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NBA fans could be in store for an epic rematch between Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine and Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon at this season’s Slam Dunk Contest. Gordon has stated that he would love to participate in the event again. It was far from a commitment, but it’s clear that he’s open to the […]

Team USA had a lot of trouble getting NBA stars to play in the 2019 FIBA World Cup. All of a sudden, nearly everyone wants to join next year’s “Redeem Team” in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The latest to do so is Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon, who said that he “would love” to play for […]

Orlando Magic head coach Steve Clifford says forward Aaron Gordon has been working very hard this offseason. When the Magic re-signed 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 2019-20 NBA season hasn’t even started yet but Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon and New York Knicks guard Dennis Smith Jr. are already bringing the All-Star weekend feels in Seattle. Both players just had an impromptu slam dunk contest during Jamal Crawford’s The CrawsOver Pro-Am League, and one can argue that it was better […]

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 […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon admits he was hesitant to work on his post-game earlier in his career; however, upon learning that the team needed a reliable player on the block, Gordon worked on his game. Now, he’s convinced that he has improved in that area. “I’ve gotten a lot better in the post,” Gordon […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon is extremely excited for the upcoming season. After their late surge last season that saw them make it to the playoffs as a seventh seed, the 23-year-old high-flyer wants the team to continue where they left off. The expectations for the Magic has been raised, but Gordon isn’t pressured. He’s […]

The Orlando Magic surprised a lot of people with their late surge last season which saw them make it to the playoffs as the seventh seed. Although they lost to the eventual champions Toronto Raptors in the first round, there was a belief from within the franchise that they can do better this upcoming season. […]

Orlando Magic teammates Aaron Gordon and Jonathan Isaac were on-scene Monday morning to hype up the grand opening of The NBA Experience at Walt Disney World. The NBA Experience gives fans of the game a chance to peer into the world of an NBA player. The new facility also features an array of interactive stations. […]

Orlando Magic high-flyer Aaron Gordon says he’s participating in the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest “if I’m healthy.” The All-Star game is in Chicago next season. Everyone wants to see Gordon and Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine go at it again after their epic dunk battle from 2016 captivated the world. Magic forward Aaron Gordon […]

Aaron Gordon was tasked with picking his ideal all-time dunk contest, using a $15 format as provided by House of Highlights. The Orlando Magic talisman picked Vince Carter with his first overall pick, along with teammate Terrence Ross and showdown partner Zach LaVine, as well as himself — hopeful to take part in such a […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon is looking forward to having another epic Slam Dunk contest battle in the 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend. Gordon is eyeing another showdown with Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine. LaVine will likely join the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest, as Chicago is set to host next year’s All-Star Weekend. The high-flying forward […]

Markelle Fultz was traded to the Orlando Magic in February. The former No. 1 overall pick was held out for much of last season due to a shoulder issue, however, and he hasn’t played a single game with Orlando. At this point, it’s not clear how well Fultz will fit in the Magic’s system, but […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon had some sound words for former teammate Elfrid Payton, who will embark on a new venture with the New York Knicks this season. The two spent three and a half seasons together before the 6-foot-4 point guard was traded to the Phoenix Suns at the deadline, later spending the 2018-19 […]

Just like everyone else, Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic did not expect Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant to choose the Brooklyn Nets over the New York Knicks. Gordon thought that the two top free agents of the summer were heading to the Knicks. After all, the team did clear up some cap space enough […]

For Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic, the fact that they were able to sneak in one win in their playoff series against the Toronto Raptors already says a lot about his team. The Magic tallied a 42-40 record last season and qualified for the seventh seed in the East. They were matched up against […]

Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic hopes to add a 3-pointer to his offensive arsenal. One day, he wants to join the 3-point contest at All-Star Weekend. Per Ben Stinar of Amico Hoops, Gordon believes that his goal of adding a reliable 3-point shot will have to undergo a long process. “Hopefully one day (I […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were the biggest winners of the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery when they surprisingly won the first pick despite only having a six percent chance. Pelicans General Manager David Griffin is expected to select Zion Williamson from Duke University to the chagrin of the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. […]

The Orlando Magic are a team on the rise. Predicted to finish near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings before the 2018-19 season, they went 42-40 and snuck into the playoffs as the seventh seed. Despite an early playoff exit, the 2018-19 season was certainly a success for Orlando. The Magic had a number […]

The Orlando Magic were arguably the most surprising playoff team in the 2018-19 NBA season, riding a talented wave of youngsters to a 42-40 record and to the team’s first playoff berth since 2012. Although the Magic were handily dispatched by the Toronto Raptors in five games in the first round, the future remains bright […]

This season was all about progression for the Orlando Magic. And though they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, Aaron Gordon says the team “learned how to win.” “I feel like we learned how to win,” Gordon told John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com. “That was one of the things that had been lacking […]

The Orlando Magic have proven that they can beat the Toronto Raptors. They did so in Game 1. Aaron Gordon knows this and plans to replicate their initial success to extend the series. Gordon looked back in their Game 1 win in Scotiabank Arena — something that no one saw coming. They are currently down […]

Toronto Raptors big man Serge Ibaka met Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon at the top of the rim and swatted his dunk attempt. Ibaka pulled off a monster block on the hyper-athletic Gordon, who obviously thought he had a clear path to the rim. Ibaka, a two-time shot-blocking leader and a three-time member of the […]

It has not been often that the Orlando Magic reach the postseason as of late while the Eastern Conference franchise appears to be taking full advantage of reaching the playoffs in 2018-19. Despite the fact that the Magic were forced to match up against the surging Toronto Raptors in the opening round, Orlando infamously stole […]

The Orlando Magic’s playoff run is off to a good start after they stunned the Toronto Raptors on the road to take Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first round matchup. The Magic, which entered the playoffs as the seventh seed, worked all season long to reach this far, and Aaron Gordon said postgame that […]

The Orlando Magic have not been to the postseason since the 2011-12 season, sitting on the precipice following Saturday’s win over the Indiana Pacers. They remain half a game behind the Miami Heat for both the No. 8 seed and the Southeast Division lead with five games to play on Orlando’s schedule. Forward Aaron Gordon […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon passed Tracy McGrady on the franchise’s all-time rebounds list in Saturday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers. What made the personal achievement particularly satisfying for Gordon is that he accomplished the feat within a context of team success. Gordon and the Magic went into Indianapolis and knocked off the Pacers, […]

The Orlando Magic notched their third straight win on Wednesday following a 119-96 blowout victory against the New Orleans Pelicans. After the huge win, Magic forward Aaron Gordon shared how he believes his team’s defense has played a pivotal role in their success. .@OrlandoMagic F Aaron Gordon after holding Julius Randle to 1 of 9 […]

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 […]

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson denied Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon twice in one possession. Early in the second quarter of the game, the 20-year-old rookie perfectly timed Gordon’s jump shot and lay-up attempt. Mitchell Robinson blocked Aaron Gordon twice in one possession 👀 pic.twitter.com/rziI8tK3Pv — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 27, 2019 Among rookies, Mitchell Robinson […]

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 […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo wants Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon, Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Hamidou Diallo to compete against each other in the slam dunk contest next season to see who the real champion is. Zach LaVine has won the dunk contest two times, while […]

Zach LaVine never lacks confidence. The Chicago Bulls guard has emerged as one of basketball’s most polarizing players over the years, equally capable of keeping his team in the game with an array of highlight-reel dunks, 3-pointers and crossovers as he is to shoot them out of it by deviating from the offensive system and […]

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 […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon is a human highlight reel, and he showed that to everyone in their match against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Aaron Gordon provided what could be said as on of the best highlights of the week with a monstrous alley-oop on Taj Gibson. The Timberwolves veteran left a lot of space near […]

Thursday was quite the day around the league. The New Orleans Pelicans picked up a call from Magic Johnson and the Los Angeles Lakers; the Dallas Mavericks traded for Kristaps Porzingis; and the Milwaukee Bucks went into Toronto, took down the Raptors to be 24 games over .500 for the first time since 1986, and […]

Before acquiring Kristaps Porzingis from the New York Knicks, the Dallas Mavericks reportedly looked into an Aaron Gordon trade with the Orlando Magic, according to Zach Lowe of ESPN. The Mavs are trying to surround Luka Doncic with as much talent as possible. Gordon is a high-flyer who has vastly improved his jump shot. Porzingis has […]

Please invite Aaron Gordon into this year’s Slam Dunk contest. The Orlando Magic forward is athletically gifted and is one of the best dunkers in the league. And highlights like this one proves just that. [/video] Only a few players can catch an alley-oop pass from half court. Aaron Gordon is one of them. The […]