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Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic reacts after a dunk during the first half against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on October 21, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket during the first half against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on October 21, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Magic Own An Odd NBA Mark This Season

The Orlando Magic have a bright future, but you may not tell by their record or the standings. As of now, Jamahl Mosley's team has won 18 out of 29 games, sitting at the 13th spot in the Eastern Conference and way outside of the playoff picture. Notably, though, three of those 18

Ernesto Cova • 5 days ago

Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic dunks during a game against the Golden State Warriors at Amway Center on November 03, 2022 in Orlando, Florida.

The Magic Are Assembling A Unique NBA Roster

The Orlando Magic are trying to take the 'position-less basketball' concept to a whole new level. For years, this team has tried to stack as many big, long, versatile, and talented young players as possible. And while it hasn't exactly paid off thus far, their future seems quite

Ernesto Cova • 5 days ago

Moritz Wagner #21 and Cole Anthony #50 of the Orlando Magic react to a play during a game against the Boston Celtics at Amway Center on January 23, 2023 in Orlando, Florida.

The Magic Have Conquered The NBA's Best Team

Few people would say that the Orlando Magic are playoff contenders. Most analysts agree that it'll still be a few years before they are legitimately great and able to take down the best teams in the league. However, they have somehow found a way to beat the current top squad in the N

Brandon Marcus • 5 days ago

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Jonathan Isaac Had A Must-See Return Monday Night

Jonathan Isaac #1 of the Orlando Magic looks on during a game against the Boston Celtics at Amway Center on January 23, 2023 in Orlando, Florida.

Ernesto Cova • 5 days ago It had been more than two years since we last saw Jonathan Isaac play for the Orlando Magic. The Florida State product suffered a major knee injury in the NBA bubble and had spent plenty of time on the shelf nursing it. Needless to say, plenty of people doubted his ability to con

Markelle Fultz #20 of the Orlando Magic brings the ball up court against the Charlotte Hornets in the second quarter during their game at Spectrum Center on April 07, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The Future Is Still Bright For Markelle Fultz

Sam Leweck • 6 days ago

Bol Bol #10 of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket during a game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center on December 07, 2022 in Orlando, Florida.

Big Man Continues To Make Magic For Orlando

Brandon Marcus • 2 weeks ago

Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic brings the ball up the floor during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Amway Center on January 05, 2023 in Orlando, Florida.

Paolo Banchero Is Having A Historic Rookie Season For Magic

Ernesto Cova • 3 weeks ago

Bol Bol #10 of the Orlando Magic dribbles the ball while being guarded by Buddy Hield #24 of the Indiana Pacers in the fourth quarter at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 19, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Magic Star Got The Crowd On Their Feet On Wednesday

Brandon Marcus • 1 month ago

Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic gestures to a teammate during the first quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 24, 2022 in New York City.

Magic Rookie Is Already Phenomenal

Brandon Marcus • 2 months ago

Magic Rookie Is Already Phenomenal

Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic gestures to a teammate during the first quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 24, 2022 in New York City.

Brandon Marcus • 2 months ago Well, it's clear that the Orlando Magic made a smart choice in the draft. Just an hour or two before the draft began back in June, it was announced that Magic was changing things up and deciding to select Paolo Banchero as the number one overall pick. The young player out of Duke

Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic drives on Ivica Zubac #40 of the LA Clippers during a game at Amway Center on December 07, 2022 in Orlando, Florida.

What Does The Future Hold For The Orlando Magic?

Robert Marvi • 2 months ago

Bol Bol #10 of the Orlando Magic blocks a shoy during a preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Amway Center on October 11, 2022 in Orlando, Florida.

Magic Star Has Major Praise For His Teammate

Brandon Marcus • 2 months ago

Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket during the first half against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on October 21, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

One Magic Player Is Making A Case For Rookie Of The Year

Brandon Marcus • 3 months ago

Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic reacts after a dunk during the first half against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on October 21, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Magic Star Gave Fans The First Great Dunk Of The Year

Brandon Marcus • 3 months ago

Magic Star Gave Fans The First Great Dunk Of The Year

Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic reacts after a dunk during the first half against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on October 21, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Brandon Marcus • 3 months ago The Orlando Magic have one of the worst records in the NBA right now. No one is happy with the 1-7 record they hold, but people aren't that surprised either. Everyone knows that the Magic still have a few more seasons before they'll be true playoff contenders, they are a work in

The Magic Are Giving A Big Player His Second Chance

Bol Bol #10 of the Orlando Magic dribbles the ball as Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics defends during the fourth quarter at Amway Center on October 22, 2022 in Orlando, Florida.

Brandon Marcus • 3 months ago The Orlando Magic were taken down by the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night but they still showed a lot of fight during that loss. For a team like the Magic, who had a 1-5 record going into Sunday night's match, it wasn't necessarily about winning but instead nurturing the young roste

Cole Anthony #50 of the Orlando Magic brings the ball up the court during the first quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 24, 2022 in New York City.

The Magic Received A Troubling Update On Cole Anthony

Brandon Marcus • 3 months ago

Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic drives to the basket during the first half against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on October 21, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

3 Reasons To Watch The Magic This Season

Robert Marvi • 3 months ago

Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic poses during the 2022 Orlando Magic Media Day at AdventHealth Training Center on September 26, 2022 in Orlando, Florida.

