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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 […]

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. Paolo Banchero led the way with a double-double, finishing with 36 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists while shooting 11-for-16 from the free-throw line. Banchero ignited the Magic’s offense in the […]

Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero joined an exclusive franchise club consisting of Shaquille O’Neal and Tracy McGrady. During the Magic’s matchup with the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, Banchero showcased a dominant stat line in the 114-108 victory. In 37 minutes of action, he put up 36 points, 10 rebounds and five assists on 11-of-25 shooting […]

The Portland Trail Blazers and Orlando Magic have made only a few trades with one another through the years, the last coming in 2016 when Shabazz Napier was traded from Orlando to Portland for cash. Could the Blazers and Magic come together to pull off a much larger trade during the offseason that would involve […]

The Orlando Magic closed out the first half of their season on a strong note, securing a 102-86 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. With the win, the Magic enter the All-Star break at 27-29, sitting seventh in the Eastern Conference as they prepare for the second half of the season. Paolo Banchero […]

The Orlando Magic fell short against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night, suffering a 112-106 defeat despite a combined 68-point effort from Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. With the loss, the Magic dropped to 26-29 on the season, falling to the ninth seed in the Eastern Conference standings. Following the game, Banchero and Wagner reflected […]

The Orlando Magic have weathered injuries that would have crippled many teams. However, coach Jamahl Mosley has consistently managed to find ways to secure wins with the players he has at his disposal. With hefty contract extensions for Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs set to kick in next summer, and a max deal for Paolo […]

The Toronto Raptors and the Orlando Magic are both struggling entering this matchup on Tuesday. Both teams are on a downturn and need a win in this game to get back on track. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Magic-Raptors prediction and pick. The Magic have been solid as a team […]

The Orlando Magic (23-19) will close out their two-game road trip with a high-stakes matchup against the Boston Celtics (28-12) on Friday night at TD Garden. The nationally televised game on ESPN brings together two of the Eastern Conference’s top teams, with the Magic currently holding the fifth seed and the Celtics sitting in second […]

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Paolo Banchero made a statement in his return to the court Friday night, delivering a stellar performance despite the Orlando Magic’s narrow 109-106 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. After missing 34 games due to a torn right oblique, the All-Star forward posted 34 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two steals, and a block. Banchero shot […]

Paolo Banchero made his highly anticipated return on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks with a special Undertaker-themed entrance video. The 22-year-old was put on the sidelines because of an oblique injury. It is worth noting that the team is already without several key players falling to injuries—Franz Wagner (oblique), Moritz Wagner (knee), and Jalen Suggs […]

The Orlando Magic (22-16) are set to open a three-game homestand on Thursday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves (19-17). ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Wednesday that Paolo Banchero could make his return during the upcoming back-to-back games. The latest injury report has since upgraded the All-Star forward to questionable, citing return to competition reconditioning. Banchero […]

The Orlando Magic received encouraging news about their All-Star forward Paolo Banchero. After missing 33 games due to a torn right oblique, Banchero participated fully in Wednesday’s practice, and ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that he is expected to return during the team’s upcoming back-to-back games against the Minnesota Timberwolves (19-17) on Thursday or the Milwaukee […]

Orlando Magic All-Star Paolo Banchero is set to return from a torn oblique injury on either Thursday, Jan. 9, against the Minnesota Timberwolves, or Friday, Jan. 10, against the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Banchero has been sidelined since Oct. 30 after suffering a torn right oblique in the Magic’s 102-99 loss […]

All-Star forward Paolo Banchero hinted at his imminent return for the Orlando Magic, sharing an intriguing Instagram update on Tuesday. Sidelined since late October, Banchero captioned a video, “A look at how my season been going. The wait is almost over.” Banchero, 22, has missed 33 games due to a torn right oblique, but his […]

Injuries have plagued the Orlando Magic this season. With Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero out due to injuries, it has allowed guys like Cole Anthony to step up to the plate. He dropped 24 points, seven rebounds, and four assists while shooting 50% from the field and three. Although Banchero has been injured since November, […]

One of the Orlando Magic’s most underrated players got a shoutout from head coach Jamahl Mosley after the team’s shocking win over the Boston Celtics. The Eastern Conference contender has had an abysmal year with injury-luck so far this season. The latest blow is that Mo Wagner is out for the season with a torn […]

Five-star forward AJ Dybantsa, the top-ranked recruit in 247Sports’ composite rankings for the class of 2025, announced his college commitment on Tuesday during ESPN’s First Take. Dybantsa revealed he will be attending BYU. During the segment, Stephen A. Smith asked if there were any NBA teams he believed were “tailor-made” for his skill set. “Spurs […]

The Orlando Magic face a significant challenge after forward Franz Wagner sustained a torn right oblique during Friday’s 102-94 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania. Wagner’s injury is particularly concerning as it mirrors the same injury keeping Paolo Banchero sidelined since late October. With both stars out indefinitely, the Magic […]

The Orlando Magic regained momentum Wednesday night with a hard-fought 106-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. The win marked a bounce back for the Magic, who improved to 16-8 on the season following a disappointing 121-106 loss to the New York Knicks in their final NBA Cup match. Franz Wagner played a pivotal role in […]

When you think of the Orlando Magic, you immediately think of Paolo Banchero — the team’s first overall pick in 2022 who recently made his first All-Star appearance a season ago. In the Western Conference, many people still think about James Harden when the Houston Rockets are brought up in conversations. Ahead of the 2024-25 […]

When third-year star Paolo Banchero exited the Orlando Magic lineup with a torn oblique back in late-October, it would’ve been reasonable to believe that this young Magic team wasn’t going to be able to remain competitive without their leading scorer, rebounder and facilitator for the next four to six weeks. Of course, these projections didn’t […]

The Orlando Magic’s strong performance at home has provided much-needed stability as the team navigates the absence of star forward Paolo Banchero. The Magic, currently sitting at 10-7 and fourth in the Eastern Conference standings, have been nearly flawless on their home court, maintaining an undefeated record at the KIA Center this season. Their dominance […]

The Orlando Magic are still playing without Paolo Banchero, and they’ll probably be doing so for the next month. Banchero is hoping that he can return sooner, and he has a specific time period that he’s aiming for. “The way I feel and I’ve been feeling, I think I can get back before Christmas,” Banchero […]

The Orlando Magic extended their winning streak to five games on Friday night, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 98-86 in their second NBA Cup matchup. The victory capped off a perfect homestand and improved the Magic’s record to 8-6 on the season. With the win, the Magic are now 2-0 in East Group A after defeating […]

The Orlando Magic snapped a five-game losing streak with a resounding 115-88 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, led by a standout performance from Franz Wagner. Returning home after a winless road trip, the Magic sought new ways to fill the production gap left by Paolo Banchero’s absence, and Wagner stepped up, helping the team […]

The Orlando Magic’s recent struggles have underscored the impact of Paolo Banchero’s absence, with the team dropping four consecutive games without the forward on the court. Banchero, who has been sidelined for the last four contests due to an injury, is expected to miss several more weeks, leaving a significant gap in the Magic’s lineup. […]

The Orlando Magic have felt the void left by Paolo Banchero’s absence, with the forward sidelined for an extended period due to injury. Banchero has missed the last four games, during which the Magic have suffered four consecutive losses, including a 118-111 defeat to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday that capped a challenging five-game road […]

The Orlando Magic have received a much-needed boost to their frontcourt as they prepare to face the undefeated Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. According to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel, the Magic have listed starting center Wendell Carter Jr. as out for the game due to a left foot plantar fascia strain. In […]