Moritz Wagner
January 2026
Moritz Wagner played his first NBA game in over a year after ACL recovery, as Orlando travels to play Memphis in Berlin and London; Franz hopes to return from a high ankle sprain by Berlin. Moritz tore his ACL in December 2024 and returned with a short cameo; the team then flew to Europe for two showcase games aimed at growing German basketball exposure.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
December 2025
Antetokounmpo is back in action after missing eight games with a right calf strain suffered against Detroit. Milwaukee went 2-6 without him and sit 11th in the East at 12-19, but remain within touching distance of the playoff places. Having previously battled a left adductor issue and an earlier calf strain that ended his 2023-24 season, Giannis focused his rehab on getting fully healthy amid persistent trade speculation. He insists he is “locked in” on the Bucks, recognising outside noise but prioritising fitness and a push back up the Eastern Conference standings.
Kon Knueppel
December 2025
Kon Knueppel left the Hornets’ clash with the Magic due to a right ankle injury and was ruled out for the remainder of the game, cutting short a promising outing in which the No. 4 overall pick had already scored a team-high 16 points for Charlotte. The rookie, averaging 19.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists across his first 30 NBA games, had appeared in every contest this season before this setback. Charlotte confirmed his absence for the rest of the night, with further evaluation to determine how long he will be sidelined.
Jalen Brunson
December 2025
Jalen Brunson poured in 40 points with eight assists to lead the Knicks past the Magic and into the Emirates NBA Cup final, extending his run of consecutive 30-plus point games and sharpening calls for All-NBA and Kia MVP recognition as New York chases two trophies. Brunson matched Jalen Suggs in the first half then pulled away after the break, calmly controlling tempo while Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby supplied strong support, prompting coach Mike Brown to publicly push his MVP case by emphasising how consistently Brunson carries the Knicks’ offense in big moments.
Desmond Bane
December 2025
Desmond Bane has been fined $35,000 after the Orlando Magic guard was judged to have thrown the game ball with force at an opponent in an unsportsmanlike manner during the fourth quarter of a 106-100 defeat to the New York Knicks. The incident, announced in a statement by league operations chief James Jones, earned Bane a technical foul on the night and adds to the NBA’s recent clampdown on player conduct, though the guard avoided suspension and remains available for Orlando’s upcoming fixtures.
Franz Wagner
December 2025
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner suffered a lower leg injury in the first quarter against the New York Knicks, landing awkwardly on his left leg after a hard foul on a lob attempt and leaving the game needing assistance to reach the locker room. The Magic ruled Wagner out for the night and will reassess him in Orlando, a major concern given he leads the team in scoring and had just reunited with Paolo Banchero, forcing Jamahl Mosley to lean again on depth pieces while awaiting medical clarity.
Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors)
November 2025
Stephen Curry scored 34 points in a defeat to Orlando to move past Vince Carter into 22nd on the NBA all time scoring list, reaching 25,749 career points while continuing a season that has him averaging 29.1 points per game for Golden State. He hit the milestone on a second quarter three pointer and now closes in on Kevin Garnett’s 26,071 total, reflecting that passing Carter feels special after childhood one on one games during his father’s Toronto stint and recognising this climb strengthens his case among the league’s greatest scorers.
Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic)
After injury against New York Knicks, ahead of home game vs Brooklyn Nets
Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic) has been ruled out of Orlando’s game against the Brooklyn Nets after an MRI confirmed the left groin strain he suffered against the New York Knicks, leaving the Magic without their leading scorer as he celebrates his twenty third birthday.
Head coach Jamahl Mosley said he removed Banchero immediately after noticing discomfort on a quick turn, and the team now has no timetable for his return, forcing Orlando to monitor his response to treatment and redistribute his scoring, rebounding and playmaking load across the roster.
Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic)
November 2025
Banchero left Orlando’s game against the Knicks with a left groin strain after playing only 12 minutes and scoring four points. The Magic first listed him as questionable before ruling him out for the second half, raising concern over their leading scorer’s short-term availability. The forward had been averaging strong scoring numbers and minutes before this setback, making his early exit a significant blow to Orlando’s offence. The team now must monitor the injury, manage his workload carefully and adjust their rotation if he is forced to miss additional games.
Richie Adubato
November 2025
The former Mavericks head coach and Liberty boss—who led New York to three WNBA Finals and later served as Magic radio analyst—passed away at 87. Tributes from the Liberty, Magic, NBA and WNBA lauded his warmth, humor, and decades-long impact. Adubato’s career spanned four decades across high school, college, NBA and WNBA posts, highlighted by 100 Liberty wins and mentoring future Hall of Famers. Organizations remembered him as a connector who turned gyms into communities, shaping players and staffs well beyond results.
