Magic sign 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion Mac McClung to an Exhibit 10 contract

The Orlando Magic have signed free agent guard Mac McClung — the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion — to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to sources. McClung, 24, went undrafted out of Texas Tech University in 2021. The 6-foot-2 guard joined the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2021 NBA Summer League and went on to sign […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Blasts NBA For Attacking His Policies

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized the NBA’s National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) on social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, after the league’s union criticized a political donation made by the Orlando Magic to a pro-DeSantis super PAC. DeSantis, 44, is seeking the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. The NBA franchise donated $50,000 to Never […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2023
Magic’s Jonathan Isaac launches anti-woke, pro-Christian apparel brand as alternative to Nike

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac has officially launched UNITUS, an anti-woke, pro-Christian apparel brand as an alternative to Nike for Christian athletes and to promote American values. Isaac, 25, said his decision to stand during the anthem and establish his clothing brand were inspired by his faith. The Florida State University product is among the […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Osceola Magic trade guard Zavier Simpson to Motor City Cruise

The Osceola Magic of the NBA G League have agreed to trade guard Zavier Simpson to the Motor City Cruise — the Detroit Pistons’ G-League affiliate — for Reggie Perry, Devontae Cacok, and a second-round pick, according to TNT NBA insider Chris Haynes. On Wednesday, the Pistons signed Simpson to a one-year deal, according to […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Dejounte Murray, Paolo Banchero to Rehash Feud in Mexico City game?

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray and Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero developed a beef on the court and across social media last August during Isaiah Thomas’ “Zeke-End” Tournament in Tacoma, Washington, and the Hawks are now scheduled to play the Magic in a regular-season game in Mexico City on Nov. 9. This year’s international contest […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jul 2023
Magic re-sign forward Admiral Schofield to a two-way contract

The Orlando Magic are re-signing forward Admiral Schofield to a two-way contract, per agents Mark Bartelstein and George Roussakis of Priority Sports. The 6-foot-5 wing was selected 42nd overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2019 NBA Draft out of the University of Tennessee. However, the former Volunteer was then traded to the Washington Wizards […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Magic re-sign center Moritz Wagner to a two-year, $16 million contract

The Orlando Magic have re-signed free agent center Moritz Wagner to a two-year, $16 million contract, according to sources. The 6-foot-11 big man is the older brother of fellow Magic teammate Franz Wagner, 21, who was selected eighth overall by Orlando in the 2021 NBA Draft out of the University of Michigan. Moritz Wagner, 26, […]

James Foglio  •  11 Jul 2023
The Phoenix Suns are ‘frontrunners’ to sign free agent center Bol Bol this offseason according to league reports

Last offseason, Bol Bol signed a two-year, $4.4 million contract. However, the 23-year-old was waived by the Magic and is now a free agent. At seven-foot-two, Bol is still an extremely interesting prospect in the NBA. He is still young in terms of his career. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that the Phoenix Suns are […]

Zach Wolpin  •  10 Jul 2023
Magic promote Anthony Parker to GM, John Hammond moves to senior advisory role

The Orlando Magic are promoting Anthony Parker to general manager, replacing league executive John Hammond, who’s transitioning to a senior advisory role within the organization. Hammond, 68, had a successful 32-year run in the NBA. Hammond helped build the Detroit Pistons teams of the late 90s as the assistant coach and assistant general manager. He […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jul 2023