Cody Taylor
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Neither Victor Wembanyama nor Stephon Castle will be on the plane to Orlando tonight. Might join team during trip, but no guarantee they’ll play, Mitch Johnson says.
December 2, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Neither Victor Wembanyama nor Stephon Castle will be on the plane to Orlando tonight. Might join team during trip, but no guarantee they’ll play, Mitch Johnson says.
Jordan Walsh has been so good this year
December 3, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Jordan Walsh has been so good this year
Other nominees …
West: David Adelman (DEN), Mitch Johnson (SAS), Jordan Ott (PHX) and Ime Udoka (HOU)
East: Kenny Atkinson (CLE), Mike Brown (NYK), Jamahl Mosley (ORL), Darko Rajaković (TOR), Quin Snyder (ATL) and Erik Spoelstra (MIA)
West: David Adelman (DEN), Mitch Johnson (SAS), Jordan Ott (PHX) and Ime Udoka (HOU)
East: Kenny Atkinson (CLE), Mike Brown (NYK), Jamahl Mosley (ORL), Darko Rajaković (TOR), Quin Snyder (ATL) and Erik Spoelstra (MIA)
Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Coaches of the Month for October/November.
December 2, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Other nominees …
West: David Adelman (DEN), Mitch Johnson (SAS), Jordan Ott (PHX) and Ime Udoka (HOU)
East: Kenny Atkinson (CLE), Mike Brown (NYK), Jamahl Mosley (ORL), Darko Rajaković (TOR), Quin Snyder (ATL) and Erik Spoelstra (MIA)
West: David Adelman (DEN), Mitch Johnson (SAS), Jordan Ott (PHX) and Ime Udoka (HOU)
East: Kenny Atkinson (CLE), Mike Brown (NYK), Jamahl Mosley (ORL), Darko Rajaković (TOR), Quin Snyder (ATL) and Erik Spoelstra (MIA)
Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Coaches of the Month for October/November.
December 2, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Coaches of the Month for October/November.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace and Toronto Raptors guard-forward Scottie Barnes have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Defensive Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in October/November.
December 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace and Toronto Raptors guard-forward Scottie Barnes have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Defensive Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in October/November.
Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg and Hornets guard Kon Knueppel have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Rookies of the Month for October/November.
It is the first time both winners are from the same college (Duke) since the NBA began awarding the honor in each conference in 2001-02.
It is the first time both winners are from the same college (Duke) since the NBA began awarding the honor in each conference in 2001-02.
December 2, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg and Hornets guard Kon Knueppel have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Rookies of the Month for October/November.
It is the first time both winners are from the same college (Duke) since the NBA began awarding the honor in each conference in 2001-02.
It is the first time both winners are from the same college (Duke) since the NBA began awarding the honor in each conference in 2001-02.
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Rookie Noah Penda is embracing his role off the bench for the Magic, and his contributions didn't go unnoticed on Monday 👇
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Magic rookie Noah Penda earns praise after key outing: 'He was great'
Noah Penda played a pivotal second-half role on Monday, helping the Magic overcome a double-digit deficit and defeat the Bulls.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Rookie Noah Penda is embracing his role off the bench for the Magic, and his contributions didn't go unnoticed on Monday 👇
therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Rookie Noah Penda is embracing his role off the bench for the Magic, and his contributions didn't go unnoticed on Monday 👇
therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Magic rookie Noah Penda earns praise after key outing: 'He was great'
Noah Penda played a pivotal second-half role on Monday, helping the Magic overcome a double-digit deficit and defeat the Bulls.
therookiewire.usatoday.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Rookie Noah Penda is embracing his role off the bench for the Magic, and his contributions didn't go unnoticed on Monday 👇
therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
therookiewire.usatoday.com/story/sports...
Desmond Bane had a special visitor after scoring 37 points for a second straight game
December 2, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Desmond Bane had a special visitor after scoring 37 points for a second straight game
Final: Magic 125, Bulls 120
December 2, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Final: Magic 125, Bulls 120
Bulls call a timeout down 125-120 with 9.4 seconds left.
December 2, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Bulls call a timeout down 125-120 with 9.4 seconds left.
Desmond Bane just inadvertently tipped in the ball for the Bulls, while trying to haul in a rebound.
