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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]

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 5 of the 2025-26 season (Nov. 17-23).
November 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Jalen Suggs is listed as out tonight in Boston, while Wendell Carter Jr. is questionable to play.

The full injury report:
November 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said he was lightheaded and dizzy before leaving the game, but added that he is OK and much better now
November 23, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The halftime entertainment in Orlando:
November 22, 2025 at 11:22 PM
The starters tonight for Knicks-Magic:
November 22, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Reminder: The Knicks-Magic game tomorrow will tip off at 5 p.m. EST and be televised in over 30 countries
November 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The City Edition court for tonight 🪄
November 20, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Paolo Banchero (groin) will miss his fourth straight game on Thursday as the Magic host the Clippers.

The full injury report:
November 20, 2025 at 12:55 AM
The starters for Warriors-Magic
November 18, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Steph drains a half-court shot on the first attempt
November 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Jamahl Mosley said Jalen Suggs will go through his pregame shooting slot, and his status for tonight will be determined afterward. He got onto the court about 15 minutes ago.
November 18, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Paolo Banchero (groin) is out tomorrow against the Warriors. Jalen Suggs (groin) is listed as questionable.
November 17, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić and Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 4 of the 2025-26 season (Nov. 10-16).
November 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The Magic (6-6, 1-0) host the Brooklyn Nets (1-10, 0-1) tonight in the NBA Cup at the Kia Center
November 14, 2025 at 10:11 PM
The Magic announced that Paolo Banchero will not play Friday against the Nets due to a groin injury.

More:
November 13, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The Magic unveiled their new City Edition jerseys today, which pay tribute to the team's multiple eras and classics. They will wear them at six home games this season: Nov. 20, Feb. 5, Feb. 7, March 11, March 12 and March 26.
November 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Wendell Carter Jr. on Desmond Bane's shot:

"It didn't seem real. ... To see it go down, it was amazing. It was kind of all a blur. I'm just happy for him. I'm happy for this group and what he was able to do for us tonight."
November 11, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Desmond Bane on his first game-winning shot:

"It was hard to process until everything kind of slowed down. It was a back-and-forth game down the stretch. Got close, got crazy. We needed that one for sure."
November 11, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Anthony Black is starting in place of Jalen Suggs tonight
November 10, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić and Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 3 of the 2025-26 season (Nov. 3 – 9).
November 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The Magic held a moment of silence pregame tonight for former coach Richie Adubato
November 9, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Celtics-Magic starters tonight:
November 9, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 2 of the 2025-26 season (Oct. 27 – Nov. 2).
November 3, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The Magic announced that 10 games this season will be simulcast on over-the-air stations in Central Florida and Tampa: WESH 2 (6) and CW18 (4); all 10 will air on WMOR-TV in Tampa. The games will mirror the broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network Florida.
October 29, 2025 at 3:37 PM
San Antonio Spurs forward-center Victor Wembanyama and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 1 of the 2025-26 season (Oct. 21-26).
October 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM