Jason Beede
@jbeede.bsky.social
Orlando #Magic beat reporter for @orlandosentinel.com.
#NBASky. PBWA member. UCF alum. Key West native. [email protected]
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#NBASky. PBWA member. UCF alum. Key West native. [email protected]
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#Magic forward Franz Wagner remains OUT for Monday’s game at Cleveland. The injury description has changed from left ankle soreness to left high ankle sprain injury management.
He’ll miss his third game in a row.
He’ll miss his third game in a row.
January 25, 2026 at 6:47 PM
#Magic forward Franz Wagner remains OUT for Monday’s game at Cleveland. The injury description has changed from left ankle soreness to left high ankle sprain injury management.
He’ll miss his third game in a row.
He’ll miss his third game in a row.
My @orlandosentinel.com recap as accuracy woes hurt #Magic vs. Cavs for a 3rd straight loss:
“Don’t like losing,” Orlando’s Jalen Suggs said “… So, I felt good playing out there and being back with the guys. We’ll keep working on building.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/24/o...
“Don’t like losing,” Orlando’s Jalen Suggs said “… So, I felt good playing out there and being back with the guys. We’ll keep working on building.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/24/o...
Beede’s Breakdown: Accuracy woes hurt Magic vs. Cavs for 3rd straight defeat
After getting back guard Jalen Suggs in their home loss Saturday vs. the Cavaliers, the Magic will travel to Cleveland for a quick rematch on Monday night.
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January 25, 2026 at 4:38 AM
My @orlandosentinel.com recap as accuracy woes hurt #Magic vs. Cavs for a 3rd straight loss:
“Don’t like losing,” Orlando’s Jalen Suggs said “… So, I felt good playing out there and being back with the guys. We’ll keep working on building.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/24/o...
“Don’t like losing,” Orlando’s Jalen Suggs said “… So, I felt good playing out there and being back with the guys. We’ll keep working on building.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/24/o...
FINAL: Cavs 119, #Magic 105
Orlando's third loss in a row despite 27 points from Paolo Banchero. The sides are scheduled to meet again in Cleveland on Monday.
Orlando's third loss in a row despite 27 points from Paolo Banchero. The sides are scheduled to meet again in Cleveland on Monday.
January 25, 2026 at 2:41 AM
FINAL: Cavs 119, #Magic 105
Orlando's third loss in a row despite 27 points from Paolo Banchero. The sides are scheduled to meet again in Cleveland on Monday.
Orlando's third loss in a row despite 27 points from Paolo Banchero. The sides are scheduled to meet again in Cleveland on Monday.
Halftime: Cavs 55, #Magic 48
Desmond Bane with a team-high 12 points, Paolo Banchero 9, Jalen Suggs 7 and Anthony Black with 5.
Orlando scored 13 points off 7 Cleveland turnovers, but gave up 9 points off 8 turnovers.
Magic shot 4 for 20 from 3, Cavs 8 for 17.
Desmond Bane with a team-high 12 points, Paolo Banchero 9, Jalen Suggs 7 and Anthony Black with 5.
Orlando scored 13 points off 7 Cleveland turnovers, but gave up 9 points off 8 turnovers.
Magic shot 4 for 20 from 3, Cavs 8 for 17.
January 25, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Halftime: Cavs 55, #Magic 48
Desmond Bane with a team-high 12 points, Paolo Banchero 9, Jalen Suggs 7 and Anthony Black with 5.
Orlando scored 13 points off 7 Cleveland turnovers, but gave up 9 points off 8 turnovers.
Magic shot 4 for 20 from 3, Cavs 8 for 17.
Desmond Bane with a team-high 12 points, Paolo Banchero 9, Jalen Suggs 7 and Anthony Black with 5.
Orlando scored 13 points off 7 Cleveland turnovers, but gave up 9 points off 8 turnovers.
Magic shot 4 for 20 from 3, Cavs 8 for 17.
End of the 1st quarter: Cavs 25, #Magic 23
Desmond Bane has a team-high 7 points, Paolo Banchero with 6, Anthony Black and Jalen Suggs both with 3.
Cleveland shot 4 for 9 from 3, Orlando 3 for 10.
Desmond Bane has a team-high 7 points, Paolo Banchero with 6, Anthony Black and Jalen Suggs both with 3.
Cleveland shot 4 for 9 from 3, Orlando 3 for 10.
January 25, 2026 at 12:41 AM
End of the 1st quarter: Cavs 25, #Magic 23
Desmond Bane has a team-high 7 points, Paolo Banchero with 6, Anthony Black and Jalen Suggs both with 3.
Cleveland shot 4 for 9 from 3, Orlando 3 for 10.
Desmond Bane has a team-high 7 points, Paolo Banchero with 6, Anthony Black and Jalen Suggs both with 3.
Cleveland shot 4 for 9 from 3, Orlando 3 for 10.
A reminder that in addition to FanDuel Sports Network Florida, tonight’s game at Kia Center between the #Magic and Cavaliers will be televised in Orlando on WESH, in the Tampa area on WMOR-TV and in the Jax area on wjxt4.
January 24, 2026 at 11:46 PM
A reminder that in addition to FanDuel Sports Network Florida, tonight’s game at Kia Center between the #Magic and Cavaliers will be televised in Orlando on WESH, in the Tampa area on WMOR-TV and in the Jax area on wjxt4.
As expected, the #Magic have officially upgraded Jalen Suggs (right knee MCL contusion) from Probable to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game against Cleveland.
Update: #Magic guard Jalen Suggs (right knee MCL contusion) went through shootaround ahead of tonight’s game against Cleveland and is expected to play, @orlandosentinel.com has learned.
January 24, 2026 at 10:12 PM
As expected, the #Magic have officially upgraded Jalen Suggs (right knee MCL contusion) from Probable to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game against Cleveland.
Update: #Magic guard Jalen Suggs (right knee MCL contusion) went through shootaround ahead of tonight’s game against Cleveland and is expected to play, @orlandosentinel.com has learned.
January 24, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Update: #Magic guard Jalen Suggs (right knee MCL contusion) went through shootaround ahead of tonight’s game against Cleveland and is expected to play, @orlandosentinel.com has learned.
My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: #Magic lack an identity with the Cavaliers on deck:
“We need one,” Orlando guard Desmond Bane said in the locker room. “… It’s hard to win on a consistent basis when you don’t have [a] calling card.”
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“We need one,” Orlando guard Desmond Bane said in the locker room. “… It’s hard to win on a consistent basis when you don’t have [a] calling card.”
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Magic lack identity with Cavs on deck: ‘We’ve got to be on the same page’
The Magic suffered their third double-digit loss in the past five games when allowing 120-plus points for the 18th time this season Thursday against the Hornets. “We’ve just got to be b…
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January 24, 2026 at 12:00 AM
My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: #Magic lack an identity with the Cavaliers on deck:
“We need one,” Orlando guard Desmond Bane said in the locker room. “… It’s hard to win on a consistent basis when you don’t have [a] calling card.”
More inside: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/23/o...
“We need one,” Orlando guard Desmond Bane said in the locker room. “… It’s hard to win on a consistent basis when you don’t have [a] calling card.”
More inside: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/23/o...
The #Magic list Jalen Suggs (right knee MCL contusion) as Probable for Saturday’s game against Cleveland.
Franz Wagner (left ankle soreness) remains OUT.
Franz Wagner (left ankle soreness) remains OUT.
January 23, 2026 at 10:16 PM
The #Magic list Jalen Suggs (right knee MCL contusion) as Probable for Saturday’s game against Cleveland.
Franz Wagner (left ankle soreness) remains OUT.
Franz Wagner (left ankle soreness) remains OUT.
Inbox: The Friday, Jan. 30 matchup between the #Magic and Raptors at Kia Center will now be televised by ESPN and tip-off at 7:30 p.m. ET, the league said.
The game can also be seen locally on FanDuel Sports Network Florida, the team said.
The game can also be seen locally on FanDuel Sports Network Florida, the team said.
January 23, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Inbox: The Friday, Jan. 30 matchup between the #Magic and Raptors at Kia Center will now be televised by ESPN and tip-off at 7:30 p.m. ET, the league said.
The game can also be seen locally on FanDuel Sports Network Florida, the team said.
The game can also be seen locally on FanDuel Sports Network Florida, the team said.
My @orlandosentinel.com recap as the #Magic flounder in a loss to the Hornets:
“It’s on all of us,” Orlando’s Jamahl Mosley said. “We are in this together. … It’s on us. So, we have to fix it.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/22/o...
“It’s on all of us,” Orlando’s Jamahl Mosley said. “We are in this together. … It’s on us. So, we have to fix it.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/22/o...
Beede’s Breakdown: Magic flounder in loss to visiting Hornets
The Magic were without Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner facing the Hornets on Thursday night. Orlando remains home when it hosts Cleveland on Saturday.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:35 AM
My @orlandosentinel.com recap as the #Magic flounder in a loss to the Hornets:
“It’s on all of us,” Orlando’s Jamahl Mosley said. “We are in this together. … It’s on us. So, we have to fix it.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/22/o...
“It’s on all of us,” Orlando’s Jamahl Mosley said. “We are in this together. … It’s on us. So, we have to fix it.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/22/o...
Halftime: Hornets 62, #Magic 41
Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane both have 12 points.
A 29-12 Charlotte bench advantage is led by 12 from Collin Sexton.
Charlotte shot 11 for 23 (47.8%) from 3-point range, Orlando 5 for 19 (26.3%).
Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane both have 12 points.
A 29-12 Charlotte bench advantage is led by 12 from Collin Sexton.
Charlotte shot 11 for 23 (47.8%) from 3-point range, Orlando 5 for 19 (26.3%).
January 23, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Halftime: Hornets 62, #Magic 41
Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane both have 12 points.
A 29-12 Charlotte bench advantage is led by 12 from Collin Sexton.
Charlotte shot 11 for 23 (47.8%) from 3-point range, Orlando 5 for 19 (26.3%).
Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane both have 12 points.
A 29-12 Charlotte bench advantage is led by 12 from Collin Sexton.
Charlotte shot 11 for 23 (47.8%) from 3-point range, Orlando 5 for 19 (26.3%).
End of the 1st quarter: Hornets 35, #Magic 20
Desmond Bane has a team-high 5 points.
Charlotte shot 9 for 14 (64.3%) from beyond the arc, Orlando 3 for 9 (33.3).
Desmond Bane has a team-high 5 points.
Charlotte shot 9 for 14 (64.3%) from beyond the arc, Orlando 3 for 9 (33.3).
January 23, 2026 at 12:39 AM
End of the 1st quarter: Hornets 35, #Magic 20
Desmond Bane has a team-high 5 points.
Charlotte shot 9 for 14 (64.3%) from beyond the arc, Orlando 3 for 9 (33.3).
Desmond Bane has a team-high 5 points.
Charlotte shot 9 for 14 (64.3%) from beyond the arc, Orlando 3 for 9 (33.3).
The #Magic are starting Anthony Black, Desmond Bane, Tristan da Silva, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. against the Hornets tonight.
January 22, 2026 at 11:31 PM
The #Magic are starting Anthony Black, Desmond Bane, Tristan da Silva, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. against the Hornets tonight.
#Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said Franz Wagner (left ankle soreness) was “really, really, really sore” after Thursday shootaround. Mosley confirmed the soreness is lingering from the left high ankle sprain that kept Wagner out 16 games.
“I’m hoping it’s not long term.”
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“I’m hoping it’s not long term.”
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January 22, 2026 at 10:39 PM
#Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said Franz Wagner (left ankle soreness) was “really, really, really sore” after Thursday shootaround. Mosley confirmed the soreness is lingering from the left high ankle sprain that kept Wagner out 16 games.
“I’m hoping it’s not long term.”
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“I’m hoping it’s not long term.”
More:
The latest for @orlandosentinel.com on #Magic teammates Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner, who are both out tonight against Charlotte:
“… Trusting that in due time I’ll be able to get back out there and play,” Suggs said. “It’s not gone, it’s just delayed.”
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“… Trusting that in due time I’ll be able to get back out there and play,” Suggs said. “It’s not gone, it’s just delayed.”
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Jalen Suggs eager to return to court for Magic, who won’t have Franz Wagner
Although Jalen Suggs was ruled out of his eighth straight game Thursday, Magic coach Jamahl Mosley mentioned the next couple of games as a possibility. The Magic also ruled out Franz Wagner due to …
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January 22, 2026 at 8:16 PM
The latest for @orlandosentinel.com on #Magic teammates Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner, who are both out tonight against Charlotte:
“… Trusting that in due time I’ll be able to get back out there and play,” Suggs said. “It’s not gone, it’s just delayed.”
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“… Trusting that in due time I’ll be able to get back out there and play,” Suggs said. “It’s not gone, it’s just delayed.”
More: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/22/o...
NEWS: #Magic forward Franz Wagner is OUT for tonight’s game against the Hornets due left ankle soreness, the @orlandosentinel.com has learned.
The team is going to monitor how he responds to treatment moving forward.
The team is going to monitor how he responds to treatment moving forward.
January 22, 2026 at 6:38 PM
NEWS: #Magic forward Franz Wagner is OUT for tonight’s game against the Hornets due left ankle soreness, the @orlandosentinel.com has learned.
The team is going to monitor how he responds to treatment moving forward.
The team is going to monitor how he responds to treatment moving forward.
#Magic coach Jamahl Mosley says Jalen Suggs (right knee MCL contusion) will be OUT for tonight’s game against Charlotte. Suggs “came up OK after yesterday’s work,” and Orlando will see how he goes from there.
January 22, 2026 at 3:52 PM
#Magic coach Jamahl Mosley says Jalen Suggs (right knee MCL contusion) will be OUT for tonight’s game against Charlotte. Suggs “came up OK after yesterday’s work,” and Orlando will see how he goes from there.
My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: #Magic aim for a stronger start hosting the Hornets:
“[We] haven’t played our best basketball and have a lot of basketball left to prove what kind of team we are,” Orlando’s Franz Wagner said after practice.
More inside: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/21/o...
“[We] haven’t played our best basketball and have a lot of basketball left to prove what kind of team we are,” Orlando’s Franz Wagner said after practice.
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Magic aim for stronger start hosting Hornets: ‘It’s on everybody’
Magic coach Jamahl Mosley didn’t notice any lingering effects from Orlando’s week-long trip to Europe when the team returned to practice Wednesday. “That’s not going to be a…
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January 22, 2026 at 12:26 AM
My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: #Magic aim for a stronger start hosting the Hornets:
“[We] haven’t played our best basketball and have a lot of basketball left to prove what kind of team we are,” Orlando’s Franz Wagner said after practice.
More inside: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/21/o...
“[We] haven’t played our best basketball and have a lot of basketball left to prove what kind of team we are,” Orlando’s Franz Wagner said after practice.
More inside: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/21/o...
The #Magic have upgraded Jalen Suggs (right knee MCL contusion) to Questionable for Thursday’s game vs. Charlotte. He’s missed the last seven games.
(The Hornets won’t have an injury report until tomorrow since they’re playing the Cavs tonight.)
(The Hornets won’t have an injury report until tomorrow since they’re playing the Cavs tonight.)
January 21, 2026 at 8:35 PM
The #Magic have upgraded Jalen Suggs (right knee MCL contusion) to Questionable for Thursday’s game vs. Charlotte. He’s missed the last seven games.
(The Hornets won’t have an injury report until tomorrow since they’re playing the Cavs tonight.)
(The Hornets won’t have an injury report until tomorrow since they’re playing the Cavs tonight.)
"Jalen is getting better," #Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said about Orlando's Jalen Suggs (right knee MCL contusion) after Wednesday practice. "Today, he was doing a little bit of light contact, and, as you know, we just always go off of how he'll respond to what happened today."
January 21, 2026 at 5:52 PM
"Jalen is getting better," #Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said about Orlando's Jalen Suggs (right knee MCL contusion) after Wednesday practice. "Today, he was doing a little bit of light contact, and, as you know, we just always go off of how he'll respond to what happened today."
My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: #Magic return home after Europe trip vs. Memphis:
“At end of the day, we’ve got to start playing better and we’ve got to go out there and win games,” Orlando’s Paolo Banchero said. “We can’t just say it.”
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“At end of the day, we’ve got to start playing better and we’ve got to go out there and win games,” Orlando’s Paolo Banchero said. “We can’t just say it.”
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Magic return home after Europe trip vs. Grizzlies: ‘We’ve got to start playing better’
After splitting a pair of games against the Grizzlies in Berlin and London, the Magic return to Orlando in search of a more consistent level of play at home. “I think we’re talented enough to…
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January 20, 2026 at 12:08 AM
My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: #Magic return home after Europe trip vs. Memphis:
“At end of the day, we’ve got to start playing better and we’ve got to go out there and win games,” Orlando’s Paolo Banchero said. “We can’t just say it.”
More inside: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/19/o...
“At end of the day, we’ve got to start playing better and we’ve got to go out there and win games,” Orlando’s Paolo Banchero said. “We can’t just say it.”
More inside: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/19/o...
My @orlandosentinel.com recap as the #Magic get crushed by Grizz in London, split Europe trip:
“We’ve just got to get back home (and) lock back in,” Orlando’s Paolo Banchero said. “The experience of London was great, and I wish we could have gotten the win.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/18/o...
“We’ve just got to get back home (and) lock back in,” Orlando’s Paolo Banchero said. “The experience of London was great, and I wish we could have gotten the win.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/18/o...
Beede’s Breakdown: Magic crushed by Grizzlies in London, split Europe trip
The Grizzlies led by as many as 33 points and throughout the entire game against the Magic on Sunday in London. Orlando returns home to host the Hornets next on Thursday.
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January 18, 2026 at 9:16 PM
My @orlandosentinel.com recap as the #Magic get crushed by Grizz in London, split Europe trip:
“We’ve just got to get back home (and) lock back in,” Orlando’s Paolo Banchero said. “The experience of London was great, and I wish we could have gotten the win.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/18/o...
“We’ve just got to get back home (and) lock back in,” Orlando’s Paolo Banchero said. “The experience of London was great, and I wish we could have gotten the win.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/01/18/o...