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'He is a fantastic player': A confident Jase Richardson is impressing the Magic With just three practices under his belt, Magic rookie Jase Richardson has left a lasting mark on teammates and coaches early in training camp.

With just three practices under his belt, Magic rookie Jase Richardson has left a lasting mark on teammates and coaches early in training camp 👇

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'He is a fantastic player': A confident Jase Richardson is impressing the Magic With just three practices under his belt, Magic rookie Jase Richardson has left a lasting mark on teammates and coaches early in training camp.

With just three practices under his belt, Magic rookie Jase Richardson has left a lasting mark on teammates and coaches early in training camp 👇

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Jase on that confidence Wendell mentioned: “I always try to come into everything I do with the utmost confidence in myself. When I came to training camp, I just wanted to show that I can compete with these guys. Bringing the energy, talk a little trash if I have to…”

Magic rookies Jase Richardson and Noah Penda are shooting together today after practice

Wendell Carter Jr. lit up when talking about Magic rookie Jase Richardson: … “One thing I love about Jase is that he came in and is showing what he can bring to this team. We're all just accepting it. He is a fantastic player and is also a fantastic learner.”

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Wendell Carter Jr. said today that practice hasn't been much different than in past years: "Other than (the new additions), the standard is the standard of being the best, grittiest, nastiest defensive team we can be. When we add (them), the offense is going to be a lot better."

Here is 36 seconds of Desmond Bane shooting 3-pointers today after the Magic’s second practice of training camp

Magic rookie Noah Penda earns praise from Paolo Banchero: 'He wreaks havoc out there' Noah Penda made a strong impression in the first practice of training camp on Tuesday, earning approval from Magic teammate Paolo Banchero.

New: Noah Penda made a strong impression in the first practice of training camp on Tuesday, earning approval from Magic teammate Paolo Banchero 👇

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Desmond Bane had a good laugh with Jamahl Mosley after crashing his press conference today

Mosley said Moe Wagner was able to do some similar work as Suggs, but is "probably two steps back." He worked on non-contact shooting and technique.

He added that everyone else made it through the first day of practice all right.

Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said Jalen Suggs was able to do all of the non-contact drills today in practice: "The things where he is not physically going against guys, but he was active and available to do that."

Paolo Banchero and Noah Penda were among the players shooting together after the Magic’s first practice of training camp

The Magic announced the signings of free agents Reece Beekman, Colin Castleton, Justin Minaya and Lester Quiñones.

The G League announced today that the Winter Showcase will take place Dec. 19-22 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando and the Orlando Convention Center.

The Magic will tip off the 2025-26 regular season at home on Oct. 22 against the Heat. The team is currently scheduled to be featured on national TV 14 times throughout the season:

The Magic annouced their preseason schedule:

Oct. 4 at Miami (Puerto Rico)
Oct. 10 at Philadelphia
Oct. 12 vs. Miami
Oct. 16 vs. New Orleans

The Magic and Heat will play a preseason game on Oct. 4 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the teams announced in a joint press conference.

Hey guys, I talked to Rick Carlisle about the Pacers playing random

- drawing influence from jazz
- implementing this style in 2025 vs 2011
- why the NBA is running less PnR
- do all teams play the same?
- siakam, always adapting

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The Magic have signed Jamal Cain to a two-way contract, the team announced.

The Magic have waived two-way player Ethan Thompson, the team announced.

The 2025 NBA All-Summer League Second Team:

🏀 Ron Holland II, Pistons
🏀 Isaac Jones, Kings
🏀 Kon Knueppel, Hornets
🏀 Ajay Mitchell, Thunder
🏀 KJ Simpson, Hornets

The 2025 NBA All-Summer League First Team:

🏀 Nique Clifford, Kings
🏀 Kyle Filipowski, Jazz
🏀 David Jones-Garcia, Spurs
🏀 Jordan Miller, Clippers
🏀 Terrance Shannon Jr., Timberwolves

Jazz forward Kyle Filipowski was named MVP of the NBA Summer League

The Magic have signed Orlando Robinson to a two-way contract, the team announced.

He played 44 games last season between the Kings and Raptors, averaging 6.9 points, 5 rebounds and 1.8 assists.

The groups for the NBA Cup 2025 have been set. Teams were randomly drawn into groups of five within their conference based on win-loss records from the 2024-25 regular season.

The Magic announced they re-signed free agent center Moe Wagner.

The Magic announced that they have signed free agent guard Tyus Jones to a contract. He averaged 10.2 points, 5.3 assists and 2.4 rebounds on 41.4% shooting from 3-point range in 81 games last season with the Suns.

He ranked second in assist-to-turnover ratio (4.71) and 22nd in 3PT%.

The Magic have signed 25th pick Jase Richardson to his rookie contract.

The Magic announced the following roster for the NBA Summer League, headlined by second-year forward Tristan da Silva, 25th pick Jase Richardson and 32nd pick Noah Penda