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DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine each scored 32 points, Nikola Vucevic added 26 points and 13 rebounds and the Chicago Bulls turned back a late rally and beat the Orlando Magic 128-109 on Saturday night.

The Orlando Magic lost their Friday night match to the Miami Heat after Jimmy Butler scored 29 points and Bam Adebayo landed another 20.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac played his first NBA game in over 900 days Monday night against the Boston Celtics. Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley said Isaac would play 8-10 minutes and he played almost ten minutes. It was his first game at the Amway Center since December of 2019. The Magic return to action January 25 at home against the Indiana Pacers. Hear from @JJudahIsaac and Jamahl Mosley following tonight's Magic return after 904 days.

Rui Hachimura equaled a career high with 30 points and Kyle Kuzma added 25 to lift the Washington Wizards to a 138-118 victory over the Orlando Magic.

Franz Wagner had 30 points and nine assists, Cole Anthony scored 22 off the bench and the Orlando Magic beat the New Orleans Pelicans.

Nikola Jokic hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining, capping his 12th triple-double of the season, and the Denver Nuggets won their 13th in a row at home by beating the Orlando Magic 119-116.

Nikola Jokic hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining, capping his 12th triple-double of the season, and the Denver Nuggets won their 13th in a row at home by beating the Orlando Magic 119-116 on Sunday night. Jokic connected from the top of the key, stepping back to get the shot away over Franz Wagner to finish with 17 points, 14 assists and 10 rebounds. “He stepped back, got the space and just shot over the top,” said Aaron Gordon, whose 25 points led the Nuggets.

Franz Wagner scored 29 points, Wendell Carter Jr. added 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-106 on Tuesday night.

While Isaac has been practicing with the Magic since December, the 25-year-old forward hasn't played a game since his devastating knee injury on Aug. 2, 2020. Isaac would return to a very different Magic team than the one he played for in 2020. 5 overall pick Jalen Suggs and No. 8 overall pick Franz Wagner and 2020 No. 15 overall pick Cole Anthony.

Harrison Barnes scored a season-high 30 points and the Sacramento Kings hit a franchise record 23 3-pointers to beat the Orlando Magic 136-111.

Paolo Banchero scored 25 points, Franz Wagner added 24 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Golden State Warriors 115-101 on Saturday night as the defending NBA champions dropped consecutive home games for the first time this season.

After the Orlando Magic broke their three-game losing streak against the Thunder, the team has lost again during their Thursday match with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Paolo Banchero had 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Kristaps Porzingis had 30 points and 13 rebounds and the Washington Wizards routed the short-handed Orlando Magic 119-100 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory.

The NBA saw the tape and has issued 11 total suspensions to those connected in the Pistons-Magic brawl on Wednesday night that started between Killian Hayes and Moe Wagner

Pistons guard Killian Hayes will serve a three-game suspension while Magic big man Moe Wagner will serve a two-game suspension.

Detroit guard Killian Hayes and Orlando’s Moritz Wagner were each given multi-game suspensions for their roles in a scuffle, while the NBA suspended eight Magic players one game apiece for leaving the bench area during an altercation.

Alec Burks scored a season-high 32 points, Saddiq Bey added 28 and the Detroit Pistons overcame the ejection of two players after a scuffle to beat the Orlando Magic 121-101 and snap a six-game losing streak.

A fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic on Wednesday night as Moritz Wagner shoved Killian Hayes into his bench, sparking the whole thing.

DETROIT — (AP) — Three players were ejected after a fight between the Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons late in the first half of Wednesday's game. Orlando's Franz Wagner was ejected for a flagrant foul, while Detroit’s Killian Hayes and Hamadou Diallo were ejected for their actions during the ensuing scuffle in front of the Pistons bench. Wagner hip-checked Hayes into the Detroit bench. Numerous Magic players could be facing suspension for leaving the bench area. Moritz Wagner, Cole Anthony, Wendell Carter Jr, Gary Harris, Mo Bamba, R.J. Hampton, Terrence Ross and Admiral Schofield were the players out of the game as the Orlando bench emptied.

Three players and Detroit coach Dwane Casey were ejected after a fight between the Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons late in the first half of their game.

DETROIT — (AP) — Three players and Detroit coach Dwane Casey were ejected after a fight between the Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons late in the first half of Wednesday's game. Orlando's Franz Wagner was ejected for a flagrant foul, while Detroit’s Killian Hayes and Hamadou Diallo were ejected for their actions during the ensuing scuffle in front of the Pistons bench. Wagner hip-checked Hayes into the Detroit bench. Numerous Magic players could be facing suspension for leaving the bench area. Moritz Wagner, Cole Anthony, Wendell Carter Jr, Gary Harris, Mo Bamba, R.J. Hampton, Terrence Ross and Admiral Schofield were the players out of the game as the Orlando bench emptied.

Three players were ejected after a fight between the Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons late in the first half of their game.

Killian Hayes, Moe Wagner and Hamidou Diallo were all ejected on Wednesday night after a fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena. Just before halftime, with the Pistons up by 19, Wagner started chasing down a loose ball in the backcourt with Hayes when he shoved Hayes into the Pistons bench with a hip check. Hayes then ran in landed a punch to the back of Wagner's head, which sent him falling hard straight down into the Pistons bench. This scene at the Magic-Pistons game 😳Moe Wagner, Killian Hayes and Hamidou Diallo were all ejected after this altercation.pic.twitter.com/gGiA6BWz3O — Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) December 29, 2022After a lengthy review, officials ejected Wagner, Hayes and Diallo. Hayes had five points and three assists in 16 minutes, and Diallo had 11 points and five rebounds off the bench.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- LeBron James scored a team-high 28 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Orlando Magic 129-110 Tuesday night. Markelle Fultz led the Magic with 16 points. Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr. added 15 points each. Orlando entered Tuesday winning eight of its last nine games for the first time since 2011. The Magic (13-22) visit the Detroit Pistons on December 28 before hosting the Washington Wizards on December 30.

Running up against Los Angeles Lakers like LeBron James and Russell Westbrook, the Orlando Magic were beaten Tuesday night.

Cole Anthony had 23 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, Franz Wagner added 21 points and the Orlando Magic beat the San Antonio Spurs 133-113 on Friday night for their eighth victory in nine games.

Franz Wagner scored 25 points, rookie Paolo Banchero had 23 points and 13 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic overcame a 15-point second-half deficit to beat the Houston Rockets 116-110.

ATLANTA — (AP) — Dejounte Murray hit two decisive free throws with 1.3 seconds left, Trae Young had 37 points and 13 assists, and the Atlanta Hawks held off the Orlando Magic 126-125 Monday night to snap their six-game winning streak. Murray hit both free throws, and Banchero missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer. “Like I was preaching after the game, we've got to grow up, starting with me," Murray said. Young scored 17 points in the third as the Hawks opened a 104-94 lead in the closing seconds of the period. Fultz, who led the Magic with 24 points, then got to the rim easily — too easily for Hawks coach Nate McMillan.

Dejounte Murray hit a pair of decisive free throws with 1.3 seconds left, Trae Young had 37 points and 13 assists, and the Atlanta Hawks held off the Orlando Magic 126-125 to snap their six-game winning streak.

BOSTON — (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 31 points and Admiral Schofield had 11 of his 13 in the fourth quarter to help the Orlando Magic complete a sweep of consecutive games in Boston with a 95-92 victory on Sunday. Jaylen Brown led Boston with 24 points, Marcus Smart had 15 and Grant Williams 14. The 24-year-old star is the team’s leading scorer (30.2 points) and rebounder (8.2), and fifth in the league in scoring. Boston center Robert Williams III played his second straight game after missing the first 29 following left knee surgery in September. TIP-INSMagic: It was Banchero’s seventh straight game with 20 points or more and his 19th this season.

Paolo Banchero scored 31 points and Admiral Schofield had 11 of his 13 in the fourth quarter to help the Orlando Magic complete a sweep of consecutive games in Boston with a 95-92 victory on Sunday.

