Cody Taylor
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The starters for Warriors-Magic
November 18, 2025 at 11:38 PM
The starters for Warriors-Magic
Steph drains a half-court shot on the first attempt
November 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Steph drains a half-court shot on the first attempt
Jamahl Mosley said Jalen Suggs will go through his pregame shooting slot, and his status for tonight will be determined afterward. He got onto the court about 15 minutes ago.
November 18, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Jamahl Mosley said Jalen Suggs will go through his pregame shooting slot, and his status for tonight will be determined afterward. He got onto the court about 15 minutes ago.
Paolo Banchero (groin) is out tomorrow against the Warriors. Jalen Suggs (groin) is listed as questionable.
November 17, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Paolo Banchero (groin) is out tomorrow against the Warriors. Jalen Suggs (groin) is listed as questionable.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić and Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 4 of the 2025-26 season (Nov. 10-16).
November 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić and Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 4 of the 2025-26 season (Nov. 10-16).
The Magic (6-6, 1-0) host the Brooklyn Nets (1-10, 0-1) tonight in the NBA Cup at the Kia Center
November 14, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The Magic (6-6, 1-0) host the Brooklyn Nets (1-10, 0-1) tonight in the NBA Cup at the Kia Center
The Magic announced that Paolo Banchero will not play Friday against the Nets due to a groin injury.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The Magic announced that Paolo Banchero will not play Friday against the Nets due to a groin injury.
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The Magic unveiled their new City Edition jerseys today, which pay tribute to the team's multiple eras and classics. They will wear them at six home games this season: Nov. 20, Feb. 5, Feb. 7, March 11, March 12 and March 26.
November 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The Magic unveiled their new City Edition jerseys today, which pay tribute to the team's multiple eras and classics. They will wear them at six home games this season: Nov. 20, Feb. 5, Feb. 7, March 11, March 12 and March 26.
Wendell Carter Jr. on Desmond Bane's shot:
"It didn't seem real. ... To see it go down, it was amazing. It was kind of all a blur. I'm just happy for him. I'm happy for this group and what he was able to do for us tonight."
"It didn't seem real. ... To see it go down, it was amazing. It was kind of all a blur. I'm just happy for him. I'm happy for this group and what he was able to do for us tonight."
November 11, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Wendell Carter Jr. on Desmond Bane's shot:
"It didn't seem real. ... To see it go down, it was amazing. It was kind of all a blur. I'm just happy for him. I'm happy for this group and what he was able to do for us tonight."
"It didn't seem real. ... To see it go down, it was amazing. It was kind of all a blur. I'm just happy for him. I'm happy for this group and what he was able to do for us tonight."
Desmond Bane on his first game-winning shot:
"It was hard to process until everything kind of slowed down. It was a back-and-forth game down the stretch. Got close, got crazy. We needed that one for sure."
"It was hard to process until everything kind of slowed down. It was a back-and-forth game down the stretch. Got close, got crazy. We needed that one for sure."
November 11, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Desmond Bane on his first game-winning shot:
"It was hard to process until everything kind of slowed down. It was a back-and-forth game down the stretch. Got close, got crazy. We needed that one for sure."
"It was hard to process until everything kind of slowed down. It was a back-and-forth game down the stretch. Got close, got crazy. We needed that one for sure."
Anthony Black is starting in place of Jalen Suggs tonight
November 10, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Anthony Black is starting in place of Jalen Suggs tonight
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić and Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 3 of the 2025-26 season (Nov. 3 – 9).
November 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić and Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 3 of the 2025-26 season (Nov. 3 – 9).
The Magic held a moment of silence pregame tonight for former coach Richie Adubato
November 9, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The Magic held a moment of silence pregame tonight for former coach Richie Adubato
Celtics-Magic starters tonight:
November 9, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Celtics-Magic starters tonight:
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 2 of the 2025-26 season (Oct. 27 – Nov. 2).
November 3, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 2 of the 2025-26 season (Oct. 27 – Nov. 2).
The Magic announced that 10 games this season will be simulcast on over-the-air stations in Central Florida and Tampa: WESH 2 (6) and CW18 (4); all 10 will air on WMOR-TV in Tampa. The games will mirror the broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network Florida.
October 29, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The Magic announced that 10 games this season will be simulcast on over-the-air stations in Central Florida and Tampa: WESH 2 (6) and CW18 (4); all 10 will air on WMOR-TV in Tampa. The games will mirror the broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network Florida.
San Antonio Spurs forward-center Victor Wembanyama and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 1 of the 2025-26 season (Oct. 21-26).
October 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM
San Antonio Spurs forward-center Victor Wembanyama and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 1 of the 2025-26 season (Oct. 21-26).
Hawks-Magic starters
October 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Hawks-Magic starters
The 'small-sample-size' game is always fun to play after opening night
October 23, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The 'small-sample-size' game is always fun to play after opening night
The Kia Center is ready for the Heat and Magic
October 22, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The Kia Center is ready for the Heat and Magic
Paolo Banchero on what Jalen Suggs brings to the Magic: "I think he adds a different element to the team with his defensive energy and his ability to play those big plays in big moments. He definitely gives us an element we don't have when he isn't out there."
October 22, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Paolo Banchero on what Jalen Suggs brings to the Magic: "I think he adds a different element to the team with his defensive energy and his ability to play those big plays in big moments. He definitely gives us an element we don't have when he isn't out there."
Jalen Suggs said Jeff Weltman and the team placing a target date of opening night to play gave him added confidence during his rehab
October 22, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Jalen Suggs said Jeff Weltman and the team placing a target date of opening night to play gave him added confidence during his rehab
Jalen Suggs said it is very rewarding to be available to play tonight: "This is not just my journey."
October 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Jalen Suggs said it is very rewarding to be available to play tonight: "This is not just my journey."
Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said Jalen Suggs will be available to play tonight against the Heat.
Here he is getting up shots a few minutes ago after shootaround.
Here he is getting up shots a few minutes ago after shootaround.
October 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said Jalen Suggs will be available to play tonight against the Heat.
Here he is getting up shots a few minutes ago after shootaround.
Here he is getting up shots a few minutes ago after shootaround.
The Magic open the 2025-26 season at home when they host the Heat at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, featuring:
🏀T-shirt giveaway
🏀Unique player intros
🏀National Anthem performed by Grammy Award-winning singer Gabriel Preisser
🏀Halftime performance by Perch
🏀Fan Fest on Church Street at 5 p.m.
🏀T-shirt giveaway
🏀Unique player intros
🏀National Anthem performed by Grammy Award-winning singer Gabriel Preisser
🏀Halftime performance by Perch
🏀Fan Fest on Church Street at 5 p.m.
October 20, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The Magic open the 2025-26 season at home when they host the Heat at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, featuring:
🏀T-shirt giveaway
🏀Unique player intros
🏀National Anthem performed by Grammy Award-winning singer Gabriel Preisser
🏀Halftime performance by Perch
🏀Fan Fest on Church Street at 5 p.m.
🏀T-shirt giveaway
🏀Unique player intros
🏀National Anthem performed by Grammy Award-winning singer Gabriel Preisser
🏀Halftime performance by Perch
🏀Fan Fest on Church Street at 5 p.m.