Although Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero are back, the Magic are still without Jalen Suggs and Goga Bitadze, two keys to defensive success. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now.

Bitadze (concussion) tallied 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one block in 22 minutes off the bench in Monday's 125-119 double-overtime loss to the Heat. Though he had ...

Magic forward Paolo Banchero, ... “He makes us so much more dangerous,” center Goga Bitadze said. ... was something Bitadze mentioned the team focused on in practice.

Paolo Banchero will keep one of his teammates for the upcoming season, despite that player suffering an ACL tear that had put ...

Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) and center Goga Bitadze (35) ... For the past five weeks, they have managed without Paolo Banchero, their leading scorer and All-Star forward.

Today, we continue with Magic big man Goga Bitadze. ... However, a likely supermax for Banchero would put Orlando above the second apron in 2026-27 if he makes one of the All-NBA teams in 2025-26.

Although Goga Bitadze recorded career-highs in scoring, rebounding, passing, blocks, minutes and games played, there’s important context that comes with those personal marks. The reserve Magic ...

As reserve center Goga Bitadze started, Carter shifted to the bench. After the All-Star break and into the postseason, however, Carter regained his starting spot. He’s looking forward to a ...