Orlando Magic Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/tag/orlando-magic/ Thu, 22 Aug 2024 16:23:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-BBI-Favicon-36x36.png Orlando Magic Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/tag/orlando-magic/ 32 32 Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Ex-NBA Player Dwight Howard Dismissed https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/sexual-assault-lawsuit-against-ex-nba-player-dwight-howard-dismissed/ Thu, 22 Aug 2024 16:23:49 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=337257 A civil lawsuit against former NBA player Dwight Howard alleging sexual assault and battery has been dropped, according to a court filing obtained by ESPN. The dismissal came Monday in Gwinnett County Court in Georgia and was filed by Stephen Harper, who initially filed the lawsuit against Howard in July 2023. In Monday’s filing, Harper […]

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]]> Former Magic Forward Chuma Okeke Signs Deal With Knicks https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/former-magic-forward-chuma-okeke-signs-deal-with-knicks/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 19:53:29 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=316191 Ex-Orlando Magic forward Chuma Okeke agreed to a contract with the New York Knicks on Thursday, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Okeke, who will turn 26 on Aug. 18, was the No. 16 overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft out of Auburn. He spent his first four NBA seasons with Orlando. The Magic […]

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]]> Magic, Franz Wagner Agree to Five-Year, $224 Million Extension https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/magic-franz-wagner-agree-to-five-year-224-million-extension/ Fri, 05 Jul 2024 23:20:07 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=312548 The Orlando Magic are not done making moves this offseason. After adding Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, the team has now locked up one of their bright stars for the future. The Magic have reportedly signed Franz Wagner to a five-year, $224 million rookie extension. It could be worth up to $270 million if he makes an All-NBA […]

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]]> Magic,76ers Targeting Kentavious Caldwell-Pope https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/magic76ers-targeting-kentavious-caldwell-pope/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:20:17 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=312323 Kentavious Caldwell-Pope of the Denver Nuggets is quickly becoming one of the more sought-after free agents. He is one of the best role players in the NBA. This past season, the veteran wing tallied 10.1 points, 2.4 total rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 40.6 percent from three-point range. His three-and-D […]

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]]> Three Offseason Targets for the Orlando Magic https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/three-offseason-targets-for-the-orlando-magic/ Sun, 23 Jun 2024 21:53:28 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=312243 The Orlando Magic were arguably the biggest surprise from last season. After being a lottery team for the past few seasons, they surged to a top-five seed in the Eastern Conference this past year. However, their lack of shooting came back to bite them during the postseason. Orlando has the opportunity to free up about […]

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]]> A Deep-Dive Into Cole Anthony’s Scrappy Defensive Play https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/a-deep-dive-into-cole-anthonys-scrappy-defensive-play/ Wed, 22 May 2024 05:50:06 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=311566 Cole Anthony is not a household name in the NBA realm, but he has proven to be a reliable guard for the Orlando Magic. He is one of the scrappiest defensive guards in the league. He and Jalen Suggs, another defensive-minded guard, have frustrated many players this past season. As a result, it helped lead […]

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]]> Orlando Magic Interested in D’Angelo Russell https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/orlando-magic-interested-in-dangelo-russell/ Wed, 22 May 2024 05:37:05 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=311562 The Orlando Magic are reportedly interested in Los Angeles Lakers guard, D’Angelo Russell. Russell is expected to decline his $18.7 million player option for the 2024-25 season with the Lakers. As a result, he will most likely be testing the free agent market. As for Orlando, they need a capable shooter. Especially one that can […]

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]]> Magic Want to Add Two-Way Players According to Paolo Banchero https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/magic-want-to-add-two-way-players-according-to-paolo-banchero/ Fri, 17 May 2024 22:40:22 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=311478 Per Paolo Banchero, the Orlando Magic already have an idea of what type of personnel they want to add to their roster. The team is looking to add two-way players who fit their type of play-style. “[The front office] wants two-way guys who add to what we already have in terms of our defensive identity, […]

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]]> The truth about Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero’s strong postseason debut https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/the-truth-about-orlando-magic-forward-paolo-bancheros-strong-postseason-debut/ Wed, 01 May 2024 19:45:52 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=310906 Key Highlights:  Paolo Banchero’s postseason numbers aren’t as impressive (or sustainable) as they seem Banchero has a postseason effective field goal percentage of 50.9% after posting a regular season effective field goal percentage of 43.7% It is important to look at the bigger picture when evaluating players in order to be more honest and fair […]

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]]> NBA Rumors: Magic Interested in Sharpshooter Klay Thompson? https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-rumors-magic-interested-in-sharpshooter-klay-thompson/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 19:23:52 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=309837 According to the latest NBA rumors, the Orlando Magic could be potentially interested in adding Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson in the offseason. “One of the worst-kept secrets in the league is that Orlando, loaded with young talent but not with shooters, might offer Klay Thompson a ton of money next summer,” wrote Tim […]

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]]> Paolo Banchero 1st Magic player with 10+ 30-point games in a season since Dwight Howard https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/paolo-banchero-1st-magic-player-with-multiple-30-point-games-in-a-season-since-dwight-howard/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 13:52:27 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=309515 Paolo Banchero became the first Orlando Magic player to record double-digit 30-point games in a season since Dwight Howard in 2010-11, in Wednesday night’s 117-108 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Banchero, 21, ended his outing with 32 points, six rebounds, and four assists. The 6-foot-10 forward is the seventh player in Magic history to […]

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]]> Magic’s Paolo Banchero records second NBA career triple-double https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/magics-paolo-banchero-records-second-nba-career-triple-double/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 18:36:58 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=308373 Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero posted his second NBA career triple-double in Thursday night’s 121-106 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. It was also his 14th double-double of the season. The 2024 All-Star ended his outing with 20 points, 10 rebounds, a career-high-tying 11 assists, and a steal in 33 minutes of action. He finished […]

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]]> Magic Delete Anthony Black-Gradey Dick Jersey Swap Photo After Spotting Inappropriate Joke https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/magic-delete-anthony-black-gradey-dick-jersey-swap-photo-after-spotting-inappropriate-joke/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:34:55 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=307853 The Orlando Magic’s social media team deleted a comical photo of a unique jersey swap between rookie guards Anthony Black and Gradey Dick after the team realized the inappropriate message their surnames spelled out. Following Orlando’s 111-96 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night, Black and Dick got the idea to swap jerseys for […]

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]]> The Orlando Magic Are Streaking Toward The Playoffs Behind Their Defense https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/orlando-magic-winning-streak-defense-nba-analysis/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:41:02 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=306640 Key Headlines The Orlando Magic have won 13 of their past 16 games and moved to fourth in the East at 37-26 An elite defense is powering their playoffs hopes, sitting fourth in defensive rating (112.2) Third-year guard Jalen Suggs is playing like an All-Defensive Team candidate and he’s flanked by other high-level defenders like […]

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]]> Magic forward Paolo Banchero joins Luka Doncic for this NBA record at age 21 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/magic-forward-paolo-banchero-joins-luka-doncic-for-this-nba-record-before-age-21/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 15:02:26 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=302618 Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero joins Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic as the only players in NBA history to average at least 20 points, five rebounds, and four assists for a career (minimum 1,000 minutes) before turning 22 years old. Through 122 career games, Banchero is averaging 21.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 34.2 […]

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]]> Paolo Banchero Tallying 33 Points Per Game in Past Five Matchups https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/paolo-banchero-tallying-33-points-per-game-in-past-five-matchups/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 02:54:04 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=299644 Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic has been living up to his status as a former number one overall draft pick. The former Duke product has become a true leader for the young Magic team and they find themselves in the midst of the Eastern Conference playoff picture. After years of finding themselves in the […]

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]]> Paolo Banchero 1st Magic player to average 32-9-6 over a 6-game span https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/paolo-banchero-1st-magic-player-in-franchise-history-to-average-32-9-6-over-a-6-game-span/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 16:53:22 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=299580 Paolo Banchero is the first player in Orlando Magic history to average at least 32 points, nine rebounds, and six assists over a six-game span in a single season. Banchero averaged 32.2 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per contest from Dec. 9 through Jan. 7. The Duke product won NBA Rookie of the Year […]

