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As the Orlando Magic face a critical stretch in their first-round series against the Boston Celtics, the team is standing firmly behind veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, despite his continued struggles on the offensive end. The Magic dropped Game 2 on Wednesday night, falling 109-100 at TD Garden and entering a daunting 0-2 hole in the […]

The Orlando Magic find themselves trailing 0-2 in their first-round series against the Boston Celtics after a 109-100 loss in Game 2 on Wednesday night. While the team remains focused on regrouping for Game 3 at home, frustration surrounding the officiating was evident in postgame comments from both Paolo Banchero and head coach Jamahl Mosley. […]

The Orlando Magic are hoping to even up their series with the Boston Celtics as Game 2 is going down in Boston on Wednesday night. Game 1 took place on Sunday, and after a strong first half from the Magic, the Celtics pulled away for a comfortable win. Taking down the Celtics on the road […]

Following the Orlando Magic’s 103-86 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green offered pointed criticism of Orlando’s supporting cast — specifically calling out veteran Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. The Magic opened their playoff run with a tough showing against the defending champions, struggling to keep […]

Despite their continued rise and individual achievements, Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner remain underappreciated by many of their peers, according to The Athletic’s annual anonymous NBA player poll. The survey, which polled 158 players across the league on a variety of categories, offered a revealing look into how players perceive rising talent, underrated contributors, and […]

Shaquille O’Neal knows what it takes to compete with the best of the best in the NBA playoffs. The four-time NBA champion watched his former team, the Orlando Magic, suffer a blowout loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday. O’Neal offered a bleak outlook on the Magic’s chances […]

Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic understood the importance of keeping Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown in check. However, they didn’t take into account the role players who can “kill” them. The Magic did well at making Tatum and Brown earn their points, holding them to 33 combined. However, they were unable […]

The Orlando Magic are set to begin their first-round series against the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics to open the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Game 1 is scheduled for Easter Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET at TD Garden, airing nationally on ABC. Orlando enters the series after a turbulent regular season marked by injuries to key […]

The Orlando Magic secured a spot in the 2025 NBA Playoffs with a convincing 120-95 victory over the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Tuesday night. The win marked a return to postseason action for the second straight year, and it was headlined by a balanced performance across the roster. Leading the charge […]

The Orlando Magic are set to host the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. ET in the No. 7 vs. No. 8 matchup of the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament. The winner will advance to the 2025 NBA Playoffs as the seventh seed and face the defending champion Boston Celtics (61-21) in the first […]

The Orlando Magic will be without several key starters, including forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, for their matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. The Magic (40-40), who have already clinched the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference, begin a two-game road trip to close the regular season with a 7:00 p.m. […]

As the 2024-2025 NBA regular season nears its conclusion, the Orlando Magic find themselves on the cusp of securing a playoff berth. With a record of 38-40, the team is navigating a competitive Eastern Conference. Of course, every game holds significant implications for their postseason aspirations. Season Overview: A Journey of Growth and Challenges The […]

Nobody could believe their eyes watching Duke basketball fumble a 14-point second half lead away on Saturday night in the Final Four against Houston. Duke looked like the best team in the tournament for the entirety of the four-and-a-half games leading into the collapse, but Houston was able to snatch the victory in an all-time […]

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero is embracing the high-stakes atmosphere as his team works to solidify its standing ahead of the NBA’s Play-In Tournament. With a 38-40 record, the Magic have officially clinched a berth in the Play-In but remain in a tight race to secure the No. 7 seed and home-court advantage. Orlando currently […]

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley believes Paolo Banchero is well on his way to becoming one of the NBA’s elite players. In an interview with Marc J. Spears of Andscape, Mosley praised the 22-year-old forward’s rapid rise in his third NBA season, predicting a future that includes Most Valuable Player consideration. “He is going […]

Paolo Banchero added another milestone to his rising career Thursday night, joining elite company in the Orlando Magic record books. The 22-year-old forward became the first Magic player since Tracy McGrady in 2003 to score at least 30 points in five consecutive games, continuing his dominant stretch despite a 101-92 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. […]

The Orlando Magic saw their three-game win streak come to an end Thursday night with a 101-92 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, as a familiar issue resurfaced. Despite another dominant performance from All-Star forward Paolo Banchero, Orlando’s continued third-quarter struggles proved costly. The Mavericks outscored the Magic 34-20 in the third quarter, fueled by a […]

The Orlando Magic extended their win streak to three games Tuesday night, holding off the Charlotte Hornets 111-104 at Spectrum Center. Paolo Banchero led the way with 32 points, seven rebounds, six assists and a steal, as the Magic completed a four-game season sweep over Charlotte for the first time since the 2010-11 season. Orlando […]

On Tuesday night, Paolo Banchero joined Orlando Magic nobility in franchise lore. His 30 points in four straight games placed him alongside exceptional Magic legends Shaquille O’Neal, Tracy McGrady, and new Orlando Hall of Famer Dwight Howard. Since Orlando’s loss to the Houston Rockets on March 19 to their win over the Charlotte Hornets, Banchero […]

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner have officially entered rare territory in Orlando Magic history. The duo combined for 62 points in Monday night’s 118-106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, marking their fourth career game each scoring 30 or more points in the same contest. That total is now the second-most in franchise history by […]

