Cody Taylor
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Magic training camp: Early observations after media day, first practice
With a new coach in charge, the Orlando Magic held their first official practice on Tuesday under Sean Sweeney at the AdventHealth Training Center.
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September 30, 2026 at 1:09 AM
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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.
September 28, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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.
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.
September 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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.
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
September 28, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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
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.
Paolo Banchero said his goal this season is to win the Eastern Conference and “dominate every single night”
September 28, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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.
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
September 28, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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
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.
September 28, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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.
Paolo Banchero said his goal this season is to win the Eastern Conference and “dominate every single night”
September 28, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Paolo Banchero said his goal this season is to win the Eastern Conference and “dominate every single night”
Orlando Magic media day is set to tip off at the AdventHealth Training Center in about 15 minutes
September 28, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Orlando Magic media day is set to tip off at the AdventHealth Training Center in about 15 minutes
The Magic have finalized their roster for training camp, which stands at 20 players:
September 24, 2026 at 12:53 AM
The Magic have finalized their roster for training camp, which stands at 20 players:
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.
September 1, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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.
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:
Their full schedule:
August 13, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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:
Their full schedule:
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.
August 12, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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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Most of Orlando’s regular-season games will be broadcast on WRDQ TV 27 with a select number airing on WFTV Channel 9.
Where can you watch Magic games this season? New broadcast partner revealed
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August 12, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Most of Orlando’s regular-season games will be broadcast on WRDQ TV 27 with a select number airing on WFTV Channel 9.
The NBA will feature five games on Christmas Day for the 19th consecutive year, with ABC and ESPN both televising each matchup:
August 11, 2026 at 11:50 AM
The NBA will feature five games on Christmas Day for the 19th consecutive year, with ABC and ESPN both televising each matchup:
The 2026-27 NBA regular season will tip off on Oct. 20 with an NBC/Peacock tripleheader, the league announced:
August 11, 2026 at 11:44 AM
The 2026-27 NBA regular season will tip off on Oct. 20 with an NBC/Peacock tripleheader, the league announced:
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.
The former 11th overall pick in 2023 holds career averages of 4.5 points, 1.2 rebounds and 11 minutes in 133 games.
July 21, 2026 at 1:02 AM
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.
The former 11th overall pick in 2023 holds career averages of 4.5 points, 1.2 rebounds and 11 minutes in 133 games.
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.)
🏀 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.)
July 20, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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.)
🏀 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.)
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.
The team has named Dante Marchitelli as its new PBP TV announcer. Broadcast plans for next season will be announced in the near future.
July 14, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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.
The team has named Dante Marchitelli as its new PBP TV announcer. Broadcast plans for next season will be announced in the near future.
Magic two-way rookie Izaiyah Nelson has suffered a fracture in his left ankle and will require surgery, the team announced:
July 13, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Magic two-way rookie Izaiyah Nelson has suffered a fracture in his left ankle and will require surgery, the team announced:
The Magic have announced Sean Sweeney’s coaching staff:
July 6, 2026 at 2:07 PM
The Magic have announced Sean Sweeney’s coaching staff:
The Magic announced a little while ago that they signed No. 51 overall pick Izaiyah Nelson to a two-way contract.
July 2, 2026 at 1:39 AM
The Magic announced a little while ago that they signed No. 51 overall pick Izaiyah Nelson to a two-way contract.
The Magic announced that they have signed Nikola Vučević - He is back in No. 9:
July 1, 2026 at 9:03 PM
The Magic announced that they have signed Nikola Vučević - He is back in No. 9:
The Magic announced that they have signed Jonathan Isaac:
July 1, 2026 at 8:46 PM
The Magic announced that they have signed Jonathan Isaac:
The Magic announced that they have re-signed guard Jevon Carter:
July 1, 2026 at 8:31 PM
The Magic announced that they have re-signed guard Jevon Carter: