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• Magic’s Franz Wagner Nearing Return From Torn Oblique

Forward Franz Wagner has been sidelined since December 6 — a span of 20 games — after tearing his right oblique, but he’s close to returning to action for the Magic, who have listed the former lottery pick as questionable for Thursday’s matchup with Portland, tweets Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel. Head coach Jamahl […]...2025
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• Injury Notes: Wagner, Magic, Kyrie, Sixers, Haliburton, Jackson
Magic forward Franz Wagner, who is recovering from a torn right oblique, will remain sidelined for Wednesday’s game in Milwaukee, but his injury designation will be updated to “return to competition reconditioning,” according to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link). The change in designation doesn’t necessarily mean Wagner’s return is imminent, but it [&...2025
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• Magic Notes: Banchero, Da Silva, Suggs
Magic All-Star forward Paolo Banchero hit the ground running in his first game back from a two-month injury absence, writes Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel. During a 109-106 defeat to Milwaukee on Friday, the 6’10” star scored 34 points in just 27 minutes, using a versatile offensive attack that included five three-point makes. Banchero […]...2025
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• Southeast Notes: F. Wagner, Anthony, Kuzma, Walker
Injured Magic star Franz Wagner offered an encouraging update on his torn oblique, writes Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel. Wagner, who has now been sidelined for a full month, is set to be reevaluated when the team returns home after tonight’s trip to New York. “I think I’ve progressed really well,” he told reporters […]...2025
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• Magic Notes: Suggs, Da Silva, Harris, Joseph
Jalen Suggs will miss Sunday’s game against Utah after leaving Friday’s contest with severe back spasms, according to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel. Suggs had to be wheelchaired to the locker room after collapsing to the court and writhing in pain late in the second quarter. It’s the latest in a seemingly endless string […]...2025
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• Southeast Notes: Magic, Mosley, J. Johnson, Plowden
The Magic recently provided injury updates on Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs and Anthony Black, as Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel relays. All-Star forward Banchero, who has been out since Oct. 30 due to a torn abdominal muscle, was able to practice on Tuesday, but he’ll remain out for Wednesday’s contest vs. Detroit. “Paolo was […]...2025
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• Injury Notes: Wagner, Magic, Kyrie, Sixers, Haliburton, Jackson
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• Magic Notes: Banchero, Da Silva, Suggs
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• Southeast Notes: Magic, Mosley, J. Johnson, Plowden
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• Moritz Wagner Leaves Game With Knee Injury, Will Be Evaluated Sunday

Magic center Moritz Wagner will likely undergo medical imaging on his left knee on Sunday after leaving tonight’s game with a potentially serious injury, according to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel. Wagner took an awkward fall less than two minutes into the first quarter, Beede writes, and needed assistance from Jonathan Isaac and Jalen […]...2024
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• Southeast Notes: Harris, Isaac, M. Wagner, Miller, Jovic
Magic wing Gary Harris, a regular part of the team’s rotation when healthy, missed a sixth consecutive game on Friday vs. Philadelphia due to a left hamstring strain. According to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link), head coach Jamahl Mosley said that Harris is making progress and is “responding to treatment pretty well,” […]...2024
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• Magic Notes: Banchero, Wagner, NBA Cup, Carter, Bitadze
Paolo Banchero isn’t close to returning from a torn right oblique he suffered in late October, but he was able to make some progress over the weekend, writes Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel. Banchero told reporters that he did some ball-handling and spot shooting at Saturday’s practice for the first time since the injury. […]...2024
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• Southeast Notes: F. Wagner, Black, Hornets, Hunter, Butler
The Magic are learning how to be successful while Paolo Banchero recovers from a torn right oblique that will keep him out indefinitely, writes Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (subscription required). Other players are stepping up to help replace the 29 PPG that Banchero was averaging before the injury. Much of the burden falls […]...2024
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• Southeast Notes: Da Silva, Daniels, Mann, Sarr
Although the Magic are devastated by the oblique injury that will sideline rising star Paolo Banchero for the foreseeable future, the team has managed to find one silver lining, according to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel, who writes that first-round pick Tristan Da Silva is has gotten the opportunity to play a role with […]...2024
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• Summer Scouting - Could the Giants draft an edge defender?

Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Edge might be a need with Azeez Ojulari entering the final year of his contract The 2025 NFL Draft looks as though it could be a banner year for the front seven. This is only one measure, but the Consensus Big Board lists a full 30 defensive linemen, edge defenders, and linebackers in their Top 100, with several more ...2024
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• Magic Notes: Isaac, Banchero, Suggs, Black
Magic forward Jonathan Isaac plans to be available tonight in Dallas for the second game of a back-to-back, writes Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel. It’s a significant step for Isaac, who has seen his career derailed by injuries over the past three years. Isaac played 23 minutes Sunday against Phoenix with nine points and […]...2024
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• Shaq’s Central Florida mansion has finally been sold
All of you who were thinking of buying Shaq’s house are too late and must seek out a different property. Via the Orlando Sentinel: After more than three years on the market, Shaquille O’Neal’s Isleworth mansion has finally sold for $11 million, one of the highest prices ever paid for a home in Central Florida. … Continue reading "Shaq’s Central Florida mansion has finally been so...2021
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• Chris Copeland to Magic: Latest Contract Details, Analysis and Reaction
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"Magic All-Star forward Paolo Banchero hit the ground running in his first game back from a two-month injury absence, writes Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel."

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"At the AEW Worlds End post-show media scrum, Jay Reddick of the Orlando Sentinel asked Tony Khan about WWE holding a live event in the same city and on the same night as AEW Worlds End."

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"Jay Reddick of the Orlando Sentinel reports that Daniel Wheeler, also known as Cash Wheeler in AEW, was arrested by the Orlando Police department on August 18."

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"Via the Orlando Sentinel, Ross is expected to generate as much money from Miami’s inaugural F1 event as he does from a full season of Dolphins home games."

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"According to the Orlando Sentinel, “Fultz’s knee gave out as he planted his foot on … Continue reading "Magic guard Markelle Fultz suffers season-ending knee injury""

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"According to Buddy Collins of the Orlando Sentinel, the Florida High School Athletic Association voted to proceed with the current calendar for high school sports, which includes football practice starting [more]"

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"Per The Orlando Sentinel: If […] The post Stan Van Gundy: Dwight Howard ‘Absolutely’ a Hall of Famer appeared first on SLAMonline."

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"Speaking to Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel, Gortat expressed a desire to eventually finish his playing career where it started."

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"Orlando City striker Cyle Larin was arrested early on Thursday morning on a charge of DUI, police records obtained by the Orlando Sentinel show."

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"Florida Citrus Sports, the group heading the efforts to get the Pro Bowl to Orlando, made its bid to the NFL back in April, when it volunteered the Citrus Bowl as the hosting venue, per George Diaz of the Orlando Sentinel."

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"Smith let America know of his struggle on Tuesday, as reported by David Whitley of the Orlando Sentinel (via the Detroit Free Press)."

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• Magic Sign Three Players To Exhibit 10 Contracts
The Magic have maxed out their offseason roster at 21 players by signing free agent guards Mac McClung, Javonte Smart, and Ethan Thompson, the team announced today in a press release (Twitter link). All three players received Exhibit 10 contracts, per Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel. McClung’s deal with the team was previously reported. […]...2024
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• Magic, Myron Gardner Agree To Exhibit 10 Deal
The Magic are signing free agent wing Myron Gardner to an Exhibit 10 contract, a league source tells Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link). Chris Haynes (Twitter link) first reported that the two sides had reached a deal, citing agent Jake Cohen. Gardner, who began his college career at Georgetown, transferred to Little […]...2024
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• Magic Sign Mac McClung to Exhibit 10 Contract
The Orlando Magic are signing free agent guard Mac McClung to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel. McClung, 25, is a back-to-back NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion and 2024 G League MVP. Orlando Magic signed Mac McClung to an Exhibit 10 contract, an agreement that can be converted into […] The post Magic Sign Mac McClung to Exhibit 10 Contract appeared first...2024
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• Summer Scouting - Could the Giants draft an edge defender?
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• Magic Guaranteeing Caleb Houstan’s 2024/25 Salary
The Magic are guaranteeing Caleb Houstan‘s $2.02MM salary for the 2024/25 season, according to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (subscription required). Houstan’s contract included a salary guarantee deadline of June 30, meaning Orlando had to waive him on Sunday in order to avoid locking in his minimum salary. However, the decision to guarantee that […]...2024
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• Jaguars News (6/17): Team signs WR Kyric McGowan

Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Your one-stop shop for Jacksonville Jaguars news, opinion, and analysis. Good morning! Here is today’s roundup of the latest news, rumors, and analysis on your Jacksonville Jaguars. Local links Jaguars podcast: Reacting to Trevor Lawrence’s (now official) contract (Big Cat Country) “I am beyond grateful to be able to continue my career in Jacksonville,...2024
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• Becky Lynch on Mercedes Moné’s new AEW contract, and her next one with WWE

WWE Network Mercedes Moné’s new AEW contract is reportedly worth upwards of $10 million, and makes her the highest paid woman in professional wrestling. Coverage of the landmark deal included thoughts from a female WWE talent, who was excited because Moné compensation resets the market for women’s wrestlers going forward. We don’t know that the unidentified source of that sentiment was Bec...2024
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• Becky Lynch Comments On Mercedes Mone's AEW Contract
Becky Lynch wants to see women's evolutions and revolutions equate to contracts and financial rewards. Becky Lynch and Mercedes Mone, formerly known as Sasha Banks, are often tied together as they are both part of the Four Horsewomen, and they played major parts in the Women's Evolution in WWE. Lynch remains one of WWE's top stars, but Mone walked out of the company in 2022. Mone recently joined A...2024
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• Southeast Notes: Black, James, Avdija, Gallinari
Anthony Black made his first career start against the Lakers on Saturday in place of injured Markelle Fultz and the Magic guard left a strong impression, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel writes. Black, the sixth pick of the June draft, contributed 11 points and two assists and didn’t make a turnover in 30 minutes. […]...2023
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• Magic Notes: Banchero, Da Silva, Suggs
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• Magic Notes: Wagner, Depth, Black, Isaac
The Magic have been playing without Paolo Banchero as he deals with a torn right oblique, but Franz Wagner has been playing like an All-Star in his absence, Mike Bianchi of the Orlando Sentinel opines. As Bianchi points out, only seven players including Wagner are averaging more than 20.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and […]...2024
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• Magic Notes: First-Round Loss, Wagner, Offseason, Cap Room
After blowing a Game 7 lead in Cleveland on Sunday in a game that ended their season, the Magic went home disappointed, but viewed the loss with a mature, even-keeled perspective, as Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel writes. “It doesn’t define us,” said second-year forward Paolo Banchero, who averaged a team-high 27.0 points per […]...2024
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• Southeast Notes: Isaac, K. Thompson, Gill, Bridges
The Magic got to experience a playoff-style atmosphere Friday in New York, and even though it didn’t turn out well, Jonathan Isaac believes it was a valuable lesson for his young teammates, writes Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel. Orlando was limited to a season-low 74 points, but Isaac said the physicality of the game […]...2024
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• Magic Notes: Isaac, Banchero, Suggs, Black
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• Southeast Notes: Black, James, Avdija, Gallinari
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• Magic Converting Trevelin Queen To Two-Way Deal

