Chris Mannix’s NBA Mailbag: What’s Really Going on With the Heat, Magic and Pelicans

After a week-plus of games, a look at Miami’s surprising pace shift, Orlando’s defensive drop-off and New Orleans’s early collapse.

Orlando Magic play fast now, but are they risking their identity in the process?

Oh, there are significant similarities. Most of the nucleus remains, with Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs and Wendell Carter Jr. forming the team’s backbone as starters. The shooting still cannot yet be counted on to reach a league-average standard.

Find out which Magic games will be simulcast over-the-air in Orlando, Tampa

Grab your old TV antenna Magic fans, the NBA will be back available over-the-air in Orlando and Tampa this season. The Magic, WESH 2, CW18, WMOR-TV and FanDuel Sports Network Florida announced a partnership Wednesday to simulcast 10 Magic games on a Hearst over-the-air station in Central Florida and in Tampa.

Mosley's Magic standard of defense returns to form in Charlotte

Orlando's defense used to eat deflections for breakfast. The team ranked 6th (17.7) and 7th (15.2) in deflections per game the last two seasons, respectively.

Magic’s Franz Wagner gets pivotal injury update for Hornets clash

Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner receives key injury update ahead of matchup with the Charlotte Hornets.

Beede’s Breakdown: Magic snap losing streak, beat Hornets on the road

Listed as questionable earlier Thursday due to a left heel bruise, Franz Wagner was able to suit up for the Magic against the Hornets at Spectrum Center. He ended with 21 points in the road win.

Orlando Magic pick up option on da Silva, but not on another draft pick

The Orlando Magic picked up the options on both Tristan da Silva and Anthony Black, while declining the option on Jett Howard. For the Magic, this saves them $7.3 million next year.
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