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18 hours, 58 minutes ago

Magic center Moritz Wagner will miss remainder of season with torn ACL in left knee

Orlando center Moritz Wagner will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL in his left knee, that news coming to the injury-riddled Magic one day after they pulled off one of the more improbable wins in franchise history. Orlando has been without All-Star forward Paolo Banchero for the last 25 of its 30 games because of a …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Analysis: The Cavs, Magic and Rockets are off to surprise starts. Maybe that shouldn’t be surprising

Associated Press

There was a conversation Cleveland guard Donovan Mitchell had during training camp, the topic being all the teams that were generating the most preseason buzz in the Eastern Conference. “We’ve kept our standards pretty high,” Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson said. “Obviously, we had some ups and downs with winning and losing streaks at times, but to finish the season the …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Magic lose Franz Wagner to torn right oblique, same injury that sidelined Paolo Banchero

Associated Press

Franz Wagner stepped up in countless ways for the Orlando Magic when All-Star forward Paolo Banchero tore his oblique. Wagner has a torn right oblique in a crushing blow for a team that survived the loss of Banchero and will play in the NBA Cup quarterfinals — but now will be without their second-leading scorer for at least four weeks …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Magic beat Wizards 121-94 for second straight blowout win without Paolo Banchero

Associated Press

ORLANDO, Fla. — Franz Wagner had 23 points and seven assists, Goga Bitadze added 10 points and 12 rebounds and the Orlando Magic pulled away in the second half to a 121-94 win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night. Jordan Poole led the Wizards with 24 points, and Bilal Coulibaly added 20 points, six rebounds, six assists and three …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA Power Rankings: Cavaliers soar, Knicks drop and a spin through every team’s rotation

New York Times

Read The Athletic’s latest edition of NBA Power Rankings. Win-loss records are through Monday night, and other analysis is through Sunday’s action unless noted otherwise for this week: Tier 1: Top Contenders Last ranking: 2 In the last week: W vs. Spurs, W at Trail Blazers, W at Clippers, W vs. Magic Offensive rating: 110.9 Defensive rating: 93.8 Starters: Shai …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA Rewind: The Joel Embiid controversy, Drake vs. DeMar DeRozan and beefy weekend

New York Times

We’re about two weeks into the 2024-25 season, and we just had one of the most chaotic NBA weekends … ever? When Hayes and Embiid were in the locker room together after Saturday’s game, Embiid decided to have it out with Hayes, whom he previously criticized for not being at practices and around the team. Embiid said he doesn’t care …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Magic's Banchero Makes History with 50-Point Game, Sets New Career-Highs

CNN

Paolo Banchero had a phenomenal game on Monday, recording his first 50-point game of the season. He finished with 50 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists, propelling the Orlando Magic to a 119-115 win over the Indiana Pacers. The 21-year-old's performance showcased his exceptional shooting skills and playmaking abilities. The Magic improved to 3-1 after the win, highlighting Banchero's impact …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Magic’s Paolo Banchero delivers first 50-point game of NBA season: How he dominated the Pacers

New York Times

The first 50-point game of the 2024-25 NBA season belongs to Paolo Banchero. I’m just proud of my team.” The Magic trailed 98-93 at the end of the third quarter, but they stormed back thanks to nine points from Banchero. Banchero is the fourth player in Magic history to score 50 points in a game, joining Tracy McGrady, Shaquille O’Neal …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

NBA Reliability Tiers: From LeBron to Luka, league’s top stars populate our top 10

New York Times

Welcome to The Athletic’s NBA Reliability Tiers, in which we measure the All-NBA status of the 49 All-Stars during the last three seasons and weigh how much those stars play in the regular season. Boston Celtics PF Tier 1 2 Nikola Jokić Denver Nuggets Average games played last three seasons: 74.0 All-NBA/All-Star last three seasons: 2022 All-NBA First Team, 2022 …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

NBA Reliability Tiers: Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton and a tier fit for 2 Kings

