Warriors dealt blow by Magic’s potential Wendell Carter Jr. asking price
The Golden State Warriors have been dealt a blow by one executive's belief of the Orlando Magic's potential asking price in a Wendell Carter Jr. trade.
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Injury Notes: Missi, Murphy, Barnes, Leonard, Christie, Penda, More
The Pelicans may finally see Yves Missi back on the floor for Saturday’s game vs. Denver after missing 11 contests with a left knee contusion, while starter Trey Murphy III sits out his fourth straight game due to bilateral patellar tendinopathy. Across the league, Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is questionable after four games with an adductor strain, and Kawhi Leonard remains limited by left knee swelling, with a reassessment due early next week. Dallas guard Max Christie is doubtful with a left ankle sprain, and Orlando’s Noah Penda reports progress on a partially torn hamstring but has no return date. The early‑season injury wave continues to shape rosters and lineups.
Milwaukee Bucks’ Ryan Rollins gets major shoutout from Taylor Jenkins in loss vs. Orlando Magic
The Milwaukee Bucks fall 107-99 to the Orlando Magic, sealing their NBA Cup exit and extending a nine‑game losing streak to 1‑12. While Jaime Jaquez Jr. leads with 22 points, rookie guard Ryan Rollins draws praise from coach Taylor Jenkins for his defensive hustle, posting eight points, 10 rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes. Jenkins highlights Rollins’ disruptive play and rebounding, though wishes he’d hit more shots. Rollins continues to carve out a key bench role alongside Jaquez, offering energy on both ends despite the team’s overall struggles.
Southeast Notes: Bam, Giannis, Suggs, Hardaway Jr., Young
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo finally silence doubts, each dropping 37 points in the Heat’s 133-121 win over Cleveland, pushing Miami to a .500 record after an 0-4 start. Coach Erik Spoelstra hails their paint dominance, while Giannis notes there’s still work to be done. Meanwhile, Jalen Suggs returns from a knee bruise, seeing limited minutes for the Magic, and Tim Hardaway Jr. sees reduced roles with Miami, scoring four in 20 minutes. Across the Southeast, Trae Young posts 37 points and 14 assists in a double‑OT loss for the Wizards, reaffirming his All‑Star form after signing a four‑year, $212 million extension.
Tyler Herro Tells a Magic Fan to “Shut Up” During Another Bucks Loss, and the Internet Says He Hit a Three and Pointed Right at Him
During a Milwaukee Bucks loss in Orlando on Nov. 14, 2026, Tyler Herro snapped at a Magic fan, saying “Keep talking… shut up,” then stepped back to hit a three and point at the spectator. Despite the viral moment, the Magic beat the Bucks 107-99, with Franz Wagner tallying 35 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds. Herro finished with 18 points on 5‑of‑17 shooting, as Milwaukee suffers its ninth straight defeat. The article also references Herro’s trade to Milwaukee for Giannis Antetokounmpo, his recent off‑court drama with Bam Adebayo, and his comments about the painful losing streak.
Bucks vs. Magic Player Grades: Bigs peform, team forgets how to make free throws
The Milwaukee Bucks fall 107-99 to the Orlando Magic in the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup, ending their contention hopes. Despite a second‑half rally, the Bucks struggled with scoring droughts and a sub‑58% free‑throw rate. Standout performances include Jaime Jaquez Jr. (22 points, 5‑of‑7 from three, A grade) and Myles Turner (14 points, 11 rebounds, B‑ grade), while Kyle Kuzma’s ball‑dominating play and poor free‑throw shooting earn a D. Magic guard Tyler Herro scores 18 points but shoots just 5‑of‑17 (C‑). Bucks’ Ryan Rollins contributes 8 points and 10 rebounds (C+). The article offers full game recap and a six‑minute podcast recap.
Bucks vs. Magic Player Grades: Bigs peform, team forgets how to make free throws
The Milwaukee Bucks fall 107-99 to the Orlando Magic in the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup, ending their contention hopes. Despite a strong second‑half comeback, the Bucks struggled with long scoring droughts and a poor 58% free‑throw rate. Player grades highlight Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s A‑grade 22‑point burst, Myles Turner’s B‑grade double‑double, and solid contributions from Kel’el Ware (B‑) and Ryan Rollins (C+). Conversely, Kyle Kuzma’s D‑grade performance and Tyler Herro’s inefficient 5‑of‑17 shooting underscore the Bucks’ offensive woes. The game’s key takeaways revolve around big‑man production and missed free‑throw opportunities.
Franz Wagner’s massive performance kills Milwaukee Bucks’ NBA Cup hopes
Franz Wagner ignites the Orlando Magic with a 35-point, 9‑rebounds, 12‑assist night as they beat the Milwaukee Bucks 107‑99 in the NBA Cup on Nov. 13, 2026. Wagner’s 13‑for‑22 shooting and near‑triple‑double shatter the Bucks’ defense, which managed only 14 points in the opening quarter and fell behind by 20 in the third. Coach Taylor Jenkins admits the Bucks failed to adjust, while his own lineup experiment—starting rookie Ousmane Dieng—doesn’t stick. The loss marks Milwaukee’s eighth straight defeat.
