Orlando Magic
NBA Power Rankings Week Three
The L.A. Clippers rise to the top of the rankings, edging out the powerful Memphis Grizzlies. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Two
The San Antonio Spurs still top the NBA Power Rankings although the N.Y. Knicks are close behind. »Read More
Fantasy Hoops: Waiver Wired
An early season look at some players potentially worthy of being scooped off your league’s waiver wire… »Read More
Davis, Nelson Named Magic Captains
Jacque Vaughn has selected Jameer Nelson and Glen Davis as the Orlando Magic’s captains for 2012-13. “It’s an added responsibility that you have to take additional ownership with this team,” Vaughn said. “ Jameer has to make sure that Moe... »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: November 8th
HOOPSWORLD's takes a look at the 2012-13 MVP race after the first week of the NBA season. »Read More
Nelson Missing Next Two Magic Games?
Jameer Nelson (groin, hamstring) will not play tonight when the #Magic face the #Bulls. There’s no official word that Jameer Nelson won’t play against the Timberwolves tomorrow night. He probably won’t, tho. via Josh Robbins via Twitter »Read More
NBA AM: Who’s The Sixth Man So Far?
With one week of NBA games in the books, a few players are emerging as frontrunners for Sixth Man of the Year... The Orlando Magic weren't built to lose games... It's tough being a... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week One
The 2012/13 NBA Regular Season is finally underway and the standings are already all over the map. »Read More
NBA AM: Suns Struggling With New Pieces
The Suns are struggle to find a new identity with so many new pieces... Mo Harkless is healthy and waiting for his turn... Ty Lawson says the contract doesn't change much. »Read More
Magic Not Looking to Rush Harkless
Harkless, just 19 years old, did not appear in a preseason game as he recovered from off-season surgery to repair a sports hernia. He has practiced in full-contact drills for a week, but Vaughn... »Read More
50 NBA Predictions for 2012-13 (Part 2)
Joel Brigham makes his predictions about the postseason, rookies and potential transactions in the second half of his annual 50 NBA predictions. »Read More
Hedo Turkoglu Undergoes Hand Surgery
Hedo Turkoglu underwent surgery this morning to repair a broken bone in his left hand. He’ll be out at least 4 weeks. via Joshua Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel/Twitter »Read More
Hedo Turkoglu Breaks Left Hand
Hedo Turkoglu has a broken left hand and will not return. #Magic won’t know return date until later. via John Denton via Twitter »Read More
50 NBA Predictions for 2012-13 (Part 1)
Joel Brigham makes his annual list of 50 predictions for the upcoming NBA season. How will he do for 2012-13? »Read More
Ranking the Eastern Conference
With the preseason in the books, HOOPSWORLD ranks the Eastern Conference teams. »Read More
Magic Pick Up Option on Nikola Vucevic
The Orlando Magic have announced their decision to exercise the third-year contract option on 22-year-old centerNikola Vučević, keeping the USC product under Orlando control through at least the 2013/14 season. Vučević entered the league with the Philadelphia... »Read More
Gustavo Ayon Out With Thumb Injury
Gustavo Ayon will miss at least the next 2 weeks because of a sprained left thumb, Jacque Vaughn said. via Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel/Twitter »Read More
Orlando Magic to Trade Al Harrington?
And while Harrington would improve the Magic’s depth and team officials like his professionalism, the Magic likely will want to showcase him to potential trade partners as the season progresses. At 32 years old,... »Read More
NBA AM: Why Rush Andrew Bynum Back?
The Philadelphia 76ers are targeting an opening night return for Andrew Bynum, but should they be more cautious in their approach? »Read More
Glen Davis Ready to Lead Magic?
Glen Davis hungered to be a leader from the moment the Orlando Magic acquired him last December. He spoke often, loudly and boldly. But he discovered words alone weren’t enough to earn teammates’ respect.... »Read More
NBA PM: Who Survives the Cut?
