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Suns hire veteran coach Frank Vogel to lead franchise, AP source says
PHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns hired former NBA champion coach Frank Vogel on Friday to replace Monty Williams, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the move. ...
Paolo Banchero only unanimous 1st-team All-Rookie selection
NEW YORK (AP) — Rookie of the year Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic headlined the All-Rookie team, released by the NBA on Monday. Banchero was the only player to be selected as a first-teamer on all 100 ballots. He was joined on the first team by Walker Kessler of the Utah Jazz,...
The losing is done, NBA teams now await 7-foot-3 Wembanyama
Gregg Popovich placed his left thumb on the inside of his right wrist, paused for a couple of moments and then confirmed that, yes, he has a pulse. It was also an indication when asked that yes, he is thinking about Victor Wembanyama. There are very specific rules that...
Paolo's Diary: Reflecting on Year 1 with the Orlando Magic
(EDITOR’S NOTE — Orlando Magic rookie and No. 1 overall draft pick Paolo Banchero offered a periodic diary for The Associated Press this season to chronicle his first year in the NBA. This is his sixth and final installment. His first talked about how he was preparing for Year 1, his second was...
Haslem scores 24 in farewell, Heat top Magic 123-110
MIAMI (AP) — Udonis Haslem went out a winner, and put on a show. Haslem scored 24 points in his final regular-season game, Duncan Robinson added 20 and the Miami Heat tuned up for the play-in tournament by topping the Orlando Magic 123-110 on Sunday. It was Haslem's...
Nets beat Magic 101-84, will be No. 6 seed in East playoffs
NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets made sure a season that started turbulently will end in the playoffs. Not only that, they did it with a better record and seeding than last season, even after trading Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. “This group just endured,”...
Green, Osman lead Cavaliers to 118-94 win over Magic
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Danny Green scored 21 points, Cedi Osman added 19 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Orlando Magic 118-94 on Thursday night in a game in which both teams rested their starters. Isaiah Mobley came off the bench with 18 points for the Cavaliers, who had...
Mitchell scores 43 to lead Cavs to 117-113 win over Magic
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points, his fourth straight 40-point game, to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 117-113 victory over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night. The win secured the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference and home-court advantage in the first...
Magic hand Pistons 20th loss in 21 games with 128-102 win
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. had 14 points and nine rebounds each before sitting out the fourth quarter Sunday night in the Orlando Magic's 128-102 rout of the Detroit Pistons. Killian Hayes scored 20 points and Eugene Omoruyi added 19 for the Pistons,...
Magic rally in final quarter to beat Wizards 116-109
WASHINGTON (AP) — Paolo Banchero is finishing strong in his bid for Rookie of the Year honors. Banchero had 30 points and 12 rebounds, Markelle Fultz added 25 points and the Orlando Magic overcame a 16-point second half deficit to beat the Washington Wizards 116-109 on Friday...
