Magic Anthony Black will enter the season without an extension, leaving the Magic with a contract decision that could get more expensive if he takes another step. Orlando and Black did not reach an agreement before Monday’s deadline. The fourth-year guard is now headed toward restricted free agency next summer after averaging 15.0 points, 3.8 […]
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For the first time in his NBA career, Franz Wagner is entering a season without his brother, Moe, by his side. Following six seasons with the Orlando Magic, Moe signed a two-year, $19 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets this summer. Franz recently revealed his initial reaction to his brother departing for Brooklyn. “Moe called […]
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The Orlando Magic reportedly have no interest in trading Anthony Black despite limited progress in contract extension negotiations.
Dwight Howard has officially retired from professional basketball, concluding a career that included an NBA championship, three Defensive Player of the Year awards and an Olympic gold medal. The former Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers center played his final professional game Saturday for Black Fortress Tbilisi in Georgia, ending a career that extended well […]
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Delonte West praises Rafer Alston for knocking the wind out of the Cavaliers.
The NBA season starts on Tuesday. Anthony Black’s future with the Orlando Magic remains murky. It still looks like Black won’t get a contract extension, as Orlando prioritizes paying its four core veterans: Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs, and Desmond Bane. In the latest edition of The Stein Line, Marc Stein laid out the state of […]
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The Orlando Magic are big fans of Anthony Black and have no desire to trade the young guard despite uncertainty surrounding his contract extension, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Orlando’s challenge is balancing Black’s development with the financial commitments already made to its established core. The Magic have long-term contracts in place […]
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The Hornets’ Brandon Miller is considered the most likely player to receive a rookie scale extension before today’s deadline, but the odds are much longer for Magic guard Anthony Black, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reports in his latest Substack column (subscriber link). League sources tell Stein that Orlando has no desire to trade […]
New Orlando Magic head coach Sean Sweeney wants to establish a clear team identity through daily preparation, strong fundamentals and consistent habits as he begins his first season leading the franchise. Speaking to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of ScoopB.com, Sweeney reflected on the lessons he took from his previous coaching stops, particularly his time with […]
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Thunder The Thunder have another starter locked into a long-term deal. Cason Wallace agreed to a five-year, $139 million rookie-scale extension Sunday, according to ESPN. The agreement comes ahead of Monday’s extension deadline and keeps another important piece alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren. Wallace has already established himself defensively, earning second-team All-Defense […]
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Nuggets forward Spencer Jones told reporters — including Bennett Durando of The Denver Post (Twitter link) — on Sunday that he’s on track to play in Thursday’s regular season opener at Oklahoma City. Jones tweaked his hamstring during training camp at the beginning of the month and subsequently underwent an MRI, which revealed a strain. […]
ORLANDO — Inside Orlando, Florida, the energy surrounding the Orlando Magic is palpable. Fresh off a busy offseason and stepping into a new era on the sidelines, Orlando’s front office, roster core and franchise legends are locked in on one objective: elevating a talented young foundation into a legitimate contender. A New Era in Central […]
Paolo Banchero faces mounting pressure as Tim MacMahon questions his ability to lead Orlando to success.
The Orlando Magic have suffered an injury setback ahead of the NBA regular season, with forward Noah Penda sustaining a partially torn right hamstring during Friday’s preseason game. The injury is expected to keep Penda sidelined for a significant period, potentially forcing him to miss several weeks as Orlando begins its new campaign. The Magic […]
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The Washington Wizards have signed Reece Beekman to a two-way contract, the team announced Saturday. Beekman, 24, spent four seasons at Virginia before going undrafted in 2024. He spent his rookie season with the Golden State Warriors and later the Brooklyn Nets. The 6-foot-3 guard played last season with the Osceola Magic — the Orlando […]
A former first-round pick could be heading out of the States after another year of NBA setbacks. The Orlando Magic waived Kevin Knox on October 16, ending the forward’s latest attempt to secure a roster spot for the upcoming season. However, his basketball career may soon take him to Spain. Unicaja Malaga, a Spanish powerhouse, […]
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Lakers Ziaire Williams joined the Lakers on a minimum contract. He could begin the season in their starting lineup. Williams helped his case with a strong preseason, making all five of his three-point attempts and providing the defense that drew coach JJ Redick’s interest in the first place, writes Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los […]
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Noah Penda is expected to miss “significant time” after suffering a partially torn right hamstring during the Magic’s preseason finale against Miami on Friday, sources tell Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link). No recovery timetable has been set, and Penda’s return will depend on his response to treatment. The 21-year-old small forward also […]
Former NBA forward Kevin Knox could be headed overseas for the first time in his career, according to Alex Molina of Eurohoops, who reports that the Spanish club Unicaja Malaga is discussing a contract with the 27-year-old’s camp. Knox was waived by the Magic on Friday night after spending training camp and the preseason with […]
Klay Thompson shot the ball dreadfully for the Heat in preseason.
The Magic have waived Malaki Branham, JD Davison and Kevin Knox, the team announced, leaving all three with a potential opportunity in the G League. Each was on an Exhibit 10 contract and can earn a bonus of up to $91,000 by spending at least 60 days with the Osceola Magic. All three appeared in […]
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The Miami Heat wrapped up their preseason Friday night against the Orlando Magic, losing 136-115. Miami was without Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo and Pelle Larsson, who missed the Heat’s final three preseason games with an undisclosed illness. Still, it was a successful night for the Heat’s young guns. Ryan Conwell led the way with 21 […]
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The Magic have waived Malaki Branham, JD Davison and Kevin Knox, per a team press release. Each of the three players was signed to an Exhibit 10 contract and is now eligible for a bonus worth $91K if he spends at least 60 days in the G League with the Osceola Magic. Jason Beede of […]
The Orlando Magic closed out the preseason with a convincing win over the Miami Heat, and less than a day later, they began trimming the roster ahead of opening night. The Magic announced they have waived Malaki Branham, JD Davison, and Kevin Knox II. All three joined Orlando during the offseason as camp additions competing […]
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The Magic emerged victorious in their fourth and final preseason tune-up on Friday. However, they did not escape unscathed. As Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel writes, star forward Franz Wagner (right shoulder soreness) and second-year reserves Noah Penda (right hamstring tightness) and Jase Richardson (sore low back) all exited the win over Miami due […]