CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Steve Clifford said the grind of an 82-game season became too much — and the losing didn’t help, either. “This year was really tough to get through.” It doesn’t help that the Hornets are 18-57 this season and just 45-112 over the past two seasons under Clifford. My point is there is a talented foundation there.” Injuries …
ORLANDO, Fla. — Something is happening here. “Stay tuned,” said point guard Cole Anthony, the Magic’s expressive and high-scoring sixth man. The Magic rank third in defensive efficiency, first in turnovers forced per game and fourth in defensive-rebounding percentage even though starting center Wendell Carter Jr. has missed most of the team’s games because of a broken left hand. Asked …
The rebuilding Orlando Magic and coach Steve Clifford mutually agreed to part ways after three seasons. "We would like to thank Steve for his contributions to the Orlando Magic," team president Jeff Weltman said. "I would like to thank the DeVos family, Magic leadership and the entire staff, and certainly wish everyone well," said Clifford in a statement. Orlando becomes …
Buddy Hield scored a season-best 29 points, hitting hit seven 3-pointers, and the well-rested Sacramento Kings beat the Orlando Magic 121-107 on Wednesday night. Magic center Nikola Vucevic made 11 of 18 shots and scored 26 points his 14th game of the season with at least 20 points. Rookie guard Cole Anthony, who scored a career-best 21 points in Monday’s …
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