New York Times

Welcome to The Athletic’s NBA Reliability Tiers, in which we measure the All-NBA status of the 49 All-Stars during the last three seasons and weigh how much those stars play in the regular season. Sacramento Kings C Tier 2 12 Donovan Mitchell Cleveland Cavaliers Average games played last three seasons: 63.3 All-NBA/All-Star last three seasons: 2022 All-Star, 2023 All-NBA Second …

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2 months, 1 week ago

NBA predictions: A surprise team could challenge Celtics, Knicks, Sixers atop the East

New York Times

-The Eastern Conference is the home of the NBA’s reigning champions … and also the home to a lot of teams that are straining to chase them. Paying him isn’t an easy decision — not when he’s already 35 and misses a guaranteed 20 games every year, and not when last season’s Heat seemed miles from contending even with him. …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

What can the Orlando Magic do this offseason to make another leap?

New York Times

CLEVELAND — The Orlando Magic lost their playoff series, but they still consider their season a win overall. If Orlando takes an aggressive cap approach, it likely would come via a high-profile free agent wanting to join the Magic or an unbalanced trade to save their trade partner money. Extreme flexibility lends itself to a high-aiming approach, where the front …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers deliver Game 7 magic to defeat Orlando, advance to conference semis

New York Times

CLEVELAND — Whether or not Donovan Mitchell’s long-term future with the Cavaliers is in doubt, the city belongs to him right now. Mitchell, successor to LeBron James in Cleveland in so many ways, led the franchise to its first playoff series victory without The King since 1993 in a 106-94 win over the Orlando Magic in Game 7 of their …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Why the Magic’s season ended with a brutal Game 7 loss to the Cavaliers

New York Times

CLEVELAND — The NBA record book will never record that, for a few pulse-pounding minutes in Sunday afternoon’s second quarter, the Orlando Magic looked well on their way to blowing out the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 of their first-round playoff series. “Probably the most intense game I’ve played in my life, just with the crowd and the possession-by-possession battles …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Magic moments add up to dramatic win as Orlando gets ready for Game 7 in Cleveland

New York Times

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Magic players know what awaits them Sunday afternoon in Game 7. Hugging after the game, he’s just got a special aura and energy, and I just want him to continue to use it and let it shine.” Banchero, Suggs and Wagner had big games, combining to score 75 of Orlando’s 103 points. On Orlando’s next two …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Cavaliers may need bold moves to beat the Magic in Orlando

New York Times

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Cleveland Cavaliers’ goal of course is to win Game 6, not merely avoid further embarrassment on the road. And I have no doubt we will.” GO DEEPER ‘We were right there’: Orlando Magic filled with regrets after Game 5 defeat What’s Mitchell supposed to say, as far as having confidence the Cavs won’t buckle again under …

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8 months ago

A tale of two centers: Jokic is trying to stay on top and Embiid is trying to stay on the court

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid are the NBA’s main men in the middle, the two centers combining for the last three MVP awards in the regular season with perhaps another coming soon. “So if he’s able to go, if he thinks he can go, then he for sure will be out there.” Donovan Mitchell had his own …

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8 months ago

Donovan Mitchell scores 30, Cavaliers open playoffs with tough-minded 97-83 win in Game 1 over Magic

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers spent the week insisting they were better prepared for this year’s playoffs. Mitchell scored 30 points, Jarrett Allen had 18 rebounds and the Cavs looked tougher — mentally and physically — than in last year’s first-round flop, beating the Orlando Magic 97-83 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series. “He’s ready …

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8 months ago

Cavaliers feel better prepared for playoff stage after ’23 flop, face Magic in first-round series

Associated Press

CLEVELAND — Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen doesn’t regret the harsh, eye-popping review he gave of his postseason performance a year ago. “They’re a young, scrappy team,” said Cavs All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell, slowed since the All-Star break by a left knee bruise. They’re a really good team.” The Cavs and Magic split their four games during the regular season, but …

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8 months, 1 week ago

NBA Pre-Postseason Player Tiers 1 and 2: Wembanyama quickly rising; Giannis, Jokić steady at top