BOSTON — (AP) — Moritz Wagner scored 25 points and Paolo Banchero added 20 as the Orlando Magic beat the NBA-leading Boston Celtics 117-109 on Friday night. Franz Wagner scored 19 points as Orlando won its fifth straight game — the first four coming at home. The Magic outrebounded the Celtics 53-38 and held the lead for the final 37 minutes of the game. The Magic surged back, closing the opening quarter with a 15-4 run that was capped with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer by Banchero. The Celtics cut their deficit to single digits on a few occasions, but the Magic remained comfortably ahead.

Moritz Wagner scored 25 points and Paolo Banchero added 20 as the Orlando Magic beat the NBA-leading Boston Celtics 117-109.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- For the first time since December of 2020, the Orlando Magic have won four straight games. The Magic (9-20) beat the Hawks 135-124 Wednesday night to finish their five-game homestand with a 4-1 record. Orlando scored a franchise-record 50 points in the first quarter. Only nine teams in NBA history have done that. pic.twitter.com/k935eD8qjc — Alex Walker (@AlexWalkerTV) December 15, 2022Eight players finished in double figures for the Magic, including Bol Bol with 21 points.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. One of Orlando’s best-known health clubs and athletic venues, the RDV Sportsplex in Maitland where the Orlando Magic used to practice, has been sold. MVP is a subsidiary of RDV Corp., an entity tied to the DeVos family, which also owns the Orlando Magic. The Devos family originally bought the land for the Sportsplex in 1996 for $4 million, Orange County records show. Fultzgiving: Orlando Magic's Markelle Fultz gives out turkey dinners to underserved families Fultzgiving: Orlando Magic's Markelle Fultz gives out turkey dinners to underserved families (Alex Walker, WFTV.com)©2022 Cox Media Group

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Franz Wagner scored 23 points, Paolo Banchero added 20 points and 12 rebounds and the Orlando Magic beat the Toronto Raptors 111-99 for their third straight win.

Pablo Banchero scored 10 of his 23 points in overtime and the Orlando Magic snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 116-111 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Magic fans can now find their favorite team branded on a can of Michelob ULTRA. This week, the beer brand released 19 special-edition 2022-23 NBA Team Cans. They dropped the new limited-edition NBA Team Cans with a digital art pop-up experience in Miami during Art Basel. Read: Magic players spread holiday cheer during shopping spreeThe cans hit shelves in Orlando on Dec. 5. Central Florida Spotlight: Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins Central Florida Spotlight: Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins (WFTV)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Orlando Magic teamed up with Pepsi Stronger Together Tuesday night at Walmart for a holiday shopping spree with local youth. Paolo Banchero, Caleb Houstan, Chuma Okeke and Terrence Ross guided 100 kids from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida and each kid received a $100 gift card from Walmart courtesy of Pepsi Stronger Together. Children attending the shopping spree are from three local branches of the Boys & Girls Clubs (Bradley Otis, Joe R. Lee and Walt Disney World Clubhouse branches). ©2022 Cox Media Group

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Orlando Magic have the worst record in the NBA at 5-20, but Tuesday brought some great news on the injury front. Jonathan Isaac has been sent to the team’s G League affiliate in Lakeland. He’ll practice 5-on-5 for the first time since tearing his ACL in 2020. It has been a long road for Isaac and he’s thankful to take another step toward his much-anticipated return. ISAAC WATCH: @JJudahIsaac is feeling "pretty great" after getting to practice 5-on-5 with the @LakelandMagic today.

As the race to the bottom starts, Yahoo Sports takes a look at seven teams that could land Wembanyama next June and how they started the season. If Cunningham decides to have surgery and sit out the remainder of the season, it could keep the Pistons in a good spot to land Wembanyama. 1 pick: 14%The Spurs made some offseason moves to be in good position to land Wembanyama. The Rockets would love to add Wembanyama to this young core next season, potentially turning around the franchise. If the draft lottery were today, the Pelicans would have a 7.5% chance at landing Wembanyama, according to Tankathon.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored five of his 34 points in the final two minutes Monday night to help the Milwaukee Bucks hold off a late Orlando rally in a 109-102 win over the Magic.

