Jason Beede

Magic pleased with pace in preseason opener but want to limit mistakes Magic teammates Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane shared their thoughts Monday following Orlando’s preseason win against the Miami Heat in Puerto Rico.

My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: The #Magic were pleased with the pace in their preseason opener but want to limit mistakes:

“A lot of the things we were implementing in camp carried over … so it was something to build off of,” Desmond Bane said.

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Breaking News: The #Magic have signed free agent Jalen Crutcher to an Exhibit 10 contract, a league source told @orlandosentinel.com.

Crutcher signs after Orlando waived Johnell Davis, bringing its roster back to 21 players.

News: The #Magic have waived guard Johnell Davis, according to the NBA transactions log. Davis signed an Exhibit 10 deal with Orlando on Sunday.

Four things learned from Magic preseason win vs. Heat in Puerto Rico Magic coach Jamahl Mosley had a lot to like and a lot to work on from Orlando’s preseason opener victory against the Miami Heat in Puerto Rico on Saturday. “If he plays with that energy…

My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: Four things learned from #Magic preseason win vs. Miami in Puerto Rico: www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/10/05/o...

Breaking News: The #Magic are signing free agent Johnell Davis to an Exhibit 10 deal, a league source told @orlandosentinel.com.

In addition, Orlando has waived Justin Minaya, the Sentinel has learned. Minaya joined the Magic on an Exhibit 10 for training camp.

Beede’s Breakdown: Magic open preseason with win over Heat in Puerto Rico The Orlando Magic were without Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs and Moe Wagner to open the preseason against the Miami Heat in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Saturday.

My @orlandosentinel.com recap as the #Magic open the preseason with a win over Miami in Puerto Rico:

“I really liked our energy and effort,” Jamahl Mosley said. “The guys played hard trying to do their best to play together. There’s things to clean up.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/10/04/o...

FINAL: #Magic 126, Heat 118

Lots to like and a lot of work on from Orlando's preseason opener vs. Miami in Puerto Rico.

Jase Richardson (3 of 3 from 3) with 13 points, Tristan da Silva 12 points, Wendell Carter Jr. with 10, Jett Howard 10 more.

Jamahl Mosley used 17 players.

Halftime: Heat 61, #Magic 50

Wendell Carter Jr. has 10 points and 5 rebounds, Bane 9 and 6, Paolo Banchero and Tristan da Silva each with 7 points.

Sure looks like the first preseason game for Orlando, who's committed 13 total turnovers for 17 Miami points.

The #Magic are starting Tyus Jones, Desmond Bane, Tristan da Silva, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. for tonight’s preseason opener vs. Miami in Puerto Rico.

Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs, Moe Wagner are all OUT.

I’m told Franz Wagner is fine, just resting after EuroBasket.

Magic prepped to open preseason vs. Heat in Puerto Rico Desmond Bane is set to make his preseason debut with the Magic when Orlando plays in Puerto Rico for the first time in franchise history Saturday against the Miami Heat. “We’ve got the …

My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: The #Magic are prepped to open the preseason vs. Miami in Puerto Rico:

“I love being in Puerto Rico,” said Jamahl Mosley, who mentioned he took his family there two years ago on vacation. “The fans are absolutely amazing.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/10/03/o...

#Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said Jalen Suggs (left knee trochlea cartilage tear) and Moe Wagner (left knee torn ACL) are both expectedly OUT for Saturday’s preseason game vs. Miami in Puerto Rico. Both are still doing non-contact work in practice.

Magic training camp: Jase Richardson, Noah Penda adjust to new NBA life Magic rookies Jase Richardson and Noah Penda are continuing to adjust to their new lives in Orlando during their first NBA training camp. “I always try to come into everything I do with the u…

My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: Notes from Day 3 of #Magic camp as Orlando rookies Jase Richardson and Noah Penda adjust to new NBA life:

“When I came into training camp, I just wanted to show that I could compete with these guys,” Richardson said.

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Magic training camp: Black’s play, Tibbetts’ success, plans in Puerto Rico The Magic want Anthony Black to play aggressively on both ends. That includes Saturday in Puerto Rico when Orlando opens the preseason vs. Miami. “When AB is just playing his game, he’s very …

My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: Notes from the second day of #Magic training camp, including reaction to former Orlando assistant Nate Tibbetts guiding the Phoenix Mercury to the WNBA Finals:

“Nate is a treasure,” Wendell Carter Jr. said.

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Magic training camp: Mosley injury updates, Bane adjusts, Penda impresses Magic coach Jamahl Mosley provided updates on Jalen Suggs and Moe Wagner while newcomer Desmond Bane shared how he’s fitting in with Orlando. “They’re such good guys that they make it e…

My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: Notes from the first day of #Magic training camp:

“It was a great first day,” Desmond Bane said. “The energy was there, the intensity was there and the willingness to learn was there. We’re building the blocks.”

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Magic share injury updates for Jalen Suggs, Moe Wagner entering camp Magic guard Jalen Suggs appears to be further along in his rehabilitation compared to backup center Moe Wagner, with the start of the 2025-26 NBA season approaching. “You want to get this rig…

New for @orlandosentinel.com: The latest on Jalen Suggs and Moe Wagner from #Magic media day:

“I’m really approaching every day with the intention to do everything in my power so that I can be available and ready for the squad come Game 1,” Suggs said.