Blockbuster NBA Trade Idea To Shake Up the Eastern Conference
The Orlando Magic have so far resisted breaking up the duo of Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. Conventional wisdom suggests they'll give in soon enough.
Key Points: Franz Wagner Scores 35, Magic Defeat Bucks 107-99 for First Home Win of Season
Franz Wagner erupts for 35 points and 12 assists as the Orlando Magic clinch their first home win, 107-99 over the Milwaukee Bucks, in NBA Cup group play on Nov. 14, 2026. Wagner fell just short of a triple‑double with nine rebounds, shooting 13‑of‑22 overall and perfect from the line. The Magic improve to 2‑0 in East Group A and 5‑7 overall, while the Bucks slip to 0‑2 in the group and 1‑12 on the season, marking their worst start in 52 years. Contributions also come from Goga Bitadze, Tristan da Silva, and Wendell Carter Jr., and the Magic head to Boston next.
Franz Wagner scores 35 as Magic hand Bucks ninth straight loss
Franz Wagner scored 35 points and dished out 12 assists as the Orlando Magic beat the Milwaukee Bucks 107-99 on Friday, securing their first home win of the season. The post Franz Wagner scores 35 as Magic hand Bucks ninth straight loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Magic’s Sean Sweeney gives Jalen Suggs his flowers after returning from injury
The Orlando Magic snap a home losing streak with a 107-99 win over the Milwaukee Bucks at Kia Center on Nov. 14, 2026, maintaining a three‑game run (5-7). Sixth‑year guard Jalen Suggs returns after eight games on the sidelines, logging 21 minutes off the bench with 3 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists despite shooting 1‑of‑8. Coach Sean Sweeney praises Suggs’ immediate impact on defense, penetration and playmaking, noting the team managed his minutes to ease the knee comeback. Suggs, the 2021 No. 5 pick, has struggled with health, but his presence re‑energizes Orlando as they prepare for a two‑day break before facing Boston.
Magic’s Franz Wagner extends heater to 4 games in win over Bucks
Franz Wagner extends his scoring streak to four straight games as he leads the Orlando Magic to a 107-99 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Nov. 14, 2026. Wagner posts 35 points, 12 assists, nine rebounds, shooting 13‑of‑22 from the field and perfect from the line, after recent 38‑point, 33‑point and 30‑point outings. Five Magic players score in double figures, with Desmond Bane adding 21 points. The win moves Orlando to 5‑7, ninth in the East, and sets up a road clash with Boston on Nov. 16.
Kings’ Darius Acuff joins Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in elite rookie company
Despite the Sacramento Kings’ 1-10 start, rookie Darius Acuff Jr. shines, averaging 26.2 points over his first 11 games – the third‑highest rookie scoring average after Kareem Abdul‑Jabbar (26.8) and Michael Jordan (26.3). He posted 29 points in a 107‑100 loss to the Orlando Magic, marking his seventh consecutive 20‑point game. Critics, including former No. 2 pick Michael Beasley, call his shot volume selfish; Acuff logs 22.8 attempts per game, tied for second‑most in the NBA behind Luka Doncic. The article weighs his scoring impressiveness against the Kings’ need for wins.
Rapid Recap: Magic 107, Bucks 99
The Orlando Magic beat the Milwaukee Bucks 107-99 in the NBA Cup on November 13, 2026, earning their first home win of the season. Franz Wagner led Orlando with 35 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds, while bench star Jaime Jaquez Jr. poured in 22 for Milwaukee. The Bucks struggled with shooting and free throws, going 7‑15 from the charity stripe and 18‑31 overall from the line. Ousmane Dieng started for the Bucks, but turnovers and missed shots kept them down, despite Myles Turner’s three triples and Tyler Herro’s late surge. The loss drops the Bucks to 0‑2 in the Cup and 1‑12 overall.
Bucks’ Tyler Herro talks some serious trash to Magic chatty Magic fan
During the Bucks’ 84-72 loss to the Magic on Nov. 14, 2026, Tyler Herro clashed with a heckling fan at the Kia Center, a moment captured by ESPN and shared on social media. Herro finished with 12 points on 4-of-13 shooting as Orlando built a 20‑point lead before Milwaukee trimmed the gap in the third quarter. The incident adds to Herro’s recent drama, including a summer Instagram dispute with Bam Adebayo, and comes as the Bucks slump to 1‑11 after trading Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami. Fans wonder if his fire can spark a comeback in the final period.
