Jason Beede
@jbeede.bsky.social
Orlando #Magic beat reporter for @orlandosentinel.com.
#NBASky. PBWA member. UCF alum. Key West native. jbeede@orlandosentinel.com
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#NBASky. PBWA member. UCF alum. Key West native. jbeede@orlandosentinel.com
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My @orlandosentinel.com recap as the #Magic complete the comeback against Memphis in Berlin:
“That’s the mental work he puts in to know that no matter what’s happening prior to the next play, he’s not worried about it,” Jamahl Mosley said about Franz Wagner. www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/15/o...
“That’s the mental work he puts in to know that no matter what’s happening prior to the next play, he’s not worried about it,” Jamahl Mosley said about Franz Wagner. www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/15/o...
Beede’s Breakdown: Magic complete comeback against Grizzlies in Berlin
Thursday’s game in Berlin served as a homecoming for Franz and Moe Wagner as the Magic took on the Grizzlies. The sides meet again Sunday in London.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:35 PM
My @orlandosentinel.com recap as the #Magic complete the comeback against Memphis in Berlin:
“That’s the mental work he puts in to know that no matter what’s happening prior to the next play, he’s not worried about it,” Jamahl Mosley said about Franz Wagner. www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/15/o...
“That’s the mental work he puts in to know that no matter what’s happening prior to the next play, he’s not worried about it,” Jamahl Mosley said about Franz Wagner. www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/15/o...
FINAL: #Magic 118, Grizzlies 111
Paolo Banchero 26 points, Anthony Black 21, Franz Wagner 18 (including 13 in the 4th).
After alternating between wins and losses the last 13 games, Orlando has won two in a row for the first time since Nov. 28-Dec. 1, and head to London next.
Paolo Banchero 26 points, Anthony Black 21, Franz Wagner 18 (including 13 in the 4th).
After alternating between wins and losses the last 13 games, Orlando has won two in a row for the first time since Nov. 28-Dec. 1, and head to London next.
January 15, 2026 at 9:44 PM
FINAL: #Magic 118, Grizzlies 111
Paolo Banchero 26 points, Anthony Black 21, Franz Wagner 18 (including 13 in the 4th).
After alternating between wins and losses the last 13 games, Orlando has won two in a row for the first time since Nov. 28-Dec. 1, and head to London next.
Paolo Banchero 26 points, Anthony Black 21, Franz Wagner 18 (including 13 in the 4th).
After alternating between wins and losses the last 13 games, Orlando has won two in a row for the first time since Nov. 28-Dec. 1, and head to London next.
To the 4th: #Magic 84, Grizzlies 79
Memphis shot 3 for 18 from the floor in the third quarter.
Paolo Banchero has 22 points, Anthony Black 17, Wendell Carter Jr. 9.
Orlando controlled most of the third but only takes a 5-point lead entering the final quarter.
Memphis shot 3 for 18 from the floor in the third quarter.
Paolo Banchero has 22 points, Anthony Black 17, Wendell Carter Jr. 9.
Orlando controlled most of the third but only takes a 5-point lead entering the final quarter.
January 15, 2026 at 9:05 PM
To the 4th: #Magic 84, Grizzlies 79
Memphis shot 3 for 18 from the floor in the third quarter.
Paolo Banchero has 22 points, Anthony Black 17, Wendell Carter Jr. 9.
Orlando controlled most of the third but only takes a 5-point lead entering the final quarter.
Memphis shot 3 for 18 from the floor in the third quarter.
Paolo Banchero has 22 points, Anthony Black 17, Wendell Carter Jr. 9.
Orlando controlled most of the third but only takes a 5-point lead entering the final quarter.
Halftime: Grizzlies 67, #Magic 58
Memphis bounced back a bit near the end of the 2nd frame before Banchero hit a late 3 to cut the deficit to 9 points.
Banchero (4 for 6 from 3) has 18 points, but no one else in double-figures for Orlando.
Jaren Jackson Jr. with 23 points.
Memphis bounced back a bit near the end of the 2nd frame before Banchero hit a late 3 to cut the deficit to 9 points.
