Before the final game ahead of the All-Star break, newly signed Orlando Magic two-way guard Ethan Thompson described the "surreal moment" when his dream of earning an NBA contract became reality.

We asked ESPN.com's NBA writers to weigh in on the NBA Finals between the Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Lakers, which kicks off Thursday (ABC, ESPN Radio, 9 p.m. ET). 1. True or false? Rafer ...

ORLANDO – In the weeks leading up to the NBA Draft where he is expected to become the first U.S.-born player in 13 years to be selected directly out of a prep school, Anfernee Simons has worked out ...

The Gist: Filmed in front of a live studio audience at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, Minnesota, Justin Willman: Magic Lover combines comedy and magic to give viewers an engrossing hour of tricks ...

Stein:True. L.A.'s stealing Ariza from the Magic is one of the better storylines getting no play, but I am a long-standing Hedo-nist. It's a tough call with all the talent there, but I've always ...