The Magic need perimeter scoring. They're on track to be the worst three-point shooting team in more than a decade and their offensive rating has been stuck in the NBA's bottom third since 2011-12. Complementing Banchero, Wagner and Suggs now could further open Orlando's window of contention.

Magic coach Jamahl Mosley provided key injury updates after Thursday morning shootaround before Orlando hosted Portland at Kia Center.

The veteran forward is averaging a career-high 19.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game while shooting 41.9% from long range during the 2024-25 NBA season. Johnson is a career 39.6% shooter from behind the three-point arc, music to Magic fans ears.

Tyler Herro scored 30 points, Bam Adebayo finished with 26 and the Miami Heat erased a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter before beating the Orlando Magic 125-119 in double overtime.

Despite 29 points from Franz Wagner, the Magic failed to secure the regular season series against the Heat on Monday night.

Anfernee Simons scored 21 points and the Portland Trail Blazers extended their winning streak to three with a 100-79 victory over Orlando on Thursday night, spoiling the return of Magic forward Franz Wagner.

The Magic had a great start to the year ... In a possible trade, Orlando could send Jonathan Isaac, Cole Anthony, Gary Harris, Jett Howard and draft capital to Chicago for LaVine and Vucevic.

The Orlando Magic are in the middle of a tough stretch of basketball ... IN AND OUT: Orlando’s injury report got even longer on Tuesday as Cole Anthony (illness) and Jonathan Isaac (illness) were added to the list. Both players are questionable for ...

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, left, loses control of the ball as he is defended by Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) AP AP

ORLANDO – The Orlando Magic have had to ... from the floor and 51.4 percent from 3-point range. IN AND OUT: Jonathan Isaac (illness) and Franz Wagner (return to competition reconditioning ...

Scottie Barnes had 17 points and 11 rebounds, RJ Barrett scored 19 points and the Toronto Raptors overcame a 21-point deficit to beat the struggling Orlando Magic 109-93. Gradey Dick

Franz Wagner scored 25 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter as the Orlando Magic snapped a five-game losing streak with a 121-113 win over the visiting Detroit Pistons