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Grizzlies Add Ja Morant Replacement in First Round of 2026 NBA Mock Draft

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Once viewed as the future of the franchise, Ja Morant now faces an uncertain future with the Memphis Grizzlies.The Grizzlies are widely expected to trade the once-promising guard over the offseason, or at least try to after the relationship between the two sides has gone south in recent years.Assuming that they’re ultimately able to find […] The post Grizzlies Add Ja Morant Replacement in First Round of 2026 NBA Mock Draft appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Desmond Bane ties Magic playoff 3PM record, fuels Game 3 win vs. Pistons

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The Orlando Magic took a 2-1 series lead over the Detroit Pistons with a 113-105 Game 3 win Saturday, powered by a historic shooting performance from Desmond Bane. Bane finished with 25 points, seven rebounds and a steal while shooting 9-for-18 from the field and 7-for-9 from three-point range. His seven made 3-pointers tied the […] The post Desmond Bane ties Magic playoff 3PM record, fuels Game 3 win vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Paolo Banchero gets wild bounce to help Magic clinch Game 3 win vs. Pistons

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After dominating the Eastern Conference all season, the top-seeded Detroit Pistons find themselves down 2-1 to the Orlando Magic after dropping Game 3 on the road. The Magic are now firmly in the driver’s seat after Paolo Banchero put the final nail in the coffin in their first home game of the 2026 playoffs. Banchero […] The post Paolo Banchero gets wild bounce to help Magic clinch Game 3 win vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons vs. Magic 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 3 prediction, odds, pick

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It’s time for another betting prediction and pick as we head back towards the Eastern Conference for this pivotal Game 3 showdown. The Detroit Pistons take on the Orlando Magic, series tied 1-1. Check our NBA Playoffs odds series for the Pistons-Magic prediction and pick. The Detroit Pistons answered with a 98-83 win over the Orlando Magic in Game […] The post Pistons vs. Magic 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 3 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Charles Barkley calls out Magic players over questionable pregame moment

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Charles Barkley does not care much for the Orlando Magic’s way of showing affection for one another. Magic teammates Desmond Bane and Tristan da Silva went viral before Wednesday’s Game 2 against the Detroit Pistons over their curious moment together. Prior to taking the court at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., Bane and da … The post Charles Barkley calls out Magic players over questionable pregame moment appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Isaiah Stewart had an incident with Desmond Bane before Game 1

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Two of the NBA’s most mercurial personalities went at it before Sunday’s game. Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons had an incident with Desmond Bane of the Orlando Magic before Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on Sunday. Video went viral this week showing the episode, which took place during pregame introductions at Little … The post Isaiah Stewart had an incident with Desmond Bane before Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Magic stun No. 1 seed Pistons on the road in Game 1 of playoff matchup

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The Orlando Magic have made significant noise in the playoffs by being the first road team to secure a win, stunning the Detroit Pistons in Game 1 on Sunday night. Going into the postseason, Orlando clinched the eighth seed after beating the Charlotte Hornets in the play-in tournament. This came after losing to the Philadelphia […] The post Magic stun No. 1 seed Pistons on the road in Game 1 of playoff matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic’s Desmond Bane a last-minute add to injury report for Game 1 vs. Pistons

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The Orlando Magic are starting an NBA Playoffs series against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Orlando is adding a new player at the last minute to the team’s injury report. Guard Desmond Bane is probable for Game 1 after being listed on the report. Bane is listed as having an illness, per the report. He […] The post Magic’s Desmond Bane a last-minute add to injury report for Game 1 vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Pistons’ stifling defensive approach stands out in Magic playoff matchup

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The Detroit Pistons’ quest for a championship is officially set to begin with their first-round battle against the Orlando Magic. Both teams came into the 2025-26 regular season with high expectations of growth. Detroit managed to maximize expectations, finishing as the No. 1 seed in the conference. Orlando was able to escape the Play-In Tournament […] The post Why Pistons’ stifling defensive approach stands out in Magic playoff matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic’s Jamahl Mosley reveals Orlando’s ‘gamechanger’ vs. Hornets

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The Orlando Magic cannot have any complaints with how their play-in matchup against the Charlotte Hornets went. They exceeded expectations right from the first quarter, opening the game 27-10 and never looking back in a 121-90 rout of Charlotte. The Magic had a standout team night, were not the most efficient themselves, and it was […] The post Magic’s Jamahl Mosley reveals Orlando’s ‘gamechanger’ vs. Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic fans blast Paolo Banchero haters after leading Orlando past Hornets

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Fans were over the moon with Paolo Banchero’s resounding performance in the Orlando Magic’s blowout win over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. Banchero struggled in the 7-8 matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, garnering serious criticism. He needed to bounce back in this game against Charlotte, which he pulled off in convincing […] The post Magic fans blast Paolo Banchero haters after leading Orlando past Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Grizzlies Get Bad News On Ja Morant’s Offseason Trade Offers

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The Memphis Grizzlies will have to settle for a weak trade package if they follow through on trading Ja Morant this summer. A terrible season of disconnect between both sides off the court and lackluster results on the court led to Morant hitting the trade block ahead of the deadline. However, Memphis held off on […] The post Grizzlies Get Bad News On Ja Morant’s Offseason Trade Offers appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Fans drag Amazon Prime over an AI-generated video during an NBA game

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Just when the dust was beginning to settle following Amazon Prime Video’s snafu during Tuesday’s NBA play-in game between the Miami Heat and the Charlotte Hornets, the streaming service drew the ire of fans again during another play-in contest on Wednesday. During a timeout in the second half of the game featuring the Orlando Magic … The post Fans drag Amazon Prime over an AI-generated video during an NBA game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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76ers fan pays painful price for staring at phone from front row during play-in game

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The perks of sitting courtside also come with the responsibility to keep your head on a swivel at all times. This fan was caught texting when Magic forward Paolo Banchero drove into the lane looking for Desmond Bane in the corner for what should have been an open 3-pointer with Orlando leading 53-52 in the...

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76ers’ VJ Edgecombe makes ‘wild’ admission about play-in performance

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The Philadelphia 76ers locked up the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 109-97 Play-In Tournament win against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, behind clutch performances from Tyrese Maxey and rookie VJ Edgecombe. Maxey led all scorers with 31 points, including a game-changing stretch of seven consecutive points late in the fourth […] The post 76ers’ VJ Edgecombe makes ‘wild’ admission about play-in performance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 Magic players most to blame for Play-In loss to 76ers

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The Orlando Magic went all-in this season when they made a blockbuster trade with the Memphis Grizzlies for Desmond Bane. However, this season has not gone according to plan for the Magic, and they were passed in the Eastern Conference’s top six and found themselves in the Play-In Tournament. Now, the Magic will have just […] The post 2 Magic players most to blame for Play-In loss to 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic’s Franz Wagner breaks silence on friendly fire that caused injury

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The Orlando Magic’s Play-In Tournament opener against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night was already a grueling uphill battle, but a late-game injury scare involving star forward Franz Wagner nearly turned a frustrating loss into a total catastrophe. As the clock ticked down at the Wells Fargo Center, Wagner and teammate Wendell Carter Jr. collided […] The post Magic’s Franz Wagner breaks silence on friendly fire that caused injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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