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The Orlando Magic snapped a five-game losing streak on Friday night with a decisive 115-88 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. Franz Wagner led Orlando with a standout 27-point performance, including 17 points in the first quarter, but it was center Goga Bitadze who drew praise for his impactful role filling in for Wendell Carter […]

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs shared heartfelt words on Monday night about teammate Wendell Carter Jr., who missed the team’s latest matchup due to a recent left foot plantar fascia strain. Carter, who suffered the injury during the Magic’s 117-102 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, became a focal point of a touching moment […]

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 […]

In another setback for the Orlando Magic, starting center Wendell Carter Jr. exited Friday night’s 108-85 loss to the Dallas Mavericks with a left plantar fascia strain. The injury occurred during the second quarter, dealing a significant blow to an already short-handed Magic team that is missing Paolo Banchero for several weeks. Carter Jr., who […]

With Paolo Banchero already set to miss over a month due to an oblique injury, the last thing the Orlando Magic needed was an injury to another key player. However, compounding matters for them was the fact that Carter suffered a left plantar fascia strain that limited him to just nine minutes of game time […]

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley gave an update on Wendell Carter Jr.’s status after the team ruled him out with tendinitis in his right knee prior to their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. The Magic, already adjusting to the absence of star forward Paolo Banchero, faced a further setback with Carter […]

The Orlando Magic improved to a 2-0 record following a convincing 116-101 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night at the KIA Center. Head coach Jamahl Mosley praised the performances of sophomore Anthony Black and veteran Wendell Carter Jr., both of whom played crucial roles in the win. Mosley emphasized Black’s development as a […]

The Orlando Magic’s starting center, Wendell Carter Jr., is considered day-to-day after suffering a sprained left ankle during Monday’s 106-104 preseason loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. According to the Orlando Sentinel’s Jason Beede, the injury occurred after Carter contested a jump shot from Pelicans center Daniel Theis, landing awkwardly and twisting his ankle on […]

The Orlando Magic are continuing on in their path to sustained playoff contention. On Monday night, the Magic kept a member of their starting lineup for the long haul after coming to terms to a three-year, $59 million extension with Wendell Carter Jr., per Shams Charania of ESPN. Carter still had two years left on […]

Orlando Magic big man Wendell Carter Jr. appeared to suffer a lower left-leg injury on Monday afternoon in the team’s preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans. After contesting a midrange jump shot from Pelicans new addition Daniel Theis, Carter came down awkwardly and appeared to twist his ankle on the Pelicans big man’s foot. […]

With the 2024-25 NBA season just weeks away, the Orlando Magic are preparing for training camp, hoping to build on the momentum from their successful 47-win campaign last season. Despite falling short in the first round of the playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Magic have made notable roster moves, including acquiring veteran guard Kentavious […]

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero could soon find himself in the NBA’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) conversation, according to teammate Wendell Carter Jr. In a recent interview with TMZ Sports, Carter expressed full confidence in the young star’s potential to contend for the league’s highest individual honor. “He’ll definitely be in the MVP conversation,” Carter […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder had an impressive season with their young core. The Thunder enter the offseason with the potential to make a trade to solidify themselves as contenders. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is their superstar, as he finished second for the MVP award this season. He averaged an impressive 30.1 points per game, along with 5.5 […]

The Orlando Magic put on an admirable display in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. However, the team unfortunately lost their first-round matchup to the Cleveland Cavaliers in seven games. To make matters worse, the Magic received a tough Wendell Carter Jr. injury update after the postseason. Carter will undergo surgery to stabilize the third metacarpal in […]

The Miami Heat bounce back after the loss to the Los Angeles Clippers last Sunday as they beat the Orlando Magic Tuesday night, 121-95. Miami’s win gives them the season series victory over Orlando 3-1. FINAL: Heat 121 – Magic 95 Despite losing a 21 point lead down to 10, Butler had enough and took […]

A rousing third quarter effort from the Dallas Mavericks turned a potential blowout at the hands of the Orlando Magic into a dogfight. The Mavericks and Magic exchanged blows in the fourth quarter in a teeter-totter affair that ended in a 131-129 win for Dallas, but that exchange became literal deep in the final frame […]

The Orlando Magic bounced back with a dominant 105-87 victory over the Miami Heat on Sunday, erasing the sting of last Friday’s lopsided loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. This win marked a significant turnaround for the Magic, who had lost the previous two meetings against their Florida rival, including a close 99-96 defeat in Miami […]

The Orlando Magic bounced back from early setbacks in their four-game road trip, securing a 98-94 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Martin Luther King Day. The Knicks, hindered by the absence of star guard Jalen Brunson due to a calf injury, faced a nearly full-strength Magic team, bolstered by […]

As the Orlando Magic prepare for their Martin Luther King Day matchup with the New York Knicks, the spotlight intensifies on Wendell Carter Jr. Amidst swirling trade rumors also involving teammate Markelle Fultz, Carter Jr.’s contribution in the upcoming game is under keen observation. The 24-year-old center, who has been restricted to just 13 games […]

The Orlando Magic have been slumping over the past 10 games, dropping them down the Eastern Conference standings. Amid that current slide, the Magic have begun planning a pair of potential trades. Orlando is exploring what Markelle Fultz would land in a trade, via NBA insider Marc Stein. Fultz is playing on an expiring $17 […]

