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The Orlando Magic are set to name Ronnie Burrell as the new head coach of their G League team, the Osceola Magic, according to HoopsHype. Burrell brings experience from both the NBA and G League levels. He previously worked as an assistant coach with the Portland Trail Blazers and Brooklyn Nets before taking his latest […] The post Ronnie Burrell named Osceola Magic head coach appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Here is the Magic’s projected starting lineup and rotation for 2026-27, plus whether this core is finally ready to break through in the East.
This could be the end of Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner as Magic co-stars. How should the franchise approach a break-up?
Matt Barnes and Kobe Bryant turned a tense on-court moment into part of a relationship that eventually developed into a close bond, with Barnes now reflecting on the famous incident involving an inbound pass. During a game between the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers, Barnes attempted to intimidate Bryant by faking a pass directly […] The post Matt Barnes reflects on Kobe Bryant no-flinch moment appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Nine-year NBA veteran guard Elfrid Payton has found a new team to continue his NBA career. According to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype , Payton has agreed to a deal with the Sacramento Kings. Scotto added that Payton will compete for a spot on the Kings' final regular-season roster. Payton also has ties to Kings GM Scott Perry, as the two previously worked together with the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks. Payton's turbulent NBA career The 32-year-old former 10th overall NBA Draft p...
The Milwaukee Bucks could become the third team involved in a proposed trade that would send Paolo Banchero to the Golden State Warriors. Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey proposed a deal that would bring Banchero to Golden State. Bleacher Report NBA trade idea: Warriors receive:– Paolo Banchero– AJ Green– Goga Bitadze Magic receive:– Jimmy Butler– Yaxel [...]
By Dana Gauruder | at September 15, 2026 7:47 pm John Konchar has agreed to sign a one-year contract with the defending champion Knicks, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets. The Knicks’ interest in Konchar was reported earlier this month. At least three other Eastern Conference teams — the Heat, Raptors and Magic — were interested in signing him. The Heat had discussions with Konchar and told him they would get back to him this week regarding a potential offer but Konchar chose not to wait, Barry Jac...
Earlier on Tuesday, we heard that a number of Eastern Conference contenders, including the New York Knicks, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, and Toronto Raptors, were showing interest in sought-after free agent John Konchar. The tenacious defender and rebounding wing has made his choice, and he's going with the defending NBA champions. Free agent forward John Konchar has agreed to a one-year deal with the New York Knicks, agent George S. Langberg of @GSLSportsGroup tells ESPN. Koncha...
The Magic finally have another award winner, and Paolo Banchero can relax. This one belongs to the large green dragon. STUFF the Magic Dragon was named the 2026 NBA Mascot of the Year at the annual NBA Mascot Conference, an event that raises considerably more questions than it answers. Fellow NBA mascots selected the winner, meaning there was no media bias, questionable analytics or anonymous executive voting involved. Just professionals recognizing greatness. This is STUFF’s third victory. He...
The defending NBA champions are adding the sort of player good teams tend to find useful. Free agent forward John Konchar has agreed to a one-year contract with the Knicks, agent George Langberg told Shams Charania of ESPN. Konchar, 29, will enter his eighth NBA season after spending most of his career with the Grizzlies. He was traded to Utah in the Jaren Jackson Jr. deal, flipped to Minnesota last month and then waived by the Timberwolves. As Hoops Wire previously relayed, the Heat, Magic an...
The Magic finally have another award winner, and Paolo Banchero can relax. This one belongs to the large green dragon. STUFF the Magic Dragon was named the 2026 NBA Mascot of the Year at the annual NBA Mascot Conference, an event that raises considerably more questions than it answers. Fellow NBA mascots selected the winner, meaning […] The post Magic’s STUFF wins third NBA Mascot of Year award, strengthens GOAT case appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Pascal Siakam has a championship ring, a lengthy playoff résumé and a habit of actually being available. Apparently, that gets him eighth place. A recent HoopsHype ranking placed the Pacers veteran eighth among NBA power forwards. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the list, followed by Jalen Johnson, Scottie Barnes, Evan Mobley, LeBron James, Paolo Banchero and Zion Williamson. The placement drew some understandable pushback from Alex Golden of NBA On SI. Golden argued that if the goal were winning a ...
