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ORLANDO MAGIC

Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (left) looks to pass the ball as Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall defends during the third quarter at FedExForum on April 18.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 16, 2025
Magic acquire Desmond Bane in blockbuster trade with Grizzlies
Memphis will receive guards Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks and one first-round pick swap.
Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards drives against the Lakers' Rui Hachimura during the third quarter in Game 4 of their playoff series in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Sunday.
BASKETBALL
Apr 28, 2025
Timberwolves outlast Lakers to take 3-1 lead in first-round series
The Lakers will try to stay alive in the best-of-seven series when they host Game 5 on Wednesday.
The Celtics'  Kristaps Porzingis is helped off the court after suffering a cut during the second half against the Magic in Boston on Wednesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 24, 2025
Celtics beat Magic in physical battle in Game 2
The Celtics took a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
Thunder guard Cason Wallace dunks against the Grizzlies during the second quarter in Game 1 of their playoff series in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Sunday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 21, 2025
Thunder open playoff campaign with record victory
The Thunder's 51-point margin of victory was even more remarkable given that Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had his statistically worst performance of the season.
Warriors forward Jimmy Butler and guard Stephen Curry high-five during the second quarter of Golden State's play-in win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday in San Francisco.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 16, 2025
Butler and 'Batman' Curry shine as Warriors down Grizzlies to reach playoffs
Curry finished with 37 points, while Butler led the Golden State scoring with 38 points in another masterful performance from the former Miami Heat talisman.
Shaquille O'Neal (left) of the Orlando Magic faces John Williams of the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, Ohio, in December 1994. Magic are set to retire O'Neal's No. 32 jersey after a game on Tuesday.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 13, 2024
Magic to battle Thunder, then retire O'Neal's No. 32
Paolo Banchero is taking steps to become the latest superstar for the team.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 24, 2022
Magic conjure up surprise by taking Paolo Banchero with No.1 pick in NBA Draft
Paolo Banchero was the surprise top pick at the NBA Draft on Thursday as the Orlando Magic confounded expectations by swooping for the towering teenager from Duke.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA / MAN ABOUT SPORTS
Jan 10, 2017
Magic try to compete without franchise centers of past
"Go big or go home" has been a recurring theme for the NBA's Orlando Magic.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA / MAN ABOUT SPORTS
Mar 22, 2016
Magic's Gordon learning how to deal with NBA grind
"My legs just felt heavy tonight," downcast Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon told MAS following a recent loss to Phoenix.

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