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Credentialed reporter covering the Orlando Magic and the rest of the NBA at Rookie Wire for the USA TODAY Sports Media Group | 📧: [email protected] https://therookiewire.usatoday.com/staff/74887312007/cody-taylor/

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 3d

Final: Magic 120, Heat 104

Wagner: 17 points, 5 rebounds
Richardson: 13 points
Ware: 24 points, 10 rebounds
Young: 18 points

Magic improve to 3-0 this preseason, with their finale on Thursday against the Pelicans at the Kia Center.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 3d

End of 3Q | Magic 91, Heat 77

Wagner: 17 points, 5 rebounds
Carter: 12 points
Ware: 24 points, 10 rebounds
Jaquez: 9 points

Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 3d

Halftime | Magic 62, Heat 55

Wagner: 17 points, 5 rebounds
Carter: 12 points
Ware: 17 points, 8 rebounds
Jaquez: 9 points

Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 3d

Jase Richardson just flew in from left field in between two Heat defenders to tip in a missed shot with his left hand. Magic up 44-37.

Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 3d

End of 1Q | Magic 37, Heat 32

Carter: 10 points
Da Silva: 7 points, 4 rebounds
Ware: 12 points, 4 rebounds
Jaquez: 7 points

Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 3d

Wendell Carter Jr. has 10 of the Magic's first 12 points. He is 2-2 from 3-point range.

Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 3d

Jamahl Mosley said Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane won’t play tonight against the Heat

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 3d

The Magic game tonight against the Heat will feature the new jumbotron and corner video boards at the Kia Center. The sound system has also been upgraded.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 13d

With just three practices under his belt, Magic rookie Jase Richardson has left a lasting mark on teammates and coaches early in training camp 👇

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'He is a fantastic player': A confident Jase Richardson is impressing the Magic

With just three practices under his belt, Magic rookie Jase Richardson has left a lasting mark on teammates and coaches early in training camp.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 13d

With just three practices under his belt, Magic rookie Jase Richardson has left a lasting mark on teammates and coaches early in training camp 👇

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'He is a fantastic player': A confident Jase Richardson is impressing the Magic

With just three practices under his belt, Magic rookie Jase Richardson has left a lasting mark on teammates and coaches early in training camp.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 13d

Jase on that confidence Wendell mentioned: “I always try to come into everything I do with the utmost confidence in myself. When I came to training camp, I just wanted to show that I can compete with these guys. Bringing the energy, talk a little trash if I have to…”

Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 13d

Magic rookies Jase Richardson and Noah Penda are shooting together today after practice

Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 14d

Wendell Carter Jr. lit up when talking about Magic rookie Jase Richardson: … “One thing I love about Jase is that he came in and is showing what he can bring to this team. We're all just accepting it. He is a fantastic player and is also a fantastic learner.”

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 14d

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 14d

Wendell Carter Jr. said today that practice hasn't been much different than in past years: "Other than (the new additions), the standard is the standard of being the best, grittiest, nastiest defensive team we can be. When we add (them), the offense is going to be a lot better."

Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 14d

Here is 36 seconds of Desmond Bane shooting 3-pointers today after the Magic’s second practice of training camp

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 15d

New: Noah Penda made a strong impression in the first practice of training camp on Tuesday, earning approval from Magic teammate Paolo Banchero 👇

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Magic rookie Noah Penda earns praise from Paolo Banchero: 'He wreaks havoc out there'

Noah Penda made a strong impression in the first practice of training camp on Tuesday, earning approval from Magic teammate Paolo Banchero.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 15d

Desmond Bane had a good laugh with Jamahl Mosley after crashing his press conference today

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 15d

Mosley said Moe Wagner was able to do some similar work as Suggs, but is "probably two steps back." He worked on non-contact shooting and technique.

He added that everyone else made it through the first day of practice all right.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 15d

Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said Jalen Suggs was able to do all of the non-contact drills today in practice: "The things where he is not physically going against guys, but he was active and available to do that."

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 15d

Paolo Banchero and Noah Penda were among the players shooting together after the Magic’s first practice of training camp

Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · Sep 2

The Magic announced the signings of free agents Reece Beekman, Colin Castleton, Justin Minaya and Lester Quiñones.

Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · Sep 2

The G League announced today that the Winter Showcase will take place Dec. 19-22 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando and the Orlando Convention Center.

Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · Aug 14

The Magic will tip off the 2025-26 regular season at home on Oct. 22 against the Heat. The team is currently scheduled to be featured on national TV 14 times throughout the season:

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · Aug 12

The Magic annouced their preseason schedule:

Oct. 4 at Miami (Puerto Rico)
Oct. 10 at Philadelphia
Oct. 12 vs. Miami
Oct. 16 vs. New Orleans