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Division Southeast
Arena Amway Center
Founded 1989

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Sixers springboard from Play-In, Magic fall short
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Sixers springboard from Play-In, Magic fall short

The Philadelphia 76ers entered the recent Play-In tournament at the Wells Fargo Arena with a win that turned a shared seed with Orlando into a secured postseason berth. The Magic walked off the court in defeat, leaving the Sixers perched above them in the Eastern Conference standings. Both clubs finished the regular season tied, but Philadelphia claimed the tiebreaker thanks to regular-season victories over Orlando.

Orlando Magic Daily
Mavericks sign former Magic lottery pick Jett Howard to two-way deal
Orlando Magic

Mavericks sign former Magic lottery pick Jett Howard to two-way deal

Former Orlando Magic lottery selection Jett Howard has agreed to a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks. The arrangement allows him to divide his time between the NBA club and its G League affiliate, the Texas Legends, while remaining outside the standard roster limit. The signing was announced recently, signaling Dallas’s continued interest in nurturing young talent through flexible roster mechanisms.

Orlando Sentinel
Magic's Sweeney Targets 45 Wins in a Tough East
Orlando Magic

Magic's Sweeney Targets 45 Wins in a Tough East

The Orlando Magic entered the offseason still reeling from a first-round exit after surrendering a 3-1 series lead to the Detroit Pistons. The disappointment prompted the dismissal of Jamahl Mosley, whose tenure had taken the club as far as it could. In his place, the organization tapped former San Antonio Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney, a coach whose experience with a perennial contender offers a fresh tactical perspective for a roster that has changed little.

Sports Illustrated
Jefferson Reveals New Reason Magic Missed Tim Duncan
Orlando Magic

Jefferson Reveals New Reason Magic Missed Tim Duncan

The Orlando Magic’s cap-clearing maneuver at the turn of the millennium remains one of the most audacious free-agency strategies in NBA history. After the lockout-shortened season at the end of the 1990s, the franchise deliberately shed salary to open space for the premium free agents slated to hit the market in the summer that followed. By stripping contracts and embracing a tank-first mindset, the Magic positioned themselves to compete for marquee talent while the league watched for the next big free-agency saga.

Orlando Magic Daily
Magic’s Summer League win underscores lingering Game 6 ghosts
Orlando Magic

Magic’s Summer League win underscores lingering Game 6 ghosts

The Orlando Magic opened their Summer League slate with a 99-92 victory that felt more like a rehearsal for the pressures of the regular season than a routine exhibition. After building a 30-point cushion, the Magic saw the lead shrink to 18 points by the end of the third quarter before the Philadelphia 76ers trimmed the margin to four points with 1:15 left on the clock. The final score, a narrow 99-92 win, reminded everyone that even a dominant start can evaporate quickly.

Orlando Magic Daily
Magic unveils upcoming Summer League roster
Orlando Magic

Magic unveils upcoming Summer League roster

The Orlando Magic announced its Osceola Magic roster for the upcoming NBA Summer League, signaling the organization’s intent to evaluate a broad spectrum of talent before the regular season begins. The roster, composed of a blend of recent draft selections, two-way contract players, and standout performers from the G-League, reflects the team’s commitment to giving each participant a clear path toward a training-camp invitation.

NBA.com
David Steele retires after 37 seasons as Magic play-by-play
Orlando Magic

David Steele retires after 37 seasons as Magic play-by-play

David Steele announced his retirement on Tuesday, ending a 37-season run as the Orlando Magic’s play-by-play voice on both television and radio. The organization confirmed that Dante Marchitelli, a former radio intern who has been with the franchise since 1998, will assume TV play-by-play duties beginning with the upcoming season. Steele’s departure marks the end of an era for a broadcaster who has been a constant presence since the team’s inaugural year.

Yahoo Sports
Magic rookie Izaiyah Nelson to miss months after ankle fracture
Orlando Magic

Magic rookie Izaiyah Nelson to miss months after ankle fracture

Magic rookie Izaiyah Nelson suffered a left-ankle fracture during the second quarter of Sunday’s Summer League game against Portland. The break occurred around the seven-minute mark when Nelson leapt for a block and landed awkwardly on teammate TyTy Washington Jr., who was attempting to draw a charge on a layup by Quincy Olivari. Initial scans suggested a sprain, but later imaging confirmed a fracture. The Magic announced Monday that Nelson will undergo surgery and will be sidelined for three to four months while he recovers.

Orlando Sentinel
Lester Quinones' Defense Powers Orlando’s Overtime Win
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Lester Quinones' Defense Powers Orlando’s Overtime Win

Lester Quinones erupted for 30 points, sinking four three-pointers in a 112-107 overtime victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. The scoring burst was impressive, but the moment that truly swung the game came late in the fourth quarter when Quinones applied full-court pressure, forced a turnover, and sparked a fast-break that led to a backcourt violation on the next possession. The resulting shift in momentum was palpable, and Quinones summed it up afterward: “There was a switch in our energy.”

Orlando Magic Daily
Jaylen Martin's triple sparks hope for Trail Blazers
Orlando Magic

Jaylen Martin's triple sparks hope for Trail Blazers

Jaylen Martin erupted in a recent summer-league contest, knocking down a clean three-pointer against the Orlando Magic. The shot, taken from beyond the arc, briefly lifted the Portland Trail Blazers into the lead and instantly became the focal point of the game. For a rookie guard still fighting for a roster spot, the display of range underscores the type of floor-spacing skill that modern NBA teams value highly.

ESPN Philippines
Sean Sweeney's Relentless Drive Fuels Magic Journey
Orlando Magic

Sean Sweeney's Relentless Drive Fuels Magic Journey

Sean Sweeney has become a vivid illustration of what it means to pour heart and soul into basketball. The Orlando Magic have watched his progression from a hopeful prospect to a daily presence on the practice floor, and his narrative now reads like a case study in commitment. While the Magic’s roster is filled with seasoned veterans, Sweeney’s willingness to labor in every drill underscores a personal mantra that resonates throughout the organization.

Orlando Sentinel

Magic Salary Cap

Full contracts → Draft history
Total Cap $245.3M
Cap Space -$80.3M
Est. Tax Bill $27.3M
Dead Cap $0
#PlayerPosAgeTypeCap HitGuaranteed
1Franz WagnerSF25DRK-EXT$41.8M$41.8M
2Paolo BancheroPF24DRK-EXT$41.3M$41.3M
3Desmond BaneSG28RK-EXT$39.4M$39.4M
4Jalen SuggsSG25RK-EXT$32.4M$32.4M
5Wendell Carter Jr.C27VET-EXT$18.1M$18.1M
6Jonathan IsaacPF29VET-EXT$14.5M$8.0M
7Anthony BlackSG23RK-1ST$10.1M$10.1M
8Goga BitadzeC27FA$7.6M$7.6M
9Tristan Da SilvaSF25RK-1ST$4.0M$4.0M
10Jase RichardsonSG21RK-1ST$3.1M$3.1M
11Jamal CainSF27ROS$2.6M—
12Noah PendaSF22RK-2ND$2.2M$2.2M

Salary data via Spotrac. Updated daily.