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DALLAS, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 25: Jett Howard #9 of the Dallas Mavericks poses for portraits at Mavericks Media Day at American Airlines Center on September 25, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the GettyImages License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) | Getty Images Jett Howard probably wasn’t a name you had penciled in as a Maverick before ...

Magic The Cavaliers got a pretty good look Tuesday at what Orlando wants its offense to become. They probably would have preferred a less convincing demonstration. The Magic led wire-to-wire in a 132-116 win, finishing with 34 assists. Through three quarters, while the regulars were playing, Orlando had 27 assists against just nine turnovers. As […] The post NBA Notes: Magic, Blazers, Deni Avdija, Warriors, Yaxel Lendeborg appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner led the Orlando Magic to a 132-116 preseason victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday at Kia Center, combining for 44 points as Orlando improved to 2-1 in exhibition play. Banchero scored 24 points on 10-of-13 shooting, adding eight rebounds and three assists in 28 minutes. Wagner contributed 20 points, […] The post Banchero, Wagner lead Magic past Cavaliers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Cavaliers probably won’t spend much time admiring their preseason finale. Meleek Thomas gave them a reason to watch a little of it again. Thomas scored 16 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter, as the Cavs closed the exhibition schedule with a 132-116 road loss to the Magic on Tuesday night. He finished 6-of-9 […] The post Meleek Thomas gives Cavs something to like in otherwise rough preseason finale appeared first on Hoops Wire.

ORLANDO, FL - OCTOBER 13: Meleek Thomas #15 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball during the game against the Orlando Magic on October 13, 2026 at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images ...

The Cavaliers look to finish the preseason strong.

Oct 13, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) drives against Orlando Magic forward Noah Penda (93) during the second quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Cleveland Cavaliers are fortunate that a performance like this doesn’t count in the record book. This was a bad showing in a game the regulars played a full three quarters. The Cavs were terrible defensively. They were consistently beaten o...

Nearly 16 months ago, a torn Achilles cost Tyrese Haliburton -- and the Pacers -- the 2025-26 season. Now, he returns to help them reclaim their spot in the East.

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 11: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket during the game against the Orlando Magic during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 11, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via G...

The Pelicans have waived Caleb Houstan, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. Houstan is a four-year NBA veteran who signed an Exhibit 9 training camp deal with New Orleans in early August. The Canadian small forward holds career averages of 3.9 points in 13.4 minutes per game across 186 appearances with Orlando and Atlanta. Known for […]

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. believes new head coach Sean Sweeney can help the team develop the habits required to compete for a championship, pointing to the coaching staff’s experience and the players’ willingness to adapt. Speaking to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, Carter expressed confidence in Orlando’s potential ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. […] The post Wendell Carter Jr. explains why Sean Sweeney could help Magic ‘shock the world’ appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

With too much money already committed to other players on the roster, the Orlando Magic might be forced into trading Anthony Black as contract extensions stall.

Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James showcased his great respect and admiration of former Orlando Magic superstar guard (and four-time All-Star) Penny Hardaway during the latest edition of his Mind the Game podcast with Steve Nash.

Two of last year's Eastern Conference playoff teams will meet on Peacock and NBCSN.

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CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 11: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots a free throw during the game against the Orlando Magic during a 2026 NBA Preseason game on October 11, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty I...

Here’s Orlando Magic sophomore Jase Richardson on where he’s improved the most so far in preseason (averaging 7.5 PPG/3.0 RPG/3.5 APG/1.0 TOV/0.5 SPG/2.5 PF/54.5% FG/33.3% 3-PT/66.7% FT/24.2 MPG through two games). (via Orlando Magic): “I think just slowing down. I think my pace has got a lot better from last year. I think last year […] The post Jase Richardson: “I think last year I was stuck on one speed” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Anthony Black and the Orlando Magic are not expected to reach agreement on a contract extension before the October 19th deadline. The two sides have not yet engaged in serious extension talks either during the offseason or since training camps have begun. The Magic have Desmond Bane, Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero on long-term contracts at high numbers, which complicates their salary cap outlook. Jeff Weltman decided to run back the core of their roster after.a disappointing 202...

Cavaliers Mario Hezonja looked much more comfortable in his second preseason appearance with the Cavaliers. Mack Perry of Sports Illustrated highlighted Hezonja’s all-around performance against Orlando, when the veteran forward finished with 13 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in just under 17 minutes. Hezonja also shot 5-of-9 from the field […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Mario Hezonja, Rockets, Marcus Smart, Bucks appeared first on Hoops Wire.