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Cody Taylor
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Credentialed reporter covering the Orlando Magic and the rest of the NBA at Rookie Wire for the USA TODAY Sports Media Group | 📧: [email protected]

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Final: Spurs 114, Magic 112
December 4, 2025 at 2:34 AM
The Spurs-Magic starters:
December 3, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Paolo Banchero will miss his 10th straight game on Wednesday for the Magic.

The Spurs, who beat the Grizzlies last night, just announced their injury report for the contest:
December 3, 2025 at 5:07 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.
December 2, 2025 at 9:01 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.
December 2, 2025 at 8:01 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.
December 2, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Desmond Bane had a special visitor after scoring 37 points for a second straight game
December 2, 2025 at 3:21 AM
The Bulls-Magic starters:
December 2, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 6 of the 2025-26 season (Nov. 24-30).
December 1, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Magic forward Paolo Banchero (groin) is listed as out for tomorrow against the Bulls. He will miss his ninth straight game.

The full injury report:
November 30, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The NBA Cup quarterfinals schedule:
November 29, 2025 at 5:46 AM
The remaining scenarios for NBA Cup games on Friday:
November 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 5 of the 2025-26 season (Nov. 17-23).
November 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Jalen Suggs is listed as out tonight in Boston, while Wendell Carter Jr. is questionable to play.

The full injury report:
November 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said he was lightheaded and dizzy before leaving the game, but added that he is OK and much better now
November 23, 2025 at 1:09 AM
The halftime entertainment in Orlando:
November 22, 2025 at 11:22 PM
The starters tonight for Knicks-Magic:
November 22, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Reminder: The Knicks-Magic game tomorrow will tip off at 5 p.m. EST and be televised in over 30 countries
November 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The City Edition court for tonight 🪄
November 20, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Paolo Banchero (groin) will miss his fourth straight game on Thursday as the Magic host the Clippers.

The full injury report:
November 20, 2025 at 12:55 AM
The starters for Warriors-Magic
November 18, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Steph drains a half-court shot on the first attempt
November 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Jamahl Mosley said Jalen Suggs will go through his pregame shooting slot, and his status for tonight will be determined afterward. He got onto the court about 15 minutes ago.
November 18, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Paolo Banchero (groin) is out tomorrow against the Warriors. Jalen Suggs (groin) is listed as questionable.
November 17, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić and Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 4 of the 2025-26 season (Nov. 10-16).
November 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM