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Keep up with the latest Orlando Magic Basketball News. The South East Division Magic are led by a number of great players including Cole Anthony, Franz Wagner and also center Wendell Carter Jr.. Jamahl Mosley is the head coach of the team and he will expect his team to play hard each and every night. Will the team have the right chemistry this season to make another playoff run and win an NBA championship?

Orlando Magic Basketball News

Paolo Banchero: Magic Are 'Right There' With Elite Teams In East

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero was confident about his team during a recent appearance on ESPN's First Take. Banchero said the Magic are ready to compete with the best team [...]

Back-To-Back Games Up In 24-25 NBA Schedule Vs Prior Year

As the NBA continues to find ways to increase player availability for key and high-profile games, that has led to more back-to-backs being scheduled in 2024-25. Teams average 14.9 back-to-back [...]

RealGM Radio: Wes Goldberg, Mike Prada On The Southeast Division (Aug 2024)

Host Danny Leroux, Wes Goldberg of Locked On Heat and Mike Prada of The Athletic break down the NBA's Southeast Division. They discuss how the Heat, Magic, Wizards, Hornets and [...]

Several Teams Interested In Trading For Cameron Johnson

The Brooklyn Nets have kicked off a rebuild by trading Mikal Bridges. The next steps could be trading veteran forwards Dorian Finney-Smith or Cameron Johnson. Several teams have reportedly expressed [...]

Magic Co-Founder Pat Williams Passes Away At 84

Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams passed away on Wednesday due to complications with viral pneumonia. Williams was 84 years old. Williams was involved in the process of bringing the Magic [...]

Cory Joseph, Magic Agree To Two-Year Deal

Cory Joseph and the Orlando Magic have agreed to a two-year deal. Joseph is represented by Rich Paul. In 26 games with the Golden State Warriors last season, Joseph averaged [...]

RealGM Radio: Keith Smith On The Offseason (Jul 2024)

Host Danny Leroux and Keith Smith of Spotrac discuss the NBA offseason. They discuss how the new CBA has changed things, the rise of the hard caps, which teams did [...]

RealGM Radio: Jared Dubin On The Offseason (Jun 2024)

Host Danny Leroux talks with Jared Dubin of Last Night in Basketball about the offseason. They discuss Paul George joining the 76ers, the Knicks trading for Mikal Bridges, the Thunder [...]

Franz Wagner, Magic Agree To Five-Year, $224M Extension With Rose Designation

Franz Wagner and the Orlando Magic have agreed to a five-year, $224 million maximum designated extension that could be worth up to $270 million should he make an All-NBA team [...]

Get all the latest news and happenings from around the NBA with RealGM's Basketball Wiretap. [...]

- Jason Ounpraseuth

The Celtics were shorthanded in the frontcourt when they took the floor at TD Garden on Friday night, but the matchup against the Orlando Magic showcased the depth Boston had. [...]

- Gio Rivera

The Boston Celtics weren’t best equipped to preserve their NBA-best undefeated start at home when taking the floor against the Orlando Magic on Friday night, but it didn’t matter. As [...]

- Gio Rivera

The Boston Celtics kept their NBA-leading undefeated homecourt run alive, defeating the Orlando Magic, 128-111, at TD Garden on Friday night. With the win, the Celtics improved to 19-5 while [...]

- Gio Rivera

It’s been over two calendar years since the Celtics waived Moritz Wagner, ending his run in Boston at nine games. Wanger was 23 years old when joining the Celtics, and [...]

- Gio Rivera

The Boston Celtics always have their competition cut out for them when taking on the Orlando Magic — recently at least. Going head-to-head in late November, the Magic once again [...]

- Gio Rivera

It’s hard to imagine that Moritz Wagner doesn’t have any reserved resentment for the Boston Celtics — really hard. Wagner, who was traded by the Celtics after a nine-game run, [...]

- Ricky Doyle

It might be time to start taking the Orlando Magic seriously in the Eastern Conference. The Boston Celtics learned that the hard way on Black Friday. The Magic overcame an [...]

