Magic Insiders

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders after the Magic fall to the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Dante and Jake break down the first round series, and discuss the future of the Magic heading into the offseason. The duo also reacts to comments from President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman after the Magic dismiss head coach Jamahl Mosley following the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.

Jake Chapman and Krissy Birdsall preview Game 6 of the Magic-Pistons opening round series with the Magic leading 3-2. 

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders after Orlando falls to Detroit 116-109 in Game 5. Dante and Jake recap last night's loss, and break down the duel between Cade Cunningham and Paolo Banchero who put up 45 points each in the matchup. The duo looks ahead to Friday's pivotal Game 6 matchup, as the Magic look to win the series at home.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders getting you ready for tonight's game 5 matchup between the Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons. After taking a 3-1 series advtange, Dante and Jake discuss what the Magic need to do to close the series on the road, and provide an update on Franz Wagner's status ahead of tonight's game.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders recapping the Magic's 94-88 Game 4 win over the Detroit Pistons. The duo looks back on the win, Jamal Cain's poster dunk, and looks ahead to Game 5 as the Magic take a 3-1 series lead.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders after Orlando jumps ahead to a 2-1 lead over the Detroit Pistons. After securing the 113-105 dub on Saturday, what adjustments will both teams make ahead of a crucial game four? Dante and Jake react to Saturday's win and preview tonight's matchup at the Kia Center.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders getting you ready for tomorrow's game three matchup between the Orlando Magic and Detroit Pisotns. After dropping game two on the road, the Magic return to the Kia Center for game three. Dante and Jake react to Wednesday's loss and preview tomorrow's game.

Jake Chapman and Krissy Birdsall are on Magic Insiders after Orlando falls to the Detroit Pistons 98-83 in game two. Jake and Krissy recap the Magic loss, including the 30-3 Pistons third quarter run that pushed Detroit to even the series. The duo also looks around the league at the NBA awards and other first-round matchups.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders getting you ready for a pivotal game two matchup between the Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons. After taking game one on the road, what do the Magic need to do to go up 2-0 in the series? 

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders looking back on the Magic's game one win over the Detroit Pistons. Dante and Jake discuss the first round matchup and what adjustments both teams plan to make ahead of tomorrow's matchup. The duo also looks at the other round one matchups and recent headlines across the league.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders following the Magic's 112-101 win over the Detroit Pistons. Dante and Jake recap the Magic's weekend postseason games, starting with the dominant Play-In win over the Charlotte Hornets and Sunday's round one matchup in Detroit. The duo highlights the standout plays and players helping the Magic in their postseason push, and look ahead to Wednesday's game two matchup against the top seed in the Eastern Conference.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are back in Orlando previewing tonight's Play-In matchup between the Orlando Magic and Charlotte Hornets. After dropping Wednesday's contest to the 76ers, what do the Magic need to do to avoid elimation and punch their ticket to the postseason?

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders recapping the Magic's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in the first Play-In game. Dante and Jake discuss the loss and turn their attention to tomorrow's win-or-go-home matchup against the Charlotte Hornets.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders ahead of the Magic's Play-In matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. Dante and Jake recap the first night of the Play-In, and dive into tonight's slate. The duo previews Magic-Sixers, discussing the status report and keys for the Magic to punch their ticket to the NBA Playoffs. 

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders ahead of the NBA Play-In Tournament. Jake and Dante look at the upcoming Eastern and Western Conference Play-In games ahead of the Magic's matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers tomorrow night.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders as the NBA regular season concludes. Dante and Jake recap the Magic's regular season finale loss to the Boston Celtics, and break down the Magic's 8th-seed placement in the Eastern Conference standings. The duo turns their attention to the postseason, and the Magic's first play-in game against the Philadelphia 76ers which takes place Wednesday night.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders ahead of a huge weekend of NBA regular season action. Dante and Jake break down everything you need to know about the Magic entering the final weekend of the NBA regular season, including the Eastern Conference standings race for playoff positioning. The duo dives into this weekend's slate, starting with the Magic taking on the Chicago Bulls.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders after Orlando defeats the Minnesota Timberwolves 132-120 in their regular season home finale. The duo recaps last night’s win, highlighting Goga Bitadze's standout performance, as well as increased production from Franz Wagner and Anthony Black. The duo dives into the Magic's latest win streak and Eastern Conference playoff standings, discussing what the Magic and the rest of the conference need to do to finalize the playoff positions before the postseason kicks off.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders ahead of the Magic's final regular season home bout against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jake and Dante preview tonight's game -- a chance for the Magic to secure their fourth straight win and escape the play-in tournament. The duo also dives into the Magic's depth with Franz Wagner and Anthony Black back in the lineup.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insdiers after Orlando secures their third straight win, defeating the Detroit Pistons 123-107 last night. Dante and Jake recap last night's victory, as well as Anthony Black's return to the lineup after missing the last month due to injury. The duo looks ahead to tomorrow's regular season home finale as well as the final three games of the regular season, diving into the Eastern Conference Standings to see where the Magic can land entering the postseason.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders after the Orlando Magic stack two-straight wins against the Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans on the road this weekend. Dante and Jake dive into the two games, and turn their attention to tonight's homestand against the Detroit Pistons.

