Author: Luke Scotchie
Inside the Heart and Hustle of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
The Meriwether County Courthouse sits proudly in the middle of the town square. Turn on either side to find one of a few churches, and keep driving to see a small, triangular brick building that houses the public library. If you happen to spot a few people while on the road, there’s a good chance…
A Walk With Anthony Black, and the Ride He’s Taken
Before he became a top NBA Draft pick, Anthony Black walked a winding road filled with family, sacrifice, and resilience. This is the ride that took him from Texas to the Orlando Magic — and the people who helped drive it.
Remembering the Magic of Kieran Patel: Our Writer, Our Friend, and a Fan of Good Hoops
I pondered every word I could say. I asked my father about some of the memories he had of the Orlando Magic to guarantee none of my facts were wrong. I rehearsed each potential joke I thought of making to ensure that at least one of these four strangers would laugh at them. My stomach…
Injury Woes Pile Up as Orlando Magic Fall in Third Straight Loss
Orlando Battles Adversity Orlando, FL – “This team’s not gonna stop fighting.” Those were the words of Orlando’s Head Coach Jamahl Mosley following his team’s 105-99 loss in the Thunder vs Magic game on Thursday. He was right. The Magic did not stop fighting, regardless of how many obstacles were thrown at them. The Thunder’s…
Magic Lose First Home Game This Season Despite Career Highs
Injury-Riddled Magic Fall to Knicks Orlando, FL – For the first time all season, Kia Center did not play the song once the final buzzer sounded after the Magic vs Knicks game. With a 100-91 loss to the New York Knicks tonight, the Orlando Magic snapped a 14-game winning streak in Orlando and became the…
Magic Not Losing Hope After Paolo Banchero’s Injury
Paolo Banchero’s Injury Brings New Challenges Orlando, FL – Despite a devastating injury to their all-star forward, the Orlando Magic’s hopes for a successful season have not vanished. Banchero Sidelined Indefinitely with Torn Oblique The Magic announced on Thursday that forward Paolo Banchero suffered a torn right oblique and has been sidelined indefinitely. The team…
Suggs, Magic Agree to 5 Year, $150.5 Million Contract Extension
Jalen Suggs Signs Rookie Extension with Orlando Magic Orlando, FL – Another key member of the Orlando Magic will remain in Central Florida for the foreseeable future. The Magic have agreed to a five-year, $150.5 million ($30.1 million AAV) contract extension with guard Jalen Suggs, as first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania. Suggs’ new contract…
‘He’s Got This Charm:’ How Dennis Salvagio Became The Fat Guy
Dennis Salvagio rises from his seat and picks up a briefcase full of court documents that never once touched the defendant’s table. They didn’t need to. Most of the facts about his client’s possession of marijuana charge have already been seared into his brain. Now that his client’s time in front of the judge is…
‘I’ve Come a Long Way’: How Moe Wagner Found a Home and Himself in Orlando
Orlando, FL – The only place Moe Wagner could call home was the Airbnb he wanted so desperately to escape. Hopefully, this home won’t last too long. None of his previous ones did anyway. But while the young center had already become all too familiar with the heart-sinking phrase “You have been traded” during his…
What the Magic Should Do at the Trade Deadline, According to Orlando Magic HQ Readers
Orlando, FL – It’s time to make some deals. It’s all but a given that many teams will restructure their rosters and trade with some of their rivals before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. The only uncertainty is which teams will be doing so. To their fans, the Orlando Magic should be one of those teams.…