Orlando Magic

Magic stars Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero have impressed new head coach Sean Sweeney so far this offseason, giving fans hope for an exciting season in Central Florida. Wagner has taken on a leadership role with Sweeney’s team, a necessity after recent events including the loss of his brother to the Brooklyn Nets in free […] The post Magic’s Franz Wagner makes admission on first season without brother Moritz on same team appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Magic’s roster barely underwent any offseason changes after the team finished eighth in the East and was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs in 2025/26. However, Orlando does have a new head coach, and Magic players have been impressed by what they’ve seen so far from former Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney. “When […]

The Pistons have waived shooting guard Gary Harris, Michael Scotto reports for HoopsHype (via Twitter). After picking up his $3.8MM player option at the start of the summer, Harris was acquired by Detroit as part of the six-team trade in July that sent Santi Aldama to the Mavericks, Khris Middleton to the Wizards, and John […]

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The Washington Wizards signed a quartet of players to Exhibit 10 contracts. Washington signed guards Reece Beekman and Trevor Keels, wing Chris Livingston and forward Steve Settle III. The Wizards also waived forward KeShawn Murphy, who was signed to an Exhibit 10 contract last week. Beekman played in 48 G League games for the Osceola Magic last season. The 6-foot-3 guard averaged 10 points, 4.0 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 2.0 steals per game. Keels spent part of last season on a two-way contra...

The Hornets announced Friday that Rookie of the Year runner-up Kon Knueppel has a left hamstring injury and will miss the entire preseason before being reevaluated during the first week of the regular season. Knueppel might end up missing multiple regular season contests, writes Scott Fowler of The Charlotte Observer, since players typically require a […]

The Magic need the over in a make or break year.

Sept. 26, 2026 Magic: Ace Baldwin Jr., Ricky Council IV, Jarron Cumberland and Au’Diese Toney became free agents. Trail Blazers: Keylan Boone, Barry Dunning Jr. and Mark Sears became free agents. Jazz: Ibrahima Diallo and Justin Harmon became free agents. Timberwolves: Payton Sandfort and Nate Santos became free agents. Spurs: Miles Barnstable became a free […] The post NBA Transactions: Warriors, Kings, Suns, Magic, more appeared first on Hoops Wire.

The Chicago Bulls signed guard Brandon Boston Jr., forwards Drew Peterson and Marquel Sutton, and big man Orlando Robinson to training camp contract. The Bulls also waived guard Houston Mallette, who had been signed to an Exhibit 10 deal earlier in the week. Boston played for Fenerbahçe in Turkey last season. In 50 games across all competition, the 6-foot-6 guard averaged 5.9 points and 2.0 rebounds per game. Peterson appeared in 35 G League games last season, split between the Greensboro Swa...

As Sean Sweeney prepares for his first training camp as head coach of the Orlando Magic, he has outlined the identity he wants his team to establish during the 2026-27 NBA season. With Media Day scheduled for Monday and training camp beginning Tuesday, Sweeney emphasized competition, connectivity and toughness as the three primary characteristics he […] The post Sean Sweeney reveals identity he wants Magic to establish in 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As Sean Sweeney prepares for his first training camp as head coach of the Orlando Magic, he has already been impressed by what he has seen from franchise cornerstones Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. Sweeney praised the work habits and leadership Banchero and Wagner have displayed throughout the offseason as Orlando prepares to begin the […] The post Sean Sweeney’s Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner admission will catch Magic fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It isn’t often that a PA announcer is such a vital and beloved member of any organization, but that was undoubtedly the case with the legendary Lawrence Tanter, who served in that role with the Los Angeles Lakers for more than 40 years. The announcement of Tanter’s passing sent a shockwave throughout the Lakers organization […]

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The Bulls have signed three NBA veterans — Brandon Boston Jr., Orlando Robinson and Drew Peterson — to training camp contracts and have set their roster for next week’s camp, which begins on September 29 and runs through Oct. 4 (Twitter link via Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic). Boston signed with Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahce in […]

ORLANDO, FL - APRIL 17: Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets passes the ball during the game against the Orlando Magic during the SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament on April 17, 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 Im...

Dec 20, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Ace Bailey (19) uses a pick by center Jusuf Nurkic (30) against Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) to move toward the basket during overtime at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images | Rob Gray-Imagn Images The Utah Jazz have a problem. Well, not really a problem, more of a tough decision. The Jazz have to decide what to do with their starting lineup, and it’s not a simple thing. Keyonte George, Lauri Markkanen, and Jar...

Sept. 24, 2026 Warriors: Obi Agbim became a free agent. Pistons: Drake Allen became a free agent. Hornets: D.J. Armstrong Jr. and Tre Carroll became free agents. Timberwolves: Jalen Crutcher became a free agent. Nuggets: Keonte Jones and Reese Waters became free agents. Pelicans: Solomon Washington became a free agent. Sept. 23, 2026 Magic: Signed […] The post NBA Transactions: Hornets, Magic, Cavaliers, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire.

When it comes to the Lakers, only one thing matters.  Are they championship contenders? That’s what happens when you’re a 17-time championship organization. That’s what happens when guys named Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant have worn your jersey. It’s title or bust. It’s Larry O’Brien or 911.  So, when Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka...

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday that longtime public-address announcer Lawrence Tanter died at the age of 76.

Extension talks have stagnated between the Knicks and Karl-Anthony Towns, and an agreement is considered unlikely as the team begins camp, sources told ESPN.