NBA Draft rumors: Orlando Magic trying to trade into top 5 The Orlando Magic own the No. 6 and No. 11 picks in the upcoming NBA Draft. With so much young talent on the roster, it would not be shocking for the front office to consolidate assets in favor of landing one great prospect instead […] NBA Draft rumors: Magic trying to trade up, Dereck Lively rising, Pacers like Klintman - FanSided - FanSided - Sports News, Entertainment, Lifestyle & Technology - 300+ Sites ..read more

Paolo Banchero took an early lead in the Rookie of the Year race but is he still in the top spot after an absolutely brutal shooting slump? Paolo Banchero was the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and pretty much put himself at the top of the Rookie of the Year rankings from […] Resetting the NBA Rookie of the Year race: Is Paolo Banchero still on top? - FanSided - FanSided - Sports News, Entertainment, Lifestyle & Technology - 300+ Sites ..read more

With All-Star weekend in the rearview mirror, it’s a perfect time to reevaluate every NBA team’s standing in the title race. NBA All-Star weekend has officially passed us by. The NBA playoffs will begin in less than two months. Now is the perfect time to look around the association and reevaluate each team’s standing in […] NBA Power Rankings: Reshuffling every tier of contenders - FanSided - FanSided - Sports News, Entertainment, Lifestyle & Technology - 300+ Sites ..read more

Victor Wembanyama seems to be the consensus No. 1 pick on almost every NBA Mock Draft. How will he fit with the teams who could win the draft lottery? Victor Wembanyama is a unique talent. A 7-foot-5 unicorn with elite shot-blocking potential who also handles the ball like a guard and can drain deep 3s […] NBA Mock Draft: Who is going to get Victor Wembanyama? - FanSided - FanSided - Sports News, Entertainment, Lifestyle & Technology - 300+ Sites ..read more

It may have only been one game this NBA season, but fans are already handing the Rookie of the Year award to the Orlando Magic’s Paolo Banchero. The Orlando Magic won the NBA Draft lottery, and the right to choose one of the top prospects in the class. Come June 23, the Magic opted to […] NBA Twitter giving Paolo Banchero Rookie of the Year already after Magic debut - FanSided - FanSided - Sports News, Entertainment, Lifestyle & Technology - 300+ Sites ..read more

The Orlando Magic have to love what they’re seeing from Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr. so far this preseason. The Orlando Magic have gotten off to an impressive preseason start, winning three of four games and notching wins over the Mavericks and Grizzlies. You obviously need to take all preseason results with […] The Whiteboard: Orlando Magic are building a special frontcourt - FanSided - FanSided - Sports News, Entertainment, Lifestyle & Technology - 300+ Sites ..read more

Markelle Fultz thinks the Magic are playoff-bound and then some in 2023 The Orlando Magic, like any team rolling out a first overall pick from the NBA Draft, will have a lot of eyes on their young talent and early returns from it this season. After drafting Paolo Banchero out of Duke University, they’re hoping […] Markelle Fultz appears to make bold prediction for Magic playoff hopes - FanSided - FanSided - Sports News, Entertainment, Lifestyle & Technology - 300+ Sites ..read more

The war of words between Atlanta Hawks star Dejounte Murray and Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero can be explained through Instagram.  The NBA offseason has been relatively quiet since Summer League, as fans wait to see if any Kevin Durant, Donovan Mitchell or Jayson Tatum rumors eventually materialize. Perhaps that’s why a surprising — and […] Paolo Banchero vs Dejounte Murray NBA Instagram beef, explained - FanSided - FanSided - Sports News, Entertainment, Lifestyle & Technology - 300+ Sites ..read more

Muggsy Bogues offers insight into his inner life in “Muggsy,” while Grant Hill contemplates what his NBA life could have been in “Game.” Muggsy Bogues is best known for being the shortest player in NBA history at just 5’3”. But that factoid has too often overshadowed everything else about his fascinating life. From his childhood […] Muggsy Bogues offers conversation in ‘Muggsy’; Grant Hill offers contemplation in ‘Game’ - FanSided - FanSided - Sports News, Entertainment, Lifestyle & Technology - 300+ Sites ..read more

The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. Several NBA rookies have already debuted in the smaller Summer Leagues run in Sacramento and Utah. But with the Las Vegas Summer League kicking off last night, we’re about […] The Whiteboard: Way-too-early NBA Rookie of the Year power rankings - FanSided - FanSided - Sports News, Entertainment, Lifestyle & Technology - 300+ Sites ..read more