Orlando Magic forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner maintained their top-10 standing in the second returns of NBA All-Star fan voting Thurs.

It might take a while for chemistry to regenerate with Orlando’s All-Star forward, but the team is 19-14 without him entering Thursday.

The results of the second round of fan voting for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game are in, and surprisingly one former Gonzaga men's basketball standout was left off

The Magic have kept hope alive with Paolo Banchero expected to make a much-anticipated return on Thursday against the Timberwolves. Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero is listed as questionable for the team’s game Thursday, a potential sign of his return to the lineup for the first time since Oct. 30.

Anthony Edwards and the T-Wolves won their second in a row with a 104-97 victory in New Orleans Tuesday. Edwards was 7-11 from 3 and scored 32 to lead all scorers in the game. The Magic have stayed afloat despite major injuries. Monday, they took out the Knicks at Madison Square Garden behind 24 from Cole Anthony.

It's Donte DiVincenzo's time to shine as the pick and prediction for Timberwolves vs. Magic targets the Over on his points prop.

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The Orlando Magic are on the verge of getting good news about star forward Paolo Banchero as they play host to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a Thursday night affair at Kia Arena.

Much has been made — and rightfully so — of what’s currently wrong with the NBA’s on-court product. The schemes are too predictable. The players are too soft. The coaches are only hired so that they can later be fired.

Jalen Suggs' low back strain is confirmed & Moe Wagner underwent successful ACL repair surgery on his left knee Wednesday.

The Minnesota Timberwolves play against the Orlando Magic in an NBA game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.