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Coach Jamahl Mosley and the Paolo Banchero-led Orlando Magic need to win their Game 2 NBA Playoffs clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers. They need all the momentum to stop Donovan Mitchell and his bigs from scoring such that they could get back into this series. Unfortunately, it looks like they will have to make do […]

As the Orlando Magic gear up for their first NBA Playoff game since the 2019-20 season, they find themselves poised for a strategic showdown against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The series opener is set for Saturday at 1 PM ET at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, promising intense competition and pivotal matchups, particularly involving Orlando’s defensive strategy against […]

The Charlotte Hornets engaged in an intense interconference matchup against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night. Orlando controlled the game, but things got heated at the end of the second quarter. Davis Bertans initiated excessive contact with Jalen Suggs, which prompted a direct response from Grant Williams. Frustrations boiled over during the Hornets’ uphill battle […]

The Orlando Magic’s Jalen Suggs has made an undeniable case for First Team All-Defense this season, showcasing a level of defensive skill that has caught the attention of fans, analysts and colleagues alike. Magic coach Jamahl Mosley has strongly advocated for Suggs’ consideration for the prestigious accolade, emphasizing the guard’s impressive performance on both ends […]

The Orlando Magic are the surprise team of the season. After several years of futility, the Magic are not only firmly in the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference, but fighting for a top four seed and homecourt advantage in the first round. They Magic recently signed head coach Jamahl Mosley to a contract extension […]

The league is finally back after the NBA All-Star break. Paolo Banchero’s squad is facing the Cleveland Cavaliers and hopes to extend their entries in the win column. However, things did not go as expected for the Orlando Magic in their first game back. Jalen Suggs went down after a devastating play with Wendell Carter […]

The Orlando Magic are one of the most improved teams in the NBA this season and Paolo Banchero is a big reason why. The Magic power forward is stuffing the stat sheet with 22.8 points per game, 6.9 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game heading into this weekend’s All-Star Break. A Magic G-League star is […]

Jalen Suggs, the Orlando Magic’s dynamic third-year guard, has not only achieved a rare feat in the franchise’s history but has also played a pivotal role in his team’s impressive performance this season. At 22 years old, Suggs has joined the ranks of Dennis Scott, Jameer Nelson, Terrence Ross, and Nick Anderson as the fifth […]

After a thrilling overtime victory against the Atlanta Hawks, the Orlando Magic’s aspirations of closing out their two-game homestand on a high note were dashed by a 113-92 blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. The Magic, facing the top team in the Western Conference, encountered significant challenges, exacerbated by the absence of […]

The Orlando Magic has seen theres ups and downs this season, just like many other teams in the league. But, inconsistency has plagued the Magic for years. Former lottery pick Jalen Suggs spoke on his struggles this season, after having a career-best game against the Denver Nuggets with 27 points. Suggs explained how tough the […]

As the Orlando Magic get set for their Sunday game against the Boston Celtics, updates on their injured players have become a focal point. Jalen Suggs, who suffered a left wrist sprain in the team’s recent 128-111 loss to the Celtics, will return to the court. This news offers a ray of hope for the […]

The Orlando Magic, fresh off a victory against the Detroit Pistons last Friday, faced another central division opponent in the Cleveland Cavaliers, Monday night. In their previous encounter, the Cavs emerged victorious despite a career-high 42 points from Paolo Banchero. This time, however, head coach Jamahl Mosley’s Magic dominated, securing a 104-94 win in a […]

The Orlando Magic have been one of the biggest surprises of the 2023-24 season. Currently 14-7 on the year, the Magic reside near the top of the NBA Power Rankings and they are quickly proving to be a legitimate threat in the Eastern Conference. However, they will be slightly short-handed on Friday night against the […]

The Orlando Magic wasted a career-high 42 points from Paolo Banchero in a 121-111 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers — but the concern is for Jalen Suggs, who injured his ankle in the contest. Suggs was limping at one point in the first quarter, and went down awkwardly while playing defense in the second. It […]

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs suffered an apparent lower-body injury during the second quarter of Wednesday night’s game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jalen Suggs just suffered a leg injury and it didn’t look great Really hope he’s okay pic.twitter.com/9gcyKyGKKr — AB (@aburnshoops) December 7, 2023 Suggs had also seemingly hurt his ankle in the first […]

The Orlando Magic appear to have one of their most talented teams in recent history. Orlando’s combination of youth and production has them as the second seed in the Eastern Conference after their win over the Washington Wizards. Jalen Suggs took the opportunity to express a heartfelt message after the team’s victory. Jalen Suggs sees […]

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs has become quite the showman this season. He showed his aerial abilities after he picked off the Washington Wizards’ Jordan Poole and did a 360 dunk on Wednesday. The Wizards were in their half-court set against the Magic in the third quarter. Poole passed the ball to Tyus Jones but […]

The Orlando Magic put their four-game winning streak on the line against the reigning champion Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. On paper, this looked like as difficult a matchup as it can get for the Magic, especially when Nikola Jokic, time and time again, has shown that there are no defensive coverages that he can’t […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic and Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs nearly sparked a free-for-all in their game on Wednesday. It all began with Nikola Jokic attempting a hook shot from close range and the score tied at 108 apiece. The two teams fought for possession after Jokic’s miss. Magic point guard Cole Anthony […]

The Orlando Magic have taken the momentum strong finish from last season and have raced out to a 9-5 record to begin the 2023-24 campaign. After starting out the 2022-23 season 5-20, Orlando went 29-28 from December onwards. Sure, they still came up short in making the postseason, but that stretch indicated this Magic team […]

