Jason Beede

New: Sean Sweeney’s #Magic journey was filled with “pouring his heart and soul into basketball.” Those who know him well all agree they were certain he would be a head coach in the NBA. My @orlandosentinel.com profile on the new head coach in Orlando: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/07/12/o...

My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: Without two starters, the shorthanded #Magic continue their road trip with two games at Toronto: “Everybody has a great idea of what we’re trying to do on both ends of the floor,” Orlando’s Desmond Bane said. More: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/27/o...

After making his season debut at New York, #Magic guard Anthony Black is no longer listed on the injury report for Wednesday’s game at Toronto. Orlando expectedly won’t have Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs, Jonathan Isaac, Noah Penda or Izaiyah Nelson against the Raptors.

The Osceola #Magic have announced their training camp roster. It includes a number of players who had signed an Exhibit 10 contract with Orlando, such as Malaki Branham and Ricky Council IV. But it doesn’t list Kevin Knox II, who reportedly has been in talks with a Spanish club.

My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: The #Magic “just stayed with it” to earn their first win of season against the Knicks: “It wasn’t pretty but we got it done, and that’s what matters,” Orlando’s Nikola Vucevic told the Sentinel in New York. More: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/26/o...

NEWS: #Magic guard Jalen Suggs suffered a right knee mild bone bruise during Sunday's game at New York, the team said. There was no other structural damage in his knee, and Suggs will be re-evaluated in 2 weeks. More: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/26/o...

My @orlandosentinel.com recap as the #Magic top the Knicks on the road for their 1st win under Sean Sweeney while Jalen Suggs suffers an injury: “(He) willed us to victory down the stretch, for sure,” Orlando’s Anthony Black said about Franz Wagner. www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/25/o...

#Magic coach Sean Sweeney didn’t have an update on Jalen Suggs beyond saying he’ll be evaluated when I asked postgame in New York. Sweeney did say he talked briefly with Suggs post-game, adding that he was in good spirits.

FINAL: #Magic 111, Knicks 102 Orlando gets its first win of the regular season and first under new coach Sean Sweeney thanks to a huge fourth quarter from Franz Wagner. But will need to wait and see about Jalen Suggs.

To the 4th: Knicks 75, #Magic 71 Orlando still hasn't led tonight but it's remained within striking distance of New York, which hasn't been able to put the game out of reach yet either. Tristan da Silva (4 for 7 from 3) with 16 points, Anthony Black (4 for 6 from 3) with 15.

Halftime: Knicks 52, #Magic 48 In his season debut, Black has 12 points on 3-for-4 shooting from 3-point range. Tristan da Silva (8 PTS) also with two 3-pointers. Bane was scoreless until two late triples as well. Knicks are 4 for 16 from distance, Orlando 10 for 24.

End of the 1st quarter: Knicks 28, #Magic 21 Somehow, Orlando trails by single digits despite a brutal start. Desmond Bane and Franz Wagner were both held scoreless and shot a combined 0 for 7 from the field. Five turnovers as well from the Magic.

The #Magic are starting Jase Richardson, Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr. at New York tonight.

My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: #Magic forward Paolo Banchero said Sunday he’s “pissed off” by a right ankle injury that could keep him out “at least a month.” “You don’t want to feel sorry for yourself … I’m just upset,” he said. More from New York: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/25/o...

Speaking at shootaround in New York, #Magic forward Paolo Banchero said he could miss “at least a month” because of his right low-grade high ankle sprain. Banchero, with his right foot in a boot, said this is the first time he’s dealt with a high ankle sprain. Full story soon.

#Magic guard Anthony Black (right ankle sprain) remains Questionable against the Knicks tonight following shootaround in New York. Orlando coach Sean Sweeney said Black will go through his pre-game shooting slot at Madison Square Garden and they’ll see how he feels after.

The #Magic have upgraded Anthony Black (right ankle sprain) to Questionable for Sunday’s game at New York. Paolo Banchero (right low grade high ankle sprain), Jonathan Isaac (left knee injury management), Noah Penda (right partially torn hamstring) and Izaiyah Nelson are OUT.

#Magic forward Paolo Banchero told @orlandosentinel.com last night he tweaked his right ankle to the inside during the 1st quarter. “Most of all my ankle sprains have always been to the outside, so this is kind of foreign to me,” he said. “So a little scary in that way.” More below:

NEWS: #Magic forward Paolo Banchero suffered a low-grade right high ankle sprain during Friday’s loss to Minnesota, @orlandosentinel.com confirmed. He’ll continue to undergo further testing and evaluation, but is expected to miss some time. More: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/24/o...

My @orlandosentinel.com recap as the #Magic fall to the T-Wolves, drop their 2nd straight to open the season: “To me, it’s just learn from what took place, get better (and) get back on the horse,” Orlando coach Sean Sweeney said. www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/23/o...

I will have more Saturday from my 1-on-1 locker room conversation with Paolo Banchero, but the #Magic forward told @orlandosentinel.com tonight he feels “pretty confident” his sore right ankle is “nothing too major.” As Sean Sweeney said, Orlando will continue to evaluate him.

#Magic coach Sean Sweeney didn’t have much of an update postgame on Paolo Banchero, beyond confirming he has a sore right ankle. Sweeney said Banchero will continue to be evaluated.

The #Magic say Paolo Banchero is doubtful to return because of a sore right ankle.

To the 4th: Timberwolves 86, #Magic 60 Minnesota's largest lead of the night is 26 points after holding Orlando to just 15 points in the third quarter.

Halftime: Timberwolves 57, #Magic 45 Orlando isn't taking care of the ball (9 turnovers) and has struggled from distance (4 for 18). Minnesota has also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds compared to Orlando's lone offensive board. Banchero with 12 PTS, 4 REB and 5 AST, but 3 fouls.