Jake Chapman and Dante Marchitelli are in Dallas getting you ready for tonight's Magic matchup against the Mavericks. Jake and Dante preview tonight's game, key matchups and seeding implications for the Magic with just six games left in the regular season.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders recpaping the Magic's 130-101 loss to the Atlanta Hawks last night. The duo reacts to postgame comments from head coach Jamahl Mosley and break down Franz Wagner's performance in his first game back since returning from injury. Dante and Jake also discusses Osceola's win over the Long Island Nets in their first round of the NBA G League Playoffs.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders ahead of the Magic’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. After taking down the Phoenix Suns last night, the duo discusses the win and previews tonight’s second night of a back-to-back. They also provide an update on Franz Wagner, who has been upgraded to questionable ahead of tonight’s game.

Dante and Jake preview the Magic's massive matchup against Phoenix.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders reacting to the Magic's 139-87 loss to the Toronto Raptors last night. Dante and Jake recap last night's loss as well postgame comments from head coach Jamahl Mosley. They also discuss the game's implications on the Eastern Conference standings as the Magic enter the final eight games of the regular season.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders after the Magic snap their six-game losing streak with a 121-117 win over the Sacramento Kings. Dante and Jake recap the Magic win, Paolo Banchero's clutch play since the All-Star Break and Jamal Cain's impact since signing a standard contract. The duo also breaks down Jalen Suggs' return to the lineup, and dives into the latest injury update from Franz Wagner. 

Kevin Clark of ESPN joins Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman to discuss his journey from the University of Miami to the Wall Street Journal, The Ringer, and ESPN - This is Football. Clark also reflects on his Orlando roots and the James C. Clark UCF Scholarship. The conversation then shifts to the Orlando Magic, as the trio breaks down how the team can get back on track in the final stretch of the regular season.

Dante and Jake break down the positives from a tight loss in Cleveland, Paolo's insane play of late and what needs to get better down the stretch.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders getting you ready for the Magic's second game of a back to back against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Dante and Jake recap last night's loss to the Indiana Pacers, and dive into how the Magic can get back on track after suffering their fifth straight loss. The duo previews tonight's matchup in Cleveland, breaking down the importance of the game for the Eastern Conference standings as the Magic look to move up and avoid the play-in tournament.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders ahead of tonight's matchup between the Orlando Magic and Indiana Pacers. Dante and Jake recap Saturday's loss to the Lakers and detail how the Magic can stop a four-game skid tonight against Indiana. The duo also talks about Alex Martins' Hall of Fame induction and shares comments from Martins during today's ceremony.

Dante and Jake break down what went wrong in Charlotte, the team's 3-game skid and what to expect when the Lakers come to town Saturday.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders getting you ready for a southeast showdown between the Orlando Magic and Charlotte Hornets. Dante and Jake preview tonight's matchup: how important is tonight's game for the Magic to stay in front of the Southeast divison and out of the play-in? The duo provides an injury update on Franz Wagner and takes a look around the Eastern Conference as teams across the league make their final regular season push.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders after the Magic fall to the Thunder 113-108 last night. Dante and Jake recap the Magic's second straight loss, and look ahead to a huge matchup in Charlotte tomorrow night.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are back in Orlando for the Magic's second night of a back-to-back against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After snapping their 7-game win streak with a 124-112 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, what do the Magic need to do to get back on track? Dante and Jake preview tonight's matchup against the Thunder, detailing the key players and storylines ahead of tonight's game.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman get you ready for a Southeast division showdown between two of the hottest teams in the NBA. Dante and Jake recap the Magic's 121-117 win over the Miami Heat, and how the Magic were able to sweep the in-state rival in their final regular season matchup. The duo dives into the players and stats behind the Magic's seven-game win streak, and looks ahead to tonight's game against a red-hot Hawks team that enters tonight with nine-straight wins.

Jake Chapman and Dante Marchitelli are on Magic Insiders after the Magic grab their sixth straight win in a 136-131 overtime thriller against the Washington Wizards. Jake and Dante recap the midweek back-to-back, last night's clutch win, and look back on Tristan da Silva's postgame comments. The duo turns their attention to this weekend's showdown against the Miami Heat.

Dante and Jake recap the Magic's successful weekend and look ahead to their showdown Wednesday with the Cavs. Plus an AB update and a Franz non-update.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders after the Magic sweep a weekend road series against the Minnesota Timberwolves and Milwaukee Bucks. Dante and Jake break down the Magic's fourth straight win, Paolo Banchero's post All-Star Break surge, and the Magic's momentum heading into a home bout against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders recapping the Magic's 115-114 win over the Dallas Mavericks last night. After a slow start offensivley, Dante and Jake break down how the Magic were able to rally late and defeat the Mavericks. Plus, the duo highlights standout perfromances from Jalen Suggs, Tristan da Silva and Wendell Carter Jr, and dives into the Magic's recent success in clutch situations.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders previewing tonight's matchup between the Orlando Magic and Dallas Mavericks. Orlando looks to close its homestand with two straight wins, and Dante and Jake dive into the keys to victory along with the status report and players to watch in tonight’s game. The duo also breaks down the Magic’s depth and takes a look at the Eastern Conference standings as the league enters the final quarter of the regular season.

Jake Chapman and Krissy Birdsall recap the Magic’s 126-109 win over the Washington Wizards. After dropping two straight games at home, the duo breaks down how Orlando overcame a slow start and used a dominant third quarter to get back in the win column. Plus, Krissy opens her quotebook with postgame comments from Head Coach Jamahl Mosley, Goga Bitadze, Desmond Bane, Jalen Suggs and Paolo Banchero.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders previewing the Magic's third-straight home game as they prepare to face the Washington Wizards. Dante and Jake talk about what the Magic need to do to get back on track after dropping two-straight at home, and preview tonight's game including the latest status report for both squads.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are on Magic Insiders after the Magic fall to the Pistons 106-92 Sunday night. Dante and Jake recap the Magic's second straight loss at home, reviewing comments from Head Coach Jamahl Mosley and Paolo Banchero. The duo turns the page to tomorrow's game against the Washignton Wizards, and what the Magic need to do to close out the homestand strong.

Jake Chapman and Dante Marchitelli recap the Magic's 113-108 loss to the Rockets last night. With the Magic falling after leading by as much as 19 points, Jake and Dante discuss the second half collapse, and Jevon Carter's postgame comments. They also break down recent headlines from the Jazz, Mavericks and Hornets and look ahead to the rest of the Magic's homestand.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman get you ready for tonight's matchup between the Orlando Magic and Houston Rockets. Dante and Jake take a look back at a successful West Coast road trip, diving into the numbers and strong performances from Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane, Wendell Carter Jr and others on the west coast. They look ahead to tonight's status report and the Magic's outlook entering this four-game homestand.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are back in Orlando after a 3-1 West Coast Road trip. Dante and Jake recap last night's 110-109 win over the LA Lakers, completing the Los Angeles sweep. The duo breaks down highlight games from Wendell Carter Jr. and Paolo Banchero, as well as Desmond Bane's clutch performance down the stretch.

Jake Chapman and Dante Marchitelli are in Los Angeles ahead of tonight's Magic matchup against the Lakers. Jake and Dante recap the first three games of the West Coast road trip and preview tonight's game, including key storylines and satus updates for both teams.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman are in Los Angeles after the Magic split a weekend back-to-back against the Phoenix Suns and LA Clippers. After falling to the Suns in double overtime Saturday, the Magic came back and walked away with a 111-109 win over the Clippers. Jake and Dante recap the weekend, highlighting bounce-back games from Wendell Carter Jr and Tristan da Silva, as well as Desmond Bane's back-to-back 30+ point perfromances. The duo looks ahead to Tuesday's late-night matchup against the LA Lakers to close the west-coast road trip.

Dante Marchitelli and Jake Chapman travel to Phoenix after the Magic come away with a dominant 131-94 win over the Sacramento Kings last night. Dante and Jake break down the Magic's first win of the road trip, including a record-setting 27 made triples en route to the victory. The duo looks ahead to this weekend's back-to-back, starting tomorrow against the Suns.