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Orlando Magic's Desmond Bane says he would be keen on representing Nigeria ahead of the 2028 Olympics and suggests other NBA players could do the same.

LaMelo Ball returned to Charlotte's starting lineup and had 16 points, seven assists and six rebounds as the Hornets beat the Orlando Magic 124-97 on Thursday night. Ball, who a night earlier had one of the worst shooting performances of his career when he came off the bench as part of a plan to manage his minutes, went 6 for 12 from the field and 4 for 8 from 3-point distance against Orlando. Brandon Miller scored 20 points to lead Charlotte's balanced effort.

All Times EST Monday, Jan. 19 NBA Milwaukee at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Oklahoma City at Cleveland, 2:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Washington, 3 p.m. Dallas at New York, 5 p.m. Utah at San Antonio, 5 p.m. Indiana at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Phoenix at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Boston at Detroit, 8 p.m. Miami at Golden State, 10 p.m. NHL Buffalo at Carolina, 1:30 p.m. Washington at Colorado, 4 p.m. Pittsburgh at Seattle, 5 p.m. San Jose at Florida, 6 p.m. Minnesota at Toronto, 7:30 p.m. Philadelphia at Vegas, 8 p.m....

There have been mixed reports about whether the Nets are open to trading Michael Porter Jr. ahead of the February 5 deadline, and one report said the Pelicans are shutting down trade inquiries on Trey Murphy III and Herbert Jones, among others. However, those three players currently sit atop the Warriors‘ trade wishlist, sources tell […]

With the NBA trade deadline two weeks away, league executives continue to assess potential fits across conferences. According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, the Minnesota Timberwolves and Orlando Magic have emerged as possible trade partners as both franchises evaluate roster needs ahead of Feb. 5. Siegel reported Thursday that Minnesota is widely expected to […] The post NBA rumors: Timberwolves, Magic could be trade partners ahead of deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Orlando Magic are reportedly open to trading Goga Bitadze, Jonathan Isaac, and Tyus Jones before the 2025-26 NBA trade deadline, according to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points. The team is exploring ways to create flexibility for the 2026-27 season while acquiring draft assets. Bitadze, 26, is in the second year of a three-year, $25 […] The post Magic open to moving Bitadze, Isaac, and Jones appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

An up-and-down season in Central Florida got even choppier as the Magic announced that their bellwether starting guard will be out indefinitely.

Charlotte Hornets (16-28, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (23-19, seventh in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Magic -6.5; over/under is 229.5 BOTTOM LINE: Desmond Bane and the Orlando Magic host Miles Bridges and the Charlotte Hornets in Eastern Conference play. The Magic are 5-4 against Southeast Division teams. Orlando is third in the Eastern Conference with 54.4 points per game in the paint led by Franz Wagner averagin...

Karl-Anthony Towns has emerged as a trade target, with multiple teams reportedly exploring the possibility of acquiring the New York Knicks center, according to Steve Popper of Newsday. Talks involving Memphis, Orlando, and Charlotte have surfaced, with Towns’ name previously linked to a potential deal around Giannis Antetokounmpo. The 30-year-old Towns has started all 39 […] The post Grizzlies, Magic, and Hornets reportedly eye Karl-Anthony Towns appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Brooklyn Nets will look to rebound from a heartbreaking loss when they host the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. They may be without their top player, Michael Porter Jr., as they attempt to do so. Porter Jr. was a late addition to Brooklyn’s injury report due to right knee soreness. The Nets listed him […] The post Is Michael Porter Jr. playing tonight? Nets vs. Clippers Injury Report appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Saturday that sovereign wealth funds could become principal investors in the league's planned European basketball venture, potentially paving the way for rule changes regarding Middle Eastern investment in North American franchises. Silver made the comments in London ahead of Sunday's game between the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies. Current NBA regulations limit sovereign wealth funds to owning no more than 20 percent of any of the league's 30 teams. How...

Miami plays Indiana in the College Football Playoff championship game on Monday night, with BetMGM Sportsbook listing Indiana as an 8.5-point favorite as the weekend arrived. The top-seeded Hoosiers (15-0) have beaten Alabama (38-3) and Oregon (56-22) in the CFP as they pursue the program's first championship. The 10th-seeded Hurricanes (13-2) have beaten Texas A&M (10-3), Ohio State (24-14) and Mississippi (31-27) on their way to the title game, where they will play for their sixth national ...

Ja Morant had a triumphant return to the court for the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. Morant led Memphis to a victory over the Orlando Magic in the NBA London Game. It was a throwback performance for the Grizzlies point guard, who was the best player on the floor in London on Sunday. Following the game, Morant told Marc Stein exactly how he hopes things go with him prominently mentioned in trade rumors. "I'm a very loyal guy," Morant said. "I got a (Grizzlies) logo on my back, so that should te...