Rookies Jase Richardson, Noah Penda drafted for their ‘Magic DNA’

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 6/27 10:15A Jason Beede

Forty-eight hours ago, Noah Penda was sitting inside Barclays Center and could only watch as 30 prospects one-by-one heard their name called by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver in the first round of the...

Orlando City hosts formidable Cincinnati in big MLS East match

Orlando City Soccer : Orlando Sentinel 6/27 8:38A Kyle Foley

After an explosive 4-2 victory in St. Louis on Wednesday, Orlando City will seek a third straight win on Saturday night at 7:30 when the MLS East fifth-place Lions (9-4-6, 33 points) host second-place FC Cincinnati (11-5-3, 36 points) at Inter&Co...

Orlando City defender Alex Freeman named to MLS All-Star team

Orlando Sentinel : Orlando Pride Soccer 6/25 12:45P Kyle Foley

After a sensational breakthrough this season, Orlando City defender Alex Freeman has been named to the roster for the 2025 MLS All-Star team. Freeman has made 17 appearances for the Lions and has started four games for the United States Men s...

Pictures: Alex Martins’s time with Orlando Magic

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 6/25 12:01A Wesley Alden

2008: Magic COO Alex Martins waves as the Orlando Magic have a thank you rally for their fans in front of the Orlando City Hall on May 16, 2008. They gave out milk, juice, water and doughnuts to...

Bianchi: Magic victories didn’t define him because Orlando still won with Alex Martins as CEO

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 6/25 12:00A Mike Bianchi

In a results-obsessed sports world where legacy is often defined by banners, rings and winning  percentages, Alex Martins departs as CEO of the Orlando Magic with something far more layered — and,...

Magic’s Alex Martins stepping down after 14 seasons as CEO

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 6/25 12:00A Jason Beede

Magic chief executive officer Alex Martins is stepping down and taking on a new role as the vice chair of the organization, the Orlando Sentinel learned Wednesday. Orlando will not employ a new CEO,...

NBA mock draft roundup: Magic have variety of options at No. 25

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 6/23 8:15A Jason Beede

With the 2024-25 season complete and the Thunder capturing their first championship Sunday night, NBA draft week has arrived. Similar to last year, the draft will follow a two-night format with the first round taking place Wednesday (8, ABC) and...

Where Magic stand after Desmond Bane trade and what comes next | Analysis

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 6/21 9:58A Jason Beede

When the Magic traded guards Cole Anthony and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope alongside multiple future first-round picks to acquire Desmond Bane from the Grizzlies this past week, Orlando made it clear the franchise was serious about its intentions...

Bianchi: New Magic star Desmond Bane’s short arms have slapped analytics nerds in the face

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 6/21 9:42A Mike Bianchi

Running off at the typewriter … One of the first things Magic new acquisition Desmond Bane said to a gathering of Orlando media earlier this week was to jokingly explain how he will fit right in with his new teammates except “my arms aren’t as...

Magic announce 2025 home preseason schedule at Kia Center

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 6/19 4:35A Jason Beede

New Magic guard Desmond Bane will make his preseason debut inside Kia Center on Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. when Orlando hosts the Heat. The Magic announced they will play two preseason home games in 2025. Jamahl Mosley s squad will close out its preseason...

Desmond Bane puts emphasis on connecting with new Magic teammates

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 6/18 9:28A Jason Beede

In the 48 hours since Desmond Bane was traded from Memphis to Orlando , the newest member of the Magic has heard from a multitude of his fresh teammates, including Paolo Banchero , Franz Wagner and...

Orlando City’s Alex Freeman breaks through with US soccer team, 27 years after father Antonio won...

Orlando City Soccer : Orlando Sentinel 6/18 2:45A Associated Press

By RONALD BLUM Antonio Freeman had tears in his eyes when 20-year-old son Alex walked onto the field for his U.S. debut against Turkey on June 7. “It just gives me chills,” the former All-Pro wide receiver and Super Bowl champion said. “He has on...

Bianchi: Blockbuster deal for Desmond Bane puts Magic in championship conversation

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 6/15 10:15A Mike Bianchi

Hallelujah, the rebuild is over. No, seriously, this time, it’s really over. It’s finally, officially, historically, euphorically, dramatically, emphatically over. After a dozen years of painful rebuilding and an endless pursuit of acquiring...

What acquiring Desmond Bane from Grizzlies in huge trade means for Magic

Orlando Magic News : Orlando Sentinel 6/15 6:05A Jason Beede

Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman made his first move Sunday looking through Orlando s win-now lens that he described the organization was entering after a second straight first-round exit in the playoffs. The Magic will...

Banda’s ricocheted goal lifts Pride to win at Bay FC

Orlando Sentinel : Orlando Pride Soccer 6/13 7:46P Compiled From Wire Reports

SAN JOSE — In the span of two minutes, Bay FC went from inches away from going up a goal to giving up a head-scratcher. Barbra Banda scored in the 58th minute as the NWSL second-place  Orlando Pride came away from PayPal Park with a 1-0 win over...