Terrence Ross just become the best player on the buyout market after being waived by the Magic. What can this veteran contribute? What teams will be interested in the wing-man? According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Terrence Ross has been waived by the Orlando Magic. While Ross is still a solid three-and-D player, he is an aging
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Los Angeles Lakers, Mo Bamba (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) Arizona State vs. Stanford prediction and odds for Thursday, February 9 (Sun Devils great underdog bet) by Iain MacMillan In the waning minutes of the trade deadline, the Lakers made another move by trading Beverley’s expiring contract and picks for Mo Bamba. According to Shams
NBA trade rumors make it sound like the Raptors are increasingly likely to trade Fred VanVleet. And now a new team is reportedly in the mix. The Magic who just recently took care of the Pacers may look to make a move in upgrading talent. This team who has been very fun to watch all
Victor Wembanyama seems to be the consensus No. 1 pick on almost every NBA Mock Draft. How will he fit with the teams who could win the draft lottery? Victor Wembanyama is a unique talent. A 7-foot-5 unicorn with elite shot-blocking potential who also handles the ball like a guard and can drain deep 3s
Dec 18, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (33) dribbles the ball while sitting before warm up before a game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports Tired of puny fake NBA trades that only include a handful of teams at a time? Boy,
Three players were ejected in Wednesday’s Orlando Magic-Detroit Pistons game following a benches-clearing fight. The Detroit Pistons hosted the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, looking to bring an end to their six-game losing streak. While Detroit did win 121-101, there was a pull-apart that took place just before halftime. With less than a minute remaining
Paolo Banchero talked about Bol Bol reminding people that the OG Victor Wembanyama might already be playing in the NBA. “Everyone talks about the Victor dude from France.” Paolo Banchero talked to HoopsHype recently and discussed Bol Bol’s growing candidacy to earn this season’s Most Improved Player of the Year award. When asked about his
Rookie of the Year candidate Paolo Banchero might be back on Friday after missing three weeks of play with an ankle injury. The Orlando Magic faithful might not have a lot of stuff to be thankful for on Thanksgiving, but things are about to change with Rookie of the Year near-lock Paolo Banchero about to
Bol Bol’s stature, skill set, and lately his performance is showing exactly what some fans thought he was capable of when he was drafted. It took a few years, but something seems to have clicked with Bol Bol this year. Maybe it’s a new environment with the Orlando Magic, or perhaps it’s simply playing time
Six seconds is more than enough time for full dramatic arcs in NBA basketball. Here are the most exciting tiny stories, with exposition, action, resolution. Basketball moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop to look around once in a while, you could miss it. The average NBA possession this season lasts 14.3 seconds and each
Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports The 2022 NBA rookie class has been impressive. Two weeks into the season, here are the way-too-early NBA Rookie of the Year rankings. We are now officially two weeks into the NBA season. This year’s rookie class has made a big impact early. Paolo Banchero and Bennedict Mathurin are both averaging
It may have only been one game this NBA season, but fans are already handing the Rookie of the Year award to the Orlando Magic’s Paolo Banchero. The Orlando Magic won the NBA Draft lottery, and the right to choose one of the top prospects in the class. Come June 23, the Magic opted to
The Orlando Magic have to love what they’re seeing from Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr. so far this preseason. The Orlando Magic have gotten off to an impressive preseason start, winning three of four games and notching wins over the Mavericks and Grizzlies. You obviously need to take all preseason results with
Markelle Fultz thinks the Magic are playoff-bound and then some in 2023 The Orlando Magic, like any team rolling out a first overall pick from the NBA Draft, will have a lot of eyes on their young talent and early returns from it this season. After drafting Paolo Banchero out of Duke University, they’re hoping
The war of words between Atlanta Hawks star Dejounte Murray and Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero can be explained through Instagram. The NBA offseason has been relatively quiet since Summer League, as fans wait to see if any Kevin Durant, Donovan Mitchell or Jayson Tatum rumors eventually materialize. Perhaps that’s why a surprising — and
Muggsy Bogues offers insight into his inner life in “Muggsy,” while Grant Hill contemplates what his NBA life could have been in “Game.” Muggsy Bogues is best known for being the shortest player in NBA history at just 5’3”. But that factoid has too often overshadowed everything else about his fascinating life. From his childhood
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. Several NBA rookies have already debuted in the smaller Summer Leagues run in Sacramento and Utah. But with the Las Vegas Summer League kicking off last night, we’re about
Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports Saints: Alvin Kamara bracing for major NFL suspension by Mark Powell NBA rumors: Blockbuster Lakers-Nets trade for Kyrie Irving that would melt everyone’s brain by Alicia de Artola The Orlando Magic shocked the world by taking Duke’s Paolo Banchero with the first-overall pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. The Orlando Magic
NBA Draft rumors are flying but things appear to be converging around an unsurprising slate of choices locked in with the first five picks. Over the past few seasons, a lot of the mystery has leached out of the NBA Draft. From strong consensus No. 1 picks like Zion Williamson, Cade Cunningham and Anthony Edwards,
When reflecting on his days in the league, Shaq looks at today’s game and says there’s “too much crying and boohooing” about NBA refs these days. There’s a generational battle that’s constantly being waged in today’s game: the notion that better basketball was played in the 1990s, and today’s game is soft in comparison. To
Shaq brings love to his hometown of Newark, NJ by teaming up with IcyHot to refurbish local basketball courts through his Comebaq Courts program. NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – JUNE 13: Shaquille O’Neal interacts with young participants as The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation & Icy Hot unveil “Comebaq Court” on June 13, 2022 in Newark, New Jersey.
It was far too obvious, but the Orlando Magic have declined their option on former lottery pick Mario Hezonja. The Orlando Magic, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, have declined their fourth-year option on Mario Hezonja. Along with Jahlil Okafor, two top-five picks in the 2015 draft have had their contract options for next season
ORLANDO, FL – OCTOBER 24: Aaron Gordon Dana White backing Michael Bisping following alleged assault by Amy Kaplan New Justice League China trailer shows more Steppenwolf by Eric Chrisman The Orlando Magic will host the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Here is how to watch this NBA game online via live streaming. There will
It’s been a pretty good year for Tracy McGrady. The legendary wing was recently inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame and now he’s looking to continue his storied career in basketball, this time in the front office. McGrady will be returning to the team that made him a household name: the Orlando Magic. McGrady
The Orlando Magic are making moves that might have some people shaking their heads, including giving over $2 million to the nine-year veteran. The offseason is still a busy one across the NBA for all teams, including the Orlando Magic. While teams are making blockbuster trades, including Chris Paul being sent from the Los Angeles
SAN ANTONIO, TX – MARCH 8: Jonathon Simmons Wimbledon 2017: Venus Williams’ remarkable year that led to her moment in the final by Veronica Bruno Conor McGregor gives Floyd Mayweather a head rub in London by Mike Heck Former San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Jonathon Simmons has reportedly signed a three-year deal to play for
The Orlando Magic have a lot of decisions to make this summer, but the first position they should look at upgrading in free agency is point guard. The Orlando Magic have been making poor front office decisions for a long time. Trading for Serge Ibaka looked good on the surface at first, but ultimately they