Tag: Franz Wagner
East Notes: Heat, Bam Adebayo, Knicks, Magic, Desmond Bane
Entering last year, Heat power forward Bam Adebayo looked ready to add a new wrinkle to his game with an actual three-point shot. He...
Five Underrated NBA Offseason Moves That Could Matter
The summer headlines belonged to Kevin Durant’s arrival in Houston and the first seven-team trade in NBA history. But not every move that matters...
Magic Exec Jeff Weltman Says Current Roster Has ‘Chance To Do Some Special Things’
After eight seasons at the helm of the Orlando Magic front office, Jeff Weltman believes this could be the most promising group he’s had.
Weltman,...
Jeff Weltman: Thrilled To Keep Paolo Banchero In Magic Uniform For Years To Come
The Orlando Magic have officially signed star forward Paolo Banchero to a five-year maximum rookie scale contract extension that could be worth up to...
Which Teams Are Legit Title Threats In 2026? Early Look At Contenders And Pretenders
There are still moves to be made, with an entire offseason still to go. But already, we can see what's taking shape. And it's...
NBA Notes: Magic, Desmond Bane, Pistons, Bulls, Matas Buzelis
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Desmond Bane didn’t need much convincing.
Traded to the Magic in the summer's first deal, the high-scoring guard called Orlando a “perfect fit” and said...
Why the Magic Paid Big for Desmond Bane and Why the Grizzlies Didn’t Mind
The Orlando Magic weren’t the only team with eyes on Desmond Bane. They were just the most determined.
Before the Grizzlies struck Sunday’s blockbuster deal...
Magic Make Statement With Trade For Desmond Bane
The Orlando Magic wasted little time setting the tone for the 2025 offseason, acquiring shooting guard Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies in a...
Magic Go All-In On Desmond Bane. Will Price Be Worth It?
After trading for Desmond Bane in what could become the defining move of Jeff Weltman’s tenure as president of basketball operations, the Orlando Magic...
Details On Blockbuster Magic-Grizzlies Trade That Sends Desmond Bane To Orlando
The Memphis Grizzlies are sending guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round draft picks...
Report: Magic May Have Blazers’ Anfernee Simons on Radar
The Orlando Magic’s measured approach to the point guard position may be reaching a pivot point.
While the franchise has shown confidence in Jalen Suggs...
Magic Eyeing Offseason Upgrades: ‘What We Need is Proven Shot-Making’
The Orlando Magic took a step forward last season. This year, they stalled out.
After snapping a four-year postseason drought with a 47-win campaign and...
NBA Rumors: What’s Next for Hawks After Firing GM? All Eyes on Trae Young
The Atlanta Hawks have officially entered a pivotal NBA offseason, and it didn’t take long for the drama to start.
Just days after their season...
Magic first team to clinch division without winning record since NBA-ABA merger
The Orlando Magic just made history but not necessarily the great kind. But not terrible, either.
As relayed by NBA reporter Dan Feldman, the Magic...