Banchero (4 for 6 from 3) has 18 points, but no one else in double-figures for Orlando.
Jaren Jackson Jr. with 23 points.
January 15, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Halftime: Grizzlies 67, #Magic 58
Memphis bounced back a bit near the end of the 2nd frame before Banchero hit a late 3 to cut the deficit to 9 points.
Banchero (4 for 6 from 3) has 18 points, but no one else in double-figures for Orlando.
Jaren Jackson Jr. with 23 points.
Memphis bounced back a bit near the end of the 2nd frame before Banchero hit a late 3 to cut the deficit to 9 points.
Banchero (4 for 6 from 3) has 18 points, but no one else in double-figures for Orlando.
Jaren Jackson Jr. with 23 points.
End of the 1st quarter: Grizzlies 39, #Magic 23
Memphis shot 65% from the floor, including 9 for 14 from 3. Orlando shot 38% from the floor, and 3 for 11 from 3.
Paolo Banchero has 7 points, Goga Bitadze with 4, Anthony Black 3. Meanwhile, Franz and Moe Wagner held scoreless.
Memphis shot 65% from the floor, including 9 for 14 from 3. Orlando shot 38% from the floor, and 3 for 11 from 3.
Paolo Banchero has 7 points, Goga Bitadze with 4, Anthony Black 3. Meanwhile, Franz and Moe Wagner held scoreless.
January 15, 2026 at 7:42 PM
End of the 1st quarter: Grizzlies 39, #Magic 23
Memphis shot 65% from the floor, including 9 for 14 from 3. Orlando shot 38% from the floor, and 3 for 11 from 3.
Paolo Banchero has 7 points, Goga Bitadze with 4, Anthony Black 3. Meanwhile, Franz and Moe Wagner held scoreless.
Memphis shot 65% from the floor, including 9 for 14 from 3. Orlando shot 38% from the floor, and 3 for 11 from 3.
Paolo Banchero has 7 points, Goga Bitadze with 4, Anthony Black 3. Meanwhile, Franz and Moe Wagner held scoreless.
The #Magic are starting Anthony Black, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. against the Grizzlies today in Berlin.
January 15, 2026 at 6:33 PM
The #Magic are starting Anthony Black, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. against the Grizzlies today in Berlin.
For @orlandosentinel.com I wrote about how the uncertain future of FanDuel Sports Network could impact the #Magic, as the team works on a contingency plan: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/13/o...
How future of FanDuel Sports Network impacts Magic, as team works on contingency plan
Don’t fret Magic fans. If FanDuel Sports Network collapses before the end of the NBA regular season, Orlando will still be on TV one way or another.
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January 14, 2026 at 11:38 PM
For @orlandosentinel.com I wrote about how the uncertain future of FanDuel Sports Network could impact the #Magic, as the team works on a contingency plan: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/13/o...
My @orlandosentinel.com story on the return of the #Magic forward Franz Wagner in Berlin:
— Noted that Franz and Moe Wagner will be able to share the court for the 1st time since Dec. 6, 2024 (because Franz was hurt when Moe tore his ACL last season).
More: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/14/o...
— Noted that Franz and Moe Wagner will be able to share the court for the 1st time since Dec. 6, 2024 (because Franz was hurt when Moe tore his ACL last season).
More: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/14/o...
Franz Wagner set to make return for Magic in Berlin; Suggs remains out
The Magic received positive player availability news Wednesday when Orlando submitted its initial injury report for Thursday’s game against the Grizzlies.
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January 14, 2026 at 2:05 PM
My @orlandosentinel.com story on the return of the #Magic forward Franz Wagner in Berlin:
— Noted that Franz and Moe Wagner will be able to share the court for the 1st time since Dec. 6, 2024 (because Franz was hurt when Moe tore his ACL last season).
More: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/14/o...
— Noted that Franz and Moe Wagner will be able to share the court for the 1st time since Dec. 6, 2024 (because Franz was hurt when Moe tore his ACL last season).
More: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/14/o...
