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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A new-look Noah Penda said he worked a lot over the offseason on his body and his shot. He said he weighed 260 last year and has slimmed down to about 236.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Jalen Suggs said he excited to play for Sean Sweeney, who he has known since a young age. He loves that Sweeney won’t sugarcoat his feedback and will keep it real with him.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Franz Wagner said one of the first things that stands out about Sean Sweeney is that he is very direct and honest and expects everyone to be the same

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

When asked about Paolo’s summer and his physique, Wendell Carter Jr. said he has looked like his rookie self and has been very bouncy and springy.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Desmond Bane said he has been impressed by Sean Sweeney with how he has set a culture early on and how he has been prepared for his first head coaching opportunity

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Nikola Vučević said that, in addition to being back in Orlando, he is most excited about the opportunity the Magic have to make noise this season. He said coach Sean Sweeney reminds him a lot of former Magic coach Steve Clifford.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Paolo Banchero said his goal this season is to win the Eastern Conference and “dominate every single night”

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Orlando Magic media day is set to tip off at the AdventHealth Training Center in about 15 minutes

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The Magic have finalized their roster for training camp, which stands at 20 players:

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The Orlando Magic and WMOR-TV announced a partnership to telecast games for Tampa viewers during the 2026-27 season. All regular season games, excluding national exclusives, will be broadcast over-the-air on WMOR-TV Channel 32.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The Orlando Magic will host the Atlanta Hawks at the Kia Center on Oct. 21 to tip off the 2026-27 season. Their full schedule:

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The Magic announced today that Cox Media Group (WRDQ TV 27, WFTV Channel 9) will serve as their new over-the-air broadcast partner for the 2026-27 season. All regular-season games, excluding national exclusives, will air on TV 27, with select games also airing on Channel 9.

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Orlando Sentinel @orlandosentinel.com · 12/08/2026

Most of Orlando’s regular-season games will be broadcast on WRDQ TV 27 with a select number airing on WFTV Channel 9.

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Where can you watch Magic games this season? New broadcast partner revealed

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The NBA will feature five games on Christmas Day for the 19th consecutive year, with ABC and ESPN both televising each matchup:

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The 2026-27 NBA regular season will tip off on Oct. 20 with an NBC/Peacock tripleheader, the league announced:

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

The Mavericks announced that they signed former Orlando Magic guard/forward Jett Howard to a two-way contract. The former 11th overall pick in 2023 holds career averages of 4.5 points, 1.2 rebounds and 11 minutes in 133 games.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The Magic announced their full preseason schedule: 🏀 Oct. 7 at Memphis (8 p.m.) 🏀 Oct. 11 at Cleveland (7 p.m.) 🏀 Oct. 13 vs. Cleveland (7 p.m.) 🏀 Oct. 16 vs. Miami (7 p.m.)

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The Magic announced that television play-by-play announcer David Steele, who has been with the team since its inception in 1989, has retired. The team has named Dante Marchitelli as its new PBP TV announcer. Broadcast plans for next season will be announced in the near future.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Magic two-way rookie Izaiyah Nelson has suffered a fracture in his left ankle and will require surgery, the team announced:

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The Magic have announced Sean Sweeney’s coaching staff:

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The Magic announced a little while ago that they signed No. 51 overall pick Izaiyah Nelson to a two-way contract.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The Magic announced that they have signed Nikola Vučević - He is back in No. 9:

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The Magic announced that they have signed Jonathan Isaac:

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The Magic announced that they have re-signed guard Jevon Carter:

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Vučević is still the franchise leader in field goals, while he ranks second in rebounds and third in blocks after playing 591 games in Orlando from 2012-2021. Vooch is back in Central Florida.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The six groups for the 2026 NBA Cup were just announced by the league. Teams were randomly drawn into groups of five within their conference based on win-loss records from the 2025-26 regular season.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

The Magic announced that they have exercised their team option on Jamal Cain:

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

The Magic announce that they have waived Jonathan Isaac:

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Michael Scotto @mikeascotto.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

JUST IN: The Orlando Magic has waived Jonathan Isaac, league sources told HoopsHype. The former sixth overall pick of the 2017 NBA Draft averaged 6.8 points and 4.5 rebounds in seven seasons with the Magic.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The Magic's summer league schedule: 🏀 July 9: vs. Charlotte - 7:30 p.m. (Prime) 🏀 July 11: vs. Miami - 3:30 p.m. (Prime) 🏀 July 12: vs. Portland - 7 p.m. (ESPNU) 🏀 July 15: vs. Philadelphia - 4 p.m. (ESPNU) A fifth game will be announced at a later time.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

The Magic announced that they acquired the draft rights to Izaiyah Nelson and cash considerations in a three-team trade with Washington and Milwaukee.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

After trading the 46th pick in the NBA draft to the Wizards for pick Nos. 51 and 60, the Magic select USF forward Izaiyah Nelson at 51. Nelson was the first player to win Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year in the same season in the American Conference.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Source: The Bulls hosted a workout today with the following players: 🏀 Christian Anderson, Texas Tech 🏀 Zuby Ejiofor, St. John’s 🏀 Labaron Philon Jr., Alabama 🏀 Jayden Quaintance, Kentucky 🏀 Kowacie Reeves, Georgia Tech 🏀 Meleek Thomas, Arkansas therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports...

