In theory, Desmond Bane was supposed to transform the Orlando Magic. He was supposed to elevate them offensively, both with his shooting gravity and his playmaking. He was supposed to make Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner's lives easier and allow the Magic to diversify their attack.

Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes listed the Magic as one of the biggest disappointments in Week 1 of the 2025-26 season. According to Hughes, Orlando traded a half dozen first-round assets for Bane's 3-point shooting and also got Tyus Jones to have better ball movement. But that has not been the case.

Before the Sixers play host to the Orlando Magic in their biggest test of the young season, let's catch up on a Magic team that has a bit of a different look.

There was just less money,” said the Orlando Magic’s Tyus Jones, one of the best, if not the best, backup point guards in the NBA who has been a free agent each of the last two years and both times signed contracts for less than the average player’s salary.

The Atlanta Hawks dominated the Indiana Pacers despite the absence of All-Star Trae Young  on Friday night, pulling off a 20-point win to move atop their NBA Cu

Orlando is picking up its options on Anthony Black and Tristan Da Silva, but Howard will reach free agency next summer.

The good news for the Magic is that Jalen Suggs is off their injury report and will be available for Wednesday’s game against the Pistons as he continues to recover from a left knee injury he suffered last season.

"All members of the Magic organization complete mandatory NBA gambling education and compliance training each season. Integrity and adherence to league rules are of the utmost importance." On April 6, 2023, the Orlando Magic played their final home game of ...