Magic guard Jalen Suggs out 4-6 weeks due to knee injury

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs will reportedly miss between 4-6 weeks due to a left knee injury he sustained during Friday’s preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks. According to Dr. Tony Wanich, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at the HSS Sports Medicine Institute in New York, a capsule sprain typically takes 2-4 weeks to heal. Though, […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2022
Lakers, Nets, Heat potential trade partners for Mo Bamba

The Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets, and Miami Heat are potential trade partners for Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba. About to enter his fifth season, Bamba was selected sixth overall in the 2018 NBA Draft. One of our investigative reporters here at Basketball Insiders managed to interview an Eastern Conference executive, who chose to remain […]

James Foglio  •  07 Oct 2022
JJ Redick lowers price of Brooklyn penthouse to $7 million

JJ Redick announced his official retirement from the NBA in 2021, and now he’s still hoping to sell his luxurious penthouse in Dumbo, Brooklyn. His 3,000-square-foot pad was first listed on the market in November 2021 for $8.5 million. In June, it was listed at $7.6 million. As of September 2022, now the retired Magic […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Magic sign free agent guard Joel Ayayi

The Orlando Magic have signed free agent guard Joel Ayayi, according to President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman. Ayayi played seven games with the Washington Wizards last season. Though, Ayayi averaged only 2.9 minutes per game. On the Magic, the guard will be reunited with ex-Gonzaga teammate Jalen Suggs, selected fifth overall in the 2021 […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Magic guard RJ Hampton wants to dunk on LeBron James

Orlando Magic guard RJ Hampton wants to dunk on Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. While on the fubo Sports “No Chill with Gilbert Arenas” podcast, the second-year NBA player said he would love to dunk on King James. After co-host Josiah Johnson asked Hampton which player he’d like to dunk on — past or […]

James Foglio  •  07 Sep 2022
Gustavo Ayon retires from professional basketball

Gustavo Ayon has announced his retirement from professional basketball. The veteran center played three seasons in the NBA from 2011–2014. According to EuroHoops, the Mexican basketball star is ready to call it quits. “It did not take long,” explained Ayon when asked about his retirement decision. “Throughout my career, I learned to take care of […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
A Complete History of the Dejounte Murray vs Paolo Banchero Beef

Dejounte Murray and Paolo Banchero made headlines during Isaiah Thomas’ “Zeke-End” Tournament in Tacoma. But while the beef began on the court, it soon carried over on social media. Now, it appears fans will get to watch an interesting rivalry develop in the Eastern Conference Southeast Division. Banchero was selected first overall by the Orlando […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2022
Dwight Howard Crashes WWE SummerSlam to Pursue Pro Wrestling

Dwight Howard crashed the 2022 WWE SummerSlam Tryout in Nashville on Thursday, since the NBA center is more than willing to pursue a career in pro wrestling. The company executives enjoyed his promo. If Howard remains unsigned entering the 2021-22 NBA season, the eight-time All-Star has a potential future in the ring. During the SummerSlam […]

James Foglio  •  29 Jul 2022
Paolo Banchero signs endorsement deal with Jordan Brand

2022 NBA Draft first overall pick and Orlando Magic guard Paolo Banchero is finalizing an endorsement deal with Jordan Brand, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. 19-year-old rookie Paolo Banchero has signed his first endorsement deal as an NBA player, joining forces with Jordan Brand alongside Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, Zion Williamson and plenty more […]

Joe Lyons  •  29 Jul 2022