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Savage: Most Improved Player Continues to Raise the Barre
In addition to spending his offseason working out with Magic Strength and Conditioning Coach Joe Rogowski at Amway Center and the RDV Sportsplex, Ryan Anderson also occasionally attends barre classes to boost his balance, flexibility and stamina.

Cohen: Magic in NBA Finals in 2013?
Considering a variety of circumstances around the East, including a Derrick Rose injury, chemistry issues in Miami and an eventual Boston makeover, it sure seems the Orlando Magic could be the best team in the conference next year, writes Josh Cohen.

Cohen: NBA Stories Worth a Documentary
ESPN's 30 for 30 series of documentaries is some of the best sports programming one can find on television. Over the next few years, it's very possible you could see several more NBA-related stories featured, including one on Dwight Howard.

Magic Player Profiles


Cohen: Freeing Up For the Class of 2014
While the eight teams left in the playoffs are focusing on trying to win an NBA championship, the other 22 teams may start thinking about what it's going to take to be in position to be a player in the summer of 2014, writes Josh Cohen.

The Fan Voice Blog


Denton: Davis Will Be Hard at Work This Summer
Speaking with a determined look in his eyes and disappointment in his voice, Glen Davis said he's going to work hard this summer to make sure a first-round exit doesn't happen to the Orlando Magic again anytime soon.

Orlando Magic Host 2012 Summer Camps presented by UnitedHealthCare
The Orlando Magic will host 20 sessions of youth basketball programs, designed for boys and girls of all skill levels ages 7-16, across Central Florida this summer. Registration is open for all camps, including the J-Rich and Glen Davis Basketball Camps.

Steele: What's Next for Magic?


Magic Blog: David Steele


David Steele: Archive


Denton: Much to Reflect On and Wonder as Offseason Begins
With their trying season coming to an abrupt halt on Tuesday night, the Orlando Magic went to work on Wednesday evaluating players, coaches and management at the start of what figures to be a busy, if not dramatic, offseason.

Flagrant Fan


Cohen Courtside: Magic at Pacers Game 5 (5/8/12)
It was a fascinating season despite not advancing as far into the playoffs as one would hope. But rather than expend much of our energy analyzing what transpired on the court, we will exhaust our efforts asking ourselves the "what ifs" and "what nows?"

John Denton's 2011-12 Features Archive


Denton: Big Decision This Summer for Nelson
Minutes after one of the finest playoff performances of his career and a game in which he made practically every correct decision, Orlando Magic point guard Jameer Nelson admitted he now has another huge decision ahead of him.

2011-12 Orlando Magic Postgame Quotes
Get all the postgame quotes from the Orlando Magic's 2011-12 season here.

Denton's Dish: Magic at Pacers Game 5 (5/8/12)
Refusing to be ushered out of the playoffs without a fight, the Orlando Magic battled Tuesday night just as they have for weeks to stay competitive after superstar center Dwight Howard went down with a back injury.

Denton's Notebook: May 8, 2012


Live Chat: Orlando at Indiana Game 5 (5/8/12)
Chat live with fellow Magic fans during Orlando's matchup against the Indiana Pacers.

Magic Win NBA Sponsorship Activation of the Year Award
The league recognized the Magic for its creative and highly effective 3-Point Hot Shot Promotion partnership with restaurant chain Tijuana Flats. Each time the Magic hit 10 or more 3-pointers in a home game during the 2011-12 season, Magic fans had the opportunity to receive a free taco by showing their ticket stub at any Central Florida Tijuana Flats location the following day.

Orlando Magic Youth Fund Awards $36,000 in Scholarships


Denton: Magic Still Confident They Can Win Series
Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy has this theory that for a team to fight out of a hole it must have supreme confidence that it can not only just win a game, but it also must still believe it can win the series.

Magic Weekly Preview: Magic vs. Pacers


Denton: Magic Won't Quit Despite 3-1 Deficit
Stan Van Gundy is one who usually prefers to deal in realities instead of hypotheticals and predictions, but the Orlando Magic coach had an educated guess as to how his team would respond to Saturday's crushing overtime loss in Game 4.

Cohen Courtside: Magic vs. Pacers Game 4 (5/5/12)
On one hand, it was an unforgettable comeback. In the moment, it was an exchange worth accepting: Anxiety for something potentially epic. On the other hand, after the final buzzer sounded and the scoreboard indicated a loss, disappointment set in.

Denton's Notebook: May 5, 2012


Denton's Dish: Magic vs. Pacers Game 4 (5/5/12)
After 53 minutes of fighting back from a 19-point deficit in the fourth quarter and also clawing out of a six-point hole in overtime, the Orlando Magic's fate was determined on Saturday by a referee's whistle.

Savage: Magic's Roller Coaster Ride Continues in Game 4
You could call Orlando's 2011-12 campaign a roller coaster ride, a stock market or a yo-yo. Basically, if the metaphor relates to a series of ups and downs it fits, right on the money. The Magic's Game 4 against the Pacers fit this equation with utmost perfection.

Live Chat: Orlando vs. Indiana Game 4 (5/5/12)
Chat live with fellow Magic fans during Orlando's matchup against the Indiana Pacers.

Denton: Howard Says He & Stan Talk Regularly
Stopped by a photographer for the celebrity gossip website, TMZ.com, during his daily rehabilitation walk, Dwight Howard discussed how much he misses his teammates, his regular talks with Stan Van Gundy and the severity of his back injury.

Ryan Anderson Wins 2011-12 Kia NBA Most Improved Player of the Year Award
Ryan Anderson of the Orlando Magic is the winner of the 2011-12 Kia NBA Most Improved Player Award, the NBA announced today. The annual award is presented to a player who has made a significant improvement from the previous season.

Denton: Magic Ready for Critical Game 4
Two days removed from Wednesday's disheartening Game 3 loss to the Indiana Pacers, the Orlando Magic have a renewed hope that they are still very much alive and well in this best-of-seven first-round playoff series.

Denton: Anderson Named Kia Most Improved Player
Ryan Anderson, who led the NBA this season in 3-pointers made and was one of the league's best offensive rebounders, was named the Kia Most Improved Player on Friday. Anderson is the fifth Magic player in NBA history to earn the honor.

Denton: Lineup Changes Possible for Game 4
In the wake of the Orlando Magic's disheartening Game 3 loss to the Indiana Pacers, coach Stan Van Gundy said on Thursday that a starting lineup change "is on the table" as is an entire rotation change.

Cohen Courtside: Magic vs. Pacers Game 3 (5/2/12)
The Pacers are feasting on Dwight Howard's absence, relishing on their privileged size and abusing the Magic inside. It's what we all feared would happen in a series when the opponent is taller and bigger at nearly every position.

Denton's Dish: Magic vs. Pacers Game 3 (5/2/12)
Undermanned and undersized without a healthy Dwight Howard, the Orlando Magic knew full well that the margin for error against the favored Indiana Pacers would be a small one and they would need exceptional efforts from several players.

Denton's Notebook: May 2, 2012


Live Chat: Orlando vs. Indiana Game 3 (5/2/12)
Chat live with fellow Magic fans during Orlando's matchup against the Indiana Pacers.

Denton: Magic Looking to be More Efficient on Offense
Now, as the Magic head back to the comfort of the Amway Center for Wednesday's Game 3, they are desperately seeking ways to become more effective and efficient offensively to erase that small margin of error.

Denton's Dish: Magic at Pacers Game 2 (4/30/12)
For a half, the Magic were able to overcome some shaky shooting by playing relentlessly on the boards and hustling their way to an early lead. But when those shots continued to miss and the offense misfired time and again, the Magic ran out of steam.

Cohen Courtside: Magic at Pacers Game 2 (4/30/12)
The Pacers recognized how imperative Game 2 was for them and pressed the emergency button early in the second half avoid a complete and epic disaster. The Magic still have the home court edge as the series shifts to Amway Center for Game 3.

Denton's Notebook: April 30, 2012


Live Chat: Orlando at Indiana Game 2 (4/30/12)
Chat live with fellow Magic fans during Orlando's matchup against the Indiana Pacers.

Magic Weekly Preview: Magic vs. Pacers


Denton: Magic Continue to be Resilient Bunch
Jameer Nelson said on Sunday that a trying regular season not only strengthened the resolve of the Magic, but also forged an air-tight bond with the squad's chemistry.

Savage: Van Gundy Shines in Postseason Setting
In this pivotal postseason chess match, Magic Head Coach Stan Van Gundy dealt the first blow, assisting Orlando in claiming a piece that no one expected them to take from the Pacers: a Game 1 triumph on Indiana's home floor.

Cohen: The Travel Dance
It's become renowned as The Travel Dance and it's the new boogie everyone is showing off at all the hottest dance clubs.

Denton's Dish: Magic at Pacers Game 1 (4/28/12)
Just seconds after the Orlando Magic stared down a seven-point deficit without blinking, got two 3-pointers for the ages from Jason Richardson and held on for Game 1 win, veteran forward Quentin Richardson huddled the team for one more rallying cry.

Cohen Courtside: Magic at Pacers Game 1 (4/28/12)
It's just one win in a best-of-seven series, but wow, that was one satisfying victory. You can brand it a win of courage and gallantry; you can suggest it was all about confidence and passion. The Magic won Game 1 and did it with guts and faith.

Denton's Notebook: April 28, 2012


Anez: Round One Breakdown


Magic Blog: Anez Sez


Scott Anez Archive


Live Chat: Orlando at Indiana Game 1 (4/28/12)
Chat live with fellow Magic fans during Orlando's matchup against the Indiana Pacers.

Cohen: The Perfect Playoff Formula
While it can be very grueling and taxing, a seven-game playoff series is the best, most effective way to correctly determine a winner, according to Josh Cohen, who humorously explains why.

Denton: Magic Play the Role of Underdogs
With their Magic heading into the playoffs as prohibitive underdogs against the No. 3 Pacers, Jameer Nelson and Glen Davis are doing their best to cajole their teammates into believing that Orlando can defy the odds and win a postseason series.

Steele: Hedo's Return a Lift for Magic


Blue & White Ignite: Special Magic Fan Activities Announced for 2012 NBA Playoffs
There are many opportunities for fans and the community to show their spirit as the Magic's sixth man by wearing blue and white to ignite the team on all game days during the 2012 playoffs.

Magic's First Round Schedule Announced
The NBA has announced that the Orlando Magic will begin its 2012 first round, best-of-seven NBA playoff series against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday, April 28 at 7 p.m. at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

Denton: Turk Smooth in Return; Ready for Playoffs
Time and again Thursday night, Orlando Magic small forward Hedo Turkoglu stared into the eyes of a defender, ignored the dying shot clock that forced his hand and buried one step-back jump shot after another.

Denton: Davis Expects to be Ready for Game 1
Glen Davis violently sprained his right ankle and knocked him out of much of Wednesday's game and all of Thursday's regular-season finale at Memphis. But Davis hopes to return by Saturday's playoff opener against the Indiana Pacers.

Part Four: A Chronicle of the 1994-95 Season
In the fourth edition of this five-part series, Josh Cohen writes about the 1994-95 Orlando Magic's conference final playoff series against the Pacers and how home-court advantage seemed to make a big difference in their quest to reach the NBA Finals.

Cohen: A Noteworthy Comparison
If you are seeking some motivation as the Magic begin the playoffs, all you need to do, according to Josh Cohen, is review some history and you will be encouraged about the similarities between the Magic and another team that exceeded expectations.

Magic GameNight: Orlando at Memphis (4/26/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Memphis Grizzlies.

BE SOCIAL: Win Magic Playoff Tickets
Magic fans, how would you like the chance to win playoff tickets, merchandise and more as well as get the chance to meet Bo Outlaw, Nick Anderson, STUFF and the Magic Dancers in the process? Just join us at one of the stops on our Magic RV tour on Thursday.

Denton's Dish: Magic vs. Bobcats (4/25/12)
More important than locking down their No. 6 playoff seeding and avoiding the indignity of losing to the seven-win Charlotte Bobcats, the Orlando Magic boiled down the meaning of Wednesday's win to its most basic purpose.

Cohen Courtside: Magic vs. Bobcats (4/25/12)
After Wednesday, we can all get comfy and sleep peacefully. Instead, we can recharge and get excited about a matchup with the Pacers - an adversary the Magic beat three of four times this season.

Denton's Notebook: April 25, 2012


Live Chat: Orlando vs. Charlotte (4/25/12)
Chat live with fellow Magic fans during Orlando's matchup against the Charlotte Bobcats.

Denton: Turkoglu May Play Thursday
Out since April 5 following surgery to repair three facial fractures, Hedo Turkoglu is hoping to return to Thursday's regular-season finale in hopes of reestablishing his timing with his Orlando Magic teammates prior to the playoffs.

Magic GameNight: Orlando vs. Charlotte (4/25/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Charlotte Bobcats.

Denton: Wednesday's Contest Like a Playoff Game
The Magic need to win on Wednesday to clinch the sixth seed in the East and set up a first-round matchup against the Pacers. Lose on Wednesday, and the Magic could have to win in Thursday's finale to avoid falling to seventh and facing the Heat.

Denton: Anderson Deserves Most Improved Award
This year has been "surreal'" for Ryan Anderson, who leads the league in 3-pointers made. That's the best way the sweet-shooting Orlando Magic power forward can sum up an unexpected rise through the NBA ranks that few saw coming this season.

Magic to Honor Fans with "Fan Appreciation Night" on Wednesday


Cohen: Wednesday Night Will Be Interesting
At around 11 p.m. on Wednesday, we will likely know whether the Orlando Magic will be booking hotel rooms for this weekend in Indianapolis or Miami. Though that isn't accurate in authenticity, it is in presumption.

Magic Weekly Preview (4/23-4/26)


Denton's Dish: Magic at Nuggets
Despite being undermanned, the Orlando Magic played one of their most spirited games in recent memory on Saturday to push the Jazz to the limit. But when an overtime period was needed, the Magic simply ran out of gas and suffered a frustrating loss.

Anez: Magic Score With Superman Sidelined


Magic GameNight: Orlando at Denver (4/22/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Denver Nuggets.

Denton's Dish: Magic at Jazz (4/21/12)
Despite being undermanned, the Orlando Magic played one of their most spirited games in recent memory on Saturday to push the Jazz to the limit. But when an overtime period was needed, the Magic simply ran out of gas and suffered a frustrating loss.

Magic GameNight: Orlando at Utah (4/21/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Utah Jazz.

Denton: "We All We Got" Heard Loud & Clear in Magic Circle
Fully aware now that Dwight Howard won't be back for the playoffs and Hedo Turkoglu's status is as iffy as ever, the Orlando Magic have been forced to bond together and try to make the best of a difficult situation.

Orlando Magic's Linda Landman Gonzalez Named 2012 Businesswoman of the Year by the Orlando Business Journal


Steele: Chances Without Dwight


Denton: Howard to Have Season-Ending Back Surgery
On Thursday, it was determined that Magic center Dwight Howard will need back surgery and won't return the rest of the regular season or the playoffs. Howard also isn't expected to play in the Summer Olympics with Team USA in London.

Denton's Dish: Magic at Celtics (4/18/12)
The undermanned Orlando Magic continued a trend of late of playing well offensively, but they had little success at all at getting defensive stops against a Boston Celtics team that won 102-98 to sweep the three-game season series.

Denton's Notebook: April 18, 2012


OMYF Community Spotlight: Apopka Family Learning Center
Thanks to the Apopka Family Learning Center and its 'Kids in Motion' program, and a $53,000 grant through the Orlando Magic Youth Fund, many impoverished kids in Orange County are gaining the necessary knowledge and skills to fulfill their dreams.

Magic GameNight: Orlando at Boston (4/18/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Boston Celtics.

Cohen: A Playoff Proposal
OrlandoMagic's Josh Cohen offers a proposal that gives teams with the better records further advantage in the playoffs. Instead of seeding, Cohen suggests it could be beneficial to give teams the opportunity to pick who they want to play.

Denton: Magic Making Necessary Adjustments
With Dwight Howard out with a herniated disc in his back and quite possibly not back until the playoffs, the Magic have had to make major adjustments to their offense. And much to their shock, the offense has been more efficient and as equally potent.

Magic First Round Playoff Tickets On Sale April 20
Single game tickets for the first round of the 2012 Orlando Magic playoffs will go on sale to the general public Friday, April 20 at 10 a.m.

Denton's Dish: Magic vs. Sixers (4/16/12)
Stan Van Gundy is usually the type of perfectionist coach who could find flaws in a Picasso painting. But late Monday, after his undermanned Magic penned a surprising masterpiece, the head coach was downright giddy and beaming with pride.

Cohen Courtside: Magic vs. Sixers (4/16/12)
Considering the undesirable circumstances, Orlando was brilliant in its win Monday. Despite the absences of Dwight Howard, Hedo Turkoglu and Glen Davis, the Magic's balanced effort catapulted them to an extremely impressive victory.

Denton's Notebook: April 16, 2012


Live Chat: Orlando vs. Philadelphia (4/16/12)
Chat live with fellow Magic fans during Orlando's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Magic GameNight: Orlando vs. Philadelphia (4/16/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Magic Social Media Night
The Orlando Magic are teaming up with Fox Sports Florida/Sun Sports to host a Social Media Night on Monday, April 16, 2012 when the Magic face the Philadelphia 76ers at Amway Center.

Magic Weekly Preview (4/16-4/22)


Denton's Dish: Magic at Cavs (4/15/12)
On Sunday, the Orlando Magic finally played their way into a bit of good news. The Magic can rest easy knowing that they are in the playoffs - even if they don't know what players will be available when they get there.

Anez: Let's Have Some Fun Again


Magic GameNight: Orlando at Cleveland (4/15/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Denton's Notebook: April 13, 2012


Savage: Howard Diagnosed with Herniated Disc in Back
Already battered and beaten, the injury news did not get any better for the Orlando Magic on Friday. After flying out to Los Angeles to see a back specialist, All-Star center Dwight Howard was diagnosed with a herniated disc in his lower back.

Denton's Dish: Magic vs. Hawks (4/13/12)
As if suffering a loss to Atlanta wasn't damaging enough, the news got worse when it was revealed that Dwight Howard has a herniated disc in his lower back. The injury will likely keep Howard out until the start of the playoffs.

Cohen Courtside: Magic vs. Hawks (4/13/12)
Saying the Orlando Magic are going through a tough time right now is probably an understatement. When you assess all the challenges this team is facing, it's safe to insinuate that the Magic are in the middle of a crisis.

Hot Deal: Social Media Night


Live Chat: Orlando vs. Atlanta (4/13/12)
Chat live with fellow Magic fans during Orlando's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks.

Amway Center Named Finalist in TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2012 "Venue of the Year"
The Amway Center received international recognition, being named a finalist in TheStadiumBusiness Awards "Venue of the Year."

Magic GameNight: Orlando vs. Atlanta (4/13/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Atlanta Hawks.

Denton: Back Injury Still Giving Howard Problems
Unable to make it through an entire practice, much less suit up for a game right now, center Dwight Howard said on Thursday that he's shifting his focus from seedings down the stretch to simply trying to get healthy for the playoffs.

Steele: Potential First Round Opponents


Blue & White Insight: Duhon or Ish?
With Danielle Berger as host, OrlandoMagic.com's Dan Savage and Josh Cohen debate which reserve point guard, Chris Duhon or Ish Smith, should be the backup to Jameer Nelson.

Blue & White Insight: Starter or Reserve for Turk?
With Danielle Berger as host, OrlandoMagic.com's Dan Savage and Josh Cohen debate whether Hedo Turkoglu should be a starter or reserve if he is able to return for the playoffs.

Blue & White Insight: Preferred First Round Opponent?
With Danielle Berger as host, OrlandoMagic.com's Dan Savage and Josh Cohen debate what would be in the best interest of the Magic in the First Round of the playoffs.

Dwight Howard Lifts Local Boy's Spirits
Deontae Shuler peered up from his mobile hospital bed into the eyes of Orlando Magic superstar center Dwight Howard, rarely even blinking so not to miss a moment of what was happening. Meeting his hero was a dream come true.

Denton's Dish: Magic at Wizards (4/10/12)
Forced to play once again without their three-time Defensive Player of the Year, Dwight Howard, the fatigued Orlando Magic were mostly defenseless against the Washington Wizards on the road Tuesday night.

Cohen: Would You Rather This or That?
OrlandoMagic's Josh Cohen poses two options to a variety of questions and analyzes which alternative would be the best, most supreme preference for the Magic in the playoffs, including one about potential First-Round opponents.

Magic GameNight: Orlando at Washington (4/10/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Washington Wizards.

Denton's Dish: Magic vs. Pistons (4/9/12)
Continuing to ride the momentum from Saturday's stirring victory in Philadelphia, the Magic didn't miss a beat on Monday despite not having Dwight Howard and two other primary rotation players in a 119-89 throttling of the Detroit Pistons.

Cohen Courtside: Magic vs. Pistons (4/9/12)
Whether it was a consequence from Saturday's inspiring effort in Philadelphia or merely a collective accepting of how important Monday's affair was, Orlando delivered one of its best, most rousing performances of the season.

Denton's Notebook: April 9, 2012


Live Chat: Orlando vs. Detroit (4/9/12)
Chat live with fellow Magic fans during Orlando's matchup against the Detroit Pistons.

Denton: Howard to Miss Monday's Game With Sore Back
The back spasms that shelved Dwight Howard for two games last week returned and intensified on Sunday and Monday, knocking the franchise player out of Monday night's home game against the Detroit Pistons.

Magic Weekly Preview (4/9-4/15)


Magic GameNight: Orlando vs. Detroit (4/9/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Detroit Pistons.

Denton's Dish: Magic at Sixers (4/7/12)
Glen "Big Baby'' Davis carried the Magic early, J.J. Redick scored points in bunches in the fourth quarter and Dwight Howard flexed his considerable muscles throughout as Orlando defeated Philadelphia 88-82 with a workmanlike effort.

Magic GameNight: Orlando at Philadelphia (4/7/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Denton: Turk Out Three Weeks With Facial Fractures
Hedo Turkoglu will be out approximately three weeks due to facial fractures and will be reevaluated after that time to determine his status for the postseason. The injury occured during the second quarter of Thursday's game vs. New York.

Denton: Magic Trying to Deflate all the Distractions
Admitting that he feels as though he's "getting attacked from all angles,'' Dwight Howard went on the offensive on Friday. And Howard's words dealt more with defending his reputation that anything Stan Van Gundy had said a day earlier.

Cohen Courtside: Magic vs. Knicks (4/5/12)
This unforeseen, distraction heavy and disappointing stretch started with a miserable performance against the Knicks just over a week ago and the Orlando Magic hope it ends with a glum effort against the Knicks.

OMYF Community Spotlight: Adult Literacy League


Denton's Dish: Magic vs. Knicks (4/5/12)
Even with all of the drama and distraction engulfing the Orlando Magic these days, head coach Stan Van Gundy said prior to Thursday night's game that "it's not like the wheels are falling off'' after a difficult stretch of injuries and tough losses.

Savage: Magic Injury Update
One thing working in Orlando's favor is that Dwight Howard (back spasms) and Jameer Nelson (calf) will be back in the lineup on Thursday when the Magic tip off their contest against the New York Knicks at 7 p.m. ET.

Live Chat: Orlando vs. New York (4/5/12)
Chat live with fellow Magic fans during Orlando's matchup against the New York Knicks.

Denton: Stan Says Dwight Wants Him Fired; Howard Denies It
Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said he's been told by team management that superstar center Dwight Howard wants him fired, an accusation that the six-time all-star center denied just minutes after Van Gundy's admission.

Magic GameNight: Orlando vs. New York (4/5/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the New York Knicks.

Denton's Dish: Magic at Pistons (4/3/12)
The Palace at Auburn Hills continues to be a house of horrors for the Orlando Magic even though they got several big efforts on Tuesday from reserves trying to fill in for the loss of injured starters Dwight Howard, Jameer Nelson and Ryan Anderson.

Magic GameNight: Orlando at Detroit (4/3/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Detroit Pistons.

Cohen: Grading Team Decisions
There are three outlets NBA teams use to build for success: The Draft, Free Agency and Trades. Josh Cohen examines a few teams, particularly some of the Orlando Magic's chief competitors in the East, and assesses their recent team constructing history.

Aleve Hustle Plays of the Month
The Orlando Magic demonstrated a lot of heart and hustle throughout March. Now is your chance to show your support for their outstanding effort. Vote for the Aleve Hustle Plays of the Month and let us know who gets the top spot.

Denton's Dish: Magic vs. Nuggets (4/1/12)
Dwight Howard just might have locked up an unprecedented fourth consecutive Defensive Player of the Year award on Sunday night. The problem for the Orlando Magic, however, was that the six-time all-star center didn't play in the team's loss vs. Denver.

Savage: Anderson and Howard Injury Update
Already without six-time All-Star Dwight Howard (back spasms) heading into Sunday's contest, Orlando lost another valuable member of its frontcourt when Ryan Anderson sprained his ankle while attempting to defend Ty Lawson with 23.9 seconds left in the fourth quarter.

Cohen Courtside: Magic vs. Nuggets (4/1/12)
It sure seems that these thrillers that come down to the last second have some sort of antipathy toward the Orlando Magic, who without Dwight Howard (sore back) lost another heartbreaker on Sunday to the Nuggets.

Denton's Notebook: April 1, 2012


Live Chat: Orlando vs. Denver (4/1/12)
Chat live with fellow Magic fans during Orlando's matchup against the Denver Nuggets.

Magic GameNight: Orlando vs. Denver (4/1/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Denver Nuggets.

Magic Weekly Preview (4/3-4/7)


Cohen: The Pressure Is On For...
OrlandoMagic.com's Josh Cohen glances around the NBA and examines stars on playoff-bound teams that may be shopped this summer if they underachieve in this season's playoffs.

Denton: Sore Back Keeps Dwight Out of Practice
The Orlando Magic plan to send video to the NBA's league office of Dwight Howard allegedly getting "punched in the back'' by Brendan Haywood late in Friday's game that caused soreness in Howard's lower back and kept him out of Saturday's practice.

Steele: Heartbreaking Losses


Cohen Courtside: Magic vs. Mavericks (3/30/12)
The Magic led by as many as 15 at one point on Friday and it infrequently felt like anything haunting was forthcoming. But like some of their other last-second defeats at home this season, there was no opportunity to celebrate.

Denton's Dish: Magic vs. Mavericks (3/30/12)
The Orlando Magic could be upset about a myriad of things in the final minute but in the end, the primary culprits for Friday's crushing 100-98 loss to the all-world Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks were the mistake-prone Magic themselves.

Denton's Notebook: March 30, 2012


Live Chat: Orlando vs. Dallas (3/30/12)
Chat live with fellow Magic fans during Orlando's matchup against the Dallas Mavericks.

Magic Shows Commitment to Hispanic Community by Wearing "El Magic" Jerseys for Three Games


Orlando Magic's Ryan Anderson and Glen Davis Read to Youth as Part of the Baskets for Books Program Presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida


Magic GameNight: Orlando vs. Dallas (3/30/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Dallas Mavericks.

Denton: Magic Looking to be More Consistent
Almost to a man, the Orlando Magic's players and coaching staff left New York's Madison Square Garden Wednesday night dazed and somewhat confused about a trend that just doesn't seem to add up for a team sitting in third place in the East.

FORBES: Why Orlando Is A Good Location For The NBA All-Star Game


Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins Honored with 2012 Orlando Father of the Year Award


Denton's Dish: Magic at Knicks (3/28/12)
A Magic team that's already suffered some unsightly losses this season inexplicably came unglued in the second and third quarters Wednesday at Madison Square Garden, giving up 21 straight points during one stretch and losing 108-86 to the undermanned, but surging Knicks.

Denton's Notebook: March 28, 2012


Magic GameNight: Orlando at New York (3/28/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the New York Knicks.

Glen Davis Fined $35,000
Orlando Magic forward Glen Davis has been fined $35,000 for making an obscene gesture, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.

Cohen: Tiebreaker Analysis
While coaches and players are busy scouting and preparing for opponents, OrlandoMagic.com's Josh Cohen, on the other hand, is surveying the standings and assessing most favorable playoff possibilities.

Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Black Tie and Tennies Gala Raises $505,000 for the Community
The Orlando Magic Youth Foundation's (OMYF) Black Tie and Tennies Charity Gala raised $505,000, with matching funds at .50 on the dollar provided by the McCormick Foundation. All proceeds benefit the OMYF.

Denton: Magic Set For Clash With Knicks
While much has changed with the Knicks in the past two months - Jeremy Lin is the starter at point guard and Mike D'Antoni is out as head coach - the Magic are still very much the same squad that breaks the will of foes with their shooting.

Orlando Magic Executives
Rich DeVos | Bob Vander Weide | John Weisbrod | John Gabriel | Pat Williams | Jack Swope | Scott Herring | Karl Droppers | Scott Bowman | Gary Brokaw | Kevin Cosgrove | Chris D'Orso | Charles Freeman

Anez: My Top 10 Memories of the O-Arena


Denton's Dish: Magic at Raptors (3/26/12)
Riding a career-best shooting night from NBA 3-point leader Ryan Anderson, the Orlando Magic made 15 3-pointers and Dwight Howard provided the muscle on the inside in a 117-101 defeat of the hapless Toronto Raptors.

Photo Index


Magic Weekly Preview (3/26-4/1)


Magic GameNight: Orlando at Toronto (3/26/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Toronto Raptors.

Howard & Redick Named Co-Winners of 2011-12 Rich & Helen DeVos Community Enrichment Award
Dwight Howard and J.J. Redick were named co-winners of the 2011-2012 Rich & Helen DeVos Community Enrichment Award (CEA) Saturday night at the 22nd Annual OMYF Black Tie & Tennies Gala Presented by FAIRWINDS Credit Union held at the Amway Center.

Steele: 3-Point Excellence


Savage: Magic's Thoughts and Prayers with Pietrus
After news reached Orlando's locker room late Friday that Mickael Pietrus had been carted off on a stretcher during Boston's game against the Philadelphia 76ers, players quickly tried to take a look at the video and send prayers Pietrus' way.

Cohen Courtside: Magic vs. Cavaliers (3/23/12)
The Orlando Magic are 18-8 at home this season. That's not supreme, but definitely respectable. But if you look inside that record a bit more comprehensively, you will detect something rather impressive.

