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Cody Taylor
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Credentialed reporter covering the Orlando Magic and the rest of the NBA at Rookie Wire for the USA TODAY Sports Media Group | 📧: codytaylornba@gmail.com

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Steph drains a half-court shot on the first attempt
November 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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."
November 11, 2025 at 3:21 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."
November 11, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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
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 it is very rewarding to be available to play tonight: "This is not just my journey."
October 22, 2025 at 3:47 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.
October 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM