Tag: Paolo Banchero
Magic’s STUFF wins third NBA Mascot of Year award, strengthens GOAT case
The Magic finally have another award winner, and Paolo Banchero can relax. This one belongs to the large green dragon.
STUFF the Magic Dragon was named...
NBA Rumors: Celtics, Derrick White, Magic, Paolo Banchero, Darius Garland, Ty Jerome
Celtics
The Celtics were willing to trade Jaylen Brown. That didn’t mean they were interested in selling off everybody else.
According to Sean Deveney of Heavy...
NBA Notes: Magic, Paolo Banchero, Timberwolves, Isaiah Evans, Pelicans
Magic
Paolo Banchero already likes what he's seeing from new Magic coach Sean Sweeney.
Speaking with Yahoo Sports' Kelly Iko, Banchero said the two have quickly...
NBA Rumors: Celtics, Trey Murphy III, Wizards, Anthony Davis, Magic
Celtics
The Celtics may have a Plan B if a Giannis Antetokounmpo blockbuster never materializes.
According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, Boston is among the...
NBA Rumors: Magic, Anthony Black, Nuggets, Jazz
Magic
The Magic have a good problem. They also may eventually have an expensive one.
According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, rival teams are keeping an eye...
NBA Draft Notes: Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, Wizards, Big Boards
With the NBA Draft just days away, there still appears to be plenty of uncertainty surrounding the No. 1 overall pick.
In fact, several prominent...
What each eliminated NBA playoff team needs this offseason
The NBA playoff field is down to eight. The rest are already shifting to the offseason.
First-round exits tend to expose everything. Some flaws were...
Magic not planning major roster changes despite playoff collapse
The Magic are making a coaching change. The roster, at least for now, is a different story.
President of basketball operations Jeff Weltman said Orlando...
Report: Magic’s Paolo Banchero grew frustrated with Jamahl Mosley’s late-game decisions
Now we’re getting a clearer picture of what may have been going on behind the scenes with the Magic.
Before Orlando fired coach Jamahl Mosley...
Magic left searching for answers after blowing 3-1 lead
This one is going to sting for a while in Orlando.
The Magic had a 3-1 series lead, a real shot to end a 16-year...
Pistons overtake Magic in Game 7 for first series win in 18 years
It had been a long time. Too long, really. The Pistons finally gave their fans something to remember again.
Cade Cunningham had 32 points and...
NBA Notes: Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Lakers, LeBron James, Pistons
Rockets
The Rockets are still breathing. And now, they’re heading home with real belief.
Facing elimination again, Houston beat the Lakers 99-93 in Game 5, trimming...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Timberwolves, Ayo Dosunmu, Magic
Thunder
This is what a No. 1 seed is supposed to look like, and yes, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was ridiculous. Again.
Forty-two points. Fifteen of 18 shooting....
NBA Notes: Magic, Paolo Banchero, Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Grizzlies
Magic
So close to 2-0. Then one quarter changed everything for the Magic.
A 30-3 run by the Pistons flipped Game 2, turning control into a...
NBA Notes: Magic, Paolo Banchero, Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Knicks
Magic
The Magic didn’t sneak up on anyone. They took it.
Orlando walked into Detroit as the No. 8 seed and left with a 112-101 win...
Magic may be leaning toward firing Jamahl Mosley no matter what
The Magic are still playing. But their coach may be on the way out.
According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, there is a strong belief...
Duke’s Cameron Boozer makes his case to go No. 1 in NBA Draft
Duke forward Cameron Boozer knows where he’s projected to go in the 2026 NBA Draft. He also knows what he brings.
In an interview with...
NBA Notes: Lakers, LeBron James, Sixers, Tyrese Maxey, Magic
Lakers
LeBron James recorded 28 points, 12 assists and six rebounds as the Lakers defeated the Suns 101-73 on Friday, clinching home-court advantage for the...
NBA Notes: Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Magic, Nuggets, Nikola Jokic
Pistons
Cade Cunningham returned to action Wednesday after missing time with a collapsed lung and looked comfortable in limited minutes, finishing with 13 points, 10...
NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Hornets, LaMelo Ball, Magic
Warriors
Stephen Curry returned after a two-month absence and nearly carried the Warriors to a win, but Houston held on for a 117-116 victory.
Curry, playing...
