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Tony Mejia

Tony Mejia

Joined: Apr 29, 2025

Tony has covered the NBA since 2005, with stops at CBS Sports and Vegas Insider. He is a graduate of University of Central Florida.

Nearly three decades ago, Orlando Magic guard Penny Hardaway thrived in the best uniforms the franchise he helped take to national prominence ever had. The team went for nostalgia in their newly unveiled look, but missed the mark by not simply reverting to what worked best in the past.
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Orlando Magic Should Have Gone Full Nostalgia in Rebranded New Look

The Orlando Magic unveiled a new logo and uniform look in a rebrand designed as a nod to the past, but could've placated its fan base by simply reverting to a font style that will never be surpassed.

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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is a player Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero would've been afforded years to try and get past in previous generations, but the new NBA means time is not a luxury teams can afford.
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Wide Open East Means Orlando Magic Can't Afford Playoff Baby Steps

Paolo Banchero thinks his Orlando Magic could compete for titles starting next season due to new blood rising to the top in the East, which is a necessary stance given the NBA's financial climate.

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NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal hinted on a recent podcast that the draft lottery that landed him with the Orlando Magic in 1992 may have been guided by his preference for warm weather.
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Shaquille O'Neal Hints Weather May Have Sealed Orlando Magic's Lottery Luck

NBA superstar Shaquille O'Neal told a story about relaying to then-commissioner David Stern his preference for playing in a warm-weather city prior to the lottery the Orlando Magic won in 1992.

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will meet with team decision-makers later this week and could list the Orlando Magic as a preferred destination if he wants out of the only franchise he's played for in the NBA.
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Giannis Drops Clue About Orlando Magic as Preferred Destination in Potential Trade

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo hinted that he might favor a trade to a Florida team in a social media interaction early Sunday entering a week where he's expected to discuss his future.

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While Cooper Flagg (far right) should go No. 1 to Dallas, Duke teammates Kon Knueppel (middle) and Khaman Maluach (center) would be available for the Orlando Magic if they're able to trade up from their current spot at No. 16.
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Trading Up Would Help Orlando Magic Land Coveted NBA Draft Prospects

The Orlando Magic are one of six teams with multiple draft picks and can potentially secure Top-10 talent like Kon Knueppel, Khaman Maluach or Derik Queen if it can trade up.

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo could request a trade, allowing teams like the Orlando Magic to utilize assets like forward Franz Wagner in an effort to land the two-time MVP.
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Orlando Magic A Potential Destination As Giannis Trade Rumor Carousel Spins

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo could shake up the NBA by requesting a trade, and the Orlando Magic can put together an attractive package featuring Franz Wagner if he's available.

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Arizona forward Carter Bryant is the type of athletic wing that Orlando Magic president Jeff Weltman typically becomes enamored with in the NBA Draft process. Orlando holds picks No. 16 and 25.
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Orlando Magic Enjoy NBA Draft Lottery as Southeast Foes Fail to Land Big Prize

The Orlando Magic watched all four of its Southeast Division rivals have tough nights in the NBA Draft Lottery and will now focus on what to do with their two picks.

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard has never been known for his defense, but brings the type of elite shooting the Orlando Magic are seeking as they seek to upgrade the lowest-scoring offense in the NBA.
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Orlando Magic Willing to Sacrifice Elite Defense for Improved Scoring

After leading the league in scoring defense but ranking last in points per game, the Orlando Magic are mulling offseason changes aimed at improving their offense at all costs.

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Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero documented the ups and downs of his third season in an online written and video diary with Andscape that wrapped up with the final chapter dropping on May 5.
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Orlando Magic Star Paolo Banchero Wraps Up Riveting Online Diary

Orlando Magic star Paolo Bancero wrapped up an online diary on Andscape with the eighth and final chapter of a series that offered a behind-the-scenes look on his third pro season.

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Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley expects his team to take their first-round series loss to Joe Mazzulla's Boston Celtics as a driving force this offseason.
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Orlando Magic Head Coach Uses Boston Celtics for Offseason Motivation

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley encouraged his team to use their first-round exit against the NBA champion Boston Celtics as a driving force all offseason.

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo could shake up the NBA if he requests a trade after a disappointing first-round exit at the hands of the Indiana Pacers.
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Orlando Magic Can Shake Up NBA Due to Unique Giannis Connections

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo could shake up the NBA by requesting a trade, and the Orlando Magic is currently run by the executives who drafted him in 2013.

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Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs missed the season's final few months after knee surgery in late January, but his rehab has gone smoothly, putting him on the right path to pick up where he left off in 2025-26.
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Orlando Magic's Jalen Suggs Seeks Growth After Season-Ending Surgery

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs played in three games in 2025, but is recovery well after knee surgery and utilized his time off the court to improve in other ways.

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