The #Magic are starting Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. against the Timberwolves tonight.

My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: #Magic focused on fixing mistakes before hosting Timberwolves: “A lot of growth to still be made,” Desmond Bane said. “The players, the coaches, everybody’s bought in, so I don’t doubt that that’s going to happen.” More: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/22/o...

The #Magic list Anthony Black (right ankle sprain), Jonathan Isaac (left knee injury management), Noah Penda (right partially torn hamstring) and Izaiyah Nelson (left ankle injury recovery) all as OUT for Friday’s game vs. Minnesota.

My @orlandosentinel.com recap as the #Magic fall in the season opener to the Hawks despite Paolo Banchero’s 35: “There’s plenty to work on, certainly,” Orlando’s Sean Sweeney said. “Defensively, I think we can do a much better job than we did tonight...” www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/21/o...

FINAL: Hawks 132, #Magic 125 Banchero scores 35 points, Wagner and Carter notch 22 apiece and Bane adds 18. But Atlanta notched 24 points off 20 Orlando turnovers and totaled 60 points in the paint.

To the 4th: #Magic 100, Hawks 99 Orlando outscored Atlanta 38-27 in the third quarter. Banchero with 28 points, Wagner and Bane both with 18, Wendell Carter Jr. and da Silva also with 12 apiece. Magic have shot 28 for 37 at the FT line so far tonight, Hawks are 23 for 28.

Halftime: Hawks 72, #Magic 62 Atlanta outscored Orlando 44-29 in the 2nd quarter. Sean Sweeney won't be pleased with that defensive effort or lack of control on offense. Banchero (3 for 3 from 3) with 22 points, da Silva 12 and Bane 11. Hawks 38-18 scoring edge in the paint.

End of the 1st quarter: #Magic 33, Hawks 28 Paolo Banchero (3 for 3 FG) with 8 points, Franz Wagner (3 for 3 FG) with 7 points, and Tristan da Silva (2 for 3 from 3) with 6. Orlando shot 4 for 10 from 3-point range, Atlanta 2 for 9.

The #Magic are starting Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. to open the 2026-27 season against the Hawks.

New #Magic coach Sean Sweeney joked pre-game he’s heard from “too many people” ahead of his first opening night as an NBA head coach. “We’re just excited to get out there and play. These guys have earned the right to go attack the game and play against an opponent for real.”

Ahead of opening night, I joined Fox35 Orlando to talk all things #Magic: www.fox35orlando.com/video/fmc-v1...

My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: Appearing on 96.9 The Game, Orlando’s Jeff Weltman summed up #Magic camp under Sean Sweeney, discussed Anthony Black contract talks and more: “I’m really excited about what Sean’s already put in place,” Weltman said. More: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/21/o...

News: The #Magic are exercising the fourth-year rookie team option on Tristan da Silva and the third-year rookie team option on Jase Richardson, a league source told @orlandosentinel.com. Both players are now signed through the 2027-28 season.

“I think he’s close,” #Magic coach Sean Sweeney said about Anthony Black (right ankle sprain). “He’s ramping up. He’s getting close. He’s doing a good job. He’s been a full participant here, and we’ve just got to be smart and keep building, getting him ready as soon as we can.”

My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: The #Magic are eager to open the NBA season Wednesday under Sean Sweeney against the Hawks: “The group is excited to get going and we’re looking forward to what we have tomorrow and getting after it,” Sweeney said. More: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/20/o...

Inbox: Every fan in attendance for Wednesday’s game will receive a commemorative #Magic T-shirt featuring STUFF. The team says limited tickets for opening night remain available and it encourages fans to arrive early to take in the full experience at Kia Center. More details:

#Magic teammates Franz Wagner and Jase Richardson are NOT listed on the injury report and are both AVAILABLE to open the regular season Wednesday vs. Atlanta.

The #Magic list Anthony Black (right ankle sprain), Jonathan Isaac (left knee injury management), Noah Penda (right partially torn hamstring) and Izaiyah Nelson (left ankle injury management) all as OUT for Wednesday’s season-opener vs. Atlanta.

#Magic forward Franz Wagner said he participated fully in practice today and he plans on playing tomorrow night against the Hawks to open the regular season.

My full @orlandosentinel.com story on the #Magic and Anthony Black not reaching agreement on a rookie-scale contract extension ahead of Monday’s deadline and what it means moving forward: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/19/o...

The #Magic and Anthony Black were unable to reach agreement on a rookie-scale contract extension ahead of Monday’s 6 p.m. deadline. Black is headed towards restricted free agency following the season.

My latest for @orlandosentinel.com: Noah Penda said Sunday he’s frustrated by the timing of his latest hamstring injury, as the #Magic continue to evaluate Franz Wagner. Plus, the latest on Jonathan Isaac, who I spoke with about his left knee injury recovery: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/18/o...

#Magic forward Noah Penda said his partially torn right hamstring feels really sore. He’s unsure how long he’ll be out. The imaging he saw from his first strain showed it fully healed, and he felt this injury in a different area of the hamstring. “Just terrible luck,” he said.

#Magic coach Sean Sweeney said the team will continue to evaluate Franz Wagner’s right shoulder and learn more. Wagner was able to do some “light work” during Sunday’s practice, Sweeney said.

My full @orlandosentinel.com story on the latest surrounding #Magic teammates Franz Wagner, Noah Penda and Jase Richardson following Friday’s preseason finale: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/10/17/o...

More #Magic injury updates, the @orlandosentinel.com has learned: — The team will continue to evaluate the right shoulder of Franz Wagner after he exited Friday’s game due to right shoulder soreness. — Jase Richardson is considered day-to-day with low back soreness.