Miami's Tyler Herro among rookies making preseason noise
Add Miami's Tyler Herro to the list of rookies who look ready for the regular season.
Mystics win first ever WNBA Finals in Game 5 against Sun, 89-78
The Washington Mystics won their first WNBA championship, getting 22 points from Emma Meesseman and 21 from banged-up league MVP Elena Delle Donne to beat the Connecticut Sun 89-78 in Game 5 of the Finals on Thursday night.
Tacko Fall back in Orlando representing Boston Celtics
FOX 35 Sports Anchor Evan Fitzgerald was the only Orlando sports anchor to talk to Tacko Fall. Fall, a former player with the University of Central Florida, was back in Orlando with his new team, the Boston Celtics, to play the Orlando Magic.
Magic looking strong in pre-season play
So far, so good in pre-season play for the Orlando Magic, with a couple of wins.
Popovich lauds Silver's response to China over tweet rift
Gregg Popovich, the NBA's longest-tenured coach, lauded NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Tuesday for his stance supporting freedom of speech amid the ongoing rift with China.
Orlando Magic beats Detroit Pistons 115-91 in preseason matchup
The Orlando Magic won their second preseason game of the year.
Orlando Magic defeat San Antonio Spurs 125-89
At San Antonio, Orlando outscored the Spurs 41-17 in the third quarter to turn a close game into a runaway. The final score: 125-89.
FOX Sports Florida to air 3 Magic preseason games
FOX Sports Florida, the exclusive television home of the Orlando Magic, announced plans to televise three Magic preseason games ahead of the 2019-20 NBA regular season.
Orlando Magic begin training camp
Orlando Magic Head Coach Steve Clifford called the opening day of team practice disappointing, but everyone was raving about the performance of new point guard Markelle Fultz. The magic are not yet playing with starters and second units, but there is a lot of strength and excitement.
Orlando Magic sign free agent B.J. Johnson
The Orlando Magic have signed free agent guard B.J. Johnson, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced Friday. Per team policy, terms of the deal are not disclosed.
Feeling better, Magic guard Markelle Fultz has high hopes
It was time for the last jump shot of Markelle Fultz's workout on the Orlando Magic practice court on Wednesday. He let a 3-pointer fly from the left corner, and spun around in celebration even before the ball swished through the net.
Orlando Magic sign free agent center Isaac Humphries
The Orlando Magic have signed free agent center Isaac Humphries, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal are not disclosed.
Orlando Magic and Jewett Orthopaedic paint Habitat home
The Magic are off the basketball court and on the job. Employees gave a Habitat for Humanity home a fresh coat of paint.
Trump presents Medal of Freedom to NBA's Jerry West
Jerry West, the NBA legend who delivered championships to the Los Angeles Lakers as both a player and an executive, said, "It never ceases to amaze me the places you can go in this world chasing a basketball" as he was honored Thursday with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
NBA MVP Antetokounmpo, Greece open World Cup with easy win
Giannis Antetokounmpo stole the ball at one end, dribbled behind his back around midcourt, kept going and took off from just below the foul line before unleashing a dunk.
Former NBA, ABA coach Tom Nissalke dead at 87
Tom Nissalke, who won coach of the year honors in the NBA and ABA, has died. He was 87.
Orlando Magic release 2019-20 schedule
The National Basketball Association released its 2019-20 schedule today and announced the Orlando Magic will host their season opener on Wednesday, October 23 at the Amway Center vs. Cleveland. Game time is 7 p.m.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons to hold youth clinics in Altamonte Springs
Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons is back in Central Florida to host two days of youth basketball clinics.
Celtics sign UCF's Tacko Fall after impressive Summer League play
The Boston Celtics on Thursday announced the signing of former University of Central Florida basketball player Tacko Fall.
Summer League winds down, and now, maybe, some NBA rest
They'll hand out T-shirts to the Summer League winners following the championship game between Memphis and Minnesota in Las Vegas on Monday night, and then things will finally slow down a bit in the NBA. Maybe. And probably not for long.