NEWS: #Magic forward Franz Wagner is not listed on the Orlando injury report for Thursday’s game against the Grizzlies in Berlin and is AVAILABLE.
Jalen Suggs (right knee MCL contusion) remains OUT.
Jalen Suggs (right knee MCL contusion) remains OUT.
January 14, 2026 at 1:04 PM
NEWS: #Magic forward Franz Wagner is not listed on the Orlando injury report for Thursday’s game against the Grizzlies in Berlin and is AVAILABLE.
Jalen Suggs (right knee MCL contusion) remains OUT.
Jalen Suggs (right knee MCL contusion) remains OUT.
My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: #Magic hold first practice in Berlin as Wagner brothers return home:
“…You kind of want to keep the main thing, the main thing,” Moe Wagner said. “But driving through the streets with the team bus… It’s really cool.”
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“…You kind of want to keep the main thing, the main thing,” Moe Wagner said. “But driving through the streets with the team bus… It’s really cool.”
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Magic hold first practice in Berlin as Wagner brothers return home
The Magic took to the practice court Tuesday afternoon in Berlin, Germany ahead of Thursday’s game against the Grizzlies. Orlando hopes Franz Wagner is healthy to take on Memphis.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:16 PM
My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: #Magic hold first practice in Berlin as Wagner brothers return home:
“…You kind of want to keep the main thing, the main thing,” Moe Wagner said. “But driving through the streets with the team bus… It’s really cool.”
More: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/13/o...
“…You kind of want to keep the main thing, the main thing,” Moe Wagner said. “But driving through the streets with the team bus… It’s really cool.”
More: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/13/o...
Speaking after #Magic practice in Berlin, Franz Wagner (left high ankle sprain) said he feels “good.”
“I feel good. Felt good to move a little bit after the long flight,” Wagner said. “And I’m excited for Thursday.”
“I feel good. Felt good to move a little bit after the long flight,” Wagner said. “And I’m excited for Thursday.”
January 13, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Speaking after #Magic practice in Berlin, Franz Wagner (left high ankle sprain) said he feels “good.”
“I feel good. Felt good to move a little bit after the long flight,” Wagner said. “And I’m excited for Thursday.”
“I feel good. Felt good to move a little bit after the long flight,” Wagner said. “And I’m excited for Thursday.”
Sounds like the #Magic are really embracing being in Berlin with the Wagner brothers (as you’d expect).
“In general, wherever we are, the guys ask us what there is to see, where we’re going, whether we’re going into the city or to practice.”
Full answer from Franz, translated from German:
“In general, wherever we are, the guys ask us what there is to see, where we’re going, whether we’re going into the city or to practice.”
Full answer from Franz, translated from German:
January 13, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Sounds like the #Magic are really embracing being in Berlin with the Wagner brothers (as you’d expect).
“In general, wherever we are, the guys ask us what there is to see, where we’re going, whether we’re going into the city or to practice.”
Full answer from Franz, translated from German:
“In general, wherever we are, the guys ask us what there is to see, where we’re going, whether we’re going into the city or to practice.”
Full answer from Franz, translated from German:
Worth noting that the #Magic spoke to media in Berlin prior to today’s practice and this answer was translated from German, but here’s what Franz Wagner said about his ankle:
“I’m doing well. I definitely want to have a good practice today and see how my foot reacts, and then we’ll go from there.”
“I’m doing well. I definitely want to have a good practice today and see how my foot reacts, and then we’ll go from there.”
January 13, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Worth noting that the #Magic spoke to media in Berlin prior to today’s practice and this answer was translated from German, but here’s what Franz Wagner said about his ankle:
“I’m doing well. I definitely want to have a good practice today and see how my foot reacts, and then we’ll go from there.”
“I’m doing well. I definitely want to have a good practice today and see how my foot reacts, and then we’ll go from there.”
My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: After battling the Pelicans, the #Magic head overseas:
“I’m really excited,” Orlando forward Paolo Banchero said Sunday. “We’ve still got a job to do (with) two games. We want to win those games but it’s exciting.”
More: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/12/o...