Magic wing Trevelin Queen is receiving a promotion, as his Exhibit 10 contract is being converted into a two-way deal, reports Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link). In Orlando’s preseason finale on Friday against Brazilian club Flamengo, Queen poured in 24 points (on 9-of-12 shooting) in just 24 minutes. He also had four […]...2023
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• Meet new Browns tight end Jordan Akins
Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images Has a history with QB Deshaun Watson Word was that the Cleveland Browns would draft a tight end in this year’s NFL draft. The Reese’s Senior Bowl highlighted several blue-chip prospects including Alabama’s Cameron Latu and Luke Musgrave of Oregon State. Musgrave is the nephew of Browns’ coach Bill Musgrave. The better clubs in the NFL have a stud at ...2023
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• Magic to Move On From RJ Hampton?
The Magic are contemplating waiving guard R.J. Hampton, or potentially buying out his contract, per Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel. Hampton, 22, is 6-foot-4 and his playing time has been fairly sporadic, as he is averaging 5.7 points on 44 percent shooting in 26 games this season. He’s averaging about 14 minutes a night […] The post Magic to Move On From RJ Hampton? appeared first...2023
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• On Magic center Wendell Carter Jr.
Here’s the Orlando Sentinel on Magic center Wendell Carter Jr., who averaged 11.7 points and 8.8 rebounds in 26.5 minutes per game in the 22 games (19 starts) he played for the Magic this past season after a trade from the Bulls: Carter completed the third year of the rookie-scale contract he signed in 2018 … Continue reading "On Magic center Wendell Carter Jr."...2021
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• Monte Kiffin passes away

Photo by Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images He was 84 years old A short time ago, the announcement came down that Monte Kiffin, one of the greatest defensive minds in football history, has passed away at the age of 84. Kiffin began his coaching career back in 1969 as the defensive coordinator at Nebraska and broke into the NFL coaching ranks in 1983. Durin...2024
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• Jaguars News (6/17): Team signs WR Kyric McGowan
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• Phins fans share how they watch their Miami Dolphins!

Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images Last week I asked the question of the day- Watching the games is great, but how many of you go to games? It doesn’t have to be every season, but do you ever attend games live, either in Miami or in another stadium much closer to your actual local? If you do attend games, do you travel to games ever? Below are some of ...2024
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• The Buccaneers made this personal