NBA Teams can carry up to 15 players into the regular season. Who will make it past training camp to opening night? »Read More
Armon Johnson May Make Magic’s Roster
Backup PG Armon Johnson has caught #Magic coaches eyes with his willingness to compete every day in practice. May have a shot to make roster. via John Denton via Twitter »Read More
Magic Sign Chris Johnson
The Orlando Magic signed free-agent swingman Chris Johnson on Tuesday, the team announced, bringing their roster to 20 players as the exhibition season continues. Johnson, 22, went undrafted out of Dayton in 2012. In his four seasons with the Flyers,... »Read More
Arron Afflalo Poised for Breakout Season
Arron Afflalo is genuinely excited to be a member of the Orlando Magic. He's looking forward to taking on a bigger role in Orlando and helping the Magic exceed expectations. »Read More
Vucevic: ‘I’m not here to replace Dwight’
But the guess here is that Nikola Vucevic, 21, a native of Montenegro, will start the regular season at Howard’s old haunt. The Magic like the 6-11 Vucevic’s versatile offensive skill set. They view... »Read More
Robbins: Gustavo Ayon Staying with Magic
Despite the report out of Spain, Gustavo Ayon will be with the #Orlando #Magic this season. via Joshua Robbins via Twitter »Read More
Nelson Admits Howard’s Words Hurt Him
On a more personal note, (Jameer) Nelson was bothered by (Dwight) Howard’s inference last season that the Magic would be better off making a run all-star point guards Chris Paul or Deron Williams instead... »Read More
NBA AM: The Orlando Magic Plan To Win Now
The Orlando Magic refuse to concede a winning mentality for the sake of rebuilding... James Harden will extend in Oklahoma City... DeJuan Blair wants to stay in San Antonio... Magic rookie Kyle O'Quinn... »Read More
NBA PM: The NBA “Wild Card” Team?
The Dallas Mavericks expect nothing less than a championship ... Al Harrington says the Orlando Magic will NOT accept losing ... Andrew Bynum sidelined by knee ... »Read More
NBA AM: Who Is Playing For A Draft Pick?
As NBA teams open training camp today, there are some franchises that simply won't be good enough for the playoffs, meaning they'll open the season with the draft lottery squarely in their future... The... »Read More
NBA Preseason Power Rankings
The Miami HEAT, current NBA reigning champions, stay atop the preseason rankings but repeating will be no easy task. »Read More
HOOPSWORLD’S 2012-2013 Team Previews
A guide to HOOPSWORLD's 2012-2013 team previews! »Read More
NBA PM: Can Rasheed Wallace Help New York?
Does Rasheed Wallace have enough left to help the NY Knicks? ... Jameer Nelson ready to lead Orlando into a new era ... Yao Ming lends his celebrity to a new cause ... »Read More
NBA PM: 2013 Draft Obligations
A full 90 percent of the league has some sort of draft obligation in 2013 (coming in or going out), depending on protections. »Read More
Magic to Start Season Short-handed?
oint guard Ish Smith and rookie forward Maurice Harkless will miss the Magic’s training camp and the early portion of the regular season while they recover from off-season surgeries. Forward Al Harrington, recovering from... »Read More
NBA PM: What If Michael Jordan Hadn’t Quit?
If Michael Jordan hadn't quit, would Houston have won two championships? ... Jeremy Lin talks Houston Rockets ... Adam Morrison among three Portland Trail Blazers camp additions ... »Read More
NBA PM: Team Salaries Averaging $67.1 Million
The average team salary is currently about $67.1 million with eight tax teams and six remaining franchises under the salary cap. »Read More
Magic to Sign DeQuan Jones, Armond Johnson
The Orlando Magic expect to sign DeQuan Jones and Armond Johnson, giving them 19 on roster. via Brian Schmitz of the Orlando Sentinel/Twitter »Read More
2012-2013 Orlando Magic Season Preview
With the NBA season just around the corner, HOOPSWORLD takes a look at the 2012-2013 Orlando Magic. »Read More
Rockets, Magic Worst Teams in NBA?
The Rockets, at least, have some talent on their roster. Overpaid though they may be, Jeremy Lin and Omer Asik are certainly skilled, and there are a surprising number of promising rookies and second-year... »Read More
NBA Saturday: This Year’s Worst Team?
The Charlotte Bobcats were historically bad this year, but at least one team looks to take away the crown for league's worst in 2012-2013... Reggie Miller and Don Nelson get inducted into Basketball Hall... »Read More
Orlando Magic Sign E’Twaun Moore
The Orlando Magic announced the signing of E’Twaun Moore. via Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel/Twitter »Read More
What do Magic Expect from Turkoglu?
