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Orlando Magic hold first day of training camp

December 4, 2020 9:30pm EST

The Orlando Magic now know when they will open the season and how fans can enjoy the games. Friday marked the first day of training camp.

Orlando Magic evaluating how fans will attend regular season games

December 4, 2020 6:05pm EST

After an unconventional season, playing games inside the ‘bubble’ at Disney World without fans, the Orlando Magic is getting ready for preseason. The team will play its first preseason home game on December 17.

Houston Rockets agree to trade Russell Westbrook for John Wall, first round pick

December 2, 2020 11:18pm EST

Westbrook played 57 games with the Rockets last season, averaging 27.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game.

LeBron James signs $85 million extension for two more years with the Lakers

December 2, 2020 4:36pm EST

LeBron James will be wearing a Laker uniform through the 2022-23 season under a contract extension announced Wednesday.

Orlando Magic co-founder Jimmy Hewitt passes away at 79

November 30, 2020 7:04am EST

Jimmy Hewitt helped bring the Orlando Magic's basketball team to Central Florida in the late 1980s.

Orlando Magic announce 2020 four-game preseason

November 28, 2020 7:56am EST

The Orlando Magic will open the 2020 preseason at Atlanta on Friday, December 11, and again Sunday, December 13.

Michael Jordan donates $2M from 'Last Dance' proceeds to Feeding America

November 25, 2020 2:42pm EST

Chicago Bulls and NBA legend Michael Jordan donated $2 million to the nationwide hunger-relief charity, Feeding America.

NBA moves Indianapolis' All-Star weekend to 2024

November 25, 2020 1:37pm EST

Indianapolis will host the NBA All-Star weekend in 2024, the league said Wednesday, formally rescheduling the plans for that city to be the site of the league’s midseason showcase this season.

NBA players, Pope Francis discuss social justice at Vatican

November 23, 2020 11:51am EST

Five NBA players have met with Pope Francis at the Vatican to discuss social justice. Marco Belinelli, Sterling Brown, Jonathan Isaac, Kyle Korver and Anthony Tolliver were joined in the audience Monday by NBA players' union union executive director Michele Roberts.

Warriors' Klay Thompson expected to miss season with Achilles tear

November 19, 2020 2:20pm EST

Thompson tore his Achilles during a workout on Wednesday in Southern California.

Magic select North Carolina's Cole Anthony with 15th pick

November 19, 2020 5:35am EST

The Orlando Magic have selected guard Cole Anthony in the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft.

Timberwolves take Anthony Edwards with top pick in NBA Draft

November 19, 2020 12:32am EST

With the No. 1 pick in Wednesday night's NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves selected guard/wing Anthony Edwards out of Georgia.

Minnesota Timberwolves select Anthony Edwards with No. 1 pick in 2020 NBA Draft

November 18, 2020 8:41pm EST

The Minnesota Timberwolves selected Anthony Edwards with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft on Wednesday.

Lakers to play home games without fans 'until further notice'

November 11, 2020 7:30pm EST

It appears the defending NBA champions will not be hosting fans at Staples Center anytime soon.

Shaquille O'Neal's massive Windermere home discounted by $3 million

November 10, 2020 10:37am EST

The home, which according to the Wall Street Journal, is about 31,000 square feet and was originally listed in 2018 for $28 million.

Ty Lue named Clippers new head coach

October 15, 2020 3:44pm EDT

It's official. Ty Lue will replace Doc Rivers as the head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, it was announced Thursday.

Lebron James gifts 5-year-old daughter a mini house modeled after his own mansion

October 14, 2020 6:43pm EDT

Lebron James gifted his 5-year-old daughter a miniature version of his own mansion and it's in his backyard.

Michelle Obama teams with LeBron James to help boost early voting

October 13, 2020 9:57am EDT

A voter initiative led by Michelle Obama is partnering with a similar group founded by NBA star LeBron James and other prominent Black athletes and entertainers to generate excitement about voting early for the Nov. 3 election.