Photo by Gary W. Green/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images It’s easy to get fired up for a Dallas game, or this year’s 49ers game, or any game late in the year with tons on the line. The energy and agitation just come naturally. But a Week 3 road game against the Buccaneers? Are you wound up as much as you need to be? Let’s get you there. Facts: The Buccaneers have bea...2023
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• Meet new Browns tight end Jordan Akins
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• Zac Stacy remains free on bond, after his ex-girlfriend testifies that she fears for her safety
Former NFL running back Zac Stacy was back in court on Wednesday, as his ex-girlfriend tried to persuade a judge to increase Stacy’s bond or place him on home confinement. Via Monivette Cordeiro of the Orlando Sentinel, Judge Mark Blechman decided not to increase Stacy’s bail. However, he is prohibited from entering Florida, with the [more]...2021
• Magic to host Bulls, Jazz in Mexico City games
The NBA will be returning to Mexico City once again during the 2018/19 regular season, with the Magic set to play the Bulls and Jazz at the Arena Ciudad de Mexico on December 13 and December 15, respectively. Orlando announced the news today in a press release.It will be the third consecutive season that the NBA has played two regular season games in Mexico City. In 2016/17, the Suns played a pair...2018
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• Magic notes: Jonathan Isaac returns; Aaron Gordon talks free agency
As we relayed on Thursday, rookie Magic forward Jonathan Isaac is on track to play on Friday night for the first time in 2018. Speaking today to reporters, head coach Frank Vogel confirmed that Isaac will make his return to the court but cautioned that last year’s sixth overall pick will be on a minutes limit. As Josh Robbins of The Orlando Sentinel tweets, Isaac will play about 15 minutes in his ...2018
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• Golden State Warriors Must Get Defensive and Friday NBA Takeaways
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• Josh Smith Claims $6.9 Million Salary with Clippers Will Be 'Harder' on Family
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• Knicks and Magic Set NBA Record After Combining for 15 Points in 2nd Quarter
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• Chris Johnson Hospitalized: Updates on RB After Being Shot in Arm
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• Nik Vucevic and Magic Agree to New Contract: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction
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• Gilbert Arenas’ Former Assistant Stole $2.1 Million From Him
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• Shaq Says He 'Would've Stayed' in Orlando If He Had a Mulligan
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• Billy Donovan to Thunder: Latest Contract Details, Analysis and Reaction
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• Victor Oladipo Emerging as Bona Fide Star Since 2015 NBA All-Star Break
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• Meet new Browns tight end Jordan Akins
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• Victor Oladipo Injury: Updates on Magic Guard's Wrist and Return
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• Evolving in the Matrix: Aaron Gordon Should Follow the Shawn Marion Blueprint
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• Magic’s Franz Wagner Nearing Return From Torn Oblique
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• Magic Notes: Da Silva, F. Wagner, Black, Suggs
Tristan Da Silva didn’t appear to have a path to consistent playing time when the Magic took him with their first-round pick in June, writes Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel. That changed when Paolo Banchero suffered a torn right oblique in late October. Da Silva took his place in the starting lineup and has averaged […]...2024
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• Magic Notes: Carter, Bitadze, Anthony Black
Magic starting center Wendell Carter Jr. has suffered a left foot plantar fascia strain and is out for the immediate future, per Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link). Beede adds that, after missing four games with a left foot tendon strain of his own, reserve center Goga Bitadze made his return to the hardwood […]...2024
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• Summer Scouting - Could the Giants draft an edge defender?
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• Southeast Notes: Magic, Harris, Wizards, Adebayo, Butler
The playoff experience that the young Magic players were excited to get now includes the intense pressure of a Game 7, writes Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel. Orlando faces Cleveland this afternoon with the season on the line for both squads, and Wendell Carter Jr. believes he and his teammates are in the right […]...2024
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• Southeast Notes: Isaac, K. Thompson, Gill, Bridges
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• Franz Wagner To Return Sunday For Magic
After missing the past eight games — and most of a ninth — with a right ankle sprain, third-year forward Franz Wagner is returning to the Magic‘s starting lineup on Sunday vs. Miami, per Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link). The team confirmed the news (via Twitter). In addition to having Wagner back, […]...2024
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• Southeast Notes: Fultz, Howard, Coulibaly, Heat
Magic starting point guard Markelle Fultz has missed seven straight games with left knee tendinitis, and it appears for now he’s still being restricted to individual workouts, per Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel (Twitter link). “We’ll continue to evaluate him on a daily basis to see how he responds to the treatment that he’s […]...2023
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• Magic Officially Sign Slam Dunk Champ Mac McClung

The Magic have officially signed guard Mac McClung, president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman announced in a press release. While terms weren’t revealed, the deal is an Exhibit 10 training camp contract, per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel. McClung, 24, is 6-foot-2 and the reigning Slam Dunk Contest champion, winning as an eligible player from […] The post Magic Officially Sig...2023
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• The Saints biggest draft shockers in recent history
Gary Bogdon/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images The Saints have been excellent in the NFL Draft recently, but that doesn’t mean they haven’t made their fair share of mistakes. Since Mickey Loomis took over as the New Orleans Saints General Manager in 2002, he has become one of the best drafters in the NFL. He is responsible for two of the greatest draft classes in NFL hi...2023
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• Frank Vogel’s job in jeopardy in Orlando?
With the Magic wrapping up another lost season, there’s a sense in Orlando that it could be the last one for coach Frank Vogel, writes Josh Robbins of The Orlando Sentinel.Vogel is 50-102 in nearly two full years with the Magic, operating against a background of change. The team replaced GM Rob Hennigan and cleared out several other members of the basketball operations department last summer. New ...2018
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• MLB Draft Tracker 2016: Live Rounds 1-2 Results and Picks
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• Orlando Magic Find a Proven Winner Who Can Develop Young Roster in Frank Vogel
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• Promising Orlando Magic Roster Needs the Right Coach Right Now
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• Top 2016 Offseason Priorities for the Orlando Magic
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