The Orlando Magic, gearing up for their four-game road trip opener against the Miami Heat on Friday night, have shared a mixed bag of updates on the injury front. The team’s injury report reveals that while Franz Wagner continues to nurse a right ankle sprain, set to miss his fourth consecutive game, there are optimistic […]

In a stunning turn of events early in the 2023-24 NBA season, the Orlando Magic have positioned themselves as formidable contenders, sitting just one game behind the Boston Celtics at the top of the Eastern Conference with a remarkable 14-6 record. Their performance, particularly during a nine-game winning streak, which ties the longest in the […]

The Orlando Magic have had a mixed start to the 2023-24 NBA season, with a record of 5-4. While there have been some positive performances, there have also been some disappointments. In this article, we will identify the biggest disappointment for the Orlando Magic so far this season and discuss why this player has failed […]

The Orlando Magic are fifth in the Eastern Conference with a 3-2 record, hoping to take the next step in their evolution as possible contenders under Coach Jamahl Mosley. Reigning, defending Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero got real about the team’s winning mindset under Mosley this season. A worrisome late-breaking injury situation involving Markelle […]

The Orlando Magic escaped Salt Lake City with a victory, as Paolo Banchero drove strong to the basket for the game-winning layup with 14 seconds remaining on the clock. The 115-13 win over the Utah Jazz did not come without a cost, though. “Wendell Carter Jr. has suffered a fractured third metacarpal of his left […]

The Orlando Magic, who landed in the middle of the pack at 15th in defense last season, are setting their sights higher for the 2023-24 campaign. The team allowed an average of 114 points per game, with a defensive rating of 113.7, placing them near the league’s bottom half. Nevertheless, with elite defenders like Jonathan […]

In a 122-105 preseason win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Wendell Carter Jr. showed that he’ll be such a dangerous weapon for the Orlando Magic in the coming years as he partners with Paolo Banchero in the frontcourt. He finished with a game-high 18 points after he caught fire from beyond the arc, nailing four […]

Who is the best player in the NBA? This is a question basketball fans debate every single year, and it’s one that often has no right answer. MVP candidates such as Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry and LeBron James are obviously amongst the best of the best, but one player cannot win […]

The Orlando Magic are inarguably playing their best basketball of the season. The Magic have won seven of their last eight games, with their only loss the result of some inexplicable crunch-time blunders. That stretch includes two victories against the then-Eastern Conference leaders Boston Celtics, as well. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner have done an […]

The Orlando Magic have promising young talent on their roster, but they have the worst record in the league at 13-47 and will be vying for another high draft pick in 2022. There are still some things to consider for this season, though. Here are two burning questions for the Magic after the 2022 All-Star […]

It seems like the 2021-22 season will be another losing one for the Orlando Magic. They are the absolute worst team in the NBA right now. The problem for the Magic is that there are teams like the Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons and Oklahoma City Thunder whose utmost priority also isn’t winning, but still perform […]

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr left Friday night’s game in a wheelchair with a scary leg injury. The injury didn’t look good and likely sparked fear that the young Orlando center was dealing with a long-term injury as the franchise awaited tests. The Magic provided an update on Carter’s right leg injury following an […]

During the second quarter of Friday’s Orlando Magic vs. Miami Heat game, Magic big man Wendell Carter Jr suffered an apparent knee injury and needed a wheelchair to leave the court. Wendell Carter suffered an apparent knee injury and needed a wheelchair to get to the Magic locker room. Prayers up for Wendell  🙏🏽pic.twitter.com/ximcZUBeem — […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were looking to get back on track Sunday night as they hosted the Orlando Magic. During the 2nd half as a loose ball hit the floor, Lakers center Dwight Howard grabbed it and flung it in bounds as he flew out of bounds. The ball hit Magic forward Wendell Carter Jr. […]

The Chicago Bulls dispatched the Orlando Magic on Friday night in what was, in most respects, a mundane affair. The Bulls raced out to a double-digit lead in the second quarter and never looked back as they won handily, 123-88. But the trip to Orlando was a homecoming for longtime Magic star Nikola Vucevic, who […]

The New York Knicks rolled over the Orlando Magic on Friday night in a massive 121-96 victory. Emotions were clearly running high when Julius Randle attempted to put Wendell Carter Jr on a poster with a dunk, but the Magic big man instead fouled him hard across the face. Randle didn’t take kindly to that […]

The Phoenix Suns were the surprise of the season last year. With one trade for Chris Paul, this young squad came from lottery struggles to playing in the NBA Finals. Of course, the poor form of other title favorites in the West contributed. The Los Angeles teams were not up to their game and had […]

The Orlando Magic found their next stars when they drafted Gonzaga’s Jalen Suggs and Michigan’s Franz Wagner at the 2021 NBA Draft. Orlando are pushing for a full rebuild as they will be banking hard on their young guys after being passive in the free-agent market. The Magic might have found their next star big […]

Damian Lillard of the Blazers knows the Orlando Magic opted to “blow it up” in the 2020-21 NBA season by trading away All-Star Nikola Vucevic, talented young wing Aaron Gordon and veteran sharpshooter Evan Fournier to the Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics, respectively – leaving only veteran microwave scorer Terrence Ross as part […]