The Orlando Magic were struck down 107-96 during their Friday night match against the Cleveland Cavaliers, bringing their losing streak up to seven games.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- After missing the first 21 games of the season, Markelle Fultz made his season debut Wednesday night for the Orlando Magic in a 125-108 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Fultz finished with eight points, four assists and two steals in just over 16 minutes of action. Anthony finished with 11 points and four rebounds. Franz Wagner led the Magic with 22 points and Paolo Banchero poured in 20 points. Trae Young led all scorers with 30 points for the Hawks.

Trae Young had 30 points and 14 assists and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 125-108 win over the Orlando Magic.

Ben Simmons will miss at least the next three games with what the Brooklyn Nets said is a strained left upper calf.

Kevin Durant scored a season-high 45 points, carrying the Brooklyn Nets to a 109-102 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night that got them back to .500.

We're a quarter of the way through the NBA season, and let's talk about some fantasy waiver pickups for Week 7. But before we get to this week's waiver pickups, here are the games played by each team in Week 7. The Pelicans play four games this week and have pretty fantasy-friendly opponents in three of the four games (Thunder, Spurs and Nuggets), so Murphy should have a successful week ahead. Seth Curry is finally over an ankle injury that cost him nine games this season, and he's rounding into form just as the Nets are. The Pistons play three games this week, with two of the three games falling on the lighter Tuesday and Thursday slates.

Shake Milton had 29 points and seven assists, and the Philadelphia 76ers routed the Orlando Magic 133-103.

Shake Milton had 24 points, a career-high 10 assists and nine rebounds, and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Orlando Magic 107-99.

Bennedict Mathurin scored 22 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 123-102 rout of the Orlando Magic on Monday night.

Orlando Magic, alongside local nonprofits, churches and other groups, teamed up Monday to help families ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Zach LaVine was livid on Friday night during the Chicago Bulls’ late 108-107 loss to the Orlando Magic. Yet LaVine insisted that any feud between him and coach Billy Donovan over the decision to keep him out of the game is behind them. "I just told him I feel like I've earned the right to go out there and try to play through a bad game," LaVine said Sunday, via ESPN . So, when the Bulls rallied out of a near-20 point hole late in the game, Donovan opted to keep LaVine on the bench. "I totally get his competitiveness and his wanting to win and be out there," Donovan said, via ESPN .

Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith scored 19 points off the bench but had a little trouble with the celebration of his big game against the Orlando Magic.

CHICAGO — (AP) — Jalen Suggs nailed a wild 3-pointer in the closing seconds and the Orlando Magic beat the Chicago Bulls 108-107 after blowing a 19-point lead Friday night. The Magic led by 19 in the third quarter, only to see the Bulls tie it early in the fourth. DeMar DeRozan then missed a heave at the buzzer, giving the Magic their first win in seven road games this season. DeRozan started it with a 3 and ended it with a 21-footer with 12 seconds left. ... Gary Harris scored seven points after missing the first 15 games following arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.

Jalen Suggs nailed a wild 3-pointer in the closing seconds and the Orlando Magic beat the Chicago Bulls 108-107 after blowing a 19-point lead.

Anthony Edwards scored 35 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 30 and the Minnesota Timberwolves built a 27-point lead in the first half in a 126-108 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.

Despite strong plays by Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter, Jr., Orlando Magic lost its Monday night match against the Charlotte Hornets 105-112, bringing the team to ten losses for the season.

Wendell Carter Jr. had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic beat the Phoenix Suns 114-97.

Franz Wagner scored 22 points and the Orlando Magic held Luka Doncic under 30 points for the first time this season in a 94-87 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

Jacque Vaughn, who has gone 2-2 as interim head coach since replacing Steve Nash, has been named the head coach of the Brooklyn Nets.

Despite a strong play by Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic, the Houston Rockets snapped a six-game losing streak with a 134-127 win over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.

De’Aaron Fox beat the buzzer from just inside halfcourt to give the Sacramento Kings a 126-123 overtime victory over the Orlando Magic after the Kings wiped out a 20-point deficit in the third quarter.