“I’m really excited,” Orlando forward Paolo Banchero said Sunday. “We’ve still got a job to do (with) two games. We want to win those games but it’s exciting.”
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After battling Pelicans, Magic head overseas: ‘We’ve still got a job to do’
After playing four games in six days, the Magic will only play two over the next seven as Orlando heads to Europe to take on the Grizzlies.
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January 12, 2026 at 11:36 PM
My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: After battling the Pelicans, the #Magic head overseas:
“I’m really excited,” Orlando forward Paolo Banchero said Sunday. “We’ve still got a job to do (with) two games. We want to win those games but it’s exciting.”
More: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/12/o...
“I’m really excited,” Orlando forward Paolo Banchero said Sunday. “We’ve still got a job to do (with) two games. We want to win those games but it’s exciting.”
More: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/12/o...
My @orlandosentinel.com recap as the #Magic overcome the Pelicans late in Moe Wagner's return:
“To turn it around and then string stops together to hold them to 20 that fourth quarter, that’s got to be our identity,” Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley said. www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/11/o...
“To turn it around and then string stops together to hold them to 20 that fourth quarter, that’s got to be our identity,” Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley said. www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/11/o...
Beede’s Breakdown: Magic overcome Pelicans late in Moe Wagner’s return
Magic center Moe Wagner played in his first game in more than a year Sunday when Orlando hosted the Pelicans at Kia Center. After facing New Orleans, the team travels to Europe for a pair of intern…
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January 12, 2026 at 12:31 AM
My @orlandosentinel.com recap as the #Magic overcome the Pelicans late in Moe Wagner's return:
“To turn it around and then string stops together to hold them to 20 that fourth quarter, that’s got to be our identity,” Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley said. www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/11/o...
“To turn it around and then string stops together to hold them to 20 that fourth quarter, that’s got to be our identity,” Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley said. www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/11/o...
FINAL: #Magic 128, Pelicans 118
Orlando outscored New Orleans 37-20 in the fourth quarter.
Moe Wagner scored 8 points in 10 minutes in his first game back.
Orlando outscored New Orleans 37-20 in the fourth quarter.
Moe Wagner scored 8 points in 10 minutes in his first game back.
January 11, 2026 at 10:38 PM
FINAL: #Magic 128, Pelicans 118
Orlando outscored New Orleans 37-20 in the fourth quarter.
Moe Wagner scored 8 points in 10 minutes in his first game back.
Orlando outscored New Orleans 37-20 in the fourth quarter.
Moe Wagner scored 8 points in 10 minutes in his first game back.
To the 4th: Pelicans 98, #Magic 91
A 39-point third quarter for New Orleans sees little defensive resistance by Orlando.
Tristan da Silva has 16 points after a big third frame, Anthony Black with a team-high 19, Desmond Bane has 15 and Paolo Banchero with 14.
A 39-point third quarter for New Orleans sees little defensive resistance by Orlando.
Tristan da Silva has 16 points after a big third frame, Anthony Black with a team-high 19, Desmond Bane has 15 and Paolo Banchero with 14.
January 11, 2026 at 9:55 PM
To the 4th: Pelicans 98, #Magic 91
A 39-point third quarter for New Orleans sees little defensive resistance by Orlando.
Tristan da Silva has 16 points after a big third frame, Anthony Black with a team-high 19, Desmond Bane has 15 and Paolo Banchero with 14.
A 39-point third quarter for New Orleans sees little defensive resistance by Orlando.
Tristan da Silva has 16 points after a big third frame, Anthony Black with a team-high 19, Desmond Bane has 15 and Paolo Banchero with 14.
Halftime: Pelicans 59, #Magic 58
Anthony Black has 14 points, Desmond Bane 13 and Paolo Banchero 10.
Seven turnovers for both sides. New Orleans holds a 34-24 advantage in the paint and 29-10 in bench scoring (largely behind Jordan Poole's 13 points in reserve).
Anthony Black has 14 points, Desmond Bane 13 and Paolo Banchero 10.
