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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 […]
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...
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.
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 .
Despite a recent rumor claiming Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has no interest in trading top star Kawhi Leonard, […]
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…
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 […]
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 .
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 .
How many trade proposals have you read about Giannis Antetokounmpo in recent weeks? Four? Fourteen? Sixty million? The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly entertaining every offer for Antetokounmpo, with the Miami Heat, the Boston Celtics, the Orlando Magic, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Portland Trail Blazers being linked to the two-time MVP. […] The post NBA rumors: Insider nukes idea of Jaylen Brown going to Clippers in Giannis Antetokounmpo trade appeared first o...
The Orlando Magic are continuing to reshape their coaching staff under new head coach Sean Sweeney, adding three assistants with NBA, G League and international experience. According to Michael Scotto of Hoopshype, Orlando is hiring Riley Crean, Mfon Udofia and DJ Bakker as assistant coaches, giving Sweeney several familiar faces as he begins his first […] The post Magic build Sean Sweeney’s staff with three additions appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Magic are making three additions to new head coach Sean Sweeney‘s staff. They are hiring Riley Crean, Mfon Udofia and DJ Bakker as assistants, according to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype (Twitter links here). Crean was the head video coordinator of the Mavericks and spent three of four seasons there working with Sweeney, who was in the […]
The Long Island Nets will be looking for a new head coach before the start of the 2026-27 NBA G League season. Mfon Udofia, who spent three seasons in the role, has been poached by the Orlando Magic to serve as an assistant on their staff. HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto was first with the news. Over […]
The Detroit Lions opened up minicamp on Tuesday, but prior to taking the field, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell provided some injury/participation updates. Most notably, he gave a promising outlook for Pro Bowl tight end Sam LaPorta, who has been recovering from back surgery. LaPorta has been part of walkthroughs/jog-throughs for most of the offseason […]
As the Orlando Magic continue navigating the offseason ahead of free agency and the 2026 NBA Draft, guard Anthony Black’s younger brother, Beckham Black, has received a groundbreaking opportunity from ESPN. ESPN insider Shams Charania announced Tuesday on X, formerly known as Twitter, that Beckham Black has become one of the first high school basketball […] The post Magic guard Anthony Black’s superstar younger brother gets historic ESPN deal appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Orlando Magic 2026 offseason preview is here! Breaking down their cap space and tax situations, players under contract, free agents, extension candidates and much more!
The Nuggets, Magic, and Lakers each address major roster weaknesses in a bold trade idea involving nine players and two picks.
Magic forward Franz Wagner is coming off the most frustrating season of his NBA career, as a recurring left high ankle sprain caused him to miss 48 games. In an interview with Cyro Asseo of HoopsHype, Wagner talks about the difficulty of not being able to overcome the injury and admits it might have been […]
The Minnesota Timberwolves took a frustrating step backward this season when the San Antonio Spurs sent them home in the […]
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner believes the franchise’s latest playoff setback can serve as a valuable lesson as the team looks to move beyond a string of first-round exits. Speaking with HoopsHype’s Cyro Asseo, Wagner reflected on Orlando’s collapse against the Detroit Pistons after the Magic squandered a 3-1 series lead one month ago. The […] The post Franz Wagner reveals harsh lesson Magic must learn after another playoff disappointment appeared first on ClutchPoints .
With the Orlando Magic starting a new era under head coach Sean Sweeney, the team is looking to bounce back after a heartbreaking loss in the first-round playoff series, falling in seven games to the Detroit Pistons. As the Magic hired Sweeney and bring back a talented core, one piece of the team that dealt […] The post Magic’s Franz Wagner gets 100% real on ‘challenging’ season due to injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Orlando Magic star Franz Wagner is embracing the franchise’s new era under incoming head coach Sean Sweeney. In a recent interview with HoopsHype’s Cyro Asseo, Wagner shared his thoughts on Orlando’s decision to hire Sweeney, who is currently serving as an assistant coach with the San Antonio Spurs during their NBA Finals run. The move […] The post How Franz Wagner truly feels about new Magic head coach Sean Sweeney appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Here are three realistic trade frameworks for the Orlando Magic to land an All-Star caliber point guard in a blockbuster trade this summer.
A harmless comment from Monica McNutt on a livestream of the MSG Networks’ radio call of Game 4 of the NBA Finals became a trending story online after fans of Taylor Swift piled on the analyst for questioning Swift’s New York Knicks fandom. McNutt playfully suggested Swift should “get out of here,” only for Swift…
Trade speculation surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo took another turn Friday after a new report suggested the Milwaukee Bucks would welcome renewed interest from the Minnesota Timberwolves despite recent indications that Minnesota was no longer actively pursuing the two-time MVP. On Thursday, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported that the Timberwolves, Orlando Magic and Golden State […] The post NBA rumors: Bucks want Timberwolves to get back in Giannis Antetokounmpo trade mix appeared fir...