All you need to know about De'Aaron Fox's game on Saturday is that he forced overtime, then ended overtime. Magic forward Chuma Okeke had seemingly forced a double overtime with a dunk off a transition turnover by the Kings, but then Fox took the ball and pulled up from the logo to silence the Amway Center. The buzzer-beater gave the Kings a 126-123 win. De'Aaron 🦊 ties it to force OT in Orlando 🍿 pic.twitter.com/9yfbFJ4YaX — NBA TV (@NBATV) November 5, 2022Domantas Sabonis also had a big game for the Kings, posting 25 points on 10-of-14 shooting, 11 rebounds and six assists. The win gives the Kings a third win in their last four games, a nice turnaround after an 0-5 skid to start the season.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The playoffs are just one week away as we head into week 11 of high school football. Check out all the highlights from week 11, including our McCoy Federal Credit Union game of the week featuring undefeated Edgewater High School and Boone High School. Read: Orlando Magic joining plastic recycling programRead: College Football returns to WFTV Channel 9You can watch WFTV Football Friday Night presented by McCoy Federal Credit Union every Friday night after WFTV Tonight at 11:30 p.m.Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. ©2022 Cox Media Group

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Orlando Magic is teaming up with PureCycle Technologies to avoid plastic waste from going to landfills or Central Florida waters. PureZero is a first-of-its-kind plastic waste recycling program geared toward stadiums and entertainment venues. The Orlando Magic is the first NBA team to incorporate this program to their venues. PureCycle specializes in saving polypropylene plastic products from color, odors and impurities from souvenir cups and food containers to create an ultra-pure recycled plastic that can be recycled multiple times. Video: Orlando Magic and Florida Blue ‘Block Out Hunger’ together, distribute meals (Florida Blue)©2022 Cox Media Group

Every NBA team is doing something to get ready for Election Day on Tuesday.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Jalen Suggs scored a career-high 26 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Golden State Warriors 130-129 Thursday night. Suggs added nine assists and four steals and hit a dagger three to put the Magic up 129-126 with just over thirty seconds left. He then forced one of his four steals and hit a big free throw to extend that lead to 130-126. The Magic have now won five straight games at home against the Warriors. Orlando rookie Paolo Banchero added 22 points and eight rebounds and Franz Wagner added 19 points.

Jalen Suggs scored nine of his 26 points in the final two minutes, and the Orlando Magic rallied from a 16-point deficit in the second half to beat the Golden State Warriors 130-129, handing the defending NBA champions their fourth straight loss.

Natallia Magan picked up any type of waste that was in her way while walking on Parramore Avenue Wednesday.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied from 15 points down in the second half to defeat the Orlando Magic 116-108 for their fourth straight win.

Before we get to this week's waiver pickups, here are the numbers of games played by each team in Week 3. He's currently providing eighth-round value so if he's floating on your waiver wire, even in shallow leagues, make a move. Advice: Add in 10+ team H2H leaguesJalen McDaniels, SF/PF, Charlotte Hornets (41% rostered)Jalen McDaniels crept his way into top 70 per-game value over the weekend. Advice: If Ja Morant is out, add in 10+ team points and H2H leagues. If you can stomach his low field-goal shooting (41%), he's resourceful for points, rebounds, and threes in H2H leagues.

Luka Doncic scored 30 of his season-high 44 points in the first half, and the Dallas Mavericks rebounded from a collapse a night earlier by beating the Orlando Magic 114-105.

Pablo Banchero had 21 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Charlotte Hornets 113-93 for their first victory of the season.

Paolo Banchero is off to a good start for the Orlando Magic. It was Banchero's fifth straight game of 20-plus points since starting his NBA career, which already puts him in elite company. Banchero is also the first player to total at least 120 points, 35 rebounds and 15 assists in his first five games since Wilkins did it in 1982-83. pic.twitter.com/MJzhLPVxOx — B/R Hoops (@brhoops) October 27, 2022So our best precedent for the start of the Banchero's career is located squarely in Springfield, Mass. That's obviously not on Banchero — the Magic were expected to be among the worst teams in the league — though it does raise the tantalizing possibility of a Banchero-Victor Wembanyama-Franz Wagner frontcourt.

