Magic’s Paolo Banchero records second NBA career triple-double

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 […]

James Foglio  •  22 Mar 2024
Magic Delete Anthony Black-Gradey Dick Jersey Swap Photo After Spotting Inappropriate Joke

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 […]

James Foglio  •  18 Mar 2024
The Orlando Magic Are Streaking Toward The Playoffs Behind Their Defense

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 […]

Jackson Frank  •  07 Mar 2024
Magic forward Paolo Banchero joins Luka Doncic for this NBA record at age 21

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 […]

James Foglio  •  06 Feb 2024
Paolo Banchero Tallying 33 Points Per Game in Past Five Matchups

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 […]

Mathew Huff  •  08 Jan 2024
Paolo Banchero 1st Magic player to average 32-9-6 over a 6-game span

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 […]

James Foglio  •  08 Jan 2024
Magic forward Franz Wagner (ankle), guard Gary Harris (calf) could miss time

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 […]

James Foglio  •  04 Jan 2024
Magic rename arena Kia Center, end 13-year run as Amway Center

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. […]

James Foglio  •  20 Dec 2023
Paolo Banchero youngest Magic player since Shaquille O’Neal to score 40+ points

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 […]

James Foglio  •  07 Dec 2023