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Magic, Malik Reneau Agree To Exhibit 10 Deal
The Magic have come to terms on an Exhibit 10 deal with undrafted free agent Malik Reneau, per the University of Miami (Twitter link). Reneau played for Indiana for three years before transferring to Miami for his senior year. He had a strong scoring season for the Hurricanes, averaging 18.9 points per game with a […]
Wizards add Felix Okpara in draft-night trade
The Washington Wizards acquired center Felix Okpara from the Orlando Magic during the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, sending out picks No. 51 and No. 60 in exchange for the No. 46 selection, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. The deal was part of a busy second-round night, with Washington also involved in […] The post Wizards add Felix Okpara in draft-night trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Wizards, Magic, Bucks Officially Finalize Three-Team Trade
The Wizards, Magic, and Bucks have finalized a pair of draft-night deals initially reported separately, officially completing them as a single three-team transaction. All three teams announced the trade in press releases. The terms of the deal are as follows: Wizards acquire the draft rights to Felix Okpara (No. 46 pick; from Magic) Magic acquire […]
Magic's Active Roster, Draft Class, 2026-27 Salary Info and Free Agents After NBA Draft Results
Here's a look at the Orlando Magic's roster after the 2026 NBA Draft, including their projected salary cap and impending free agents.
Bucks trade for No. 60 pick, select Malique Lewis
The Milwaukee Bucks did not have a selection when the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft began, but that changed when they acquired the No. 60 overall pick from the Orlando Magic for cash considerations. The Washington Wizards held this pick going into the night, but sent it to the Magic for the draft […]
Bucks To Acquire 60th Pick From Magic For Cash
The Bucks are acquiring the 60th overall pick in the 2026 draft from the Magic for cash considerations, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Orlando just acquired pick No. 60 when the team agreed to send the 46th selection (Felix Okpara) to Washington. The Magic also added the 51st pick in that deal. […]
NBA Draft 2026: Wizards trade No. 51 and No. 60 picks to acquire Felix Okpara from the Magic
The Washington Wizards traded picks No. 51 and 60 to move up five slots and obtain Felix Okpara, a defensive-minded big man who played most recently for the University of Tennessee. Okpara was originally drafted at No. 46 overall by the Orlando Magic. Okpara has the physical tools to contribute in the NBA. He measured […]
Wizards To Acquire No. 46 Pick Felix Okpara From Magic
The Magic have reached an agreement to trade the rights to No. 46 overall pick Felix Okpara to the Wizards, reports Jeff Goodman of Field of 68 (Twitter link). In exchange for Okpara, Orlando is acquiring the 51st and 60th picks from Washington, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Okpara emerged as a […]
Bruce Branch, Caleb Holt's Top Potential 2027 Landing Spots After 2026 NBA Draft
With the first round of the 2026 NBA draft now in the books, the attention shifts to what should be a stacked class of 2027.
Every NBA team's best draft pick of all time
History is riddled with NBA Draft picks that changed the game, both good and bad. Many teams had absolutely wild draft gambles that saved their franchise.
Open Thread: Spurs Associate Head Coach Sean Sweeney is now Orlando Magic’s Head Coach
We all heard about it during the Spurs historic seventh NBA Finals run. Their associate head coach and defensive mastermind Sean Sweeney had been tapped to serve as head coach of the Orlando Magic. Sweeney has served in the NBA since 2011 where he started as a video coordinator for the New Jersey Nets. In […]
Hawks need to monitor any potential movement from Magic
The Orlando Magic are a team full of young talent, yet without any success to show for it. The Atlanta Hawks could snap up a talented player this summer.
Scotto’s Latest: Nnaji, Nuggets, Nurkic, Suns, Magic
The Nuggets, who are facing a cap crunch this summer ahead of Peyton Watson‘s restricted free agency, have been open to discussing a trade centered around Zeke Nnaji and the 26th overall pick, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Nnaji, a former first-round pick, has been out of Denver’s rotation the past three seasons […]
Orlando Magic’s Jeff Weltman Addresses Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumors
DHJ Quick Take: Jeff Weltman Calls Magic’s Giannis Antetokounmpo Talk a Compliment Orlando’s president declined to address Giannis Antetokounmpo speculation directly, citing tampering rules, but said the attention reflects the talent on the Magic’s roster. Orlando Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman declined to address speculation that his team is a dark-horse suitor for […]
Southeast Notes: Davis, Heat, Magic, McNeeley
Anthony Davis‘ future with the Wizards has been a subject of speculation since Washington acquired him in a three-team trade in February, with the star big man admitting after that deal that he had questions about the team’s path to contention. Addressing Davis’ future this week in a conversation with JP Finlay of NBC Sports […]
Jeff Weltman welcomes Magic-Giannis rumors as compliment
Orlando Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman declined to directly address rumors linking the franchise to Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, but he did acknowledge that being mentioned in discussions involving a player of that caliber reflects well on Orlando’s roster. The Magic have recently been viewed as a potential dark-horse destination should Antetokounmpo […] The post Jeff Weltman welcomes Magic-Giannis rumors as compliment appeared first on TalkBasket.n...
Magic Exec Addresses Giannis Trade Rumors, Links to Bucks Star After Sean Sweeney Hire as HC
Orlando Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman is flattered there has been speculation about the team potentially being a sleeper destination for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
After Losing $100 Million to Addiction, 4x All-Star Worked at Starbucks Before Returning to NBA
In 2006, the U.S. Marshal found the 1998 13th overall pick, Keon Clark, boarding a bus in Houston. He was due to stand trial in Illinois on weapons and drug charges but never showed up. After the authorities took him into custody, Clark admitted he had an addiction problem. The former Orlando Magic hooper said […] The post After Losing $100 Million to Addiction, 4x All-Star Worked at Starbucks Before Returning to NBA appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Kawhi Leonard Trade Rumors Reignited By Surprising LA Clippers Report
Despite a recent rumor claiming Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has no interest in trading top star Kawhi Leonard, […]
11 biggest all-time NBA Draft steals who became franchise cornerstones
When the 2026 NBA Draft begins on Tuesday, June 23, franchises will look to change their trajectory with one savvy selection. History shows most of the NBA’s all-time legends come from the first few picks of the draft. But there…
2026 NBA Draft Scouting Report for Orlando Magic's No. 51 Pick Izaiyah Nelson
The Orlando Magic (via Washington Wizards) have officially selected Izaiyah Nelson with the No. 51 pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
Southeast Notes: Sweeney, Magic, Wizards, Jakucionis
Although he was hired as the Magic‘s new head coach on June 1, Sean Sweeney wasn’t formally introduced to the media until Thursday because he had been serving as the Spurs’ associate head coach in the NBA Finals, writes Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press. “When we finally did get in front of him, it […]
Pistons open to making big addition after early playoff exit
The Detroit Pistons were one of the biggest stories of the NBA regular season, racing to a 61-21 record and the best record in the Eastern Conference. However, they struggled in the playoffs, barely escaping the Orlando Magic in seven games in the first round before falling to the Cleveland Cavaliers in seven games in […] The post Pistons open to making big addition after early playoff exit appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Sean Sweeney wastes no time setting championship standard with Magic
The Orlando Magic officially introduced Sean Sweeney as their new head coach on Thursday, and the longtime NBA assistant made it clear that high expectations will define the organization’s approach entering the 2026-27 season. Fresh off an NBA Finals appearance with the San Antonio Spurs, who fell to the New York Knicks in five games, […] The post Sean Sweeney wastes no time setting championship standard with Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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