Magic Basketball

BEHIND THE MAGIC SERIES PART 3: Dennis Scott Looks Back on His Orlando Magic Career, Shaq's Departure and the State of Magic Basketball Written by Craig Larson Jr.     It's only fitting that our third installment features a conversation with a man who built his NBA career from beyond the 3-point arc.   He's Dennis Scott, affectionately known as "3-D." The Magic selected Scott with the No. 4 overall […]

3 Reasons the Orlando Magic Beat the 76ers in NBA Summer League   Written by: DJ Jones     Las Vegas — Jase Richardson returned to the lineup and provided a spark, scoring a game-high 25 points with four assists to lead the Orlando Magic to a 99-92 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite a late fourth-quarter comeback by Philadelphia, Orlando held on for its third straight Summer League win.   […]

Jase Richardson Drops 25 as Orlando Magic Win Third Straight Summer League Game Written by Kyle Markowitz     Jase Richardson is building a strong case to become an important role player for the Magic this season.   The second-year guard scored a game-high 25 points to lead the Magic to a 99-92 victory over Philadelphia.   Orlando came out of the gate sizzling offensively. Holding an 8-7 lead in […]

Passing the Mic: David Steele Retires After 37 Seasons as Voice of the Orlando Magic; Dante Marchitelli Takes Over Written by Olivia Brooks   After 37 seasons behind the microphone, Orlando Magic play-by-play broadcaster David Steele has announced his retirement, bringing an end to one of the longest and most recognizable broadcasting careers in franchise history.   “I can’t thank the DeVos family and the Orlando Magic organization enough for […]

Behind The Magic Series Part 2: Chucky Atkins Reflects on His Orlando Magic Journey and How He'd Unlock Paolo Banchero WRITTEN BY: CRAIG LARSON   Our second installment features none other than Chucky Atkins, a homegrown talent who, after going undrafted, persevered and ultimately began his NBA career in Orlando. We began by discussing his journey to the league.     Q: How did you keep the dream alive? You had […]

The Vooch Effect: How Nikola Vucevic's Return Could Elevate the Orlando Magic This Season WRITTEN BY: KYLE NASH   If you're an Orlando Magic fan and not a robot, the recent reacquisition of center Nikola Vucevic should spark some emotion, whether it's nostalgia over seeing the former franchise player back in a Magic uniform or skepticism about the move's viability on the court. Considering the moves made under the new […]

Orlando Magic Prepare for NBA Summer League: Why Jase Richardson Has a Golden Opportunity   The Orlando Magic are headed to Las Vegas for the NBA Summer League, and while several new faces will make their debut, one returning player may have the most to prove. Second-year guard Jase Richardson headlines Orlando's Summer League roster alongside Noah Penda and No. 51 overall pick Izaiyah Nelson. D.J. Bakker will serve as […]

Behind The Magic Series 1 : Quentin Richardson Still Believes in the Orlando Magic By Craig Larson Jr.   Every era of Orlando Magic basketball has its defining voices, personalities and stories. In our Behind the Magic series, we're reconnecting with the former players and coaches who lived those moments to revisit the memories that shaped their time in Orlando. From untold locker-room stories and unforgettable games to the relationships […]

Orlando Magic Free Agency: Nikola Vucevic, Jevon Carter and Jonathan Isaac Return as Moritz Wagner Leaves for the Brooklyn Nets WRITTEN BY: OLIVIA BROOKS The Orlando Magic continued to reshape their roster on Day 2 of NBA free agency, adding veteran depth while reinforcing a team built to contend in the Eastern Conference. After a quiet day to start the Free Agency period around the association, Orlando focused on strengthening […]