Seven turnovers for both sides. New Orleans holds a 34-24 advantage in the paint and 29-10 in bench scoring (largely behind Jordan Poole's 13 points in reserve).
January 11, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Halftime: Pelicans 59, #Magic 58
Anthony Black has 14 points, Desmond Bane 13 and Paolo Banchero 10.
Seven turnovers for both sides. New Orleans holds a 34-24 advantage in the paint and 29-10 in bench scoring (largely behind Jordan Poole's 13 points in reserve).
Anthony Black has 14 points, Desmond Bane 13 and Paolo Banchero 10.
Seven turnovers for both sides. New Orleans holds a 34-24 advantage in the paint and 29-10 in bench scoring (largely behind Jordan Poole's 13 points in reserve).
End of the 1st quarter: #Magic 26, Pels 26
Orlando led the entire quarter and by as many as 12 points but New Orleans was able to tie it up.
Desmond Bane has 7 points, Paolo Banchero 5, and 4 each for Goga Bitadze and Anthony Black.
Four turnovers for both sides.
Orlando led the entire quarter and by as many as 12 points but New Orleans was able to tie it up.
Desmond Bane has 7 points, Paolo Banchero 5, and 4 each for Goga Bitadze and Anthony Black.
Four turnovers for both sides.
January 11, 2026 at 8:38 PM
End of the 1st quarter: #Magic 26, Pels 26
Orlando led the entire quarter and by as many as 12 points but New Orleans was able to tie it up.
Desmond Bane has 7 points, Paolo Banchero 5, and 4 each for Goga Bitadze and Anthony Black.
Four turnovers for both sides.
Orlando led the entire quarter and by as many as 12 points but New Orleans was able to tie it up.
Desmond Bane has 7 points, Paolo Banchero 5, and 4 each for Goga Bitadze and Anthony Black.
Four turnovers for both sides.
Update: The #Magic say Tristan da Silva (back spasms) and Jonathan Isaac (illness) are both AVAILABLE today against New Orleans.
#Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said Wendell Carter Jr. (right hip strain) is OUT today against New Orleans.
Meanwhile, Jonathan Isaac (illness) and Tristan da Silva (back spasms) will go through their pre-game routines before a decision is made about their availability.
Meanwhile, Jonathan Isaac (illness) and Tristan da Silva (back spasms) will go through their pre-game routines before a decision is made about their availability.
January 11, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Update: The #Magic say Tristan da Silva (back spasms) and Jonathan Isaac (illness) are both AVAILABLE today against New Orleans.
#Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said Wendell Carter Jr. (right hip strain) is OUT today against New Orleans.
Meanwhile, Jonathan Isaac (illness) and Tristan da Silva (back spasms) will go through their pre-game routines before a decision is made about their availability.
Meanwhile, Jonathan Isaac (illness) and Tristan da Silva (back spasms) will go through their pre-game routines before a decision is made about their availability.
January 11, 2026 at 6:21 PM
#Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said Wendell Carter Jr. (right hip strain) is OUT today against New Orleans.
Meanwhile, Jonathan Isaac (illness) and Tristan da Silva (back spasms) will go through their pre-game routines before a decision is made about their availability.
Meanwhile, Jonathan Isaac (illness) and Tristan da Silva (back spasms) will go through their pre-game routines before a decision is made about their availability.
Update: The #Magic say Wendell Carter Jr. (right hip strain) and Jonathan Isaac (illness) are now both Questionable for today’s game vs. New Orleans.
Tristan da Silva (back spasms) remains Questionable.
Moe Wagner, who was Probable, is officially AVAILABLE.
Tristan da Silva (back spasms) remains Questionable.
Moe Wagner, who was Probable, is officially AVAILABLE.
January 11, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Update: The #Magic say Wendell Carter Jr. (right hip strain) and Jonathan Isaac (illness) are now both Questionable for today’s game vs. New Orleans.
Tristan da Silva (back spasms) remains Questionable.
Moe Wagner, who was Probable, is officially AVAILABLE.
Tristan da Silva (back spasms) remains Questionable.
Moe Wagner, who was Probable, is officially AVAILABLE.