The Orlando Magic’s return from a four-game road trip culminated in a commanding 126-107 victory over the Toronto Raptors in their latest In-Season Tournament matchup. This win, following their dominant performance against the Indiana Pacers, improves the Magic’s record to 2-1 in the tournament standings, trailing behind the Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics in East […]

The Orlando Magic have been one of the surprise teams of the 2023-24 NBA season so far. They are currently 9-5 and on a four game win streak. Compared to last season, the Magic did not reach nine wins until their 29th game of the year. At that point they already had 20 losses. Magic […]

Ahead of their Tuesday night matchup against the Brooklyn Nets in their NBA In-Season Tournament debut, Orlando Magic players Jalen Suggs and Mo Wagner shared their thoughts during Tuesday’s practice session, following their resounding victory over Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Suggs expressed his eagerness for the challenge, saying, “This is […]

The Orlando Magic pulled off a resounding victory on Saturday night, defeating the Damian Lillard-less Milwaukee Bucks by a final score of 112-97. This impressive win marked a significant turnaround for the Magic, breaking their 14-game losing streak to the Bucks, with their last victory over Milwaukee dating back to March 14, 2018. From the […]

As the Orlando Magic prepare to face off against the Atlanta Hawks in Mexico City, the excitement among the team’s players is palpable. Set to play Thursday at 9:30 PM ET, this game marks the NBA’s 32nd appearance in Mexico and is a significant cultural event for the league and its players. The Atlanta Hawks, […]

Markelle Fultz of the Orlando Magic spotlighted his belief in his defensive prowess at Sunday’s practice, arguing his position as one of the NBA’s underrated defenders. With the stats to back up his claim and a mindset geared towards the team’s upcoming challenge against the Los Angeles Lakers, Fultz looks set to make a statement. […]

As the 2023-24 NBA season approaches, Orlando Magic’s head coach Jamahl Mosley emphasized the team’s internal competitive spirit, signaling a more challenging road ahead for established players and newcomers alike. Mosley addressed Cole Anthony’s understanding of that dynamic at Friday’s practice prior to the preseason finale against Flamengo. Anthony, entering his fourth season with the […]

The Orlando Magic have a very bright outlook for the 2023-24 season, especially after they were essentially a .500 team through a good chunk of the campaign. Orlando boasts one of the league’s promising young cores led by reigning Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero and recently crowned FIBA World Cup champ Franz Wagner. But […]

After starting the 2022-23 season with a 5-20 record and looking like they would once again have a shot at the first overall pick in the NBA Draft, the Orlando Magic started to find rhythm. Coaching one of the youngest teams in the league, Jamahl Mosley seemed to find something last year, as the Magic […]

The Magic might have finished in the bottom three in the Eastern Conference in each of the last three seasons, and made the playoffs just twice since 2012, but there is plenty of reason for optimism in Orlando. They’ve got one of the better collections of young talent in the league, headlined by a wing […]

The Orlando Magic have built an exciting young core around the dynamic forward duo of Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero, but a changing of the guard heading into training camp could elevate the Magic to a playoff contender right away. While Orlando has plenty of depth with Markelle Fultz, Jalen Suggs, Cole Anthony, Gary Harris, […]

The young upstart Orlando Magic seem poised to take a leap next season following their encouraging finish to the 2022-23 campaign. After starting the regular season with a 5-20 mark, Orlando found its stride and essentially became a .500 team, going 29-28 the rest of the way. With that said, the Magic should target a […]

The Orlando Magic are stacked with guards entering the NBA Draft. They have former Gonzaga standout Jalen Suggs, 2017 first-overall pick Markelle Fultz, and Cole Anthony. They do have a strategy entering the 22nd of June. Although, it could see one of these guards part ways with the Magic as they try to get Anthony […]

The NBA’s Trade Deadline is just two days away, and Fred VanVleet’s name continues to arise in trade talks around the league. A potential Toronto Raptors-Orlando Magic trade would reportedly involve Jalen Suggs, according to Action Network’s Matt Moore. Although the Magic sit in 13th place in the Eastern Conference, they reached the 20-win threshold […]

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs has missed approximately the last month and a half with an ankle injury. The last time he took the court was back on November 25th against the Sixers, a game Orlando went on to lose. Considering how long Suggs has been out of the lineup due to injury, when the […]

The Orlando Magic continue to struggle at 13-24 and have lost three in a row. But, it appears their backcourt will get a much-needed boost this week. Guard Jalen Suggs, who has missed the last 17 games with an ankle injury, is on the verge of a return, per Khobi Price. Head coach Jamahl Mosley […]

Orlando Magic point guard Jalen Suggs has been sidelined since November 25th with right ankle soreness. He exited that game early after logging 19 minutes against the Philadelphia 76ers. It’s been more or less three weeks since the Magic have had their starting point guard, but a recent update indicates that they won’t have to […]

Jalen Suggs is officially back. The Orlando Magic made up for lost time on Thursday after a five-game spell on the sidelines due to injury. The 21-year-old had easily the best game of the season as he led the Magic to a 130-129 upset win over the defending champs. Suggs came up big in this […]

The Orlando Magic pulled off a tasty upset win Thursday night, tripping up the reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors at home to the tune of a 130-129 score. Magic guard Jalen Suggs played a huge role in that Magic victory, making several excellent plays, perhaps none bigger than the 3-pointer he buried with less […]