Here is a three-team mock trade that sends Jalen Suggs to the Suns, Jalen Green to the Heat, and gives the Magic more shooting.
A veteran forward has suddenly become a sought-after talent as the Miami Heat, the New York Knicks, the Orlando Magic, and the Toronto Raptors are reportedly eyeing him in free agency. The Minnesota Timberwolves recently waived John Konchar after acquiring him in a trade with the Utah Jazz. He went to the Timberwolves along with […] The post NBA rumors: Heat, Knicks, Magic, Raptors linked to free agent waived by Timberwolves after trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
John Konchar has drawn interest from the Miami Heat, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic and Toronto Raptors, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Konchar became a free agent after the Minnesota Timberwolves waived him and used the stretch provision on his contract. Minnesota acquired the 30-year-old from the Utah Jazz as part of […] The post John Konchar eyed by Heat, Knicks, Magic and Raptors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
John Konchar has drawn interest from four Eastern Conference teams. Now one of them has to find the money and roster space to sign him. The Heat, Magic and Raptors have joined the Knicks in monitoring Konchar, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Konchar, 29, spent most of his seven NBA seasons with Memphis before being moved twice this offseason. Utah sent him and Cody Williams to Minnesota last month, and the Timberwolves subsequently waived him. He has never averaged more than 5.1 poi...
John Konchar has drawn interest from four Eastern Conference teams. Now one of them has to find the money and roster space to sign him. The Heat, Magic and Raptors have joined the Knicks in monitoring Konchar, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Konchar, 29, spent most of his seven NBA seasons with […] The post John Konchar drawing interest from Heat, Magic, Raptors, Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The New York Knicks are facing significant competition for their well-known free-agency target ahead of next NBA season. Per NBA insider Marc Stein, the Knicks are in the mix alongside the Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, and the Toronto Raptors for John Konchar. "John Konchar is one of the top free agents available and has drawn interest, league sources say, from Miami, New York, Orlando and Toronto," the report noted. Raptors limited in signing John Konchar All three of the Knicks, Magic, and Heat...
Confirming that John Konchar is among the free agents the Knicks are considering, Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link) reports that the veteran wing has also received interest from at least three other Eastern Conference teams. According to Stein, the Heat, Magic, and Raptors also have an eye on Konchar. A seven-year veteran […]
The Golden State Warriors have multiple reasons to watch the Orlando Magic's contract talks with young guard Anthony Black over the coming weeks.
Two weeks until Media Day, three weeks until Preseason…this is the final countdown! Philip Rossman-Reich of Orlando Magic Daily and Locked On Magic joins the show to share his thoughts about the summer and the season ahead. Download the Outlet app and follow us @sixthmanshow! Search “Outlet Sports” on your app store or follow the link below for Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/outlet-town-hall-for-sports/id6478790319 Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesixthmanshow Eat at JAM Hot ...
Celtics The Celtics were willing to trade Jaylen Brown. That didn’t mean they were interested in selling off everybody else. According to Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports, Boston received a significant number of calls about Derrick White after moving Brown to Philadelphia. The Celtics listened, as teams generally do, but quickly made it clear White […] The post NBA Rumors: Celtics, Derrick White, Magic, Paolo Banchero, Darius Garland, Ty Jerome appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Rockets Alperen Sengun wanted Rockets general manager Rafael Stone to communicate more. Stone responded by spending nearly two weeks with him in Türkiye. As Matt Young of the Houston Chronicle relayed, Sengun challenged Stone during their postseason conversations. “You’re always around, but I want to hear from you more: Good, bad or ugly,” Stone recalled […] The post NBA Notes: Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Magic appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Last season, the Golden State Warriors were dealing with more than inconsistent performances. The tension spilled onto the sideline when Draymond Green and Steve Kerr got into a heated argument during a timeout after Green committed a turnover against the Orlando Magic and continued to engage with an official. Moses Moody and assistant coach Jerry […] The post Steve Kerr Gets Back at Draymond Green for Leaking Private Conversation With “Frustrating” Warning appeared first on EssentiallySport...
The calendar has turned to September. You know what that means, right?! Our offseason outlook series is back for the third-straight year! Hot Hot Hoops senior writer Matt Hanifan will provide his take on the offseasons of all 30 teams for the next 30 days! We will be going in alphabetical order, beginning with the […] The post Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Orlando Magic’s 2026 offseason appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .