Jason Beede

Magic fall at Knicks after Franz Wagner exits due to left leg injury Prior to the injury, Franz Wagner had notched 7 points, 3 rebounds, an assist and a steal in 7 minutes of first-quarter action for the Magic against the Knicks.

My @orlandosentinel.com recap as the #Magic fall at New York after Franz Wagner exits due to a lower left leg injury:

“We’re a family, so whenever you see one of your own go down, it’s tough,” Orlando’s Jalen Suggs said. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/12/07/o...

"You never want to see anybody go down, but that hurt my heart watching him hit the floor," #Magic coach Jamahl Mosley told reporters in New York. "I'm just praying everything is going to be OK with him. You just don't like to see that happen to anyone, especially Boogie."

FINAL: Knicks 106, #Magic 100

Got a little interesting at the end there, but, of course, all of the concern is with Franz Wagner.

Jalen Suggs 17 points, Desmond Bane and Paolo Banchero each with 16.

Orlando hosts Miami in the NBA Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday.

To the 4th: Knicks 82, #Magic 73

New York outscores Orlando 28-18 in the third quarter when Desmond Bane scored 10 of those points for the Magic.

He's got 14 points, Jalen Suggs has 17 and Paolo Banchero 11.

New York holds a 40-28 advantage in paint points.

UPDATE from the #Magic: Franz Wagner suffered a lower left leg injury during the first quarter today at New York.

He is out for the remainder of the game and will be re-evaluated upon the team’s return to Orlando.

The #Magic are starting Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. against New York today.

Magic head to Knicks after ‘ugly’ win against Heat with Paolo Banchero back The Magic played their fourth consecutive game decided by 5 points or less Friday night against the Heat. “It gives these guys, and us as coaches, an opportunity to keep learning in close gam…

My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: #Magic head to New York after an “ugly” win against Miami with Paolo Banchero back:

“It’s going to take a few games but I was just excited to be out there with the guys and get a win,” Banchero said.

More: www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/12/06/o...

After making his return Friday, #Magic forward Paolo Banchero is no longer listed on Orlando’s injury report heading into Sunday’s game at New York.

Beede’s Breakdown: Magic escape Heat late behind Wagner’s 32 in Banchero’s return After missing the past 10 games, Magic forward Paolo Banchero made his return to the Kia Center court Friday night against Miami ahead of Orlando’s game Sunday afternoon in New York.

My @orlandosentinel.com recap as the #Magic escape the Heat late behind Franz Wagner's 32 points in Paolo Banchero's return:

“Our ability to withstand their runs … that was a big key for us,” Orlando’s Jamahl Mosley said. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/12/05/o...

To the 4th: #Magic 87, Heat 79

Orlando outscores Miami 30-19 in the third quarter and takes an 8-point lead into the fourth.

Franz Wagner has 23 points, Jalen Suggs 20, Anthony Black 11 and Paolo Banchero 9 in 17 mins.

End of the 1st quarter: #Magic 30, Heat 28

Paolo Banchero with 5 points and an assist in 7 minutes, Jalen Suggs with 5 and 3, and Wendell Carter Jr. and Goga Bitadze each with 4 points.

Orlando only took 2 FTs in the 1st (made both) while Miami shot 4 for 5 FTs.

The #Magic are starting Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. against Miami tonight.

Magic star Paolo Banchero returning to court after 10 games: ‘I’m really excited’ Magic forward Paolo Banchero is set to make his awaited return against the Miami Heat on Friday night at Kia Center. Orlando went 7-3 without him. “I’ve been feeling really good this week,&#8…

My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: #Magic star Paolo Banchero is back for Orlando:

“I’ve just got to trust them and when I’m out there, give it my all,” he said of the training staff. “I’m just excited to be back out there with the guys.”

More inside: www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/12/05/o...

Paolo Banchero (left groin strain) is AVAILABLE for tonight’s game against Miami, #Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said.

Magic seek stronger start when hosting Heat: ‘It’s not a light switch’ Unlike Monday’s game vs. Chicago, the Magic weren’t able to complete the comeback against the Spurs on Wednesday at Kia Center. Orlando hosts the Heat next.

My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: With Paolo Banchero upgraded to questionable, the #Magic seek a stronger start when hosting Miami on Friday:

“It’s an intentionality to come out with energy and purpose,” Orlando guard Jalen Suggs said. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/12/04/o...