- Greg Dudek

It’s unclear the amount of interest Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams will draw this summer as he enters restricted free agency for the first time in his NBA career. But [...]

- Greg Dudek

There was an on-court altercation for the second consecutive night in the NBA on Friday. This time it was Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers [...]

- Keagan Stiefel

The Boston Celtics saw their nine-game win streak snapped Monday night, falling 113-98 to the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. The Celtics dropped to 35-13 while the Magic improved to [...]

- Keagan Stiefel

Celtics fans may not remember too much about Moritz Wagner’s nine-game stint in Boston, but if they do it probably has something to do with his propensity for stirring the [...]

- Keagan Stiefel

The Boston Celtics dropped their second-consecutive game Sunday afternoon, falling to the Orlando Magic, 95-92, at TD Garden. The Celtics fell to 22-9 on the year, while the Magic improved [...]

- Gio Rivera

The Boston Celtics encountered their first major challenge of the young season, defeating the Orlando Magic 126-120 at Amway Center on Saturday. The Celtics improved to 3-0 on the season, [...]

- Ricky Doyle
NBA Exec Pinpoints Three Threats To Pluck Grant Williams From Celtics

Grant Williams and the Boston Celtics were unable to reach a contract extension before Monday’s deadline, which means the fourth-year forward is set to become a restricted free agent next [...]

- Ricky Doyle

The Magic and Celtics completed a trade Thursday in which Orlando acquired Bol Bol, P.J. Dozier, a future second-round draft pick and cash considerations from Boston in exchange for a [...]

- 68ae324f7fa7d37a4fc5ffd2006fc91b

The Orlando Magic are having a rough start to the season, and it doesn’t figure to change anytime soon. Rookie guard Jalen Suggs, who has been a bright spot as [...]

- Sean T. McGuire
Celtics Wrap: Boston Uses Third-Quarter Run To Snap Skid Vs. Magic

The Boston Celtics put together a dominant second half against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, claiming a 92-79 victory at Amway Center and snapping a three-game losing skid in the [...]

- Lauren Campbell

The Celtics lost Wednesday night, but Aaron Nesmith was a bright spot for Boston. Nesmith dropped a game-high 23 points in Boston’s 103-102 loss to the Orlando Magic. He also [...]

- Sean T. McGuire
Celtics, Mavericks Among Most Desirable NBA Coaching Vacancies

There are seven head coaching vacancies in the NBA, with some much more desirable than others. So we’ve decided to rank the best-available jobs at this point. Note, another job [...]

- Alexandra Francisco

The Boston Celtics took total advantage of an Orlando Magic rotation with just nine players available Wednesday night by taking care of business with a 132-96 win. And of course, [...]

News from Around the NBA

- Austin Nivison
Shaquille O'Neal wants to see WNBA players getting 'similar contracts' to some of the players in the NBA

O'Neal wants WNBA salaries to rise along with the league's popularity [...]

- Brad Botkin
Mark Cuban tells Jalen Brunson the Mavs' scouting report described him as 'chubby' before drafting him

Cuban appeared on Brunson's podcast with Josh Hart on Friday [...]

- Brad Botkin
Grizzlies' GG Jackson out indefinitely after breaking bone in right foot

Jackson emerged as perhaps the steal of the 2023 draft last season [...]

- Brad Botkin
Clippers sign Ivica Zubac to three-year, $58M max extension, per report

Zubac is now guaranteed $70M over the next four years [...]

- James Herbert
Stephen Curry reiterates desire to play entire NBA career with Warriors after signing contract extension

Curry inked a one-year, $62.6 million contract extension Thursday [...]

- James Herbert
Pacers' T.J. McConnell gets $45 million contract extension after strong finish to last season

McConnell will be under contract through 2028-29 [...]

- James Herbert
Jalen Brunson, Mark Cuban discuss free agency saga as Knicks star opens up about 'little jab' from Mavs owner

Two years after Brunson left Dallas, he and Cuban hashed things out publicly on a podcast [...]

- James Herbert
Spurs' Jeremy Sochan not injured after he 'lost control of his vehicle' during car crash in San Antonio

NBA All-Rookie Second Team selection crashed his Porsche on Aug. 24 [...]

- James Herbert
Stephen Curry contract extension: Warriors star set to be first NBA player to hit $60M mark in single season

The deal will keep him under contract through the 2026-27 season [...]

- Jack Maloney
Clippers coach Ty Lue says Kawhi Leonard will be ready for training camp: 'He's feeling good'

Leonard only played two games in the playoffs last season and missed the Olympics due to a knee injury [...]

- Jack Maloney
NBA free agency: Defending champion Celtics sign Lonnie Walker IV to one-year deal, per report

Walker shot 38.4% from 3-point range last season with the Nets [...]

- Jack Maloney
LeBron James' high school jersey from famous Sports Illustrated cover going up for auction

The jersey is expected to sell for more than $1 million [...]

- Sam Quinn
Warriors told Brandin Podziemski he wouldn't be traded amid offseason rumors: 'You're a priority here'

The Warriors tried to trade for Paul George and Lauri Markkanen this offseason [...]

- Zachary Pereles
LeBron James says Bronny James cannot call him 'dad' on the Lakers, but he has other options in mind

The elder James is entering his 21st year in the NBA, and the first with his son [...]

- Jasmyn Wimbish
Russell Westbrook explains jersey number change with Nuggets, says he never asked Christian Braun for No. 0

Westbrook will wear No. 4 in the 2024-25 season with his new team [...]

- Chris Bengel
76ers' Joel Embiid records Phillies' Bryce Harper's walk-off hit vs. Astros

Embiid was marveling at another former MVP [...]

- Jasmyn Wimbish
Nuggets' Aaron Gordon changes jersey number to honor late brother after car accident

Drew Gordon, who died in May, wore No. 32 at the University of New Mexico [...]

- Jasmyn Wimbish
Magic Johnson takes shot at Anthony Edwards after Wolves star's comments about past NBA generations

Edwards said Michael Jordan was the only player with skill in past generations [...]

- Jack Maloney
Lakers' Jeanie Buss explains decision to hire JJ Redick: 'We wanted to kind of think a different way'

Redick is planning to revamp the Lakers' offense and player development program [...]

Clippers, Ivica Zubac agree to $58.6 million, 3-year contract extension

Ivica Zubac and the Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a $58.6 million, three-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2027-28 season. [...]

2024 NBA free agency tracker: Pacers extend T.J. McConnell

The NBA offseason is in full swing, and there has been plenty of movement throughout the league. Here are the latest moves. [...]

Steph Curry, Warriors agree to extension through 2026-27 season

Steph Curry is adding another year to his stay in the Bay Area, agreeing to a maximum one-year extension with the Warriors. [...]

Sword, bullhorn stolen from Hall of Fame basketball coach Rick Pitino's St. John's office

Two thieves stole a ceremonial sword and a bullhorn from the office of St. John’s University Coach Rick Pitino, the school said Thursday. [...]

Kevin Stefanski says Patrick Mahomes is changing the game like Steph Curry l The Herd

Colin Cowherd reacts to Cleveland Browns HC Kevin Stefanski comparing Patrick Mahomes' impact NFL to Steph Curry's NBA impact. [...]

Wilt Chamberlain's best moments: Celebrating a legend

FOX Sports Research breaks down Wilt Chamberlain's illustrious NBA career ahead of his birthday. [...]

Backyard Sports officially returning: Release date, trailer

Backyard Sports, the iconic children's sports video game line that peaked in the late 1990s and early 2000s, is being relaunched, its developer announced Tuesday. [...]

Report: Rich Paul shut down Lakers-Warriors trade talks about LeBron James last season

The Warriors made a legitimate push to trade for LeBron James that season. A big reason it failed? James' agent Rich Paul, per a new report. [...]