Denton's Dish: Magic vs. Cavaliers (3/23/12)
After the Magic shared the ball about as well as they have at any point this season and battered the Cleveland Cavaliers 93-80, J.J. Redick analyzed the game in a worldly way that might take some explaining in his own locker room.

Denton's Notebook: March 23, 2012


Live Chat: Orlando vs. Cleveland (3/23/12)
Chat live with fellow Magic fans during Orlando's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Magic GameNight: Orlando vs. Cleveland (3/23/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Anez: Can We Win the Championship?


Denton: A Meet & Greet to Cherish Forever
On Wednesday night just before the Magic's demolition of the Phoenix Suns, 3-year-old Cortealius Robinson, who is dealing with troublesome medical conditions, and his family got to meet Dwight Howard in person at Amway Center.

Savage from the Sideline: Gortat Still Learning From Magic
Marcin Gortat's learning experience with the Magic continued on Wednesday as All-Star center Dwight Howard erupted for 28 points and 16 rebounds, while limiting his former teammate to just four points and nine boards.

Denton's Dish: Magic vs. Suns (3/21/12)
You'd get little argument from anyone on Wednesday, especially Phoenix's Marcin Gortat, about Dwight Howard's status as the NBA's best center. But what is still up for debate is just how large the gulf is between Howard and the NBA's second-best big man.

Cohen Courtside: Magic vs. Suns (3/21/12)
If there was some kind of one-on-one bragging rights clash inside between these former teammates on Wednesday during the Orlando Magic's victory over the Phoenix Suns, Dwight Howard won the battle and the war.

Denton's Notebook: March 21, 2012


Live Chat: Orlando vs. Phoenix (3/21/12)
Chat live with fellow Magic fans during Orlando's matchup against the Phoenix Suns.

Cohen: Time to Start Scoreboard Watching
With about 20 games remaining for all teams in this compressed season, the playoff picture is starting to develop and it's far more enticing to check out what some of Orlando's adversaries and impending playoff opponents are up to.

Magic GameNight: Orlando vs. Phoenix (3/21/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Phoenix Suns.

Denton's Dish: Magic vs. Bulls (3/19/12)


Cohen Courtside: Magic vs. Bulls (3/19/12)
Monday's loss was a difficult one to swallow. That final score, 85-59, is a frightening one. And yes, it doesn't make much sense that a team without its "sole superstar" dominated like they did. It's just one of those head-scratchers, really.

Denton's Notebook: March 19, 2012


Live Chat: Orlando vs. Chicago (3/19/12)
Chat live with fellow Magic fans during Orlando's matchup against the Chicago Bulls.

Amway Center Named Finalist For SBJ Award
For the second straight year, the Amway Center has been named a finalist in the Street & Smith's SportsBusiness Journal and SportsBusiness Daily's annual Sports Business Awards in the category of Sports Facility of the Year.

Magic Twitter 2012


Magic GameNight: Orlando vs. Chicago (3/19/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Chicago Bulls.

Magic Weekly Preview (3/19-3/25)


Denton's Dish: Magic at Heat (3/18/12)
The Magic deserve to be in the title talk, especially with superstar center Dwight Howard still affixed in Orlando, but in the final six minutes of their loss to the Heat, that's where it became painfully obvious that the Magic still need to improve before the playoffs.

Denton's Notebook: March 18, 2012


Magic GameNight: Orlando at Miami (3/18/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Miami Heat.

Denton: Plenty of Challenges for Stan This Season
Now that the trade deadline has passed, Orlando is breathing a sigh of relief. Just don't expect Stan Van Gundy to share in that relaxation after enduring what he feels is one of the most difficult stretches of his coaching career.

Denton's Dish: Magic vs. Nets (3/16/12)
A night after Dwight Howard showed the City of Orlando and the only NBA franchise he's ever played for some love by waiving the opt-out clause in his contract the fans inside the Amway Center returned the favor.

Cohen Courtside: Magic vs. Nets (3/16/12)
It felt like Amway Center shook a few times during Friday's player introductions. That's how momentous it was to see the Orlando Magic's beloved franchise player, Dwight Howard, announced before they thrashed the New Jersey Nets.

Steele: Big Tests Coming Up


Denton's Notebook: March 16, 2012


Live Chat: Orlando vs. New Jersey (3/16/12)
Chat live with fellow Magic fans during Orlando's matchup against the New Jersey Nets.

Magic GameNight: Orlando vs. New Jersey (3/14/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the New Jersey Nets.

Cohen: Our Biggest Sports Absorption
Dwight Howard's admirable and monumental decision on Wednesday to remain with the Orlando Magic through next season fits idyllically with the premise that sports fans are fascinated with what happens off the playing field more than anything else.

Denton: Monumental Day in Team History as Howard Stays
Somewhere between what sounded like a farewell speech in San Antonio and the team plane ride home early Thursday morning, Dwight Howard made up his mind once and for all that he wanted to remain with the Orlando Magic at least through next season.

Savage: Magic A Team of Destiny?
In this circle of fire, filled with rumors, speculation and misinformation, the Magic have risen to their highest level. And now, with Dwight Howard reportedly choosing to waive the ETO clause in his contract and committing to the Magic, you have to wonder if this team is one of destiny?

Cohen Courtside: Magic at Spurs (3/14/12)
It was only fitting that on a day universally described as an emotional rollercoaster ride for the Orlando Magic, Wednesday's game in San Antonio resembled all of the off-the-court drama and ambiguity in many ways.

Denton: Trade Deadline Day Arrives for Howard, Magic
The Orlando Magic head into Thursday's 3 p.m. trade deadline in a precarious spot after superstar center Dwight Howard declined to waive the opt-out clause in his contract and still intends to become a free agent in July.

Savage: Howard Tells Magic He Will Not Waive ETO
In what's turning out to be an ever-changing saga, Magic center Dwight Howard informed the team late Wednesday that he will not waive his Early Termination Option and will instead maintain his right to become an unrestricted free agent after this season.

Denton: Howard Tells Teammates He's Committed to Magic Through Next Season
Continuing with Tuesday night's admission that he wants to remain with the only NBA team he's ever played for, Dwight Howard informed his teammates on Wednesday that he was committed to the team through next season, according to sources.

Magic GameNight: Orlando at San Antonio (3/14/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the San Antonio Spurs.

Cohen Courtside: Magic vs. Heat (3/13/12)
Tuesday's Magic-Heat thriller was like the kind of game you would watch in a Hollywood hoops drama. You know, where every moment in the movie seems illusory and an absurd number of characters turn into some kind of superhero.

Denton's Dish: Magic vs. Heat (3/13/12)
Dwight Howard registered the 40th 20-point, 20-rebound game of his career and then stunningly said he's asked the only organization he's ever played with to not trade him and allow him to finish the season in Orlando.

Denton: Latest on NBA Trade Rumors
The decision of whether Dwight Howard's future is in Orlando or elsewhere still hangs in the balance and will likely be there until Thursday's 3 p.m. NBA trade deadline, Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins said on Tuesday.

Live Chat: Orlando vs. Miami (3/13/12)
Chat live with fellow Magic fans during Orlando's matchup against the Miami Heat.

Magic GameNight: Orlando vs. Miami (3/13/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Miami Heat.

Cohen: An Arena Like No Other
Amway Center has been open for business for a year-and-a-half now and yet people from all over still talk about how breathtaking and dazzling it is. But what may be most inspiring and encouraging is how captivated NBA players are about the arena.

Denton: Magic, Amway Center Leader Earns Big Honor
As the man responsible for the design, construction and development of the dazzling Amway Center, Charlie Freeman takes tremendous pride now in seeing Magic fans enjoy all that the facility has to offer. His incredible work earned him a special honor.

