Tag: Magic
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine was benched for the final 3:43 of Friday night’s 108-107 home loss to the Orlando Magic. He addressed coach Billy Donovan’s decision after the game. “I got to do a better job at the beginning of the game to make my shots, but you play a guy like me down […]
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero is already setting NBA records after going first overall in this year’s draft, and now he’s setting his sights on playing for the Italian national team in the future. Banchero received his Italian passport in the summer of 2020. The wing is also eligible to play for the country’s national […]
Orlando Magic guard R.J. Hampton is set to become a free agent next summer. The Magic exercised their third-year options on Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs, along with the fourth-year options of Cole Anthony and Chuma Okeke. However, Hampton’s $4,220,057 club option for the 2023-24 season will not be picked up. This is part of […]
On Wednesday night, following the Orlando Magic’s 103-92 loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cole Anthony underwent imaging to confirm a right oblique muscle injury. According to the Magic’s press release, his timetable for return will depend on how his body responds to treatment and rehabilitation. Per multiple NBA betting sites, the Magic possess the fourth-lowest […]
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs will reportedly miss between 4-6 weeks due to a left knee injury he sustained during Friday’s preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks. According to Dr. Tony Wanich, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at the HSS Sports Medicine Institute in New York, a capsule sprain typically takes 2-4 weeks to heal. Though, […]
JJ Redick announced his official retirement from the NBA in 2021, and now he’s still hoping to sell his luxurious penthouse in Dumbo, Brooklyn. His 3,000-square-foot pad was first listed on the market in November 2021 for $8.5 million. In June, it was listed at $7.6 million. As of September 2022, now the retired Magic […]
The Orlando Magic have signed free agent guard Joel Ayayi, according to President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman. Ayayi played seven games with the Washington Wizards last season. Though, Ayayi averaged only 2.9 minutes per game. On the Magic, the guard will be reunited with ex-Gonzaga teammate Jalen Suggs, selected fifth overall in the 2021 […]
Orlando Magic guard RJ Hampton wants to dunk on Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. While on the fubo Sports “No Chill with Gilbert Arenas” podcast, the second-year NBA player said he would love to dunk on King James. After co-host Josiah Johnson asked Hampton which player he’d like to dunk on — past or […]
Gustavo Ayon has announced his retirement from professional basketball. The veteran center played three seasons in the NBA from 2011–2014. According to EuroHoops, the Mexican basketball star is ready to call it quits. “It did not take long,” explained Ayon when asked about his retirement decision. “Throughout my career, I learned to take care of […]
Dejounte Murray and Paolo Banchero made headlines during Isaiah Thomas’ “Zeke-End” Tournament in Tacoma. But while the beef began on the court, it soon carried over on social media. Now, it appears fans will get to watch an interesting rivalry develop in the Eastern Conference Southeast Division. Banchero was selected first overall by the Orlando […]
