Tag: Orlando Magic

Mike Miller Hails Banchero as NBA’s Next Superstar

Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic)
September 2025

NBA champion Mike Miller believes Orlando’s Paolo Banchero is only at the “tip of the iceberg” in terms of potential, praising the 22-year-old’s rare commitment and love for basketball. Banchero averaged 25.9 points last season despite battling injuries. Miller emphasized Banchero’s passion, size, and guard-like mobility, predicting superstardom. Banchero’s playoff performances against Boston confirmed his rise, and his relentless work ethic fuels confidence he will soon become one of the most dominant two-way players of the new NBA era.

NBA Sets 2026 Regular-Season Games in Berlin and London

Memphis Grizzlies, Orlando Magic (NBA)
January 15 & 18, 2026

The NBA has confirmed that the Grizzlies and Magic will play regular-season games in Berlin and London in January 2026, marking the league’s first regular-season game in Germany and 10th in London.
The games will be held at Uber Arena and The O2, presented by Tissot. The NBA also revealed future games in Manchester and Paris for 2027, and in Berlin and Paris for 2028, with teams to be announced later.

Banchero Signs Historic $239M Extension with Magic

Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic)
July 2025

Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero has signed a five-year rookie max extension worth $239 million, potentially rising to $287 million with performance bonuses. The deal includes a rare player option in the 2030–31 season.
Banchero’s extension features supermax triggers tied to All-NBA, MVP, or DPOY honors. After a breakout year despite injury setbacks, he becomes the franchise cornerstone alongside Wagner, Suggs, and new addition Desmond Bane.

Magic Re-Sign Moe Wagner on One-Year Deal

Moe Wagner (Orlando Magic)
July 2025

Free agent Moe Wagner has signed a one-year, $5 million contract to return to the Orlando Magic after the team declined his $11 million option earlier this summer.
Despite a torn ACL in December, Wagner impressed with 12.9 PPG in limited minutes before the injury. He was leading all under-20-min players in scoring and was a Sixth Man of the Year candidate.

Magic’s Physical Play Injures Celtics Stars as Series Tightens

Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis, Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)
April 26, 2025 (First-Round Playoffs, Game 3)

Boston Celtics criticized Orlando Magic’s physical play after multiple flagrant fouls caused injuries to Jayson Tatum, Kristaps Porzingis, and Jaylen Brown in a 95-93 Game 3 loss.
Tatum suffered a wrist bruise, Porzingis needed stitches, and Brown dislocated his finger. Despite Tatum’s 36 points, turnovers and Magic’s defense disrupted Boston, cutting their series lead to 2-1.

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