The 10 best players since 2000 to miss rookie seasons with injuries

With Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy out for the season, here are the best players from the 21st century who were sidelined for the entirety of their first pro campaign. [...]

2024-25 NBA schedule released: Celtics open vs. Knicks on ring night, Oct. 22

Highlights of the NBA 2024-25 schedule include five Christmas Day games, three on Super Bowl Sunday, and Kevin Durant going back to college. [...]

Top 5 USA Basketball Olympic moments: Is Steph Curry's 'Night Night' No. 1?

Steph Curry's barrage of 3-pointers to secure a gold medal over France in Paris is one of the best Team USA Olympic basketball moments ever. But is it the best? [...]

Why LeBron James and Steph Curry should have been Co-MVPs of Olympics basketball l What's Wright?

Nick Wright breaks down Team USA's win over France to win gold and Steph Curry's clutch three-point shooting. He explains why LeBron James and Steph Curry could have been Co-MVPs [...]

Mark Few discusses coaching and witnessing Steph Curry's Team USA success l The Herd

Gonzaga Men's Basketball Head Coach and Team USA assistant Mark Few joins Colin Cowherd to discuss coaching and having a front role seat for Steph Curry's success during the 2024 [...]

How a gold medal affects Steph Curry's legacy l First Things First

Nick Wright and Greg Jennings discuss how a gold medal affects Steph Curry's legacy. [...]

From Paris to Los Angeles: How the city is preparing for the 2028 Olympics

As the 2024 Olympics close in Paris, LA has now taken the torch and is prepping for the 2028 Games. Here's what to know! [...]

McDonald's France jokes about nixing curry sauce after Team USA's Olympic win

France still isn't over Steph Curry's heroics in the gold medal game — so much so that their McDonald's stores may ban curry sauce. [...]

Steph Curry's clutch 3s lead Team USA to gold vs. France l The Herd

Steph Curry cooked in the fourth quarter with late 3's (8-of-13 in total) to push Team USA to gold against France. He finished with 24 points in Team USA's 98-87 [...]

Steph Curry's heroics lift USA to gold medal win over France

Steph Curry hit four 3-pointers in the final three minutes to secure a fifth straight gold medal for the Americans in men's basketball. [...]

2024 Olympic basketball odds: Team USA-France gold medal match set

Team USA is a double-digit favorite over France in the gold medal matchup after narrowly escaping Serbia in the semifinals. Check out the odds for the last two men's basketball [...]

Joel Embiid finally showed his value to USA Basketball against Nikola Jokić, Serbia

Team USA recruited Joel Embiid to make life difficult on Nikola Jokic, and he did just that on Thursday. [...]

- ESPN

All the free agency deals and signings we've seen so far as the NBA offseason continues. [...]

- Adrian Wojnarowski

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac has agreed on a three-year, $58.6 million contract extension --- tying him to the franchise for $70 million through the 2027-2028 season, his agents [...]

- Adrian Wojnarowski

The Pacers and guard T.J. McConnell have agreed to a four-year, $45 million contract extension that takes him through the 2028-29 season, Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman of Priority Sports [...]

- Kendra Andrews

Warriors star Stephen Curry has signed a one-year extension that will keep him under contract through the 2026-27 season, with his agent telling ESPN it is worth $62.6 million. [...]

A film project has earned former NBA forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis a temporary reprieve from the start of his three-year prison term for a fraud conviction. [...]

Lonnie Walker IV has agreed on a one-year deal with the Celtics, his agent, George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group, told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Wednesday. [...]

- Tim MacMahon

Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II broke the fifth metatarsal in his right foot during a workout earlier this week and will undergo surgery, the team announced. [...]

- Kalan Hooks

LeBron James laid some guidelines on what his son, Bronny James can call him on the court. [...]

- Ohm Youngmisuk

The lessons Ty Lue picked up in Paris will help him change how the Clippers will play after losing Paul George. [...]

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