NBA Offseason Grades: Magic, Pistons, Bucks, Grizzlies, Wolves

As we continue our offseason grades series, it’s time to dig into five teams with very different narratives entering the 2025-26 season. To start off, the Orlando Magic are a young team trying to take that next step into title contention status, or at least conference contender. The Detroit Pistons are determined to show their […]

Vivek Jacob  •  31 Jul 2025
Tracy McGrady Joining NBC Sports As NBA Studio Analyst

NBC Sports announced Tuesday that it hired Tracy McGrady, the seven-time NBA All-Star and a member of the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame Class of 2017, as an NBA studio analyst for both NBC and Peacock. “Tracy has performed at the highest level both on and off the court and has already demonstrated his ability […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jul 2025
Magic Waive Two-Way Guard Ethan Thompson

The Orlando Magic have waived two-way player Ethan Thompson, the team’s PR account announced Wednesday morning. The 26-year-old signed a two-way deal with Orlando in February but never appeared in an NBA game. Ethan Thompson Played For The Osceola Magic Last Season Thompson played 31 games last season with the Osceola Magic, Orlando’s G League […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jul 2025
Dwight Howard’s Wife Files For Divorce Just Months Into Marriage

Dwight Howard’s wife, Amber Rose Howard, also known as Amy Luciani, has filed for divorce just six months after she married the former NBA champion, a source informed TMZ Sports on Tuesday. Amy Luciani Requested Divorce Forms At Georgia Courthouse Court documents, obtained by the media outlet, show the rapper and reality star requested divorce […]

James Foglio  •  08 Jul 2025
Magic Agree To 5-Year Rookie Max Extension With Paolo Banchero

The Orlando Magic and Paolo Banchero have agreed to a five-year rookie max extension worth $239 million. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. If Banchero can meet incentives such as making an All-NBA Team or winning MVP in 2025-26, the value could rise to as much as $287 million. The deal also includes a […]

Vivek Jacob  •  07 Jul 2025
Magic, Moe Wagner Agree to One-Year, $5M Contract

The Orlando Magic and free agent center Moe Wagner have agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal to return to the team next season, a league source told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Friday. Wagner’s agent, Jason Glushon, negotiated the new contract with Magic executives. Moe Wagner Joined Magic During 2021-22 Season Wagner, 28, was selected […]

James Foglio  •  04 Jul 2025
NBA Draft 2025: Winners And Losers Of The First Round

A wild day one of the 2025 NBA Draft brought plenty of excitement with trades, consensus reaches and big moves all over the place. Let’s dive into some winners and losers from the first day of the Draft. Winner: Jase Richardson And The Orlando Magic As a player I deemed a lottery-level talent, Richardson was […]

Ben Pfeifer  •  26 Jun 2025
Magic Rumors: Gary Harris, Cory Joseph Contract Options Declined

After acquiring Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies, the Orlando Magic reportedly declined Gary Harris and Cory Joseph’s team options for the 2025-26 season ahead of free agency. Harris’ option was worth $7.5 million while Joseph’s was valued at $3.47 million. Orlando Magic Are Looking To Trim Salary Following Desmond Bane Trade The Magic are […]

James Foglio  •  17 Jun 2025
Magic Acquire Bane From Grizzlies For Caldwell-Pope, Anthony, 4 First-Round Picks

The Orlando Magic have acquired Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and four first-round picks. Memphis has now added first-round draft capital that includes Orlando’s pick this year, next year, 2028, and 2030. The 2026 pick includes swap rights with either the Washington Wizards or Phoenix Suns. The […]

Vivek Jacob  •  15 Jun 2025