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Jeff Weltman said the #Magic are targeting opening night for guard Jalen Suggs (left knee trochlea cartilage tear) but “there’s still a long way to go before we get there.”

Weltman said Moe Wagner (left knee torn ACL) is “further away” and he’s on a different timeline.

Four key Magic questions ahead of NBA training camp The health of Jalen Suggs and Moe Wagner will be a major question entering the start of Orlando Magic training camp this week while Jamahl Mosley’s squad faces high expectations entering the …

New for @orlandosentinel.com: Ahead of #Magic media day Monday and the start of training camp Tuesday, I examine four key questions facing Orlando: www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/09/28/o...

The #Magic have signed Alex Morales to an Exhibit 10 contract and enter training camp with 21 players, the NBA offseason maximum.

Here’s Orlando’s training camp roster and staff entering Tuesday:

Magic’s Tristan da Silva ready for 2nd season after ‘unforgettable’ summer Tristan da Silva is hoping his time at EuroBasket with Magic teammate Franz Wagner and older brother Oscar translates to success during this upcoming NBA season for Orlando. “Coach Mosley is …

NEW: I caught up with #Magic forward Tristan da Silva to discuss his time with Germany at EuroBasket, his relationship with Franz Wagner and more:

“Truly amazing,” da Silva told the @orlandosentinel.com. “That’s really the only thing that fits it.”

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Magic’s Franz Wagner, Tristan da Silva help Germany secure EuroBasket title Magic forwards Franz Wagner and Tristan da Silva powered Germany to just its second EuroBasket championship Sunday against Turkey.

New for @orlandosentinel.com: #Magic’s Franz Wagner, Tristan da Silva help Germany secure its second EuroBasket title and first since 1993:

“When stuff wasn’t going our way, we … stayed together and guys made some big plays in crucial moments,” Wagner said. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/09/14/o...

Phillip Wheeler has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the #Magic, a league source confirmed to @orlandosentinel.com. Wheeler has four years of G League experience and made his NBA debut in March on a 10-day with Philadelphia. @jakelfischer.bsky.social first on the agreement.

Magic sign Exhibit 10 deals with NBA training camp around the corner NBA teams are allowed to carry up to 21 players in the offseason and the Magic sit at 20 following Tuesday’s signings of multiple Exhibit 10 deals. One of the Orlando signings included a fami…

Breaking News: Reece Beekman and Justin Minaya have signed Exhibit 10 deals with the #Magic, @orlandosentinel.com has learned.

Plus, Orlando's Exhibit 10 signings of Lester Quinones and Colin Castleton are now official.

#NBASky

Details inside: www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/09/02/o...

Colin Castleton and the #Magic have agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal, a league source told the @orlandosentinel. First on the agreement was @MikeAScotto.bsky.social.

Magic to distribute $1.6 million to nonprofits through youth foundation The Magic are distributing a total of $1.6 million to nonprofit Central Florida organizations through the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation this season. “On behalf of the entire DeVos family and…

New: The #Magic are distributing a record total $1.6 million in grants to Central Florida nonprofit organizations, marking the 18th time the team has distributed at least $1 million to the local community through the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation: www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/21/o...

It’s an Exhibit 10 deal for Lester Quinones with the #Magic, a league source told the @orlandosentinel.com. Quinones, who is two-way eligible, has appeared in 54 NBA games across 3 seasons. @MikeAScotto.bsky.social first on the agreement.

After summer of change, Magic start season against familiar foe | Complete schedule The Orlando Magic will play 14 games on national TV during the 2025-26 NBA season, including three on NBC and four more on Amazon Prime. The schedule starts with a familiar foe at Kia Center on Oct…

NEW: The #Magic will open the 2025-26 NBA season Oct. 22 vs. Miami at Kia Center.

Orlando begins with three straight home games.

More details and a full breakdown of Orlando's schedule, which includes 14(!) national TV games, for @orlandosentinel.com: www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/14/o...

Magic open NBA Cup vs. Celtics, land national TV game at Sixers The Magic learned more of their 2025-26 regular season schedule on Wednesday when the league announced the Group Play slate for the NBA Cup, matchups that’ll be streamed on Amazon’s Pri…

My @orlandosentinel.com story on the #Magic opening the NBA Cup at Kia Center vs. the Celtics and landing a game on NBC at Philadelphia with Orlando’s full Group Play slate released: www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/13/o...

New: The #Magic will open Group Play for this year’s NBA Cup at Kia Center Nov. 7 against the Celtics.

Orlando’s full 2025 Group Play schedule, which includes a Nov. 25 matchup at Philadelphia on NBC:

Magic round out preseason schedule, to face Heat in Puerto Rico The Magic will play four preseason games before the 2025-26 season tips off, including one in Puerto Rico against the Heat. “As an organization, we’re looking forward to playing in Puer…

My @orlandosentinel.com story as the #Magic round out their 2025 preseason schedule and will face Miami in San Juan, Puerto Rico:

“We are incredibly excited to be down on the island,” Magic managing director Ryan DeVos said. “It’s a great opportunity…” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/12/o...

News: The #Magic will travel to Philadelphia to round out their 2025 preseason schedule, @orlandosentinel.com has learned.

Orlando’s full preseason schedule:
- Oct. 4: at Miami (San Juan, Puerto Rico)
- Oct. 10 at Philadelphia
- Oct. 12: vs. Miami
- Oct. 16: vs. New Orleans