Author: Al Grullon
Orlando Magic Expecting New Arena Naming Rights Sponsor Soon
Orlando, FL – The Orlando Magic have played in the Amway Center since the arena opened in October back in 2010. But that could be changing very soon. Magic CEO Alex Martins told Sports Business Journal’s Terry Lefton last week that he’s expecting a new naming-rights sponsor before the end of the year. Source: Sports Illustrated
Wendell Carter Jr Suffers Left-Hand Injury; Out for Three Weeks.
Orlando, FL – The Magic have been dealt an early blow to the lineup, as Orlando determined starting center Wendell Carter Jr. will undergo surgery to repair a fractured third metacarpal in his left hand. Carter Jr., who was injured in the final seconds of Thursday’s win over the Jazz, is expected to be re-evaluated in…
Markelle Fultz will not play tonight in Utah
Orlando, FL – Markelle Fultz will not play tonight at Utah due to left knee swelling. Gary Harris will now start. Source: Magic PR
Jonathan Isaac will miss tonight’s game vs Clippers (Rest)
Orlando, FL – As expected, Jonathan Isaac will miss tonight’s game vs the Clippers (rest). This is the second game of a back to back for the Magic in Los Angeles.
No rookie contract extension for Chuma Okeke
Orlando, FL – No rookie contract extension for Magic forward Chuma Okeke, a league source told the Orlando Sentinel. Source: Jason Beede
Cole Anthony has agreed to a three year extension with the Magic
Orlando, FL – Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony has agreed on a three-year, $39 million contract extension, sources have told ESPN. Source: Woj
Magic Waive Mac McClung, Daeqwon Plowden and Brandon Williams
Orlando, FL – Orlando has waived Mac McClung, Daeqwon Plowden and Brandon Williams, league sources told the Orlando Sentinel. Those three joined Orlando for training camp on Exhibit 10 deals and the hope is for them to join Osceola in the G League. Source: Orlando Sentinel
Magic Sign Trevelin Queen to Two-Way Contract
Orlando, FL – The Magic have agreed to terms to convert guard Trevelin Queen to a two-way contract, league sources told the Orlando Sentinel. Queen fills Orlando’s third and final two-way spot, joining Admiral Schofield and Kevon Harris on two-way deals ahead of the regular season. Source: Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel
Orlando Magic HQ Joins Bleav Sports Network
Orlando, FL – The Orlando Magic HQ team is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Bleav Sports Network. As we continue to grow and expand our reach and the amount of content we are producing for Magic fans this partnership made a ton of sense, and we are extremely excited about embarking on this new…
Magic Sign Free Agent Daeqwon Plowden; Waive Miye Oni
The Magic have signed free agent guard-forward Daeqwon Plowden and have waived guard/forward Miye Oni, the team announced. Source: Orlando Magic