After five seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder, head coach Billy Donovan will not be returning next season. Donovan and the team signed a five year contract in 2015 that ended this year and both sides decided to not extend the contract. This exit could start the rebuilding phase that …
Read More »Orlando Magic to Face 76ers
The Orlando Magic need to get back on track. After winning the first two games in style, they’ve fallen flat. They have a chance tonight when they take on the Philadelphia 76ers. Offense Fell Back to Earth The Magic were not known at all for their offense before the shutdown. …
Read More »Action Continues in NBA Bubble
The action inside the NBA bubble continues at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. Twelve teams took to the court on Monday with 12 more set to tip-off today. Notable Takeaways From Monday’s Games Arguably the biggest news following the conclusion of Monday’s games had to do with …
Read More »Magic, Pacers aim to remain unbeaten in restart
The Orlando Magic and Indiana Pacers may not be the top seeds in the Eastern conference, but they are two of the hottest teams in the league. Both teams own a 2-0 record since the restart. Earlier in the regular season, the Pacers beat the Magic both times. However, neither …
Read More »Magic and Heat start off hot in bubble
The NBA restarted in the bubble in Orlando on Thursday, and the two-week push to the playoffs has officially started. The Magic restarting fast in the bubble The Orlando Magic were able to continue the winning streak that they had at the shutdown. Dating back to March 8, the Magic …
Read More »Bubble success promising as NBA restart approaches
One word comes to mind when considering the NBA’s bubble at Walt Disney World in Orlando: successful. There have been very few positive coronavirus tests. As a result, the regular season resumes soon. Behind the bubble According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the NBA feels as if it got it right …
Read More »Joel Embiid Returning to Play
Despite his concerns, Philadelphia 76ers Center Joel Embiid will return to play in Orlando. This decision came as he made a very mixed stance on the idea of returning. Embiid feels he can’t trust other players to be responsible and follow all the protocols. He claims to follow all the …
Read More »Former Gator Al Horford donates $500,000 in COVID-19 relief
A Gator great doing greater things Former Florida Gator basketball sensation Al Horford made an enormous contribution to the community to aid coronavirus relief efforts. The global pandemic that has put the world on pause these last few months has affected millions worldwide. While using Horford’s assistance, he made a …
Read More »Shutting Down: NBA to Close Practice Facilities as Coronavirus Cases Continue to Rise
Starting Friday, the NBA is instructing its teams to close all facilities for the foreseeable future. The closure is for both players and staff. Sources: NBA has informed teams that players are allowed to travel out of market, but preference remains that players stay in cities they play. As expected, …
Read More »Magic clinging to playoff spot
The Orlando Magic were down 17 points during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. However, a second-half rally put them one game closer to locking up a playoff spot. The Magic ended the night with 120-115 win. https://twitter.com/OrlandoMagic/status/1237568552816619531 Magic get help from the bench After several …
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