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It was only one preseason game, but Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered an encouraging performance in the Heat’s exhibition over Toronto in Quebec City on Saturday, writes Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. The two-time MVP, who was limited to a career-low 36 appearances last season due to a variety of injuries, finished with nine points, seven […]
Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black is making significant progress from his ankle injury as the team prepares to begin its preseason schedule next week. The Magic wrapped up their first week of training camp Friday with their preseason opener against the Memphis Grizzlies set for Wednesday. Black has been limited throughout camp after suffering a […] The post Anthony Black injury update is crucial for Magic before preseason appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Magic guard Anthony Black is eligible for a rookie scale extension until October 19. He said at Monday’s media day that he’s not sure whether a deal will be reached ahead of that deadline but he isn’t stressing it either way. President of basketball operations Jeff Weltman says the team hopes to extend Black, though […]
The Orlando Magic had a great 2025 summer when they signed someone deemed as the best player next to their star Paolo Banchero. However, the results were not there. They only managed to get an eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. It is time to regroup but at the moment, there only major addition to [...]
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Mario Hezonja is back in the NBA after a six-season absence, and he's three inches taller and 70 pounds heavier (6'6", 190 to 6'9", 260) than he was when he initially entered the NBA in 2015 with the Orlando Magic.
The Orlando Magic have been dealt an injury blow, as Anthony Black reportedly sustained a minor ankle sprain during the team’s voluntary workouts ahead of training camp. “Orlando Magic coach Sean Sweeney said Anthony Black had a minor ankle sprain during the team’s voluntary workouts leading into training camp. Sweeney said Black is considered day-to-day, [...]
The dynamic between player and mentor in the NBA often dictates the speed at which young talent transitions into sustained excellence. For Orlando Magic cornerstone Paolo Banchero, having the guidance of legendary coach God Shammgod provided a critical foundation—one built on communication, wisdom and mutual admiration. Banchero on Shammgod’s Holistic Impact Reflecting on their time […]
The Golden State Warriors have got another reason to monitor the Orlando Magic following reported interest in Paolo Banchero earlier in the offseason.
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NBA fans react to Orlando Magic announcing five cost-saving changes to make attending games cheaper for home fans.
NBA legend and Memphis Tigers head coach Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway remains one of the most iconic figures in basketball history. With his sleek, smooth playmaking ability and legendary off-court cultural impact, Penny defined an entire era of 1990s hoops alongside Shaquille O’Neal with the Orlando Magic. In this exclusive #WORDWITHSCOOP interview, I caught up with […]
Nikola Vucevic’s return to the Orlando Magic has already made an impression on new teammate Desmond Bane as the organization prepares for the 2026-27 NBA season. Following Orlando’s second day of training camp Wednesday, Bane discussed what he has seen from the veteran center since Vucevic returned to the franchise this offseason. Speaking with the […] The post Nikola Vucevic’s Magic return draws eye-opening take from Desmond Bane appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva is already standing out to new head coach Sean Sweeney through the opening days of training camp ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. As the Magic wrapped up their second day of training camp, Sweeney singled out da Silva while discussing the team’s progress learning his offensive system. In […] The post Tristan da Silva turning heads early at Magic training camp with strong qualities appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Orlando Magic head coach Sean Sweeney is placing a major emphasis on spacing as he begins installing his offensive system ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. The Magic wrapped up their second day of training camp Wednesday as Sweeney continued introducing his approach to a roster led by Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane. […] The post Magic coach Sean Sweeney reveals major offensive emphasis for 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Sean Sweeney has spent plenty of time discussing what the Magic’s new offense should look like. One part apparently isn’t open for discussion. That would be none other than spacing. Orlando’s new coach is emphasizing a five-out system during training camp, and he considers maintaining that spacing an obligation players have to one another, according […] The post Sean Sweeney has one non-negotiable for Magic offense: Space the floor appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Paolo Banchero needs to become more efficient and there is no one better to learn from than Kevin Durant.
The Orlando Magic are dealing with an early injury concern at training camp after guard Anthony Black suffered a minor ankle sprain during the team’s voluntary workouts leading into camp. Magic head coach Sean Sweeney revealed Black’s injury Wednesday as Orlando continued preparations for the 2026-27 NBA season. Orlando Sentinel reporter Jason Beede shared the […] The post Magic hit with Anthony Black injury setback at training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Paolo Banchero highlighted the influence of Kevin Durant and former Orlando Magic assistant coach God Shammgod during media day, focusing on the lessons he has taken from both while continuing to develop his game. Banchero drew attention over the summer when photos and video surfaced of him working out with Durant. However, the Orlando forward […] The post Paolo Banchero on Kevin Durant: “Every rep he does is game speed” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Magic The Magic changed the coach. If that doesn’t work, they may finally have to change something else. Orlando fired Jamahl Mosley after last season and replaced him with Sean Sweeney, hoping the highly regarded former Mavericks and Spurs assistant can get more from a roster built around Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs and […] The post NBA Notes: Magic, Kings, Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, Pelicans, Zion Williamson appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs has nothing but appreciation for former head coach Jamahl Mosley as both begin new chapters entering the 2026-27 NBA season. With Magic training camp under way, Suggs reflected on his relationship with Mosley during Monday’s Media Day after the longtime Orlando coach departed the organization this offseason and became head […] The post Jalen Suggs sends heartfelt message to Jamahl Mosley after Magic departure appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner got their first taste of a Sean Sweeney-led training camp Tuesday, and both Orlando Magic stars came away encouraged by the energy and structure their new head coach brought to the floor. Orlando opened training camp one day after holding its annual Media Day as Sweeney officially began preparations for […] The post Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner give first Sean Sweeney impressions after Magic start training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Wizards Being the No. 1 overall pick usually comes with a fairly simple assignment: Please save us. AJ Dybantsa doesn’t quite see it that way in Washington. The Wizards haven’t won more than 18 games in any of the past three seasons, but Dybantsa said at Media Day that he doesn’t feel as if the […] The post East Notes: Wizards, AJ Dybantsa, Magic, Nikola Vucevic, Heat appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Nikola Vucevic has an opportunity to continue climbing the Orlando Magic record books after returning to the franchise, but the veteran center has made it clear that individual milestones are secondary to winning. As the Magic begin training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season, Vucevic acknowledged during Monday’s Media Day that he has his sights […] The post Nikola Vucevic has Nick Anderson in sights, but there’s a bigger priority for Magic reunion appeared first on ClutchPoints .
As the Orlando Magic begin training camp ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, guard Anthony Black is trying not to let his uncertain contract situation become a distraction. Black is eligible for a rookie-scale contract extension entering his fourth NBA season, but the 22-year-old acknowledged during Monday’s Media Day that Orlando is in a “weird […] The post Magic guard Anthony Black gets brutally honest on ‘weird’ contract extension situation appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero is setting his expectations high entering his fifth NBA season, with winning the Eastern Conference among his primary goals for the 2026-27 campaign. Banchero revealed his lofty expectations during Monday’s Media Day while also discussing an important lesson he learned from working out with Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant during […] The post Magic star Paolo Banchero aims high with bold goal after learning important lesson from Rockets’ Kevin Durant appear...