Magic's Recent & Upcoming Matchups a Playoff Preview?
It's never too soon to start thinking about the playoffs, especially in this frantic lockout-affected season where the games are coming at a hurried pace and the postseason will be here in slightly more than a month. So consider these things.

Savage: Magic's Big March Matchups


Magic Weekly Preview (3/13-3/18)


Denton's Dish: Magic vs. Pacers (3/11/12)
Trudging off the floor midway through the fourth quarter with a 30-point, 13-rebound, five-assist effort already in the books, Dwight Howard received a thunderous standing ovation from the sellout crowd inside the Amway Center.

Cohen Courtside: Magic vs. Pacers (3/11/12)
The Magic crushed the Pacers - an opponent they could potentially see in the First Round of the playoffs - on Sunday and may have offered the public a far different perspective than the inescapable headline story encircling the franchise.

Denton's Notebook: March 11, 2012


Live Chat: Orlando vs. Indiana (3/11/12)
Chat live with fellow Magic fans during Orlando's matchup against the Indiana Pacers.

Anez: Eat Your Veggies, Dwight


Magic GameNight: Orlando vs. Indiana (3/11/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Indiana Pacers.

Cohen: The Real March Madness This Year
If what transpired in December with Chris Paul was any indication of what we can expect, this week and the NBA Trade Deadline could turn out to be something beyond extraordinary. And this year, we can truly nickname this month, "March Madness!"

Savage: Magic Make Statement Against Bulls
Dwight Howard thrashed the Bulls with 29 points and 18 rebounds to help Orlando earn a hard-fought 99-94 road victory over Chicago and prove to the rest of the league that this squad is more than capable of hanging with the elite squads in the NBA.

Magic to Host Super Sport Sales Combine
This is your chance to be discovered by the pros! The Magic will host the first Super Sport Sales Combine April 11 - 14 at Amway Center. The traditional two-day Sport Sales Combine will be preceded by the Magic Senior Leadership Summit on Wednesday and Thursday, April 11-12.

Magic GameNight: Orlando at Chicago (3/8/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Chicago Bulls.

Cohen Courtside: Magic at Bobcats (3/6/12)
Suddenly - without any justifiable reason or warning - Orlando's imposing performance over the first 15 minutes of Tuesday's game in Charlotte transformed into something far more haunting and unsuspecting.

Capeman Blog


Magic GameNight: Orlando at Charlotte (3/6/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Charlotte Bobcats.

Savage: Howard and Redick Knock Out Raptors
Magic All-Star center Dwight Howard did the damage early, erupting for 36 points and 13 rebounds, and J.J. Redick delivered the final blow, scoring five points in the final 9.7 seconds, to put the last nails in Toronto's coffin.

Anez: Big Baby: Most Booed in Magic History


Magic Weekly Preview (3/5-3/11)


Denton: Turk Essential to Magic's Rhythm
Statistics can sometimes be massaged and manipulated to make any point imaginable, but any way you look at the numbers, this fact is undeniable: When Hedo Turkoglu plays well the Orlando Magic usually follow suit. When he doesn't, well, not so much.

Magic GameNight: Orlando at Toronto (3/5/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Toronto Raptors.

Savage from the Sideline: Powerful Performances From Pivotal Playmakers
If the Magic were a stock, their price would go up and down based on the performances of Hedo Turkoglu and Jameer Nelson. On Saturday, it was a tremendous night to be a stakeholder as the duo combined for 19 assists, while committing just three turnovers,

Cohen Courtside: Magic vs. Bucks (3/3/12)
Just two days after Kevin Durant crushed the hearts of all those at Amway Center with a spectacular late-game performance, the Orlando Magic turned the tables behind a dazzling final 12 minutes against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday.

Live Chat: Orlando vs. Milwaukee (3/3/12)
Chat live with fellow Magic fans during Orlando's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Denton: Uncertainty Causing Sleepless Nights for Howard
Dwight Howard admitted Saturday that speculation about his future has him to the point that ``there are a lot of nights where I don't sleep,'' but he refused to divulge much about his intentions to either remain in Orlando or continue to push for a trade.

Magic GameNight: Orlando vs. Milwaukee (3/3/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Steele: Redick Continues to Improve


Denton's Dish: Magic vs. Thunder (3/1/12)
Kevin Durant, who won the All-Star Game Most Valuable Player award just four days earlier in Orlando, put another spectacular shooting display Thursday night inside the Amway Center to flatten the Magic's hearts down the stretch.

Cohen Courtside: Magic vs. Thunder (3/1/12)
For about 42 minutes of Thursday night at Amway Center, we witnessed one of the Orlando Magic's most complete and most balanced performances of the season. But then, Kevin Durant had to spoil it with another heroic effort.

Denton: Trade Rumors Encircling Magic
With trade rumors constantly circulating about the future of franchise center Dwight Howard in Orlando, the Magic usually dominate the headlines when it comes to potential player movement as the trade deadline approaches.

OMYF Community Spotlight: Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida


Live Chat: Orlando vs. Oklahoma City (3/1/12)
Chat live with fellow Magic fans during Orlando's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

2010-11 Photo Index


2012 NBA All-Star Weekend by the Numbers
Still want some more NBA All-Star weekend action? OrlandoMagic.com's Dan Savage has you covered with the final edition of 2012 NBA All-Star Weekend by the numbers. Check out these interesting stats.

Hot Deal: Leap Year Deal


Cohen Courtside: Magic at Wizards (2/29/12)
While there remains so much uncertainty regarding the future of Dwight Howard and amid all the distractions and annoyances, the Orlando Magic are still racking up repeated wins, including another victory over the Wizards on Wednesday.

Magic GameNight: Orlando vs. Oklahoma City (3/1/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Magic GameNight: Orlando at Washington (2/29/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Washington Wizards.

Denton: First Half Review
John Denton details some of the more interesting moments from the Orlando Magic's first half of the season, including impressive wins over the Heat and Lakers, a dazzling 3-point shooting barrage from Jason Richardson and much more.

Vote: Forecasting Results
OrlandoMagic.com wants you, the fans, to prognosticate the performance of the Orlando Magic for the rest of the season. After analyzing each of their opponents in each poll, determine what the Magic's record will be against those adversaries.

Curtsinger: NBA All-Star Weekend


Magic Blog: That's What She Said!


That's What She Said! Archive


Magic Weekly Preview (2/27-3/3)


Denton: 2012 NBA All-Star Game, Weekend a Slam Dunk
With the brightest and biggest stars in the NBA, including the Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard, soaring through the air most of the night a dazzling display took place on basketball's biggest stage inside the Amway Center.

Cohen: All-Star One-on-One Tournament
It's never really been discussed as an option for an All-Star event, but how interesting would a one-on-one tournament between the league's best be? Imagine LeBron vs. Kobe, Rose vs. Westbrook, Griffin vs. Love. Read Feature and Vote

Final Money Ball Haunts Anderson in 3-Point Shootout
It may not quite compare to any past or future last-second potential game-winning 3-point shot he may attempt for the Orlando Magic, but in the moment it felt momentous.

Savage: Nelson's All-Star Dreams Finally A Reality
It's a moment that Jameer Nelson has anxiously awaited for quite some time. After being selected to two All-Star related competitions and having to sit out due to injuries, the Magic's point guard was finally able to participate in an All-Star contest.

All-Star Game MVP Would Be Big Honor for Howard
History will be on Dwight Howard's side Sunday night when he takes the Amway Center floor in pursuit of the Most Valuable Player award in the NBA All-Star Game. Five MVPs have ties to the city where the last 12 all-star games have been played.

DeVos, Martins, Howard Contribute to Coalition for the Homeless


Anderson Excited for Foot Locker Three-Point Shootout
At some point Saturday night, Ryan Anderson plans to step back from the glitz and glamour of the NBA All-Star Game, briefly ignore the attention of the basketball world and attempt to savor the sweet irony of the moment.

Orlando Magic Executive Pat Williams To Receive Basketball Hall of Fame's 2012 John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award
Orlando Magic Executive Pat Williams, who has spent nearly 50 years in professional sports, has been selected to receive the 2012 John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, it was announced today.

Howard Elated About All-Star Weekend Except Trade Talk
One by one on Friday, Dwight Howard swatted away questions about his future the way he often blocks shots in games. Instead, Howard beamed with pride over his team and his hometown city being on display to the rest of the basketball world all weekend.

Anez: I Declare First Half a Success


Cohen's Tournament: Best Slam Dunk Champion
Since it is so difficult to assess who the best slam dunk contest champion of all time is, it's time for one of Josh Cohen's signature tournaments to determine the best slam-dunk competitor ever.

Denton's Dish: Magic at Hawks (2/23/12)
With the first half of the NBA season officially complete, the parties can now begin in Orlando for All-Star Weekend. The problem for the Magic, however, is that for most of Thursday night they seemed as if they had started the vacation a night early.

Denton's Notebook: February 23, 2012


NBA All-Star 2012 By the Numbers


Cohen: Forming the Perfect Eastern Conference All-Star Player
Imagine if you can combine skills and form the perfect player. After assessing each 2012 Eastern Conference All-Star's best attribute, Josh Cohen decided to try and devise a player that would have absolutely no weaknesses.

Cohen: Forming the Perfect Western Conference All-Star Player
Imagine if you can combine skills and form the perfect player. After assessing each 2012 Western Conference All-Star's best attribute, Josh Cohen decided to try and devise a player that would have absolutely no weaknesses.

Denton's Dish: Magic at Nets (2/22/12)
Dominant in a demolition of the Nets and humbled by the attention he received from adoring fans waving cardboard cutouts of his smiling mug, Dwight Howard had two other things on his mind late Wednesday.

Magic GameNight: Orlando at Atlanta (2/23/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Atlanta Hawks.

Denton's Notebook: February 22, 2012


Magic GameNight: Orlando at New Jersey (2/22/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the New Jersey Nets.

Denton: Plenty of Intrigue as Magic Visit Nets
Dwight Howard and Deron Williams will be enemies Wednesday when the Magic face the Nets. It will be the first time Howard has played in New Jersey since issuing an early-season trade request that included the Nets as one of his preferred destinations.

Denton's Dish: Magic at Bucks (2/20/12)
Better late than never, the Orlando Magic just keep finding ways to crush the Milwaukee Bucks with their clutch heroics in the fourth quarter. On Monday, a day after losing badly in Miami, the Magic were clutch time and again for one of their most thrilling victories of the season.

Denton's Notebook: February 20, 2012
Though he obviously wanted to try to duplicate his record-tying shooting performance nine days ago in Milwaukee, Orlando Magic guard Jason Richardson decided against playing Monday night because of lingering conditions from the lung inflammation he is suffering from.

Magic GameNight: Orlando at Milwaukee (2/20/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Magic Weekly Preview (2/20-2/23)


Denton's Dish: Magic at Heat (2/19/12)
Roughly 60 minutes before Sunday's game between Orlando and Miami, Jason Richardson was hit with a mysterious case of chest pains. Then, the game started and the chest pains were no longer confined to just the Magic's shooting guard.

Denton's Notebook: February 19, 2012


Magic GameNight: Orlando at Miami (2/19/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Miami Heat.

Cohen: The Hidden Gem
If you had to pick any of the Orlando Magic's four unproven and untested reserves, whom would you project to have the best chance of becoming a breakout, unsuspecting star like New York's Jeremy Lin?

Denton: Sunshine State Rivalry Continues Sunday
Orlando and Miami collide Sunday in a nationally televised game while both playing some of their best basketball of the season. The Magic have won four in a row and eight of 10. The Heat, meanwhile, have won five straight.

Denton's Dish: Magic vs. Bucks (2/17/12)
Speaking like a man unsure of how to feel about what had just transpired, Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy alternated between praising his team for its strong finish and criticizing it for roughly 43 minutes of shoddy play.

Savage from the Sideline: Familiar Fourth-Quarter Finish
If any of the Bucks' players catch some sleep on their flight to New Jersey on Friday, chances are they'll have a nightmare about playing in a fourth quarter against the Magic. For the second straight contest against Milwaukee, Orlando pulled off a miraculous fourth-quarter run.

Cohen Courtside: Magic vs. Bucks (2/17/12)
OrlandoMagic.com's Josh Cohen offers an analysis on some of the more intriguing topics after the Magic's victory over the Bucks.

Denton's Notebook: February 17, 2012


Jameer Nelson Set to Compete in Haier Shooting Stars
Jameer Nelson, who was an All-Star in 2009, former Magic great Dennis Scott, and Florida native and three-time WNBA All-Star Marie Ferdinand-Harris will represent Team Orlando in the Haier Shooting Stars competition on NBA All-Star Saturday Night.

Live Chat: Orlando vs. Milwaukee (2/17/12)
Chat live with fellow Magic fans during Orlando's matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Steele: J-Rich Returns to Familiar Form


Magic GameNight: Orlando vs. Milwaukee (2/17/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Dwight Howard to Coach in 2012 Sprint NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
Dwight Howard and Kevin Durant will go head-to-head when they coach opposite teams in the 2012 Sprint NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday, Feb. 24 at the Orange County Convention Center.

Denton: Anderson's Climb to the Top
Were it not for a certain sensation out of New York sweeping the basketball world, Ryan Anderson might be the runaway favorite for the NBA's Most Improved Player award with the way he's dramatically augmented his game.

Savage from the Sideline: Clark Always Ready When Called
Die-hard fans clamor for him to get more playing time, while casual observers barely know his name. When it comes to Earl Clark, public perception is all over the map, similar to his minutes on the court.

Denton's Dish: Magic vs. Sixers (2/15/12)
Facing a Philadelphia team that had allowed 100 points just once in the past 13 starts, the Magic shot 53 percent from the floor, made 15 3-pointers and got a career-best assist effort from Jameer Nelson in a beatdown of the Sixers.

Cohen Courtside: Magic vs. Sixers (2/15/12)
OrlandoMagic.com's Josh Cohen offers an analysis on some of the more intriguing topics after the Magic's victory over the Sixers.

Denton's Notebook: February 15, 2012


Ryan Anderson Set to Compete in 2012 Foot Locker Three-Point Contest
The Orlando Magic's Ryan Anderson will compete in this year's Foot Locker Three-Point Contest, which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Amway Center in Orlando as part of NBA All-Star Saturday Night.

Live Chat: Orlando vs. Philadelphia (2/15/12)
Chat live with fellow Magic fans during Orlando's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Magic GameNight: Orlando vs. Philadelphia (2/15/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

Denton: Dwight Howard Celebrates D12 Foundation Day
Dwight Howard's many charitable works in the community were honored on Tuesday by the City of Orlando and Mayor Buddy Dyer. During the ceremony, Howard professed his love for Orlando, saying "the city that I love the most is the community of Orlando."

Denton: Howard Desires to be Magic's "Closer"
Sounding more and more like a player committed to the Orlando Magic for the long term, superstar center Dwight Howard reiterated his desire to be the team's go-to scorer late in games and the one to lead the franchise to a championship.

Cohen Courtside: Magic vs. Timberwolves (2/13/12)
OrlandoMagic.com's Josh Cohen offers an analysis on some of the more intriguing topics after the Magic's victory over the Wolves.

Denton's Dish: Magic vs. Timberwolves (2/13/12)
The Magic improved to 13-1 this season when scoring 100 points and 10-2 when five players score in double figures in a relatively easy, breezy win over the much-improved Minnesota Timberwolves at the Amway Center.

Dexknows.com's Scavenger Hunt: Win $50 adidas Gift Card
Participate in our Dexknows.com Scavenger Hunt and play for the chance to win a $50 adidas gift card. All you need to do is answer three questions and you will be eligible to earn this awesome prize. Play Now!

Denton's Notebook: February 13, 2012


Live Chat: Orlando vs. Minnesota (2/13/12)
Chat live with fellow Magic fans during Orlando's matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves

Magic GameNight: Orlando vs. Minnesota (2/13/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Denton's Dish: Magic at Bucks (2/11/12)
Jason Richardson more than atoned for his Friday misses against the Atlanta Hawks by making nine 3-pointers, including a franchise record-tying eight in the second half, as the Magic surged past the Bucks for a 99-94 road win on Saturday.

Anez: Bigger Is Not Better


OMYF Community Spotlight: Seminole State College


Magic GameNight: Orlando at Milwaukee (2/11/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Denton's Dish: Magic vs. Hawks (2/10/12)
In a week where the Orlando Magic have already played three sure-fire playoff teams, all they have to show for it is a win against the Miami Heat and two head-scratching, heartbreaking overtime losses.

Cohen Courtside: Magic vs. Hawks (2/10/12)
OrlandoMagic.com's Josh Cohen offers an analysis on some of the more intriguing topics after the Magic's OT loss to the Hawks.

Denton's Notebook: February 10, 2012


Live Chat: Orlando vs. Atlanta (2/10/12)
Chat live with fellow Magic fans during Orlando's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks.

Steele: Price Helping Howard With Free Throws


Magic GameNight: Orlando vs. Atlanta (2/10/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Atlanta Hawks.

Denton: Magic Seek Some Revenge
Orlando lost in the first round of the playoffs last April to the Hawks, in large part, because their outside shooting left them at the wrong time. On Friday, the Magic face the Hawks for the first time since that forgettable playoff series.

Cohen's Tournament: Best Front Office Decisions
It always take a brilliant front office decision to transform a franchise into an elite team. Read Josh Cohen's feature and vote in his tournament to determine the best decision that a front office has made among active players.

Cohen Courtside: Magic vs. Heat (2/8/12)
OrlandoMagic.com's Josh Cohen offers an analysis on some of the more intriguing topics after the Magic's win over the Heat.

Savage from the Sideline: Anderson Ceiling Continues to Rise
There are not enough positive adjectives in the English language to describe Ryan Anderson's tremendous personality. In fact, it's impossible to even think of a flaw with the young man's persona. And now, it's also becoming increasingly difficult to find holes in his on-the-court play.

Live Chat: Orlando vs. Miami (2/8/12)
Chat live with fellow Magic fans during Orlando's matchup against the Miami Heat.

Magic GameNight: Orlando vs. Miami (2/8/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Miami Heat.

Denton: Stage Set for Sunshine State Rivalry Game
As a NBA shooting guard, Jason Richardson usually encounters some of the toughest defensive matchups on a nightly basis like it will be on Wednesday against either Dwyane Wade or LeBron James in the Magic's game against the Heat.

Savage from the Sideline: Magic's Two Stars Align Again
While predicting Hedo Turkoglu's statline is nearly impossible, gauging his impact on the Magic is a clear-cut science. When Turk performs at a high level, the Magic win games. When he doesn't, the team tends to struggle.

Denton's Dish: Magic vs. Clippers (2/6/12)
Maybe he's a glutton for punishment or he simply wanted something to help cure what figured to be a sleepless night, but shooting guard Jason Richardson left the Orlando Magic's locker room late Monday night with a DVD that could double as a horror film.

Cohen Courtside: Magic vs. Clippers (2/6/12)
OrlandoMagic.com's Josh Cohen offers an analysis on some of the more intriguing topics after the Magic's OT defeat to the Clippers.

Denton's Notebook: February 6, 2012


Live Chat: Orlando vs. L.A. Clippers (2/6/12)
Chat live with fellow Magic fans during Orlando's matchup against the L.A. Clippers.

Magic Weekly Preview (2/5-2/10)


Anez: We Need You, Big Baby


Magic GameNight: Orlando vs. L.A. Clippers (2/6/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the L.A. Clippers.

Denton's Dish: Magic at Pacers (2/4/12)
Make no mistake about it, this was a Super-sized victory for the Orlando Magic against the surging Indiana Pacers - even if it will go down as one of the quirkiest, most bizarre victories in franchise history.

Magic GameNight: Orlando vs. Cleveland (2/4/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Indiana Pacers.

Savage from the Sideline: The Turkish Trend
While predicting Hedo Turkoglu's statline is nearly impossible, gauging his impact on the Magic is a clear-cut science. When Turk performs at a high level, the Magic win games. When he doesn't, the team tends to struggle.

Cohen Courtside: Magic vs. Cavaliers (2/3/12)
OrlandoMagic.com's Josh Cohen offers an analysis on some of the more intriguing topics after the Magic's victory over the Cavaliers.

Denton's Dish: Magic vs. Cavaliers (2/3/12)
What gave Howard the most joy on this night was the return of Jason Richardson and Hedo Turkoglu -- J-Rich from an injury, Turkoglu from a prolonged funk. Their shooting and attacking the rim freed Howard up to do other things, primarily swat shots.

Denton's Notebook: February 3, 2012


Live Chat: Orlando vs. Cleveland (2/3/12)
Chat live with fellow Magic fans during Orlando's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Magic Suspend Glen Davis
The Magic have suspended forward Glen Davis for two games due to conduct detrimental to the team, President of Basketball Operations Otis Smith announced on Friday. Davis will miss tonight's game vs. Cleveland and Saturday night's game at Indiana.

Magic GameNight: Orlando vs. Cleveland (2/3/12)
Check out Magic GameNight for details of Orlando's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Howard Leading Vote-Getter, Named Starter for 2012 NBA All-Star Game
The NBA has announced that Dwight Howard is this year's leading vote-getter in the 2012 NBA All-Star Balloting program presented by Sprint with a league-best 1,600,390 votes. He will start in the All-Star Game for the fifth straight year.

Curtsinger: Chronicles of an NBA Road Trip


Denton: Ish Smith Hoping to Make Most of Opportunity
Ish Smith, who was signed by the Magic on Wednesday night, was on the practice floor Thursday just hours after his cross-country flight, and he expects to play Friday night when the Magic host the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Amway Center.

Steele: Magic Bring in Youthful PG


Magic Sign Ish Smith
The Orlando Magic have signed free agent guard Ish Smith from the NBA D-League's Los Angeles D-Fenders, President of Basketball Operations/General Manager Otis Smith announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal are not disclosed.

Cohen Courtside: Magic vs. Wizards (2/1/12)
OrlandoMagic.com's Josh Cohen offers an analysis on some of the more intriguing topics after the Magic's victory over the Wizards.

Savage from the Sideline: A Win's A Win
While the Orlando Magic did not put together the prettiest 48 minutes of basketball on Wednesday, they were able to get back on track with a hard-fought home victory over the Washington Wizards.

Denton's Dish: Magic vs. Wizards (2/1/12)
The Magic scored 100 points for the first time since last Tuesday's 102-83 win in Indiana. They had to battle through 15 turnovers, but this win meant a little something special considering the struggles of the past week.

Magic Waive Larry Hughes


Denton's Notebook: February 1, 2012


Live Chat: Orlando vs. Washington (2/1/12)
Chat live with fellow Magic fans during Orlando's matchup against the Washington Wizards.

Win Lower Bowl Magic vs. Clippers Tickets
How would you like the chance to win two lower bowl tickets to watch Dwight Howard and the Magic take on Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers? All you have to do is find the three answers to our scavenger hunt.

Magic GameNight: Orlando vs. Washington (2/1/12)
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Anez: Magic Are Free Fallin'


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