Orlando Magic fans will continue to see the Disney logo represented on players’ jerseys for years to come.

Julius Randle had 25 points and 12 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 21 points and the New York Knicks kept No. 1 pick Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic winless with a 115-102 victory.

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Paolo Banchero scored a team-high 21 points, but the Orlando Magic lost to the New York Knicks 115-102 Monday night, dropping to 0-4. Bol Bol scored a career-high 19 points and added five rebounds and four blocks. Wendell Carter Jr. added 17 points and eleven rebounds for his third double-double of the season. The Magic cut the lead to 104-98 with under five minutes left, but Jalen Brunson and the Knicks pulled away down the stretch. Brunson scored 21 points and Julius Randle scored a game-high 25 points.

Jayson Tatum and Derrick White combined for 12 straight points late in the fourth quarter to help the Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 126-120 on Saturday night.

Trae Young overcame a scoreless first half to finish with 25 points and 13 assists, John Collins added 23 points and 13 rebounds, and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Orlando Magic 108-98 on Friday night.

Bojan Bogdanovic scored 24 points in his debut with Detroit, helping the Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 113-109 on Wednesday night.

If his first game is anything to go on, the Orlando Magic most definitely have something in Paolo Banchero. 1 overall pick of the 2022 NBA draft played like a future star in his debut for the Magic on Wednesday, posting 27 points, nine rebounds and five assists in a 113-109 loss to the Detroit Pistons. The result wasn't what the Magic were hoping for, but Banchero was. He also wasn't the only rookie showing out in Detroit on Wednesday. 5 overall pick of the draft, posted 19 points on 8-of-15 shooting with four assists, while No.

DETROIT, Mich. -- Paolo Banchero scored 27 points in his NBA debut, but his Orlando Magic lost to Detroit 113-109 in Wednesday’s season opener. 1 pick to finish with at least 25 points, five rebounds and five assists in their debut since LeBron James in 2003. Jalen Suggs finished with 21 points and scored eighteen in the third quarter. All five Magic starters finished in double figures and Bol Bol added ten points off the bench. Paolo Banchero tonight:27 PTS*9 REB5 AST2 BLK11-18 FG*most points by a #1 pick in their @NBA debut since LeBron James (25) pic.twitter.com/I2oosyYXYh — Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) October 20, 2022©2022 Cox Media Group

The Pistons added Jaden Ivey with the No. 5 pick after both teams finished at the bottom of the Eastern Conference last season and are trying to return to playoff-caliber levels. "The goal this year is to make the playoffs and make a deep run in the playoffs," Ivey said. Ivey, who averaged 17.3 points last season at Purdue, showed glimpses of what kind of player he could be in the NBA during the preseason. It's a long season and there's a lot of talent in the Eastern Conference, but Ivey is ready for the challenge.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. Alex Martins and his team at the Orlando Magic are just days away from the start of the new NBA season. Read: Victim rode on back of Amazon truck to flee scene after being shot, witnesses sayOn Oct. 19, the Orlando Magic play the Detroit Pistons in an away game. Meanwhile, Martins, the CEO of the pro basketball team, is coming off a busy offseason of growth for the team. Read: 5 hospitalized after fire suppression system activated at Seminole County gas stationClick here to read the full story on the Orlando Business Journal’s website.

1 pick in the 2022 NBA draft, will do a periodic diary for The Associated Press to chronicle his first season in the league. Banchero plays his first regular season game Wednesday when Orlando visits Detroit.) Other guys have a wife and kids or other obligations, but myself, I don’t have anything else to do but this. For myself, I want to play free, play instinctive and if I do that, everything else is going to take care of itself. I think that’s how it’s always been for me.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- WFTV’s sports team sat down with Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner at Magic Media Day in September. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team last season after averaging 15.2 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. The Magic open the regular season October 19 in Detroit. Their home opener is set for October 22 against Boston. ©2022 Cox Media Group

Jalen Suggs suffered a sprained knee capsule and a bone bruise after a collision during a preseason contest Friday, but the injury was not as bad as as seemed.

