Matt Hanifan

Matt Hanifan

Joined: Sep 9, 2025

Matt Hanifan: Born and raised in Nevada, Matt has covered the Miami Heat, NBA and men’s college basketball for various platforms since 2019. More of his work can be found at Hot Hot Hoops, Vendetta Sports Media and Mountain West Connection. He studied journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno, where he previously served as a sports staff writer for The Nevada Sagebrush. Twitter: @Mph_824_

Dec 5, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) reacts after a basket against the Miami Heat in the third quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Dec 9, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) drives to the basket against Miami Heat guard Norman Powell (24) during the second half at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Dec 5, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) looks on against the Miami Heat in the third quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson looks to drive past Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner.

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The Orlando Magic may have lost by six to New York, but they were dealt a much bigger blow.

Dec 5, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) drives to the basket past Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) in the first quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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Miami will get another shot in an NBA Cup quarterfinal

Dec 3, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Jase Richardson (11) drives to the hoop past San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) in the fourth quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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Jase Richardson played all but eight seconds of the game's final 16 minutes Wednesday.

Dec 3, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) reacts after a basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the first quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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Orlando Magic takeaways from a ferocious comeback that fell short against San Antonio

Dec 1, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) shoots the ball during the second quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Backup center also plays big against Bulls before leaving and other takeaways

Nov 28, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) drives to the basket as Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) defends during the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

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The Magic's key acquisition came up huge against the best team in the East so far

Nov 25, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) and center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) and guard Jalen Suggs (4) high-five after a play against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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Orlando is now 3-0 in Emirates Cup group stage play after routing the 76ers

Nov 10, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) celebrates with forward Paolo Banchero (5) after making a game wing basket against the Portland Trail Blazers in the fourth quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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Orlando is 9-4 over its last 13 games entering a contest with Philadelphia.

Nov 23, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Orlando Magic guard Jett Howard (13) controls the ball while Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) defends during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

Jase Richardson, Noah Penda and Jett Howard helped Orlando nearly complete a furious rally.

Nov 7, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges (25) is guarded by Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva (23) in the first quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Magic surpass season-high in points for the second-straight game, this time against New York

Nov 14, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) brings the ball up court during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

While improved, the Magic's offense still hasn't been completely fixed.

Nov 20, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) shoots the ball during the second quarter against the LA Clippers at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

The Magic have won five of their last six games