Orlando Magic

The Magic have a big decision with the No. 1 pick.

Terrence Ross had made it clear that he does not see his future on the Orlando Magic. The 31-year-old told the Buckets Podcast last month he, “does not want to stay in another rebuild,” which is exactly where the Magic are at this moment in time. It is...

It may not be for the reason you think.

The NBA Draft is still months away but according to one insider, the top two picks have already been decided on. Last week’s NBA Draft lottery locked in the order for the 2022 NBA Draft and put the Orlando Magic in the driver’s seat. In what is widely considered to be a class with a top tier of three big men — Duke’s Paolo Banchero, Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren and Auburn’s Jabari Smith — landed in the No. 1 spot with a chance to pick the one they most preferred.

Deandre Ayton is turning into one of the biggest names on the free agent market.

There were a few winners during the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery, but none were bigger than the Orlando Magic. They are now officially on the clock, as they jumped up the board and will be selecting No. 1 overall. There is still about a month until the draft so a...

The NBA community believes Jabari Smith will be the number one pick.

Before the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery, Auburn product Jabari Smith was a slight favorite to go No. 1 overall. Once the Magic were gifted the pick, his price tag jumped to -115. But how did Smith’s NBA draft odds change after a report was released Tuesday morning?. NBA Draft...

We're just really excited to be able to fall in love with somebody and pick that player." - Weltman

The Orlando Magic are poised to take Auburn forward Jabari Smith Jr. with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. The Oklahoma City Thunder would then take Gonzaga big man Chet Holmgren at No. 2 overall, according to the report. Smith is currently -120 at DraftKings Sportsbook to go No. 1 overall.

What to make of the Orlando Magic’s 2022 season?. On one hand, the team finished with the second-worst record in the league. That is the ultimate measure for any team and for any success in this league. You are what your record says you are and there is no denying the Magic were one of the worst teams in the league.

Magic stars from the past supporting Magic stars of the future.

The Lakeland Magic, NBA G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic, announced the initial six priority home game dates for the upcoming 2022-23 season. 2022-23 Lakeland Magic Home Game Priority Dates (Times & Opponents TBD) • Saturday, December 17. • Tuesday, December 27. • Thursday, December 29. • Saturday, January...

With the 2022 NBA Draft Combine in the rearview, team's draft boards are starting to come into focus. This is especially true at the very top of the draft. The Orlando Magic have said they will be thorough in their process leading up to the draft, where they hold the first overall pick. However, most rival teams believe that the Magic will select Jabari Smith of Auburn with the top pick.

The future of Kevin Durant with the Brooklyn Nets is largely tied to Kyrie Irving, who will be a free agent this offseason. According to a source, the Nets are "outright unwilling to give [Irving] a long-term extension." Irving played in 29 games last season due to New York City's...

The former Magic No. 2 overall pick is enjoying a great playoff run with the Miami Heat.

The Orlando Magic, it would seem, don’t make a habit of selecting for fit in the NBA Draft. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have ended up with three quality young point guards on their roster. Cole Anthony, Jalen Suggs, and Markelle Fultz have all had varying degrees of success in...

The NBA Draft Lottery took place last week, with the Orlando Magic receiving the top overall pick in the upcoming 2022 NBA Draft. This year is a bit different from prior years in that there isn’t one clear-cut choice at the top of the draft board. But most experts believe that there is a very defined top three draft prospects: Auburn’s Jabari Smith, Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren, and Duke’s Paolo Banchero.

Teams around the NBA believe the Orlando Magic taking Jabari Smith with the No. 1 pick in the June could