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Evan Mobley, Cavaliers agree on 5-year, $224 million rookie contract extension, AP source says
Read full article: Evan Mobley, Cavaliers agree on 5-year, $224 million rookie contract extension, AP source saysA person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the Cleveland Cavaliers and forward Evan Mobley have agreed to a five-year, $224 million contract extension.
Franz Wagner scores 34, leads Magic to second straight rout of Cavaliers to tie series at 2-2
Read full article: Franz Wagner scores 34, leads Magic to second straight rout of Cavaliers to tie series at 2-2Franz Wagner had 34 points and 13 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic held the Cleveland Cavaliers scoreless for a second-half stretch of almost seven minutes Saturday in a 112-89 victory that tied the Eastern Conference first-round series at 2-2.
Kawhi Leonard returns to the Clippers' lineup for Game 2 against Luka Doncic and the Mavericks
Read full article: Kawhi Leonard returns to the Clippers' lineup for Game 2 against Luka Doncic and the MavericksKawhi Leonard has returned to the Los Angeles Clippersโ lineup for Game 2 of their playoff series against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks.
LeBron James, back in Miami with the Lakers, reflects on his 4 Heat seasons
Read full article: LeBron James, back in Miami with the Lakers, reflects on his 4 Heat seasonsLeBron James couldnโt help but notice the new floor in Miami on Monday, the one with the word โCultureโ splashed across midcourt and with team president Pat Rileyโs long mantra painted in each of the lanes.
Warriors fall to Magic 94-90; Suns clinch 1st in Pacific
Read full article: Warriors fall to Magic 94-90; Suns clinch 1st in PacificFranz Wagner made three free throws with 12.2 seconds remaining and dunked on an inbounds play for the final points, leading the Orlando Magic to a 94-90 win over the Golden State Warriors.
Curry, Embiid help 76ers top Magic, clinch top seed in East
Read full article: Curry, Embiid help 76ers top Magic, clinch top seed in EastSeth Curry scored 20 points, Joel Embiid had 13 points and 11 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers clinched the top seed for the playoffs in the Eastern Conference with a 122-97 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.
Mavs' Cuban relents on anthem after NBA reiterates policy
Read full article: Mavs' Cuban relents on anthem after NBA reiterates policy(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)DALLAS โ Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban relented Wednesday and the national anthem will be played before home games this season after the NBA reiterated its โlongstanding league policyโ to include the song. โWith NBA teams now in the process of welcoming fans back into their arenas, all teams will play the national anthem in keeping with longstanding league policy,โ the league said. It's been quite a day.โThe Mavericks released a statement from Cuban while acknowledging the club would return to playing the anthem. โWe have no problem playing the national anthem at all,โ Cuban said. โI stand for the national anthem.
VanVleet sets Raptors mark with 54 in 123-108 win at Orlando
Read full article: VanVleet sets Raptors mark with 54 in 123-108 win at OrlandoToronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet, left, drives around Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)ORLANDO, Fla. โ Fred VanVleet set a franchise record with 54 points and hit a career-best 11 3-pointers as the Toronto Raptors beat the short-handed Orlando Magic 123-108 on Tuesday night. AdNorman Powell had 23 points for Toronto, and Kyle Lowry posted a triple-double with 14 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Orlando, which has lost 12 of 14, tried almost every guard on its roster against the 6-foot-1 VanVleet with little to no success. AdMagic: Orlando was without Gordon, who severely sprained his left ankle later in Sundayโs game against Toronto. Magic: Orlando hosts Chicago on Friday and Saturday in a two-game set.
Analysis: Early returns say so far, so good for NBA bubble
Read full article: Analysis: Early returns say so far, so good for NBA bubbleIf that wasnt enough, the quality of play is so good that its almost like the NBA hadnt stopped playing for 4-1/2 months. In all honestly, its better than I was expecting ... talking about all the teams in general, San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich said. So, you see some of the talents these guys have are coming out.The numbers inside the bubble are ridiculous. Try 36 points again, 18 rebounds and eight assists in the Bucks loss to Houston on Sunday night. The Rockets beat the Mavs 153-149 in overtime Friday and then tried 61 3-pointers to tie an NBA regulation-game record Sunday.
Magic top Kings, but lose Jonathan Isaac to torn ACL
Read full article: Magic top Kings, but lose Jonathan Isaac to torn ACLLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. The Orlando Magic got a big win and a big loss Sunday. But the Magic lost Jonathan Isaac again when he tore the ACL in his left knee, the same one he hurt Jan. 1 that kept him out until the restart. Terrence Ross scored 25 points as the Magic won a season-best fifth straight game going back to before the pandemic-forced shutdown in March. Orlando shot 52% for the game and matched a season high with 18 3 pointers while shooting 47% from long range. Magic: Play Indiana on Tuesday.
Magic beat Nets 128-118 in restart opener, move up to 7th
Read full article: Magic beat Nets 128-118 in restart opener, move up to 7thThey extended their winning streak to four and moved back ahead of the Nets into seventh place in the Eastern Conference. The Magic outscored the Nets 75-43 in the middle two quarters, allowing them to overcome some shaky defense at the start and finish. So Brooklyn started two players who hadn't started an NBA game this season one who never had. Veteran Jamal Crawford, signed as a substitute player after not playing in the NBA this season, did not play. Nets: Play Washington on Sunday.
Magic's Jonathan Isaac is lone player to stand for anthem
Read full article: Magic's Jonathan Isaac is lone player to stand for anthemHe wore his Magic jersey and not the Black Lives Matter T-shirt that other players have had on for the anthems so far in the NBAs season restart at Walt Disney World. Teammates supported the decision, said the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because Isaac had yet to discuss his decision publicly. Isaac, an ordained minister, has a history of being active with various charities and churches. Isaac was the first player to stand for the anthem in the restarted season. The NBA has had a rule since the early 1980s saying players must stand for the anthem.