Author: Al Grullon
Orlando Magic Set New Timeline for $500M Downtown Entertainment District
The Orlando Magic’s long-awaited $500 million sports and entertainment complex across from the Amway Center downtown has a development team and an anticipated start in 2024, according to a report in GrowthSpotter. Developers JMA Ventures LLC and Machete Group Inc.have been appointed to spearhead the project alongside SED Development LLC and the Orlando Magic. The…
Magic’s Nate Tibbetts to Become New Mercury Coach
Orlando Magic assistant Nate Tibbetts is finalizing a deal to become the new coach of the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, sources told ESPN on Monday. The deal will make Tibbetts the highest-paid coach in WNBA history, sources said. Source: ESPN
Magic Sign Miye Oni: Waive D.J. Wilson
Orlando, FL – The Orlando Magic waived forward D.J. Wilson. The Magic also signed forward Miye Oni. Wilson was signed to a non-guaranteed training camp contract. Oni is believed to have signed a similar type of contract. Both Wilson and Oni will likely play for the Osceola Magic of the G League for this upcoming…
Jett Howard Signs Endorsement Deal with Jordan Brand
Orlando Magic forward Jett Howard is among four first-round picks to sign a multiyear shoe and apparel endorsement contract with Jordan Brand, according to Nick DePaula of Boardroom. Joining Howard are Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr., Houston Rockets forward Cam Whitmore and Detroit Pistons guard Marcus Sasser. The four players previously played at either…
Magic Exercise 24-25 Options For Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner
The Orlando Magic announced they have exercised the rookie scale team options for the 2024-25 season for Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner. The 2024-25 season will be Banchero’s third year in the NBA. Suggs and Wagner will be in their fourth years in the NBA. NBA teams have until October 31 to pick…
Magic Sign Mac McClung
The Orlando Magic signed Mac McClung, the team announced on Wednesday. The Osceola Magic originally acquired McClung from the Delaware Blue Coats for the player rights to Jeff Dowtin and a second-round pick in the 2024 G League draft. McClung appeared in four NBA games for the Lakers, Bulls, and Sixers. Source: Orlando Magic
Three Takeaways from Orlando Magic Media Day
Orlando, FL – Getting the opportunity to attend Orlando Magic Media Day never gets old. It truly feels like the first day of school. You get to see everyone again after a long summer, catch up for a few minutes, and get to meet some of the new media members and players who have joined the team. The energy…
A Crucial Offseason Ahead for the Orlando Magic
Orlando, FL – The Orlando Magic are heading into one of the most important offseasons in recent memory. After a successful 2022-23 season, in which the team saw a 12-game win improvement, Paolo Banchero won Rookie of the Year, and Franz Wagner took another major step in his development, the Magic are now in a…
2021-22 Orlando Magic Player Reviews
Orlando, FL – As the 2021-22 NBA regular season comes to an end, we asked our writers three simple questions for each Orlando Magic player: What went well this season? What are the areas of improvement this offseason and what does the future hold? Let’s get started right away! THE STARTERS: Wendell Carter Jr.. The…
Instant Reaction: Magic Hire Jamahl Mosley as next head coach
After days of rumors, the Orlando Magic have made it official: Jamahl Mosley will be named the franchise new head coach. The Orlando Magic HQ team gives their instant reaction to the news on our first round table discussion. What are your thoughts on the decision for the Magic to hire Jamahl Mosley as the…