ready to play after suffering a right lateral ankle sprain in November. However, Vucevic has ramped up his on-court work. .@OrlandoMagic C Nikola Vucevic, who has been out since Nov. 20 with an ankle sprain, ramped up his on-court work today w/ shooting and drill work. He continues to report […]

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic is still not ready to play after suffering a right lateral ankle sprain in November. However, Vucevic has started to do some limited running on the court, per Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Asked about his recovery from a right-ankle sprain, Nikola Vucevic said he has started to do some […]

Magic star center Nikola Vucevic is on his way to recovering from a sprained ankle he suffered on November 20 against the Raptors. According Josh Robbins of The Athletic, the nine-year pro is not yet running or taking jump shots but is rehabbing on a gravity-defying, low-impact treadmill. Vucevic, who made his first All-Star appearance […]

Nikola Vucevic admitted his sprained right ankle is not as bad as he first expected it to be. The Orlando Magic first expected the center to miss several weeks with the injury, but quickly pivoted to say he will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days. Vooch explained what went on with his injury after he and […]

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic has a right lateral ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in seven to 10 days. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported Thursday morning Vucevic will miss at least four weeks with the injury. An MRI this afternoon in Indianapolis revealed that Nikola Vucevic has a right lateral ankle […]

Orlando Magic All-Star center Nikola Vucevic will miss a minimum of four weeks with a right ankle injury, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Magic already had one of the worst offenses in the league and taking their leading scorer and rebounder could put them in serious trouble after a 6-8 start to […]

The moment both Nikola Vucevic and Aaron Gordon went down with injuries during the Orlando Magic’s game against the Toronto Raptors, the entire fan base held their collective breath. Orlando’s two star bigs both sustained an ankle injury during Wednesday night’s game, and there’s no clear idea as to when they will be able to […]

Wednesday has been a concerning night for the Orlando Magic and their fans. During the team’s contest against the Toronto Raptors, both center Nikola Vucevic and forward Aaron Gordon were forced to depart early due to respective ankle injuries. For Vucevic, his right ankle was rolled up underneath him during the second quarter as he […]

Orlando Magic big man Nikola Vucevic and Houston Rockets guard James Harden have been named the Players of the Week for Week 4 of the NBA season. For the Magic, Vucevic averaged 21.7 points and 14.0 rebounds, while Harden put up 44.8 points, 6.8 assists and 5.8 rebounds per game for the Rockets: Magic center Nikola Vučević and Rockets […]

Orlando’s NBA team has been known as the Magic since its inception in 1989. However, there was a time when the team considered a different name: the Orlando Juice. The name “Juice” may seem strange to some, but consider the fact that Orlando’s surrounding area is one of the largest producers of oranges and other […]

As far as the list of the NBA’s best centers goes, the name of Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic often gets shunted aside. The under-appreciated slotman quietly etched himself in the Magic’s record books once more after producing 23 points, 16 rebounds and six assists in the team’s easy 118-86 win over the Memphis Grizzlies […]

The Orlando Magic will be without three of their key rotation players for Sunday’s preseason game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Nikola Vucevic, Evan Fournier and Terrence Ross are all nursing injuries and will sit out the contest, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic. Evan Fournier (back spasms), Terrence Ross (sprained right ankle) and Nikola […]

Nikola Vucevic is bound to ride the bench on Friday, as he’s slated to sit out against the Boston Celtics. The Orlando Magic star reportedly suffered a left high-ankle sprain on Monday against the Detroit Pistons, but he actually turned down the notion that was the extent of his injury: “It’s definitely not [a] high […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon has been cleared to play in Friday night’s preseason game against the Boston Celtics after suffering a jaw contusion in Wednesday night’s matchup. However, Mo Bamba is now slated to start at center in place of Nikola Vucevic, who is reportedly dealing with a mild left ankle sprain: Aaron Gordon, […]

If the offseason and training camp are any indication, Markelle Fultz could be in for a big year with the Orlando Magic in 2019-20. Fultz has had a tumultuous start to his career after suffering from thoracic outlet syndrome, an extremely rare basketball injury that damaged Fultz’s nerve endings in his shooting shoulder. Now, after […]

The Orlando Magic surprised a lot of people last season when they suddenly barged into the playoffs as the seventh seed. For the first half of their 2018-19 campaign, they were around the 10th-12th spot in the Eastern Conference, but they picked up steam after the All-Star break and started winning games. The Magic faced […]

When Nikola Vucevic re-signed with the Orlando Magic this summer, he said he feels like he is just now entering his prime. Magic head coach Steve Clifford agrees with Vucevic and sees the All-Star big man having an even better 2019-20 campaign. Orlando re-signed Vucevic to a four-year, $100 million contract this offseason. “I just […]

Luis Scola has carried Argentina to the FIBA World Cup final, and Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic can’t help but express his admiration for the former NBA star. Scola turned back the clock for the Argentines in their semifinal showdown against France — the same team that shocked the world by beating reigning champions Team […]

Nikola Vucevic is happy to see his Orlando Magic teammate Evan Fournier and France beat Team USA and move to the semifinals of the FIBA World Cup; however, he has a little concern. After France surprised the world by taking down the title favorites in the quarterfinals, 89-79, Vucevic quickly took it to Twitter to […]

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic donated over $3,000 to a Magic fan’s cancer GoFundMe page. Phil Harlow posted a GoFundMe campaign on Twitter this week for his girlfriend’s father, who is currently dealing with cancer. Vucevic saw the GoFundMe page and donated £2,500 to the campaign, which comes out to a little over $3,000. @NikolaVucevic […]

The Orlando Magic were one of the surprise packages in the NBA last year, with the team ending the regular season as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. This highly-successful season was preceded by six straight years without a postseason appearance, with all but one out of the six campaigns ending with less than […]

After helping the Orlando Magic reach the 2018-19 playoffs, Nikola Vucevic is now aiming to lead Montenegro in the upcoming FIBA World Cup in China. Vucevic had a stellar season with the Magic last year, putting up All-Star numbers as he helped the Magic break their six-year playoff drought. Now more motivated and hungrier than […]

These days, there is so much exposure in professional sports due to the presence of social media and a more hands-on experience for the fans that there really aren’t many secrets in the NBA. Basically, all of the stars are fleshed out, both in terms of their performance on the court and their behavior off […]