The Florida Men’s Basketball team has produced some serious talent over the years. Gainesville has been home to NBA champions, All-Stars and promising rookies. Here’s a list of seven former Gators who are currently in the NBA. Bradley Beal – Washington Wizards The Washington Wizards’ guard underwent season-ending surgery on …
Read More »Blockbuster Harden/Simmons trade, headlines NBA deadline moves
James Harden and Ben Simmons The NBA trade deadline ended with a boom as NBA fans were granted the highly-anticipated trade they’ve desired. After sitting out since the start of the season, Ben Simmons is on his way to the Brooklyn Nets. In a blockbuster trade that sent a discontent …
Read More »Magic Blown Out By Celtics at Home
The Orlando Magic were handled by the Boston Celtics Sunday, as they lost by a score of 116-83. Orlando’s struggling offense saw them fall behind Boston early in the game. The Magic never held the lead, and the deficit got worse as the game went on. By the end of …
Read More »HEAT-ing Up
In the 2020 NBA bubble, many thought the Miami Heat had just caught “lightning in a bottle” during its NBA Finals run. The next year, the Heat had been swept by the Bucks in the opening round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. Looking to get over the hump, the Heat …
Read More »Magic hang on to beat the Dallas Mavericks
The Orlando Magic take down Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks 110-108 in Sunday’s matchup. First Half: Magic guard Cole Anthony scored the first two points of the game after driving to the paint for a layup. After the first four points, the Magic trailed for the majority of the …
Read More »NBA All-Star Starters Announced, Controversy Over Selections
The 71st edition of the NBA All-Star game is set for play in Cleveland, Ohio, on Feb. 20. Lakers, and former Cleveland Cavaliers prodigy, LeBron James, captains the Western Conference. Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant captains the Eastern Conference. Durant is a twelve-time all-star and James has just tied fellow …
Read More »Clippers top Magic, Lue earns 200th win
Last night the LA Clippers extended their winning streak against the Orlando Magic. The two teams were neck in neck in the first half. However, the Clippers made crucial shots and played man-on-man defense that allowed them to push through and obtain a nine-point victory. The final score was 111 …
Read More »Magic upset Bulls despite 41-point outing from Demar DeRozan
On Sunday, the Chicago Bulls traveled to Orlando to face off against the Magic. The Magic went into the game as a 3.5 point underdog, taking down former Florida head basketball coach Billy Donovan and the Bulls 114-95. On a poor shooting night from the Bulls, Chicago guard Demar DeRozan …
Read More »Can the Lakers Turn Around Midseason Struggles?
In a season that started out with clear championship hopes, the Los Angeles Lakers find themselves at a mere 22-23 record. The team has struggled to find a consistent rhythm, and currently sits eighth in the western conference. Trailing to the Indiana Pacers with four minutes left on Wednesday, head …
Read More »Kyrie Irving Set to Make Season Debut
Some said his best days were behind him. Others promised he had played his last game. Now, with the Brooklyn Nets 35 games into the season, Kyrie Irving is expected to make his season debut Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers. Head Coach Steve Nash said the star point guard …
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