Jason Beede

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Orlando #Magic beat reporter for @orlandosentinel.com. #NBASky. PBWA member. UCF alum. Key West native. jbeede@orlandosentinel.com www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/nba/orlando-magic/

Inbox: #Magic guard Jalen Suggs will serve as a coach at the inaugural Men’s Basketball Without Borders Next Up camp Aug. 26-29 in Istanbul, Türkiye, the league announced. 80 of the top male, high-school-age prospects from around the world will participate at the camp. More:

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Former #Magic wing Jett Howard has signed a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks. Howard, the No. 11 pick in the 2023 draft, was an unrestricted free agent after Orlando declined to pick up his fourth-year team option last Oct.

New: Desmond Bane will return to FedExForum for the first time since last summer's blockbuster trade when the #Magic open the preseason Oct. 7 at Memphis. Orlando, which finalized its preseason slate Monday, will play two preseason road games in 2026: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/07/20/o...

Magic finalize NBA preseason schedule for 2026, to play two road games

In addition to two home preseason games, the Magic will play two road preseason games. Orlando will open the NBA preseason at Memphis on Oct. 7.

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My @orlandosentinel.com recap as the #Magic wrap up Summer League, beat the Celtics behind Malik Reneau's 19 points: “I like that everybody stayed ready,” Orlando’s D.J. Bakker said. “… Those guys did a great job of maximizing the moment.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/07/18/o...

Magic wrap up Summer League, beat Celtics behind Malik Reneau’s 19

Summer League came to a close Saturday afternoon for the Magic, who were sitting key players against the Celtics in Las Vegas.

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FINAL: #Magic 103, Celtics 97 Malik Reneau scores 19 points all in the second half, Au’Diese Toney reaches 18, Will Baker notches 15 points and 6 rebounds and Philip Wheeler adds 10. Orlando wins its 4th straight contest to go 4-1 in Las Vegas under coach D.J. Bakker.

To the 4th: #Magic 81, Celtics 71 Orlando pieced together a strong third quarter, outscoring Boston 36-23 in the 10-minute frame. Will Baker leads with 15 points, Malik Reneau has 14, Au’Diese Toney 12 and Johnell Davis with 8. Orlando shot 13 for 18 in the third quarter.

#Magic trail the Celtics 48-45 at the half in Las Vegas. Will Baker leads Orlando with 13 points and 5 rebounds. Keon Johnson and Au’Diese Toney with 7 points apiece and Lester Quinones has 6. Meanwhile, Magic rookie Izaiyah Nelson is supporting his teammates on Instagram:

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About halfway through the second quarter against Boston, the #Magic trail the Celtics 33-32. Keon Johnson leads Orlando with 7 points, Will Baker up to 6 after a dunk a few moments ago, and Au’Diese Toney has 5 points off the bench.

In their 5th and final Summer League game, the #Magic are without Jase Richardson, Noah Penda, Alex Morales and Colin Castleton vs. Boston. All have played plenty in Las Vegas. Orlando started TyTy Washington Jr., Lester Quinones, Philip Wheeler, Keon Johnson and Will Baker.

FINAL: #Magic 99, Sixers 92 Jase Richardson scores 25 points (10 for 15 FGs) with 4 assists and 3 steals. Alex Morales records 13 PTS and 10 REB. Noah Penda notches 10 PTS, 6 REB and 6 AST and 3 BLK. Orlando holds off a strong push late by Philadelphia and improves to 3-1 in Las Vegas.

Halftime: #Magic 65, Sixers 37 Jase Richardson (3 for 4 from 3) has 17 points, Lester Quinones with 10 points, Noah Penda has 6 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists and Colin Castleton with 8 points and 6 rebounds. Orlando’s starters have completely controlled this one.

End of the 1st quarter: #Magic 30, Sixers 17 Jase Richardson (2 for 3 from 3) leads with 10 points, Alex Morales has 6 points and 4 rebounds, and 5 points apiece from Lester Quinones and Philip Wheeler. Orlando shot 6 for 9 from 3, Philadelphia 3 for 10.

#Magic second-year pro Jase Richardson with a quick 8 points after sinking his first two 3-pointers and slamming down a drive to the basket with one hand. Orlando jumps out ahead 16-7 about halfway through the 1st quarter vs. Philadelphia.

NEWS: Legendary #Magic play-by-play voice David Steele has retired. “It’s been an honor to represent the Orlando Magic and I am forever grateful,” Steele said. Dante Marchitelli will replace Steele as Orlando’s new play-by-play TV voice. More inside: www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/07/14/o...

David Steele retires after 37 seasons as play-by-play voice of Magic

David Steele said he is “forever grateful” to have had the opportunity to serve as the play-by-play voice of the Orlando Magic since 1989.

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NEWS: Imaging Sunday showed that #Magic rookie Izaiyah Nelson suffered a fracture in his left ankle. Nelson will undergo surgery and is expected to return to basketball activities in 3-4 months.

My @orlandosentinel.com recap as the #Magic storm back, capture a Summer League win in OT against the Trail Blazers: “Everybody stayed ready,” Orlando’s DJ Bakker said after the win. “When you talk about being a connected team, that’s what it looks like.” www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/07/12/o...

Magic storm back, capture Summer League win in OT against Trail Blazers

The Magic were without Jase Richardson and Noah Penda in the second Summer League game of a back-to-back Sunday against the Trail Blazers.

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#Magic summer league coach D.J. Bakker confirmed Orlando rookie Izaiyah Nelson suffered a sprained left ankle vs. Portland when I asked for an update postgame. “We don’t play again until Wednesday so we’ll give him a chance to recover and see where he’s at,” Bakker said.

Jason Beede@jbeede.bsky.social · 3w ago

#Magic rookie Izaiyah Nelson suffered a sprained left ankle in today's Summer League game vs. Portland, I'm told. He's considered day-to-day.

FINAL in OT: #Magic 112, Trail Blazers 105 Orlando storms back against Portland and wins in OT to capture back-to-back Summer League victories. Lester Quinones leads with 30 points, Colin Castleton notched 21 and Phillip Wheeler scored 18. Keon Johnson added 15 off the bench.

Somehow Lester Quinones got a decent look off the jump-ball, but couldn't hit from long distance. #Magic and Trail Blazers head to overtime tied at 101. They'll play two minutes of free basketball to determine a winner.

To the 4th: #Magic 71, Trail Blazers 71 Orlando, which trailed by as many as 15 points in the second quarter, held Portland to just 16 points in the third frame. Lester Quinones still at 15 points, Castleton with 13 and Keon Johnson has added 13 off the bench.