Magic’s Franz Wagner embarrassing Bucks with scorching hot start
Franz Wagner ignites the Orlando Magic with a blistering start against the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring 14 points in just 11 minutes and leading a 52-36 halftime edge. The 25‑year‑old, averaging 23.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 7.9 assists this season, tallied 18 points, five boards and seven assists by intermission. With Paolo Banchero sidelined and Jalen Suggs back from injury, Wagner’s hot hand could push the Magic to a third straight win and bolster his All‑Star case, while the Bucks try to halt an eight‑game skid.
Magic’s Jalen Suggs To Return On Friday
The Orlando Magic, sitting 4-7 before Friday’s NBA Cup matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks, finally get a boost as starting point guard Jalen Suggs is cleared to return after an eight‑game layoff with a right‑knee bone bruise. Suggs, who posted double‑digit points only once in his three early games, will come off the bench behind Anthony Black, who has thrived in his absence with career‑high averages of 17.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.5 assists and a 43.6% three‑point rate. The roster also adds Jamal Cain and Tristan Da Silva after injuries.
Bulls Sign Orlando Robinson To Non-Guaranteed Deal
The Chicago Bulls fill their final roster spot by signing 26‑year‑old center Orlando Robinson to a non‑guaranteed deal. Robinson, who previously spent training camp with the Bulls and was waived before the season, averaged 6.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists in three preseason games. He has four years of NBA experience with the Heat, Kings, Raptors and Magic, posting career averages of 4.6 PPG, 3.8 RPG and 1.2 APG over 115 games. The move frees up the Bulls’ two‑way players to be active in up to 150 games, giving coach Tiago Splitter more roster flexibility.
Jerry West spent three days in hospital after bringing Shaq, Kobe to Lakers
Jerry West recounts the toll his 1996 offseason took on him after orchestrating the Lakers' historic acquisition of Shaquille O’Neal and a teenage Kobe Bryant. West says the grueling negotiations left him emotionally exhausted, landing him in the hospital for three days. He chased the 24‑year‑old O’Neal, who left the Magic for a seven‑year, $120 million contract, and evaluated 17‑year‑old Bryant at Inglewood High, ultimately convincing owner Jerry Buss to trade Vlade Divac for the high‑school prodigy. The moves paid off, as the duo led the Lakers to three consecutive championships starting four years later.
New NBA Trade Rumors on Magic's Anthony Black After Contract Extension Talks Fizzled Out
Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black could be on the move before the NBA's trade deadline in February, The Athletic's Sam Amick reported.
Is Jalen Suggs playing tonight? Magic vs. Bucks injury report
The Orlando Magic list guard Jalen Suggs as questionable for Friday night’s NBA Cup showdown with the Milwaukee Bucks after a right knee contusion and bone bruise. Suggs, who missed the past eight games, could return to bolster a backcourt that’s been hit hard by injuries, including star forward Paolo Banchero (high‑ankle sprain) and several others on the list. The Magic (4‑7) ride a two‑game winning streak and host the struggling Bucks (1‑11) at the Kia Center, with tipoff at 7 p.m. ET. Suggs’ final status will be decided close to game time.
Paolo Banchero Stats: 2026-27 Averages, Career Numbers and Injury Update
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero is averaging a career‑high 24.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 7.5 assists on 69.6% shooting in the first two games of 2026‑27, highlighted by a 35‑point, 10‑assist effort against Atlanta. A right high‑ankle sprain suffered on Oct. 23 sidelines him for four‑to‑six weeks, with a projected return in late November. Banchero’s career averages sit at 22.4 PPG, 7.4 RPG and 4.8 APG over 272 games, and his playmaking role has grown each season. The article details his early-season performance, injury timeline, and historical stats.
Moe Wagner has joking reaction to heated altercation with former Magic coach Jamahl Mosley
During the Pelicans’ 145-111 loss to the Nets on Nov. 12, a heated on‑court spat erupted between former Magic coach Jamahl Mosley and ex‑Magic big man Moe Wagner. Mosley received a technical after yelling at Wagner, who had just hit a three‑pointer and responded toward the New Orleans bench. Wagner, who scored 16 points (13 in the first half) for Brooklyn, downplayed the incident, saying there’s “nothing negative” from his side. The fight highlights the Pelicans’ defensive woes – they’ve now endured three straight 130‑plus point defeats and sit at a league‑worst 137.0 defensive rating.
Magic rumors: Orlando pushing back on rising trade buzz, but something’s gotta give soon
The Orlando Magic are under pressure as their $30‑plus‑million contracts for Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Desmond Bane and Jalen Suggs push the team near the luxury‑tax apron. Rookie guard Anthony Black, who missed a summer extension and heads toward restricted free agency in 2027, has sparked trade rumors, but the franchise and league sources deny he’s expendable. Black is thriving with 17.8 points, six rebounds and 5.5 assists in eight games after Suggs’ knee injury, while the Magic sit 4‑7 with a –5.0 net rating. President Jeff Weltman faces a crossroads: keep the core or reshuffle after three straight first‑round exits.
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