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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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

Orlando Magic rookie Mo Bamba may be a fan of LeBron James the basketball superstar; but he appears to have zero admiration for LeBron the rapper. Bamba recently shared a video of himself on his social media questioning James’ intentions when he recorded the recently unearthed rap track together with Golden State Warriors stud Kevin Durant. […]

Mo Bamba is a player a lot of NBA fans are excited to see in the upcoming season. Though he’s just a rookie, the Orlando Magic big man has big plans for his professional career. In fact, Bamba says his goal is to reach the Hall of Fame, according to Michael Scotto of The Athletic. […]

Orlando Magic rookie Mo Bamba has lofty goals and aspirations for his debut season in the league, but he’s just as hyped up to go against one of his idols in Draymond Green. The Harlem native explained his admiration for the Golden State Warriors forward in an interview with Michael Scotto of The Athletic. “Draymond […]

The Orlando Magic took a step in the right direction when they drafted Mo Bamba, one of the most unique prospects to ever come to the NBA. Per EuroHoops’ Drazen Kanazir, Magic big man Nikola Vucevic had plenty of praise for his new teammate. “I only watched a little bit of Summer League; his athleticism […]

Mo Bamba, the sixth overall pick in this year’s draft and prized recruit of the Orlando Magic, is ready for the NBA season to start. For a 20-year-old with sky-high potential and on the cusp of fulfilling a life-long dream, he can’t be anything but excited. One of the best things about being a rookie, […]

It’s really too bad that no rookies from the 2018 draft class have any personality. Mo Bamba and Deandre Ayton got together for a hilarious dance session (and some singing) to the tune of “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen. They might look ridiculous in this, but this song is an absolute banger. It’s […]

Basketball and hip-hop have had a natural marriage since the 1980s, and the current era has shifted to mention more players than team allegiances in song lyrics, making it a must for players to be mentioned at some point during their careers. For former Texas standout Mo Bamba, he has yet to play a single […]

With the season fast approaching, NBA 2K19 and NBA Live 19 continue to release their ratings for players. Every summer we see players upset at their ratings, but Orlando Magic rookie Mo Bamba seemed to actually be pleasantly surprised when he found out about his NBA Live rating on Sunday, suggesting that he may have […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young and Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba might be entering their rookie season in the NBA, but they already know where to find a good offseason run. The two rookies were spotted playing some of the best pickup runs alongside Carmelo Anthony, CJ McCollum, Enes Kanter, and other known pros, as […]

Apart from his one-handed catch, the New York Giants’ Odell Beckham Jr. is also known for his dancing skills. NBA athletes Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks and Mo Bamba of the Orlando Magic got a chance to see it live. But Bamba doesn’t seem too impressed. Below is a clip of Beckham Jr. dancing on […]

The NBA offseason could be exciting or tedious, depending on when you ask. The most exciting moment is certainly the time the clock strikes midnight on July 1 since that’s when the big name free agents start hammering out deals with prospective teams. And for sure, we were on the edge of our seats on […]

All eyes are on the rookies who are making their debuts in the NBA Summer League this week. It is the NBA’s top stars of tomorrow, who just so happen to be playing today. Who will be the duds and the studs in their Pro Career premieres? Of course, most eyes will be on the […]

Obviously done with dunking on regular joes in parks and on Deandre Ayton on Twitter, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid took on another rookie, and as usual, emerged out of the challenge with his crown still on his head. In a recent pickup game in Los Angeles, Embiid took Orlando Magic rookie Mo Bamba to school, […]

During a pickup game in Los Angeles, Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid and Orlando Magic rookie Mo Bamba got matched up in the post. The Sixers center asserts his dominance by backing down the slighter Bamba. Once he gets in the paint, Embiid throws down a two-handed jam and exclaims, “Welcome to the f**kin league.” […]

Today’s NBA is ruled by long, switchy wings. LeBron James has the association on a string, Kevin Durant is fresh off back-to-back Finals MVPs, and teams are lining up for Kawhi Leonard’s services. Absent assets or allure to obtain an elite wing, the Orlando Magic are seeking their own path to success. Orlando has long […]

The Orlando Magic just drafted talented center Mo Bamba with their sixth pick in the 2018 NBA Draft. The shocker came when Trae Young and Luka Doncic were traded for one another between the Atlanta Hawks and Dallas Mavericks. Bamba is expected to have a solid NBA career, but it’ll be a tough start for […]

The Orlando Magic’s newest addition to the team gives the franchise much-needed hope that it could right the ship as soon as next season. That’s Mo Bamba; the team’s no. 6 pick during Thursday’s NBA Draft in Brooklyn. Bamba stands seven-feet tall with a wingspan of 7-foot-10 that seems to belong in a prehistoric period. […]

Orlando Magic rookie Mo Bamba reportedly has a wingspan that goes on for days, but scouting reports must have also missed the fact that the Texas Longhorns alum’s social media game can send people into a daze. We found one that out after this year’s no. 6 overall pick in the NBA Draft silenced a […]

The Orlando Magic didn’t get their man, but they got a pretty decent consolation prize despite their disappointment. According to Jonathan Givony of ESPN, the Magic had their sights set on Trae Young, but after he was selected prior to their pick, they decided to go with Mo Bamba. Givony goes on to remark that […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in a middle of a rebuild, but they have a lot of young talent and are only a few pieces away before they can compete again in the Western Conference. According to Michael Scotto of The Athletic, the Mavericks believe one of those guys will be coming by way of free agency […]

The Dallas Mavericks have the fifth pick in tonight’s draft, and they have been rumored to want Mo Bamba. If he is drafted by the Mavs, the Texas product is going to become a fan favorite instantly and Dirk Nowitzki would have a part in it. During his workout with the Mavs, Bamba jokingly told […]

As reported by Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe, NBA Draft prospect Mo Bamba said that the Boston Celtics — a team which has been targetting him — hasn’t reached out to him lately: “I spoke to them at the combine. I knew they’d always been a team that was kind of targeting me. I […]

The New York Knicks are looking to make a splash this summer now that they’ve added head coach David Fizdale to the mix and have the number nine overall pick in Thursday night’s 2018 NBA Draft. With Kristaps Porzingis potentially returning for the 2019 calendar year, the Knicks will give some of their younger players […]

The Chicago Bulls could be aggressive players in this upcoming 2018 NBA Draft, likely looking to potentially trade up to snag Texas Longhorns center Mo Bamba, according to K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune. “Whether or not the Bulls will sacrifice a future asset for the potential trade-up needed to land the Texas big man […]

NBA Draft prospect Mo Bamba has refused to work out for the Memphis Grizzlies, despite being slated to be one of the top five picks this Thursday. The Texas Longhorn made it clear that he has no interest in becoming a piece of their franchise, according to ESPN draft expert Jonathan Givony. Via ESPN’s John […]

Texas Longhorns standout Mo Bamba continues to impress during this pivotal offseason, recently working out for the Atlanta Hawks this morning, who boast the third overall selection in this year’s draft, according to Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer. The stud center is on the bubble for the top five on the board and could […]

It remains a mystery as to which player the Dallas Mavericks will spend their No. 5 pick on in the first round of the looming 2018 NBA Draft, but it does appear that the team is very much impressed with Texas Longhorns product Mo Bamba, especially after the big man’s workout with the team on […]