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]]> Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle), guard Gary Harris (calf) could miss time https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/magic-forward-franz-wagner-ankle-guard-gary-harris-calf-could-miss-time/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 17:38:13 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=299290 Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (right ankle sprain) and guard Gary Harris (right calf strain) could miss some time after sustaining their injuries during Wednesday night’s 138-135 double-overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings. Wagner is the Magic’s second-leading scorer, averaging a career-high 20.9 points per game. The third-year forward injured his right ankle in the […]

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]]> Magic rename arena Kia Center, end 13-year run as Amway Center https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/magic-rename-arena-kia-center-end-13-year-run-as-amway-center/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:53:44 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=298493 The Orlando Magic rebranded their arena as Kia Center on Wednesday, ending the building’s 13-year run as Amway Center. Amway had been the naming sponsor since the arena opened in October 2010 and also had its name on its predecessor. The company is owned and run by the DeVos family, which also owns the Magic. […]

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]]> Paolo Banchero youngest Magic player since Shaquille O’Neal to score 40+ points https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/paolo-banchero-youngest-magic-player-since-shaquille-oneal-to-score-40-points/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:55:47 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=296574 Paolo Banchero became the youngest player in Orlando Magic history since Shaquille O’Neal in 1993 to score 40 or more points in a single game on Wednesday night. In Orlando’s 121-111 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the 6-foot-10 forward recorded a career-high 42 points, six rebounds, and one assist in 38 minutes of action. Per […]

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]]> Magic are 1 win shy of tying franchise record set in 1994 for most consecutive wins https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/magic-are-1-win-shy-from-tying-franchise-record-set-in-1994-for-most-consecutive-wins/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:09:05 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=295212 The Orlando Magic extended their winning streak to eight games in Wednesday night’s 139-120 win over the Washington Wizards, tying their franchise record set in 1994 for most consecutive wins. The Magic won six straight (Mar. 14-26) in the 2018-19 season. Orlando also won five consecutive games (Nov. 25-Dec. 3) in 2015-16. However, the club […]

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]]> Cole Anthony first NBA player since Magic Johnson in 1996 to record this stat line off the bench https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/cole-anthony-first-nba-player-since-magic-johnson-in-1996-to-record-this-stat-line-off-the-bench/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:23:42 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=294910 Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony became the first NBA player since Magic Johnson in 1996 to record at least 30 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and one block off the bench, in Sunday night’s 130-117 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Through 17 games off the bench this season, Anthony is averaging 15 points, […]

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]]> Who will win the 2024 NBA Title? Analyzing the top NBA Championship contenders https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/who-will-win-the-2024-nba-title-analyzing-the-top-nba-championship-contenders/ Fri, 24 Nov 2023 18:16:10 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=294781 Key Highlights: To be a title contender, you generally need to have an elite offense, elite defense, or be very balanced on both sides of the ball As of right now, ten NBA teams fall under at least one of those three categories The Boston Celtics look like the early frontrunner to win the NBA […]

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]]> Orlando Magic Head Coach Jamahl Mosley Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, and Wife https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-coaches-jamahl-mosley/ Fri, 24 Nov 2023 01:45:35 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=294721 User Note: This page is updated as of Monday, June 24, 2024. As a young and up-and-coming team, the Orlando Magic are NBA darlings. At the forefront of all this admiration is Head Coach Jamahl Mosley, who is in the third year of his first-ever head coaching gig.  But how much is this first-timer getting paid for […]

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]]> Brooklyn Nets Head Coach Jacque Vaughn Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, and Wife https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/news-nba-coaches-jacque-vaughn/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 04:10:00 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=294008 After a 2-5 start to the season last year, Steve Nash and the Brooklyn Nets decided it was best to part ways. In his place, the team promoted longtime assistant Jacque Vaughn to the interim head coaching position. Vaughn took full advantage of the moment, performing well enough to remove the ‘interim’ label and become Brooklyn’s official head […]

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