Orlando Magic beat reporter

Jason Beede

Jason Beede is the Orlando Magic beat reporter for the Orlando Sentinel. He’s a Key West native who graduated from UCF and previously covered the Knights for nearly a decade at the Sentinel and 247Sports. He also previously served two internships at the Sentinel with the sports and visuals departments.

The Magic turned the ball over 16 times in Brooklyn on Tuesday, which led to 27 points for the Nets. Orlando has a quick turnaround as the team heads to Chicago for a matchup with the Bulls on Wednesday.

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Beede’s Breakdown: How Magic fell short late against host Nets

November 14, 2023 at 11:44 p.m.

The Magic turned the ball over 16 times in Brooklyn on Tuesday, which led to 27 points for the Nets. Orlando has a quick turnaround as the team heads to...

Magic rookie Anthony Black made his fourth start Tuesday night against the Nets. His teammates have noticed his confidence on the court. "I do like [that] he's got a little feistiness to him," Orlando center Moe Wagner said. "He talks a little smack sometimes which I like."

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Despite loss to Nets, Magic confident in Anthony Black

November 14, 2023 at 9:57 p.m.

Magic rookie Anthony Black made his fourth start Tuesday night against the Nets. His teammates have noticed his confidence on the court. "I do like [that] he's got a little...

The Magic will be without Markelle Fultz (left knee tendinitis) and Gary Harris (sore right groin) on Tuesday against the Nets. Regardless of injuries on both sides, the stakes will be elevated as Orlando opens group play of the In-Season Tournament in Brooklyn.

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Magic set to start In-Season Tournament group play in Brooklyn

November 13, 2023 at 7:29 p.m.

The Magic will be without Markelle Fultz (left knee tendinitis) and Gary Harris (sore right groin) on Tuesday against the Nets. Regardless of injuries on both sides, the stakes will...

Tuesday's road game against the Nets will serve as another test to better understand just how much the Magic have grown as a team. Two of Orlando's four losses have been by a combined four points.

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Youthful Magic continuing to learn how to handle success and grow together

November 12, 2023 at 11:05 p.m.

Tuesday's road game against the Nets will serve as another test to better understand just how much the Magic have grown as a team. Two of Orlando's four losses have...

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner combined for 50 as they powered the Magic to the team's first win at home against the Bucks since 2018. "Beating a team like that, it's a good feeling but we're able to compete with anybody," Banchero said after the game.

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Beede’s Breakdown: How Magic snapped 14-game losing streak to Bucks

November 12, 2023 at 1:27 a.m.

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner combined for 50 as they powered the Magic to the team's first win at home against the Bucks since 2018. "Beating a team like that,...

Although it's still early, the Magic are shooting 9.1% from 3-point range and have turned the ball over 9 times in clutch game situations. Orlando is aiming to find offense late against the Bucks on Saturday.

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Magic searching for stronger offense late as Bucks roll into Orlando

November 10, 2023 at 7:34 p.m.

Although it's still early, the Magic are shooting 9.1% from 3-point range and have turned the ball over 9 times in clutch game situations. Orlando is aiming to find offense...

The Magic fell to .500 through eight games as Atlanta closed stronger. Orlando guard Jalen Suggs shot the ball well to finish with a team-high 21 points.

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Beede’s breakdown: Magic come up short in Mexico City

November 10, 2023 at 1:41 a.m.

The Magic fell to .500 through eight games as Atlanta closed stronger. Orlando guard Jalen Suggs shot the ball well to finish with a team-high 21 points.

The Magic have been in the market for a new naming-rights partner for its arena for approximately a year, the Sentinel confirmed. "We’re going to end up in a really good place with our entitlement, probably within 60 days," Magic CEO Alex Martins told Sports Business Journal.

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Magic closes in on new naming-rights partner for arena

November 9, 2023 at 3:35 p.m.

The Magic have been in the market for a new naming-rights partner for its arena for approximately a year, the Sentinel confirmed. "We’re going to end up in a really...

Magic guard Cole Anthony was quick to note the change in altitude playing in Mexico City, which sits 7,350 feet above sea level. "The first couple of steps up and down you definitely felt it," forward Franz Wagner said. "Atlanta is going to have the same problem also, so it should be fun."

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Magic set to face Hawks in Mexico City, grow basketball internationally

November 8, 2023 at 6:45 p.m.

Magic guard Cole Anthony was quick to note the change in altitude playing in Mexico City, which sits 7,350 feet above sea level. "The first couple of steps up and...

Against the Mavs on Monday, the Magic scored only 17 points in the third quarter. That won't get the job done most nights. "We can't put our heads down," center Moe Wagner said. "Even though we were up, then you're down, and it feels like you lost already. No. We've got to keep fighting."

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Magic aim to adjust better in 3rd, stick to principles

November 8, 2023 at 8:00 a.m.

Against the Mavs on Monday, the Magic scored only 17 points in the third quarter. That won't get the job done most nights. "We can't put our heads down," center...

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