Guard Jalen Suggs, who had to be helped off the court during Friday night's preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks, has avoided a serious knee injury. The team announced on Saturday that Suggs has a a left knee capsule sprain and bone bruise. INJURY UPDATE:After undergoing an MRI on Friday night in Dallas, results revealed that guard Jalen Suggs sustained a left knee capsule sprain and bone bruise. Suggs’ return to play will depend on how he responds to treatment. The regular season begins on Oct. 19 for the Magic, when they travel to Michigan to take on the Detroit Pistons.

Shaquille O’Neal considered purchasing the Phoenix Suns — that was until he saw a multi-billionaire in the mix.

Markelle Fultz, guard for the Orlando Magic, has fractured the big toe on his left foot while participating in a preseason workout. The timing of the injury means Fultz could miss all of training camp, and possibly the start of the regular season. A broken toe typically takes at least four weeks to heal, and Magic training begins on Sept. 27, with the regular season starting on Oct. 18. He was able to start the 2020-21 season, but played just eight games before going down with a torn ACL. The Sixers ended up trading Fultz to the Magic in Feb. 2019, and in the next season he played 72 games for Orlando, starting 60.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Magic and Florida Blue teamed up to “Block Out Hunger” Saturday afternoon. Photos: Orlando Magic and Florida Blue ‘Block Out Hunger’ together, distribute mealsExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 17 Orlando Magic and Florida Blue ‘Block Out Hunger’ together, distribute meals Orlando Magic and Florida Blue announced the program during the last basketball season. (Florida Blue/Florida Blue)Orlando Magic and Florida Blue announced the program during the 2020-2021 basketball season to honor their commitment to the Central Florida community. And for every block that was made during that season, Florida Blue agreed to donate 10 meals to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. “Florida Blue and our Florida Blue Foundation is proud to step up in these difficult and challenging times.”Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Amway Center is hosting its last job fair before the Orlando Magic and Solar Bear seasons start. The job fair will run 3-7 p.m. at the Amway East Terrace Level concourse. Complimentary parking is available in Geico Garage (400 W. South Street), and guests can enter through the pedestrian bridge from the 5th level of Geico Garage. While visiting the Amway Center Job Fair, job seekers can also apply for similar positions at Camping World Stadium and Tinker Field. Read: Happening this month: Rosen Hotels & Resorts hosting hiring eventOrganizers said all applicants will receive a pair of complimentary tickets to an upcoming event.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. The Orlando Magic aim to start construction soon on their long-awaited sports and entertainment district. Read: Orlando opens new Luminary Green ParkTeam executives expect to break ground early next year and finish the project by the middle of 2025, Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins told the Orlando Business Journal. Read: Body found in pond next to Orange County HootersClick here to read the full story on the Orlando Business Journal’s website. Video: Orlando to open new Luminary Green Park on Tuesday Orlando’s newest gathering space is getting ready to open.

Jalen Brunson Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson (13) sets up a play during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)The NBA has begun an investigation into the New York Knicks for alleged tampering regarding free agent pickup Jalen Brunson, sources told Yahoo Sports. NBA will look into whether the Knicks made contact with Brunson prior to the start of the free agency period. This is a developing story and will be updated.

NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)The aiding and abetting DWI charge against former Duke star Paolo Banchero has been dismissed, according to The News & Observer . Savarino was charged with DWI , driving after consuming alcohol under the age of 21 and for rolling through a stop sign. Banchero, whose car Savarino was driving, was in the passenger seat and was initially charged with aiding and abetting the DWI. Savarino pleaded guilty to the DWI charge on Wednesday , and his other two charges were dropped.

NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)Kyle Korver is headed back to the Atlanta Hawks. Korver and the Hawks are finalizing a deal that will move him into a front office role with the organization, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The Atlanta Hawks are finalizing the hire of Kyle Korver to a front office role, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Korver played in Atlanta from 2012-17, making the All-Star team in 2015.