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Magic Free Agency

Anthony Black had a breakout season in 2026. But that has not guaranteed him a new contract. The Orlando Magic's tricky financial situation has the team pausing negotiations and likely sending him to restricted free agency.

Anthony Black’s contract extension part of Orlando Magic's uncertainty

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Oct 12, 2026

Anthony Black and the Orlando Magic will be watching the extension market

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Sep 18, 2026

Anthony Black’s extension marks a turning point for the Orlando Magic’s front office

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Sep 13, 2026

LA Clippers' punishment creates new problem for the Orlando Magic

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Sep 6, 2026

Anthony Black enters this season with a major extension hanging over him and a lot of uncertainty of what his worth will be on a team that is starting to watch its payroll a bit closer.

2026 restricted free agency class is a warning for Anthony Black

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Aug 22, 2026

The Orlando Magic are a team that should be positioned to compete at the top of the Eastern Conference. No one has them there, and the team needs to ask itself seriously how close it is to competing for that ultimate dream.

If the Orlando Magic want a championship, they must get serious

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Jul 31, 2026

The Orlando Magic had a Summer League gem in Lester Quinones. Without a roster spot or two-way spot available to him, he appears set to leave the U.S. and sign with Real Madrid.

Orlando Magic poised to lose Summer League standout after breakout performance

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Jul 30, 2026

The league is waiting for the last bit of free agency business to get completed. It could be a preview of what next summer looks like if Anthony Black and the Orlando Magic do not find a deal before the October deadline.

One lesson from this summer should keep Anthony Black on alert

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Jul 29, 2026

LeBron James' arrival in the Eastern Conference has created a new contender. The East is as crowded as it has ever been. And the Orlando Magic's ambitions are meeting a difficult reality.

LeBron James' move East raises the stakes for the Orlando Magic

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Jul 25, 2026

The Orlando Magic were disappointed with their Play-In trip last year. But their opponent in that tournament went aggressive to improve while the Magic stood still.

Philadelphia 76ers learned the Play-In lesson the Orlando Magic didn't

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Jul 24, 2026

Lester Quinones has been knocking on the door for the NBA for several years. His mix of shooting and his improved defense make him someone the Orlando Magic cannot ignore.

Orlando Magic cannot afford to lose Lester Quinones

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Jul 13, 2026

The Boston Celtics' shocking decision to trade Jaylen Brown is reverberating around the NBA. That includes with the Orlando Magic where they will face a similar decision very soon, especially if the team struggles.

Brad Stevens just highlighted the Orlando Magic's biggest upcoming challenge

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Jul 8, 2026

Nikola Vucevic made a lot of memories with the Orlando Magic in his first stint. His return brought a lot of those back. But he is eager to make new ones and help the team advance deeper into the Playoffs to complete his career.

Nikola Vucevic's Orlando Magic return means more than a homecoming

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Jul 6, 2026

The Orlando Magic did not do much to correct any of the lingering issues plaguing their team. Instead, they believe the biggest addition will be the health of their star player.

Franz Wagner's return will be the Orlando Magic's biggest offseason addition

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Jul 5, 2026

The Orlando Magic are reuninting with Nikola Vucevic as their big offseason move. There are a few other former Magic players who could be ripe for a return, while we are feeling nostalgic.

Orlando Magic could reunite with these familiar faces this offseason

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Jul 5, 2026

The Orlando Magic seemingly completed their offseason with a flurry of moves to shore up the roster with minimum contracts.

Where the Orlando Magic roster stands after the first wave of free agency

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Jul 3, 2026

For the first time in Franz Wagner's professional career, he will not play with his brother, Moe Wagner. This is uncharted territory for the Magic's star player.

One key departure changes everything for the Orlando Magic's biggest star

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Jul 2, 2026

The Orlando Magic are bringing Jonathan Isaac back on a minimum contract after waiving him last weekend. Isaac has plenty of potential remaining, but the Magic's inability to move on is a sign of their stagnation.

Jonathan Isaac's return reveals the Orlando Magic's biggest strength—and biggest flaw

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Jul 2, 2026

The Orlando Magic continued to retain their roster as they are set to re-sign Jevon Carter. Carter provides something the Magic already know. But the big questions at point guard remain unanswered.

Jevon Carter helps the Orlando Magic—but their biggest problem remains

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Jul 1, 2026

The Orlando Magic are welcoming back one of their former All-Stars. Their first big free agent signing is Nikola Vucevic, a signing that is not only sentimental but impactful for a team with few options this summer.

Nikola Vucevic's Orlando Magic return can't be just a feel-good reunion

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Jul 1, 2026

The NBA's new salary cap means the Orlando Magic know the full amounts for Paolo Banchero's max extension, the most expensive contract in franchise history.

Orlando Magic's richest contract ever pushes them into the luxury tax

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Jun 30, 2026

The Orlando Magic will be hoping that a player like Collin Sexton slips through the cracks and becomes available to them at the minimum. The point guard options dry up quickly after that.

Orlando Magic's biggest free agency need couldn't be clearer, and tougher to fill

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Jun 30, 2026

The Orlando Magic are seemingly hesitant to hit the trade market, leaving very few avenues for the team to add to their roster. The Magic may indeed be running it back.

Orlando Magic's trade silence is becoming impossible to ignore

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Jun 29, 2026

The Orlando Magic's offseason already seems to have a clear focus as they begin trying to add to their roster with limited resources.

The Orlando Magic's offseason focus is already becoming clear

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Jun 28, 2026

The Orlando Magic waived Jonathan Isaac in their first major cap casualty. And one that comes with a few decisions but little added flexibility entering their offseason.

Orlando Magic's Jonathan Isaac decision reveals a much bigger problem

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Jun 28, 2026

The Orlando Magic spent their last summer with cap room doubling down on their roster. The Detroit Pistons are doing something different. And that could explain the split between the two franchises.

Orlando Magic's costly mistake is now teaching a rival a crucial lesson

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Jun 27, 2026

The Orlando Magic's drafting of Izaiyah Nelson may throw the team's center rotation into some flux. It is a group already under the microscope and ripe for change this offseason.

Orlando Magic's latest draft pick could spell the end for key center

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Jun 26, 2026

The Orlando Magic are venturing into the tax for the first time in more than a decade next year. They will learn quickly how to manage life over the tax. That is what several elite teams did at the Draft.

3 teams showed the Orlando Magic exactly where they are headed

Philip Rossman-Reich

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Jun 25, 2026

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