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NBA draft workout tracker: Where prospects have visited in 2026

Rookie Wire examined every team in a comprehensive list and the prospects they’ve brought in for workouts before the NBA draft on June 23-24.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Sean Sweeney on his opportunity to coach the Magic: "Your job is to be ready for them when they come, and if the right one comes, you've got to be ready for it. I was fortunate this summer to have some different things to look at, but this is the only one I wanted to look at."

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Magic players Jonathan Isaac and Jamal Cain sat front row to watch Sean Sweeney’s introductory press conference. Colin Castleton and Alex Morales were also on hand.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Sean Sweeney has arrived in Orlando

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Sean Sweeney is set to be introduced as the next head coach of the Magic at 1 p.m. at the AdventHealth Training Center.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Sources: The Lakers hosted a workout on Monday with the following prospects: 🏀 Oscar Cluff, Purdue 🏀 Josh Dix, Creighton 🏀 Roddy Gayle Jr., Michigan 🏀 Nate Johnson, Kansas State 🏀 Tarris Reed Jr., UConn 🏀 Kowacie Reeves Jr., Georgia Tech therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports...

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NBA draft workout tracker: Where prospects have visited in 2026

Rookie Wire examined every team in a comprehensive list and the prospects they’ve brought in for workouts before the NBA draft on June 23-24.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

The Magic will introduce new head coach Sean Sweeney on Thursday at 1 p.m. EDT.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Source: The Magic hosted a predraft workout today that included the following prospects: 🏀 Jaden Bradley, Arizona 🏀 Maliq Brown, Duke 🏀 Tre Carroll, Xavier 🏀 Wyatt Fricks, Marshall More workout information 👇 therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports...

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NBA draft workout tracker: Where prospects have visited in 2026

Rookie Wire examined every team in a comprehensive list and the prospects they’ve brought in for workouts before the NBA draft on June 23-24.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

New: I caught up with Latrell Wrightsell Jr. to discuss playing at Alabama, his relationship with Nate Oats, preparing for the draft and more 👇 therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports...

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Interview: Latrell Wrightsell on Alabama, Nate Oats, NBA draft & more

Rookie Wire caught up with Latrell Wrightsell Jr. to discuss playing at Alabama, his relationship with Nate Oats, preparing for the draft and more.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The Magic announced the following 2026 home preseason schedule: Oct. 13 vs Cleveland Oct. 16 vs Miami Both games will tip off at 7 p.m. at the Kia Center.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Source: The Heat hosted a draft workout today with the following players: 🏀 Isaiah Evans, Duke 🏀 Allen Graves, Santa Clara 🏀 Morez Johnson Jr., Michigan 🏀 Nick Martinelli, Northwestern 🏀 Kowacie Reeves Jr., Georgia Tech 🏀 Malik Reneau, Miami (FL) therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports...

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NBA draft workout tracker: Where prospects have visited in 2026

Rookie Wire examined every team in a comprehensive list and the prospects they’ve brought in for workouts before the NBA draft on June 23-24.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Orlando City SC and Orlando Pride, along with the Magic and Solar Bears, are releasing a special-edition T‑shirt honoring the 10‑year anniversary of the original Orlando United program created in the aftermath of the Pulse nightclub tragedy in 2016:

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Source: The Magic hosted a predraft workout today that included the following players: 🏀 Kylan Boswell, Illinois 🏀 BJ Edwards, SMU 🏀 Nate Johnson, Kansas State 🏀 Tobi Lawal, Virginia Tech therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports...

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NBA draft workout tracker: Where prospects have visited in 2026

Rookie Wire examined every team in a comprehensive list and the prospects they’ve brought in for workouts before the NBA draft on June 23-24.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Source: The Lakers on Tuesday (6/2) hosted a predraft workout that included Skyy Clark (UCLA), Trey Kaufman-Renn (Purdue), Tamin Lipsey (Iowa State) and Peter Suder (Miami OH). More workouts 👇 therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports...

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NBA draft workout tracker: Where prospects have visited in 2026

Rookie Wire examined every team in a comprehensive list and the prospects they’ve brought in for workouts before the NBA draft on June 23-24.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Source: The Magic hosted a predraft workout today with the following prospects: 🏀 Rashaun Agee, Texas A&M 🏀 Tyler Bilodeau, UCLA 🏀 Chaze Harris, South Alabama 🏀 Rienk Mast, Nebraska 🏀 Kowacie Reeves Jr., Georgia Tech 🏀 Malik Reneau, Miami (FL) therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports...

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NBA draft workout tracker: Where prospects have visited in 2026

Rookie Wire examined every team in a comprehensive list and the prospects they’ve brought in for workouts before the NBA draft on June 23-24.

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Cody Taylor @codytaylornba.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The Magic have officially named Sean Sweeney as the 16th head coach in franchise history. As associate head coach with the Spurs, he will continue with San Antonio through the NBA Finals.

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