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Tom Brew

Tom Brew

Joined: Jul 12, 2024

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) looks on against the Indiana Pacers in the second quarter at Kia Center. Banchero scored 50 points, setting the basketball world on fire.
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NBA Elite React to Paolo Banchero's 50-Point Night For Orlando Magic

ORLANDO, Fla. — Paolo Bachero was the first overall pick of the Orlando Magic in 2022, and for good reason., They felt like he could be a superstar in the NBA.

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Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) shoots against Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) last season.
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Point Spread: Magic Modest Favorite in Home Showdown With Indiana Pacers

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Indiana Pacers and Orlando Magic are two of the most interesting teams in the NBA. The Pacers made a surprising run all the way to the Easte

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Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) defends.
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Defense Rests in Magic's Blowout Loss to Grizzlies on Saturday Night

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Orlando had some more third-quarter magic on Saturday night, but even a 21-point run wasn't enough to avoid a beatdown in Memphis. The Magic ha

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Orlando's Franz Wagner (right) led the Magic in scoring on Friday night in their home-opening win against the Brooklyn Nets.
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My Two Cents: Magic Already Proving They Can Win in Many Different Ways

ORLANDO, Fla. — You can't win them all if you don't win the first game. Or the second. But so far, so good for the Orlando Magic. They are 2-0 out of the gate,

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Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (24) shoots over Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) last year.
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Point Spread: Magic Hefty Favorite in Home Opener vs. Brooklyn Nets

ORLANDO, Fla. — Fresh off an impressive win in Miami to start the season, the Orlando Magic have their home opener on Friday night against the Brooklyn Nets.

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Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) sets up the offense against the Miami Heat.
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My Two Cents: Banchero Demanded Fast Start From Magic, And He Delivers in Rout

MIAMI, Fla. — Even with more than six minutes left in the Orlando Magic's season opener at Miami, the Kaseya Center was already half empty. A blowout by the vis

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Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (left) goes to the basket against Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero during a game last season.
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Point Spread: Orlando Magic Slight Underdog in Season Opener at Miami Heat

MIAMI, Fla. — The 2024-25 regular season is here for the Orlando Magic, and it starts just down the road against the Heat, their bitter in-state rival. The open

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Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris (14) talks with center Wendell Carter Jr. during a game in Houston last April.
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My Two Cents: Magic Guard Gary Harris Finds it Hard to Believe He's Starting His 11th NBA Season

ORLANDO — Like a lot of kids growing up in Indiana, Gary Harris dreamed of playing in the NBA some day. His hoop dreams, most of them anyway, have come true. Ha

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Orlando Magic on SI beat reporter Mason Williams at Madison Square Garden in New York.
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Mason Williams Joins 'Orlando Magic on SI' Team as Beat Reporter

ORLANDO — The rebranding is complete, and a new team of writers, editors and podcasters are in place for the new "Orlando Magic on SI'' team-specific site on Sp

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Orlando guard Jett Howard (third from left) is all smiles after scoring 22 points in the Magic's win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday on the first day of the NBA Summer League.
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My Two Cents: Magic's Jett Howard Shows He's Not a Rookie Anymore

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Jett Howard wasn't the first rookie to be overwhelmed by his initial NBA experience, and he won't be the last. But he's also thrilled that it

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