The Orlando Magic have waived guard Terrence Ross, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today. Assuming he clears waivers, Ross will become a free agent. “We want to thank Terrence (Ross) for all of his contributions during his time here in Orlando,” said Weltman. “We truly appreciate his professionalism and veteran leadership. We are
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Dennis Scott will become the 12th inductee into the Orlando Magic Hall of Fame, CEO Alex Martins has announced. Date and time for the induction ceremony will be determined at a later date. “Dennis (Scott) still remains one of the elite, long-range shooters in both Orlando Magic and NBA history,” said Martins. “His ability to
Orlando Magic President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced a series of basketball operations promotions yesterday. Pete D’Alessandro, who joined the Magic in 2017, has been promoted to associate general manager. David Bencs has been elevated to an assistant general manager. Adetunji Adedipe has been promoted to vice president of player personnel. Stephen Mervis has
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2022-23 Orlando Magic Team Preview The Magic selected Paolo Banchero with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, adding to an intriguing young core. Orlando also re-signed Mo Bamba and Gary Harris, though Harris tore his meniscus and a timetable is
Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris has undergone arthroscopic surgery to perform a meniscectomy in his left knee. His return date will depend on how he responds to rehabilitation and treatment. Harris (6’4”, 210, 9/14/94) played in 61 games (30 starts) last season with Orlando, averaging 11.1 ppg., 2.0 rpg. and 1.8 apg. in 28.4 minpg.,
Bill Russell had more N.B.A. championship rings than he had fingers and as many Most Valuable Player Awards as all other Boston Celtics players combined. But in the hours after Russell’s family announced his death on Sunday, N.B.A. players remembered him as so much more. Legend. Trailblazer. “Everything we all aspired to be,” Isiah Thomas,
The Orlando Magic have re-signed free agent forward Admiral Schofield to a two-way contract, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced yesterday. Schofield (6’5”, 240, 3/30/97) played in 38 games (one start) last season with Orlando, averaging 3.8 ppg. and 2.3 rpg. in 12.3 minpg. He also played and started in six games with Lakeland
The Orlando Magic have signed forward Caleb Houstan, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today. Houstan was selected by Orlando in the second round (32nd overall) of the 2022 NBA Draft. Houstan (6’8”, 205, 1/9/03) played and started in all 34 games last season as a freshman at the University of Michigan, averaging 10.1
Paolo Banchero knew Thursday would be a special day, the start of his N.B.A. career. Earlier in the day, he had heard that the Orlando Magic weren’t sure who they would select with the first overall pick in the draft that night. When he found out, just minutes before N.B.A. Commissioner Adam Silver called his
The Orlando Magic received the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft on Tuesday at the NBA Draft Lottery, while the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings will pick second, third and fourth, respectively. The Rockets, Pistons and Magic all entered the night with the best odds of choosing No. 1 at
It’s no coincidence that in the same year the NBA is celebrating its 75th anniversary, the league is unveiling an ensemble of trophies and awards that will feature new designs and will honor iconic players such as Larry Bird, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Bob Cousy and Oscar Robertson. During the conference finals, which could begin Sunday
The Orlando Magic’s front office demanded a first-round draft pick for Terrence Ross before the Feb. 10 trade deadline. Though, teams were not interested. It should go without saying that general manager John Hammond’s asking price was too high. Now, while Ross was not traded, his position has still not changed. Per one source, Khobi
On Thursday, Magic Johnson joined “Jimmy Kimmel Live” to discuss his new docuseries, “They Call Me Magic.” He also told a story about an exchange with Michael Jordan that he said he had never shared before. The year was 1996, midway through the season and Johnson’s second game back after returning to the NBA full-time
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The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to take on the Orlando Magic at the Amway Center at 7 PM on Friday night. The Timberwolves are going to be coming in as the seventh seed in the Western Conference with a 38-29 record and on a six-game winning streak. The Orlando Magic on the other hand will
Jalen Suggs was just finding his rhythm. Like most rookies, he struggled through the first month of the season, shooting poorly from the field (he made just 13 of his first 64 three-point attempts) and turning the ball over a lot. Expectations were naturally high for the 20-year-old from Minnesota. In high school, he had
In tonight’s Eastern Conference bottom-tier matchup, the Detroit Pistons (11-36, 24-23 ATS) are playing the Orlando Magic (9-40, 21-28 ATS); NBA picks are available here. Can Cole Anthony and the Magic obtain their first win against the Pistons this season? Including the starting lineups, our top NBA picks and betting trends are featured below. Pistons
In Wednesday night’s interconference matchup, the Los Angeles Clippers (24-25, 23-26 ATS) are facing off versus the Orlando Magic (9-39, 21-27 ATS); NBA picks are featured here. Will Cole Anthony and the Magic obtain their first win against the Clippers this season? In addition to the starting lineups, our top NBA picks and betting trends
The Bulls will be wanting to bounce back here against the Magic after losing to the Bucks in Milwaukee on Friday and in the process losing top spot in the East. The Magic on the other hand, are in a rebuild and are having the season they will have expected. Saying that, this is a
The Los Angeles Lakers bounced back after a disappointing home loss against the Indiana Pacers by defeating the Orlando Magic on the road (116-105). After trailing by 8 points at the half time the purple and gold switched up a gear in the third quarter to take a 7-point lead before the final period. Carmelo
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In tonight’s interconference rematch, the Los Angeles Lakers (22-23, 18-27 ATS) are playing the Orlando Magic (8-38, 20-26 ATS); NBA picks are available here. Will the Magic earn their first win versus the Lakers since Jan. 15, 2020? Along with the starting lineups, our top NBA picks and betting trends are featured below. Lakers vs
PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid doesn’t need to emulate any other NBA star. He proved Wednesday night that he’s in a class on his own. Embiid tied his career high with 50 points in just 27 minutes, leading a dominant third quarter that carried the Philadelphia 76ers to a 123-110 victory over the Orlando Magic. Embiid
In tonight’s intraconference matchup, the Brooklyn Nets (8-37) are playing the Washington Wizards (25-18); NBA picks are available. Will Bradley Beal and the Wizards win their first game versus the Nets since Jan. 31, 2021? Together with the starting lineups, our top NBA picks and betting trends are featured below. Register an account with BetOnline
In Wednesday night’s Eastern Conference contest, the below-.500 Orlando Magic (8-37) are facing off versus the Philadelphia 76ers (25-18); NBA picks are available. Can the Magic obtain their first head-to-head win against the 76ers since Dec. 27, 2019? Including the starting lineups, our top NBA picks and betting trends are featured below. Register an account
Magic Johnson said the Lakers’ fans “deserve more.” LeBron James wholeheartedly agrees. As the Lakers cling to a tenuous playoff spot after three straight losses — including the second-most lopsided of James’ career — the 37-year-old took a moment to tell the fanbase that better things are ahead. “LakerNation I apologize and I promise we’ll
Magic Johnson ripped the Lakers on Twitter Saturday night, adding to the franchise’s list of problems following a 37-point loss at the hands of the Nuggets. “We as Lakers fans can accept being outplayed, but we deserve more than a lack of effort and no sense of urgency,” Johnson tweeted. “Owner Jeanie Buss, you deserve
In Friday night’s Eastern Conference rematch, the Orlando Magic (7-35) are playing the Charlotte Hornets (23-19) at Spectrum Center. Will Cole Anthony and the Magic put an end to their 10-game losing streak? Register an account with BetOnline and claim a free bet worth up to $1,000. Get $1000 NBA Bonus at BetOnline Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman and General Manager John Hammond have both received contract extensions, CEO Alex Martins announced today. “Jeff (Weltman) and John (Hammond) have done a tremendous job of building our basketball operations infrastructure, while putting us in position to reach our ultimate goal,” said CEO Alex Martins. “We certainly
In tonight’s intraconference mismatch, the Orlando Magic (7-34) are striving to bounce back versus the Washington Wizards (21-20) at Capital One Arena. Will Cole Anthony and the Magic win their first head-to-head matchup against the Wizards since Dec. 27, 2020? Register an account with BetOnline and claim a free bet worth up to $1,000. Get