The Orlando Magic earned their second straight victory on Monday night, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 118-106 behind standout performances from Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. The duo combined for 62 points and led a dominant third quarter that propelled the Magic past a Lakers team featuring newly acquired guard Luka Doncic. Doncic, who nearly […]

The Orlando Magic secured their 33rd win of the season on Friday night, defeating the Washington Wizards 120-105. Paolo Banchero continued his scoring tear, leading the Magic for the ninth straight game with 30 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and a steal on 11-of-22 shooting. The win helped Orlando maintain its position in the Eastern […]

The Orlando Magic returned to the win column Friday night with a 120-105 victory over the Washington Wizards behind another standout performance from Paolo Banchero. The 22-year-old forward led the Magic in scoring for the ninth consecutive game, finishing with 30 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and a steal. He shot 11-for-22 from the field […]

Former Orlando Magic guard Chris Duhon believes Paolo Banchero has the potential to be a superstar but emphasized that the team must make key improvements to become a legitimate title contender. In a recent interview with Logan Martinez of Action Network, Duhon praised Banchero’s development and highlighted the necessary steps for the Magic to take […]

NBA 2K has released its latest player ratings update for March, highlighting standout performances from Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, and Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves. Each player has earned an overall rating increase in NBA 2K25 following impressive stretches in the second half of the season. 🗣️ […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ remarkable 16-game winning streak has come to an unexpected end, as the Orlando Magic stunned Cleveland at Rocket Arena with a 108-103 victory. This loss was a gut-check moment for the Cavs, a team that had seemingly cracked the code to winning basketball over the past month, only to be stifled by […]

The Orlando Magic fell to 31-37 on the season after a 118-111 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. While Paolo Banchero led the team with another dominant performance, scoring 43 points along with 10 rebounds and three assists, Caleb Houstan also made a significant impact off the bench. Houstan logged 27 minutes, his […]

The Orlando Magic fell to 31-37 on the season following a 118-111 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Paolo Banchero led the way for Orlando, delivering an impressive 43-point, 10-rebound performance along with three assists while going nine-for-11 from the free-throw line. It marked his third 40-plus-point game since returning from the All-Star […]

The Duke basketball team is beginning its postseason journey on Thursday as they are taking on Georgia Tech in the ACC Tournament. The Blue Devils won the ACC regular title, and star freshman Cooper Flagg is a big reason why. Flagg is one of the best college basketball players that the game has ever seen, […]

When Paolo Banchero committed to Duke basketball, he had a slew of other options. Plenty of schools would’ve let him be the focal point. However, former Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski put the final stamp on where Banchero would go. As a five-star recruit, the best schools in the nation were actively recruiting him. […]

Orlando Magic’s Paolo Banchero is firing back after a video posted by Brickscenter on X sparked controversy. The video showed Banchero staring down Wendell Carter Jr. following an airballed three-pointer. The caption claimed Banchero mouthed, “W** they paying you for?” after the play. The post quickly gained attention, sparking debates about the on-court dynamic between […]

The Orlando Magic opened the week with devastating news, as guard Jalen Suggs underwent arthroscopic surgery on Monday to remove a cartilage fragment in his left knee. The team announced Tuesday that Suggs will miss the remainder of the season, marking a significant loss for a team battling to stay in the Eastern Conference playoff […]

The start of the 2024-25 season was very promising for an Orlando Magic team that looked like it was on an upward trajectory. But the early injuries to Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner have prevented the Magic from getting into a rhythm, and now, they couldn’t seem to bust out of the slump they’re currently […]

The Orlando Magic suffered their second consecutive loss Thursday night, falling 121-115 to the Golden State Warriors. Before the matchup, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr revealed that Magic forward Paolo Banchero was considered until the last moment for a spot on Team USA’s roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics. “He was right in the mix […]

The Orlando Magic came up short for the second straight game Thursday night, falling 121-115 to the Golden State Warriors. However, Draymond Green took the opportunity to praise Magic forward Paolo Banchero, suggesting the young star belongs in the conversation for the future face of the NBA. “I’ve been a Paolo fan since he was […]

Head coach Jamahl Mosley pointed to free throw disparity as a major factor in the Orlando Magic’s 121-115 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night, beyond Stephen Curry’s dominant performance. “The man had 56 points… there is no aside for Steph. He had 56, so I completely understand,” Mosley said in response to […]

The Orlando Magic dropped their second consecutive game Thursday night, falling to the Golden State Warriors 121-115 at Kia Center. The loss dropped Orlando to 29-32 on the season, keeping them in the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. Despite a dominant performance from Paolo Banchero, who finished with 41 points, six rebounds, five assists, […]

They could use a little Magic in Orlando, or else this year’s squad may go down as one of the worst shooting teams in the history of the NBA. In the era of the three-pointer, no team has been as inept behind the arc as the 2025 Magic. Going into the NBA All-Star break, not […]

The Orlando Magic opened the second half of their season with a 114-108 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night, improving to 28-29. Head coach Jamahl Mosley reinserted Wendell Carter Jr. into the starting lineup for the first time since the team’s win over the Detroit Pistons on Jan. 25, and the move paid […]