The Magic Are Ecstatic With Their Rookie's First Night

Brandon Marcus • 3 months ago

Bol Bol #10 of the Orlando Magic blocks a shoy during a preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Amway Center on October 11, 2022 in Orlando, Florida.

The Magic Brought Out A Fan Favorite On Opening Night

Brandon Marcus • 3 months ago

Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic brings the ball up the court against the Sacramento Kings during the 2022 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 09, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A Must-Watch NBA Rookie Is Already Making Huge Deals

Brandon Marcus • 3 months ago

A Must-Watch NBA Rookie Is Already Making Huge Deals

Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic brings the ball up the court against the Sacramento Kings during the 2022 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 09, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Brandon Marcus • 3 months ago A lot of attention has already been paid to Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero. He was the number one draft pick back in June and eager Magic fans believe he could be the key piece to push the team into a brand-new era. There was already a lot of promise with the young Magic…

Bol Bol #10 of the Orlando Magic blocks a shoy during a preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Amway Center on October 11, 2022 in Orlando, Florida.

Magic Fans Are Excited To See Bol Bol Blossom

Brandon Marcus • 4 months ago

Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic brings the ball up the court against the Sacramento Kings during the 2022 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 09, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Video Shows Paolo Banchero Already Looking Like A Star

Brandon Marcus • 4 months ago

Franz Wagner of Germany in action during the FIBA EuroBasket 2022 group B match between Hungary and Germany at Lanxess Arena on September 07, 2022 in Cologne, Germany.

Franz Wagner Is Already Looking Better In Year 2

Brandon Marcus • 5 months ago

Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic goes to high-five a teammate after a play against the Sacramento Kings during the 2022 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 09, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Magic Fan Details The Surplus Of Young Talent In Orlando

Brandon Marcus • 6 months ago

Magic Fan Details The Surplus Of Young Talent In Orlando

Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic goes to high-five a teammate after a play against the Sacramento Kings during the 2022 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 09, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Brandon Marcus • 6 months ago There has been a lot of talk about the Orlando Magic lately since they snagged number one draft pick Paolo Banchero back in June. After watching him in college and a few Summer League games, fans are quite sure that Banchero is the real deal and could truly turn the future of the te

NBA Insider Shuts Down Paolo Banchero Criticism

Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic goes to high-five a teammate after a play against the Sacramento Kings during the 2022 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 09, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Brandon Marcus • 7 months ago The Orlando Magic have seen enough of Paolo Banchero. The number one draft pick played just two games in the Summer League before the team decided he would not play any more. The move blindsided more than a few fans, who expected to see a lot more of Banchero before Summer League

Paolo Banchero walks out with his family during introductions during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City.

Magic Make The Right Decision With Paolo Banchero

Brandon Marcus • 7 months ago

NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Paolo Banchero pose for photos after Banchero was drafted with the 1st overall pick by the Orlando Magic during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City.

Skip Bayless Shares An Extremely Early Paolo Banchero Take

Brandon Marcus • 7 months ago

Paolo Banchero walks out with his family during introductions during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City.

Paolo Banchero Showed Up Ready To Play In His Debut

Brandon Marcus • 7 months ago

NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Paolo Banchero pose for photos after Banchero was drafted with the 1st overall pick by the Orlando Magic during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City.

Paolo Banchero Gets Magic Fans Hyped With A Tweet

Brandon Marcus • 7 months ago

NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Paolo Banchero pose for photos after Banchero was drafted with the 1st overall pick by the Orlando Magic during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City.

Did The Magic Make The Right Choice With Paolo Banchero?

Brian Haedrich • 7 months ago

Did The Magic Make The Right Choice With Paolo Banchero?

NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Paolo Banchero pose for photos after Banchero was drafted with the 1st overall pick by the Orlando Magic during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City.

Brian Haedrich • 7 months ago Up until the night before the 2022 NBA Draft, the Orlando Magic were projected to take Jabari Smith Jr. with the first overall pick. Even the morning of, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported the top three picks seemed set. Smith to the Magic, Chet Holmgren to the Oklahoma City Th

Paolo Banchero reacts after being drafted 1st overall by the Orlando Magic during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City.

Top NBA Insider Ended Up Whiffing On Spoiler Draft Prediction

Brandon Marcus • 7 months ago

NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Paolo Banchero pose for photos after Banchero was drafted with the 1st overall pick by the Orlando Magic during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City.

Paolo Banchero Has A Message For Magic Fans

Brandon Marcus • 7 months ago

Social distancing of fans due to Covid-19 is seen during an NBA game between the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic at Amway Center on December 23, 2020 in Orlando, Florida.

Magic Hoping To Get A Familiar Return At No. 1 Overall

Brandon Marcus • 7 months ago

NBA No. 1 Pick Odds Keep Drastically Shifting On Thursday

Brandon Marcus • 7 months ago

NBA No. 1 Pick Odds Keep Drastically Shifting On Thursday

Brandon Marcus • 7 months ago The NBA Draft is on Thursday night and every basketball fan is wondering just who will go as the top pick in this year's rookie class. Of course, no one knows for sure but speculation is running rampant across the league as the teams settle on their choices and make plans for their