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Orlando MagicSerge Ibaka excited for role with Magic despite confusing trade

In the whirlwind 2016 offseason, one of the league’s biggest moves was the trade of long-time Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Serge Ibaka to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Victor Oladipo. An integral two-way part of the contending Thunder teams of recent past, it seemed odd Ibaka was moved, especially when he provided so much for the […]

Orlando MagicOrlando Magic releases jersey numbers

Preparations for the upcoming season are reaching a peak in this period. Most players know their team and put work on their off season training to improve. Coaches are forming their plans. And teams are taking care of all technicalities. September, the last month before the restart of the season is knocking on everyone’s door. […]

Oklahoma City ThunderSerge Ibaka surprised by Kevin Durant's decision to join Warriors

Most people were shocked at Kevin Durant’s decision to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder and join the Golden State Warriors this summer. Most shocked were probably KD’s now former teammates. Serge Ibaka was one of the pillars of Oklahoma City’s run over the last six years and recently was asked if he had a sense […]

Orlando MagicOrlando Magic release new 'Stars' alternate uniform

The dust is beginning to settle on an active summer for the Orlando Magic. The team parted ways with dynamic guard Victor Oladipo but acquired veteran forward Jeff Green, as well as two versatile big men in Serge Ibaka and Bismack Biyombo. It seems as though all the moves have been made by the Magic’s […]

Orlando MagicSerge Ibaka on Raptors' radar for summer of 2017

The Orlando Magic may have a problem. After trading for Serge Ibaka with no guarantee that he will re-sign with the team after he becomes an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2017, teams are lining up for his services as early as now. According to the Toronto Star’s Doug Smith, the Toronto Raptors are one […]

NBADamian Lillard raps at Adidas concert in Las Vegas

Shortly after celebrating his 26th birthday by hosting his first rap concert, Damian Lillard aka Dame D.O.L.L.A, gave an encore Friday night at Planet Hollywood. Lillard gave fans a show at the Adidas sponsored event,  joined by fellow Adidas star athlete James Harden on stage. Video clip of my performance for the @adidasUprising hoopers at #LVL3 in Vegas on […]

Orlando MagicNik Vucevic says he's still a starter, despite the Magic's crowded frontcourt

The Orlando Magic has had a busy off-season, but quite puzzling at the same time. They managed to sign Jeff Green, Bismack Biyombo, and traded Victor Oladipo for Serge Ibaka (who for the present time is a one year rental), which along with Biymbo creates a logjam in the frontcourt. It creates some conflict on […]

Orlando MagicSerge Ibaka tweets that he's safe on his vacation in Turkey amidst turmoil

The world was shocked Friday when the Turkish military attempted a coup against the government. Newly acquired Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka has been vacationing in Turkey, but tweeted that he was safe during the violence: https://twitter.com/sergeibaka_7/status/75407945848773427 Ibaka is staying in Antalya along the Mediterranean coast. Most of the fighting occurred in Ankara and Istanbul, […]

Toronto RaptorsWhat the Thunder wanted from the Raptors for Ibaka

Before Serge Ibaka was traded to the Orlando Magic, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Toronto Raptors were in serious trade discussions to send Ibaka to the North. Sportsnet’s Michael Grange reported that the Thunder asked for Cory Joseph,Patrick Patterson, Norman Powell, and the number nine pick in the 2016 NBA Draft in exchange for Ibaka. Raptors GM Masai Ujiri felt the asking […]

Orlando MagicShould Orlando's recent moves be questioned?

Should the Orlando Magic management get the benefit of the doubt? Looking at the recent trade that sent Serge Ibaka to the Magic for Victor Oladipo, Ersan Ilyasova and rookie Domantas Sabonis, it seemed like a move that was made randomly rather than for improvement. Orlando has had an interesting off-season so far, starting with […]

Oklahoma City ThunderKevin Durant expresses no concern over Serge Ibaka trade

With his unrestricted free agency looming in a week, Kevin Durant told ESPN’s Zach Lowe that he doesn’t see a problem with Oklahoma City’s trade of Serge Ibaka, a longtime teammate for the Thunder star. It’s uncertain whether Durant himself will stay with the Thunder this summer as he becomes a free agent. On Thursday, […]

Orlando MagicSerge Ibaka's less significant role on the team led to his departure

With Serge Ibaka‘s move to the Orlando Magic, he will probably be expected to take on a much more prominent role. Ibaka seems up for the challenge, because he has expressed concern of having his #4 position being reduced on the Oklahoma City Thunder team. Most notably, Ibaka has seen a lot less action in […]

Oklahoma City ThunderIbaka was unhappy in OKC, likely would have left as UFA

One of the few but surprising trades that happened this week was when the Thunder sent Serge Ibaka in a swap for three Orlando Magic players Victor Oladipo, Ersan Ilyasova, and rookie Domantas Sabonis, on Thursday. The Thunder had just come off of a long run in the playoffs, and almost eliminating the Warriors, but blew […]

Oklahoma City ThunderBREAKING: Thunder trade Serge Ibaka to Magic for Victor Oladipo, Ersan Ilyasova, and Domantas Sabonis

On 2016 Draft day, the Oklahoma City Thunder have made a blockbuster move with the Orlando Magic in an attempt to keep free agent forward Kevin Durant. The Thunder have traded PF Serge Ibaka to Orlando for SG Victor Oladipo, PF Ersan Ilyasova, and the 11th pick PF/CDomantas Sabonis. Per Adrian Wojnarowski. Orlando will send […]

Golden State WarriorsHow other NBA players reacted to Steph Curry scoring 15 points in 2 minutes

You have to admit it even if you don’t want to. Stephen Curry is an unbelievable player and it’s very fun to watch him when he gets hot. Only Curry could overshadow a streaking hot Kevin Durant, and it happened in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Warriors and Thunder. Once the 3rd […]

Oklahoma City ThunderSerge Ibaka's Long Lost Daughter

Serge Ibaka was taken by surprise in a way no one could have expected. Just after the 2012 NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder power forward found out he had a daughter from an old relationship a decade ago. When Ibaka was 17 living in the Republic of Congo, his father was informed that Serge impregnated […]

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