Tampa Bay, Florida Local News
Magic move down in 2nd round of NBA Draft, select USF’s Nelson
[ad_1] ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic entered the second round of the NBA Draft on Wednesday night with one pick, No. 46, their…
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Tampa Bay, Florida Local News
Jazz sending ex-Florida, UCF stars to Grizzlies in blockbuster deal for All-Star
[ad_1] All-Star forward Jaren Jackson Jr. has been traded to the Utah Jazz in what will be an eight-player, multiple-pick deal with the Grizzlies…
Charlotte, North Carolina Local News
Cooper Flagg breaks NBA teen record with 49 points in Mavs’ loss to Hornets
[ad_1] DALLAS (AP) — As Dallas rookie Cooper Flagg set the NBA record for points by a teenager with 49 on Thursday night in…
Charlotte, North Carolina Local News
Hornets snap losing streak with 111-100 win over Bucks as Bridges scores 20
[ad_1] CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Miles Bridges scored 20 points, Ryan Kalkbrenner had 17 points on 8-for-8 field goal shooting, and the Charlotte Hornets…
Orlando, Florida Local News
Fans can see new-look Magic’s 1st preseason game Saturday on FanDuel Sports
[ad_1] ORLANDO, Fla. — Magic fans can get their first look at the revamped roster for the 2025-26 season on Saturday when Orlando faces…
Orlando, Florida Local News
Schröder takes over late as Germany tops Turkey for EuroBasket gold
[ad_1] RIGA, Latvia — The Orlando Magic’s Franz Wagner and Tristan da Silva combined for 31 points, and Dennis Schröder took over to deliver…
Orlando, Florida Local News
Germany, Wagner advance to EuroBasket semifinal against Finland
[ad_1] RIGA, Latvia — Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner and his EuroBasket team, Germany, advanced to Friday’s EuroBasket semifinals, where they will play Finland.…
Tampa Bay, Florida Local News
Howard, Donovan to take their place among basketball’s elite Saturday
[ad_1] ORLANDO, Fla. — The spotlight will shine on basketball in the state of Florida Saturday when former Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard and…
Tampa Bay, Florida Local News
NBA Draft: Clayton Jr. heading to Jazz, Magic take Richardson
[ad_1] BROOKLYN – The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft was held Wednesday night at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn: Jazz add another…
Tampa Bay, Florida Local News
Polk County standout returns to pro basketball, joins the Big3
[ad_1] HAINES CITY, Fla. — One Polk County pro basketball player is returning to professional basketball after an injury ended his career. What You…
Orlando, Florida Local News
Banchero scores 33 as Magic pound Heat 116-97 on teams’ opening night
[ad_1] MIAMI — Paolo Banchero scored 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Franz Wagner scored 23, and the Orlando Magic rolled past the Miami…
Charlotte, North Carolina Local News
U.S. women on cusp of record 8th consecutive gold medal in basketball
[ad_1] PARIS (AP) — The U.S. women’s basketball team isn’t focused on its record Olympic winning streak or the history the team would make…
Orlando, Florida Local News
Mosley to coach, Suggs to play for 2024 Team USA Basketball Select Team
[ad_1] ORLANDO, Fla. — Magic coach Jamahl Mosley will coach the USA Basketball Men’s Select Team for a second year in a row and…
Charlotte, North Carolina Local News
Atlanta Hawks take Risacher of France first overall in NBA Draft
[ad_1] The French Revolution has come to the NBA. French wing Zaccharie Risacher, 19, was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the first overall…
Cleveland, Ohio Local News
Atlanta Hawks take Risacher of France first overall in NBA Draft
[ad_1] The French Revolution has come to the NBA. French wing Zaccharie Risacher, 19, was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the first overall…
Charlotte, North Carolina Local News
Jerry West, a 3-time Hall of Fame selection and the NBA logo, dies at 86
[ad_1] Jerry West, who was selected to the Basketball Hall of Fame three times in a storied career as a player and executive and…
Charlotte, North Carolina Local News
Hornets hire Charles Lee as head coach
[ad_1] CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charles Lee will be the next head coach for the Charlotte Hornets, the team announced Thursday. What You Need To…
Charlotte, North Carolina Local News
Steve Clifford is stepping down as Hornets coach, will take on an advisory role
[ad_1] CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Steve Clifford is stepping down as coach of the Charlotte Hornets after the season, the team announced. Clifford informed…
Orlando, Florida Local News
Pacers beat Orlando, close within a game of Magic in Eastern Conference
[ad_1] ORLANDO, Fla. — Once the Indiana Pacers started running, they were hard to stop. Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam each scored 20 points,…
World News
'We have scouts all over the world': Former NBA All-Star Danny Ainge takes a money shot for global talent
[ad_1] The Utah Jazz is casting its net wide for international players. “We have scouts all over the world — almost every basketball country…