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Desmond Bane’s welcome to Orlando may have come with a warm embrace — and an unexpected bruise. The newly acquired Magic guard admitted his hand was “still sore” after a viral dap with head coach Jamahl Mosley, delivered in the wake of Sunday’s blockbuster trade. “My hand is still sore,” Bane told Magic reporter Kendra […]

The Orlando Magic’s 2024-25 season came to an end Tuesday night with a 120-89 loss to the defending champion Boston Celtics in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. Despite the early exit, there is substantial optimism surrounding the franchise’s trajectory, led by Paolo Banchero and a young core poised for immediate growth. Banchero, in […]

The Orlando Magic’s 2024-25 season came to a close Tuesday night following a 120-89 defeat to the defending champion Boston Celtics in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. Despite the loss, forward Franz Wagner left the court with a message of optimism for the future. Wagner led Orlando in scoring with 25 points to […]

The Orlando Magic’s 2024-25 season came to an end Tuesday night with a 120-89 loss to the defending champion Boston Celtics in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. For third-year forward Paolo Banchero, the result left little room for optimism. Banchero, who was limited to 30 minutes due to foul trouble, finished with 19 […]

The Orlando Magic’s season came to an abrupt end Tuesday night with a 120-89 loss to the defending champion Boston Celtics in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series. But following the defeat, attention quickly shifted from the scoreboard to the officiating. Magic forward Paolo Banchero, who finished with 19 points, nine rebounds, and six […]

The Orlando Magic escaped with a critical 95-93 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Friday night, but tensions surrounding the series continued to escalate after the final buzzer. Celtics forward Jaylen Brown voiced his frustration postgame regarding the physicality, suggesting the games were bordering on something other […]

The Orlando Magic picked up a crucial 95-93 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Friday night. While Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner delivered standout performances, it was Anthony Black’s under-the-radar impact that helped push the Magic across the finish line. Banchero, who finished with 29 points, six […]

The Orlando Magic secured a critical 95-93 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Friday night, riding standout performances from Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner to cut the series deficit to 2-1. Following the victory, head coach Jamahl Mosley praised the leadership and resilience of his young stars […]

The Boston Celtics are one of the NBA’s best offensive teams. They take and make the most 3-pointers, which can bury an opponent in minutes. However, when the 3s aren’t falling for Jayson Tatum and Co., things get ugly very fast. In the third quarter of Game 3, Paolo Banchero, Jonathan Isaac, and the Orlando […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

The Orlando Magic rebounded from their late-game blunder against the Memphis Grizzlies with a dominant 110-90 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night. Anthony Black led the charge off the bench, matching his career-high with 23 points while adding seven rebounds, three assists, a steal, and a block. Black, known for his defensive intensity, […]

The Orlando Magic suffered a heartbreaking 105-104 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night, falling to 28-30 on the season. After leading by as many as 19 points in the third quarter, the Magic saw their advantage slip away and were unable to execute in the final moments. Confusion defined the final moments as […]

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 […]

Ahead of the Orlando Magic’s 7:30 p.m. ET tip-off against the Atlanta Hawks (26-29), head coach Jamahl Mosley provided an update on Jalen Suggs’ injury status as the guard is set to miss his 10th consecutive game. Suggs continues to deal with a left quad contusion that has kept him sidelined for nearly a month. […]

The Orlando Magic (23-23) welcomed forward Franz Wagner back to the lineup Thursday night after a 20-game absence, but his return was overshadowed by a 101-79 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers (16-28). The defeat extended the Magic’s losing streak to five games and added to their struggles in the Eastern Conference standings. Wagner, who […]

Jamahl Mosley’s net worth in 2025 is $5 million. The former college hooper didn’t touch an NBA floor during his playing career but has been fortunate enough to get a chance with many NBA teams during his coaching career, including now as the head coach of the Orlando Magic. Let’s look at Jamahl Mosley’s net […]

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 […]

The Orlando Magic have provided an official update regarding the status of Jalen Suggs following the non-contact back injury he sustained last Friday in their 106-97 win over the Toronto Raptors. Suggs was wheelchaired off the court after logging just 13 minutes of action and has since missed the team’s last two games. The Magic […]

The Orlando Magic have done an incredible job at holding down the fort amid the injuries to their two best players in Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. But on Thursday night, the Magic let a very winnable game go, as the Miami Heat stormed back from a 10-point deficit entering the fourth quarter to take […]

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 […]

The Orlando Magic concluded their five-game road trip with a 102-94 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night, finishing the stretch with a 3-2 record. The loss brought the Magic’s season record to 16-9 as they prepare to return home for a matchup against the Phoenix Suns (12-9) on Sunday night at the KIA […]

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 […]

The Orlando Magic saw their six-game win streak snapped on Tuesday night, falling to the New York Knicks in a 121-106 blowout during their final NBA Cup Group A matchup. Although the loss dropped the Magic to 15-8 on the season, they still secured a wild card spot in the NBA Cup quarterfinals and will […]

The Orlando Magic continued their impressive NBA Cup run with a commanding 123-100 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. The victory, their fifth straight, improved their record to 14-7 overall and 3-0 in East Group A play. Central to the Magic’s success was the impactful play of their evolving frontcourt, featuring Wendell Carter […]

The Orlando Magic extended their win streak to five games with a commanding 123-100 victory over the Brooklyn Nets in NBA Cup action on Friday night. The win improved Orlando’s record to 14-7 on the season and a perfect 3-0 in East Group A play, solidifying their position as a frontrunner in the tournament with […]

The Orlando Magic extended their winning streak to four games with a decisive 133-119 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. Jalen Suggs led the charge, delivering a career-high performance of 31 points, seven assists, and three rebounds to improve the Magic’s record to 13-7 in the 2024-25 NBA season. For Suggs, the milestone […]

Franz Wagner’s standout performance propelled the Orlando Magic to a thrilling 119-118 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, capping a successful three-game West Coast road trip. Wagner’s heroics, including a game-winning step-back three-pointer near midcourt, secured the victory and, according to StatMamba, placed him in elite company alongside LeBron James as the youngest forward since […]

Despite the Orlando Magic’s six-game win streak ending with a 104-93 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night, Anthony Black continues to impress during his extended role off the bench. In his second season, Black has embraced the challenges of his “learning process” with the second unit, showing flashes of brilliance while navigating […]

The Orlando Magic’s six-game win streak came to an end Wednesday night in a 104-93 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Despite a strong defensive effort that forced 25 turnovers, offensive struggles and a significant rebounding deficit proved too much for Orlando to overcome. Jalen Suggs, who contributed 16 points, two assists, two rebounds, a […]

The Orlando Magic opened their three-game Western road trip with a commanding 109-99 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night, extending their win streak to six games. The win marked the Magic’s first victory in Phoenix since 2018 and improved their record to 9-6 on the season. A balanced attack led by Franz Wagner […]