As expected, #Magic forward Paolo Banchero (left groin strain) is listed as Questionable on Orlando’s initial injury report for Friday’s game vs. Miami.

More below:

Magic upgrade Paolo Banchero to questionable on NBA injury report Magic forward Paolo Banchero was averaging 21.7 points, 8.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists through the first 12 games before his injury. Orlando hosts the Heat on Friday at Kia Center and there’s a…

More here: www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/12/04/o...

NEWS: The #Magic have upgraded Paolo Banchero (left groin strain) to Questionable for Friday’s game against Miami, @orlandosentinel.com has learned.

The Orlando star has missed the last 10 contests.

Beede’s Breakdown: Magic outlasted by Spurs as comeback falls short After hosting the Spurs on Wednesday, the Orlando Magic wrap up their three-game homestand Friday at Kia Center against the Miami Heat.

My @orlandosentinel.com recap as the #Magic are outlasted by the Spurs as a comeback falls short:

“It wasn’t the fourth quarter that got us,” Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley said. “It was the second quarter and the way we started the game.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/12/03/o...

To the 4th: Spurs 86, #Magic 79

Jalen Suggs leads with 21 points, Franz Wagner has 15 and Tristan da Silva has 12.

Thought Jase Richardson showed some solid things on offense in that stretch with a layup and assist.

The door is open for Orlando, who has 50 points in the paint.

Halftime: Spurs 58, #Magic 49

Franz Wagner has 12 points, Jalen Suggs 11 and Tristan da Silva 10.

Orlando hasn't gotten to the FT line as much as it usually does (just 5 for 6) and is shooting 25% from 3 (4 for 16).

San Antonio is shooting 40% from 3 (8/20) and 6/8 FTs.

End of the 1st quarter: Spurs 31, #Magic 29

Franz Wagner has 8 points with 3 assists, Tristan da Silva with 7 points, 5 from Tyus Jones and 4 each from Jalen Suggs and Anthony Black.

San Antonio shot 4 for 9 from 3, Orlando 2 for 7.

The #Magic are starting Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Tristan da Silva, Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr. for tonight’s game against the Spurs.

Still only non-contact work for rehabbing Magic star Paolo Banchero: ‘We miss him’ Magic coach Jamahl Mosley shared the latest information about Orlando star Paolo Banchero at Wednesday morning shootaround. “We miss him, there’s no mistakes about that one,” Mosl…

New for @orlandosentinel.com: “We miss him, there’s no mistakes about that one,” #Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said about Orlando star Paolo Banchero, who continues to do non-contact work.

The latest on Banchero, the play of rookie Noah Penda and more: www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/12/03/o...

#Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said Paolo Banchero (left groin strain) is still doing non-contact work as of Wednesday shootaround. Mosley said the next step would be getting in some contact work and seeing how he responds. His non-contact work has included running and jumping.

Magic keep finding ways to win games: ‘We have to continue to grow’ Desmond Bane became just the fourth player in Magic history to score 35-plus points in consecutive games. Orlando will need more of the same when the Spurs make their lone trip to Kia Center on Wed…

My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: #Magic keep finding ways to win:

“Trying to take the win for what it is — you never take them for granted so celebrating that fact but (we’re) trying to keep holding ourselves to a standard,” Jalen Suggs told me.

More: www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/12/02/o...

A couple #Magic nominations for games played in October/November, via the NBA:

— Franz Wagner for Eastern Conference Player of the Month
— Jamahl Mosley for Eastern Conference Coach of the Month

#Magic forward Paolo Banchero (left groin strain) remains OUT for Wednesday’s game against San Antonio. He’ll miss his 10th consecutive contest.

Beede’s Breakdown: Desmond Bane notches 37 again to lift Magic past Bulls After hosting the Chicago Bulls on Monday, the Magic continue their three-game homestand on Wednesday when the Spurs make their lone trip to Kia Center.

My @orlandosentinel.com recap as Desmond Bane notches 37 points again to lift the #Magic past Chicago:

“Our energy was off a little bit off in that first half … but that third quarter, we came out and changed it with our effort and hustle,” Bane said. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/12/01/o...

“Shoutout T-Mac.” — Desmond Bane.