New York Times

Yesterday, I largely focused on setting the table for the updated NBA Pre-Postseason Players Tiers before revealing Tier 3 and Tier 4. For starters, a consistent bit of feedback — and one I’ve gotten from multiple sources since the release of Tiers 3 and 4 — is the always difficult evaluation of which player is more valuable between an elite …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Banchero’s 32 points lifts Magic over Pelicans, Zion Williamson injures his finger

Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — The physical, swarming play of Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic so frustrated New Orleans that three Pelicans players were ejected in the game’s final seconds. “I’m not going to say we were the reason that happened, but I think just our play definitely frustrates you a little bit.” Banchero scored 32 points — his 10th time …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kawhi Leonard, Paul George make key shots late in Clippers’ win over Magic

LA Times

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, right, tries to block a layup by Magic forward Paolo Banchero during the first half Friday night in Orando, Fla. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George hit decisive jump shots in the final seconds to lead the Clippers to a 100-97 win over the Orlando Magic on Friday night. Coming down the stretch, keeping our composure, coming …

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9 months ago

What I’m watching as Raptors season hits stretch run: Gary Trent’s free agency push and more

New York Times

The Toronto Raptors are a tough watch right now. Ochai Agbaji has a chance The Raptors are currently starting Trent, Immanuel Quickley, Gradey Dick, Ochai Agbaji and Kelly Olynyk, thanks to their multitude of injuries. Gradey Dick hits the starter’s wall It was probably when Joe Ingles got past Dick to get two free throws that I became concerned about …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Franz Wagner scores 19 points, Banchero adds 17 as Magic beat short-handed Raptors 113-103

Associated Press

TORONTO — Franz Wagner had 19 points, Paolo Banchero scored 11 of his 17 points in the third quarter and the Orlando Magic beat short-handed Toronto 113-103 on Friday night, handing the Raptors their season-worst sixth straight loss. “It’s hard to win in this league, so I think it says something about our group that we’re finding ways to win …

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Magic center Moritz Wagner will miss remainder of season with torn ACL in left knee

Analysis: The Cavs, Magic and Rockets are off to surprise starts. Maybe that shouldn’t be surprising

Magic lose Franz Wagner to torn right oblique, same injury that sidelined Paolo Banchero

Magic beat Wizards 121-94 for second straight blowout win without Paolo Banchero

NBA Power Rankings: Cavaliers soar, Knicks drop and a spin through every team’s rotation

NBA Rewind: The Joel Embiid controversy, Drake vs. DeMar DeRozan and beefy weekend

Magic's Banchero Makes History with 50-Point Game, Sets New Career-Highs

Magic’s Paolo Banchero delivers first 50-point game of NBA season: How he dominated the Pacers

NBA Reliability Tiers: From LeBron to Luka, league’s top stars populate our top 10

NBA Reliability Tiers: Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton and a tier fit for 2 Kings

NBA predictions: A surprise team could challenge Celtics, Knicks, Sixers atop the East

What can the Orlando Magic do this offseason to make another leap?

Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers deliver Game 7 magic to defeat Orlando, advance to conference semis

Why the Magic’s season ended with a brutal Game 7 loss to the Cavaliers

Magic moments add up to dramatic win as Orlando gets ready for Game 7 in Cleveland

Cavaliers may need bold moves to beat the Magic in Orlando

A tale of two centers: Jokic is trying to stay on top and Embiid is trying to stay on the court

Donovan Mitchell scores 30, Cavaliers open playoffs with tough-minded 97-83 win in Game 1 over Magic

Cavaliers feel better prepared for playoff stage after ’23 flop, face Magic in first-round series

NBA Pre-Postseason Player Tiers 1 and 2: Wembanyama quickly rising; Giannis, Jokić steady at top

Banchero’s 32 points lifts Magic over Pelicans, Zion Williamson injures his finger

Kawhi Leonard, Paul George make key shots late in Clippers’ win over Magic

What I’m watching as Raptors season hits stretch run: Gary Trent’s free agency push and more

Franz Wagner scores 19 points, Banchero adds 17 as Magic beat short-handed Raptors 113-103