The NBA finally returns from the all-star break tonight but not for the two teams out of Florida. Fans will have to wait as the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic are both slated to return to action Friday night. Miami will face the New York Knicks, while the Magic will …
Read More »Heat Hold Off Hornets in 2OT
The Miami Heat are now tied for first place in the Eastern Conference as they secure a win against the Charlotte Hornets going into the All-Star break. Heating Up The Heat, while trialing at the half, were able to send the game into double overtime with key stops to keep …
Read More »NBA commissioner Adam Silver talks league innovation
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver talks innovation for the league, player movement and New York Mayor Eric Adams possible reevaluation of the vaccine mandate. NBA IN-SEASON TOURNAMENT Silver, on Wednesday, discussed potential new traditions on the horizon for the NBA. Taking a page from European soccer leagues, a midseason NBA tournament …
Read More »The Hawks Finish the Magic By 21 Points Going Into All-Star Break
The Orlando Magic lost by a heartbreaking 21 points to the Hawks at home, making them 13-47. This marks the last game before the all-star break and puts the Magic at the bottom of the NBA east. Leading scorers for the Atlanta Hawks were Bogdan Bogdanović (23) and Trae Young …
Read More »Ben Simmons Talks Trade to the Brooklyn Nets
The biggest blockbuster deal of this season’s trade deadline sent superstars James Harden and Ben Simmons in opposite directions. The 6’11” point-forward will soon provide reinforcements to an ailing Brooklyn Nets team which has only won one of its last 12 games. Simmons said he does not have a tentative …
Read More »Gators In The NBA
The Florida Men’s Basketball team has produced some serious talent over the years. Gainesville has been home to NBA champions, All-Stars and promising rookies. Here’s a list of seven former Gators who are currently in the NBA. Bradley Beal – Washington Wizards The Washington Wizards’ guard underwent season-ending surgery on …
Read More »Blockbuster Harden/Simmons trade, headlines NBA deadline moves
James Harden and Ben Simmons The NBA trade deadline ended with a boom as NBA fans were granted the highly-anticipated trade they’ve desired. After sitting out since the start of the season, Ben Simmons is on his way to the Brooklyn Nets. In a blockbuster trade that sent a discontent …
Read More »Magic Blown Out By Celtics at Home
The Orlando Magic were handled by the Boston Celtics Sunday, as they lost by a score of 116-83. Orlando’s struggling offense saw them fall behind Boston early in the game. The Magic never held the lead, and the deficit got worse as the game went on. By the end of …
Read More »HEAT-ing Up
In the 2020 NBA bubble, many thought the Miami Heat had just caught “lightning in a bottle” during its NBA Finals run. The next year, the Heat had been swept by the Bucks in the opening round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. Looking to get over the hump, the Heat …
Read More »Magic hang on to beat the Dallas Mavericks
The Orlando Magic take down Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks 110-108 in Sunday’s matchup. First Half: Magic guard Cole Anthony scored the first two points of the game after driving to the paint for a layup. After the first four points, the Magic trailed for the majority of the …
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