December 2, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Desmond Bane just inadvertently tipped in the ball for the Bulls, while trying to haul in a rebound.
The Magic add another point at the FT line after Matas Buzelis was issued a T for shoving Desmond Bane.
December 2, 2025 at 3:03 AM
The Magic add another point at the FT line after Matas Buzelis was issued a T for shoving Desmond Bane.
The Magic take a 116-111 lead with 2:11 left after that putback by Wendell Carter Jr. He is up to 15 points and 6 rebounds.
December 2, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The Magic take a 116-111 lead with 2:11 left after that putback by Wendell Carter Jr. He is up to 15 points and 6 rebounds.
Desmond Bane has 32 points, his second straight 30-point game.
December 2, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Desmond Bane has 32 points, his second straight 30-point game.
The Bulls call a timeout with 5:52 left after an Anthony Black dunk. They lead 107-104.
December 2, 2025 at 2:49 AM
The Bulls call a timeout with 5:52 left after an Anthony Black dunk. They lead 107-104.
End of 3Q | Bulls 85, Magic 85
Tre Jones: 17 points
Vooch: 16 points, 6 rebounds
Wagner: 21 points
Bane: 19 points
Orlando finished the quarter on a 22-10 run.
Tre Jones: 17 points
Vooch: 16 points, 6 rebounds
Wagner: 21 points
Bane: 19 points
Orlando finished the quarter on a 22-10 run.
December 2, 2025 at 2:29 AM
End of 3Q | Bulls 85, Magic 85
Tre Jones: 17 points
Vooch: 16 points, 6 rebounds
Wagner: 21 points
Bane: 19 points
Orlando finished the quarter on a 22-10 run.
Tre Jones: 17 points
Vooch: 16 points, 6 rebounds
Wagner: 21 points
Bane: 19 points
Orlando finished the quarter on a 22-10 run.
The Magic are back to within 2 points with 1:18 left in the 3rd quarter following a Desmond Bane 3-pointer. He is up to 19 points.
December 2, 2025 at 2:25 AM
The Magic are back to within 2 points with 1:18 left in the 3rd quarter following a Desmond Bane 3-pointer. He is up to 19 points.
Anthony Black hits the Magic's first 3 of the 3rd quarter. They had missed their first 7 of the period.
December 2, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Anthony Black hits the Magic's first 3 of the 3rd quarter. They had missed their first 7 of the period.
Noah Penda is checking into the game for Tristan da Silva, who just picked up his 4th foul.
December 2, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Noah Penda is checking into the game for Tristan da Silva, who just picked up his 4th foul.
Josh Giddey converts the and-1 to give the Bulls their largest lead of the game - 69-57.
December 2, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Josh Giddey converts the and-1 to give the Bulls their largest lead of the game - 69-57.
Vooch just picked up 2 fouls in 6 seconds. He is up to 4.
December 2, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Vooch just picked up 2 fouls in 6 seconds. He is up to 4.
The Bulls have opened the 3rd quarter on a 9-1 run. The Magic have missed their first four 3s of the period and are shooting just 3-17 overall.
December 2, 2025 at 2:02 AM
The Bulls have opened the 3rd quarter on a 9-1 run. The Magic have missed their first four 3s of the period and are shooting just 3-17 overall.
Halftime: Bulls 53, Magic 53
Dosunmu: 13 points
Buzelis: 10 points, 4 rebounds
Wagner: 17 points, 3 rebounds
Bane: 12 points, 3 rebounds
Dosunmu: 13 points
Buzelis: 10 points, 4 rebounds
Wagner: 17 points, 3 rebounds
Bane: 12 points, 3 rebounds
December 2, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Halftime: Bulls 53, Magic 53
Dosunmu: 13 points
Buzelis: 10 points, 4 rebounds
Wagner: 17 points, 3 rebounds
Bane: 12 points, 3 rebounds
Dosunmu: 13 points
Buzelis: 10 points, 4 rebounds
Wagner: 17 points, 3 rebounds
Bane: 12 points, 3 rebounds
A patented defensive possession there from Jonathan Isaac: Deflects the ball away from Matas Buzelis and then blocks his shot in the paint a few seconds later.
December 2, 2025 at 1:24 AM
A patented defensive possession there from Jonathan Isaac: Deflects the ball away from Matas Buzelis and then blocks his shot in the paint a few seconds later.