Then he (Hedo Turkoglu) is asked about his role in the rebuilding Magic and if he is going to be taking more responsibilities on the court without Dwight Howard. He replied: ” Of course... »Read More
New Faces in New Places: NBA Executives
Which prominent NBA execs shifted to new destinations and which teams are still searching less than a month from the start of training camp? »Read More
NBA Sunday: Rebuilding Dwight Howard’s Image
Dwight Howard recently took out a full page ad in the Orlando Sentinel aimed at Magic fans. Can his image ever fully recover? »Read More
Dwight Howard Thanks Orlando in Ad
Dwight Howard is professing his love for the city of Orlando and its fans. Howard purchased a full-page ad in today’s Orlando Sentinel to convey the message. In that ad, which appears on Page... »Read More
New Faces In New Places – NBA Head Coaches
New faces in new faces? More than two-thirds of the teams in the NBA have changed their head coaches over the past two seasons. »Read More
Six Assistants Join Magic’s Coaching Staff
The staff around new Orlando Magic head coach Jacque Vaughn started taking shape on Thursday when three assistants, two player development coaches and a special consultant were officially named by the team. James Borrego,... »Read More
NBA PM: Available Options & Extensions
Teams must decide on rookie contract extensions and options by Halloween. In a class headlined by James Harden, who else is eligible? »Read More
Howard Off to China on Promotional Tour
Dwight Howard is on the road again. Two weeks after he originally was supposed to host a kids basketball camp in Orlando — a camp he withdrew from, citing the need to remain in... »Read More
NBA Teams Set Up to Fail In 2012-13
These four teams could be in a precarious position throughout next season and, in some cases, beyond. »Read More
E’Twaun Moore Joining The Magic
According to Joshua Robbins of The Orlando Sentinel the Orlando Magic have added E’Twaun Moore to their roster. HoopsHype.com reports that the deal is for two years. »Read More
Magic Could be Free Agent Players?
No one predicted the Dwightmare coming. No one saw (Dwight) Howard going from a kid who loved being Orlando’s ambassador to a big-market mercenary. If (Kevin) Durant doesn’t fancy himself as a big-city guy,... »Read More
Report: Magic Adds James Borrego to Staff
Hornets assistant coach James Borrego is leaving New Orleans for an assistant coaching job with Jacque Vaughn’s new staff in Orlando. Hornets head coach Monty Williams said current New Orleans assistant Bryan Gates will... »Read More
NBA PM: Spending Power Dwindling
Very few NBA teams have significant spending power left this summer, a comprehensive look at remaining cap room and exceptions. »Read More
Wes Unseld Jr. May Join Magic Staff
League sources tell Orlando Sentinel that Wes Unseld Jr. is a candidate to join Magic coaching staff via Brian K. Schmitz via Twitter »Read More
NBA AM: The NBA Rookies To Watch
It is easy to peg the top five picks as the favorites for Rookie of The Year, but who are the next tier of guys to watch?... Who is poised for a bad season...... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD Week In Review
HOOPSWORLD looks back at some of the top stories from the NBA this week! »Read More
Anthony Parker to Join Magic as Scout?
Anthony Parker, who retired after nine distinguished NBA seasons, is joining the Orlando Magic as a scout, league sources tell Y! via Adrian Wojnarowski via Twitter »Read More
Afflalo: ‘Looking forward to the challenge’
He served an apprenticeship during his first two NBA seasons with the Detroit Pistons, who picked him late in the first round (No. 27) of the 2007 NBA Draft. He then gradually played a... »Read More
Van Gundy: Magic Handled Howard Poorly
“Our organization didn’t handle it very well.” That was Stan Van Gundy talking to 790 The Ticket in Miami about the Dwight Howard saga. Ya think, Stan? Van Gundy was fired after the season... »Read More
Magic Re-Sign Ish Smith; Seek Another PG
The Orlando Magic have re-signed free agent point guard Ish Smith, and will add another point guard behind starter Jameer Nelson before camp opens. via Brant Parsons of the Orlando Sentinel »Read More
How Exactly Was Dwight Howard Traded?
The Orlando Magic somehow traded Howard while generating a massive trade exception. How was it done? »Read More
EMU’s Rob Murphy to Join Magic Staff?
Eastern Michigan basketball coach Rob Murphy is leaving for a job with the Orlando Magic, a source tells me. A blow for the Eagles via Graham Couch via Twitter »Read More
Armstrong: Magic ‘More Dangerous’
Take heart Orlando Magic fans. The king of the Magic’s ‘Heart and Hustle’ era sees a bright future for Orlando despite the Dwight Howard trade to the Lakers last week. I caught up with... »Read More
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