2025-2026 Preseason Game 2: Orlando Magic (1-0) v. Philadelphia 76ers (0-2) - 7pm ET

[Knightro]

How long before we see a 'Start Jase' thread? I really think this kid has a great chance to be special

The Magic may be the only team in the NBA a 6’1” shooting guard could start at point guard.

But that’s why they drafted him.

[RookieStar]

How long before we see a 'Start Jase' thread? I really think this kid has a great chance to be special

The Magic may be the only team in the NBA a 6’1” shooting guard could start at point guard.

But that’s why they drafted him.

I bet the Lakers could too

[VFX]

I hope Mose realizes that Tyus is just not a good fit with the starters already. He was brought here for the 2nd unit and to mentor our young guards. I am hoping to see Jase start next game and have Tyus play with whom he will be playing the most with.

I actually found it odd, that Tyus was chosen to start instead of Jase as Mose does not like to mess with the 2nd unit when there are injuries to the starters and usually brings the 3rd stringer to start instead (what he did with Goga, Cory and Caleb). Maybe Jase already took Tyus spot in the 2nd unit. Tyus will get the Cory Joseph role. I'd be very surprised if that is how they role to start the season already, but maybe they trust Jase that much already that once Suggs comes back, as long as Jase is balling, Tyus becomes the 3rd stringer, you can only hope, lol.

Sent from my SM-A716U using RealGM mobile app

Rookies usually suck. Period.

Tyus is here for one season with Jase under his wing. Thats why he was brought in.

AB doesn’t do anything “point guard” related and is basically a “2/3” defender at this point.

People in this thread seem to forget Suggs is the defacto point guard on this roster unless he is to miss games, which isn’t out of the realm of possibility.

AB and Jase are nowhere near the stability of Tyus at point this season. Next season maybe for Jase. If management believed otherwise, then he wouldn’t have been signed.

This narrative will need to die in preseason please so there aren’t 30 threads to be expected talking about it in the future.

[zaymon]

I hope Mose realizes that Tyus is just not a good fit with the starters already. He was brought here for the 2nd unit and to mentor our young guards. I am hoping to see Jase start next game and have Tyus play with whom he will be playing the most with.

I actually found it odd, that Tyus was chosen to start instead of Jase as Mose does not like to mess with the 2nd unit when there are injuries to the starters and usually brings the 3rd stringer to start instead (what he did with Goga, Cory and Caleb). Maybe Jase already took Tyus spot in the 2nd unit. Tyus will get the Cory Joseph role. I'd be very surprised if that is how they role to start the season already, but maybe they trust Jase that much already that once Suggs comes back, as long as Jase is balling, Tyus becomes the 3rd stringer, you can only hope, lol.

Sent from my SM-A716U using RealGM mobile app

Jones and Bane started together in the past and like each other a lot. Bane also had some impact on Tyus signing here. I think Bane feeling more comfortable is the biggest reason we start him. Jase is great but he is a rookie and it would be also harder to practice sets with him.

[RookieStar]

Kinda OT

You guys visit reddit? They showed a clip of a PHI fan(probably) front row seats begging Paolo to score 2 more points and Paolo told him he is addicted or something. So I guess gambling related? Sheeeeeesh what is happening with you guys there. LOL

[jezzerinho]

I hope Mose realizes that Tyus is just not a good fit with the starters already. He was brought here for the 2nd unit and to mentor our young guards. I am hoping to see Jase start next game and have Tyus play with whom he will be playing the most with.

I actually found it odd, that Tyus was chosen to start instead of Jase as Mose does not like to mess with the 2nd unit when there are injuries to the starters and usually brings the 3rd stringer to start instead (what he did with Goga, Cory and Caleb). Maybe Jase already took Tyus spot in the 2nd unit. Tyus will get the Cory Joseph role. I'd be very surprised if that is how they role to start the season already, but maybe they trust Jase that much already that once Suggs comes back, as long as Jase is balling, Tyus becomes the 3rd stringer, you can only hope, lol.

Sent from my SM-A716U using RealGM mobile app

Rookies usually suck. Period.

Tyus is here for one season with Jase under his wing. Thats why he was brought in.

AB doesn’t do anything “point guard” related and is basically a “2/3” defender at this point.

People in this thread seem to forget Suggs is the defacto point guard on this roster unless he is to miss games, which isn’t out of the realm of possibility.

AB and Jase are nowhere near the stability of Tyus at point this season. Next season maybe for Jase. If management believed otherwise, then he wouldn’t have been signed.

This narrative will need to die in preseason please so there aren’t 30 threads to be expected talking about it in the future.

On here, that is a lot to expect my friend!

I will say Jase looks a talented kid. But come on, people. Tyus Jones is streets ahead of him as a player, and it's even less of a discussion as a point guard.

[eyriq]

I hope Mose realizes that Tyus is just not a good fit with the starters already. He was brought here for the 2nd unit and to mentor our young guards. I am hoping to see Jase start next game and have Tyus play with whom he will be playing the most with.

I actually found it odd, that Tyus was chosen to start instead of Jase as Mose does not like to mess with the 2nd unit when there are injuries to the starters and usually brings the 3rd stringer to start instead (what he did with Goga, Cory and Caleb). Maybe Jase already took Tyus spot in the 2nd unit. Tyus will get the Cory Joseph role. I'd be very surprised if that is how they role to start the season already, but maybe they trust Jase that much already that once Suggs comes back, as long as Jase is balling, Tyus becomes the 3rd stringer, you can only hope, lol.

Sent from my SM-A716U using RealGM mobile app

Rookies usually suck. Period.

Tyus is here for one season with Jase under his wing. Thats why he was brought in.

AB doesn’t do anything “point guard” related and is basically a “2/3” defender at this point.

People in this thread seem to forget Suggs is the defacto point guard on this roster unless he is to miss games, which isn’t out of the realm of possibility.

AB and Jase are nowhere near the stability of Tyus at point this season. Next season maybe for Jase. If management believed otherwise, then he wouldn’t have been signed.

This narrative will need to die in preseason please so there aren’t 30 threads to be expected talking about it in the future.

In college, Anthony Black earned the title of best NCAA point guard in his draft class by doing the things that actually matter: dominating minutes, initiating offense, defending the point, and drawing fouls, and none of his peers matched that blend. He was a true lead guard at Arkansas who played heavy minutes, broke freshman records, and carried real two-way responsibility. Orlando didn’t bring in Tyus to block his path; they brought him in to steady the ship this season while Black develops. Already in camp and early games, AB is running offense, making reads, defending top assignments, and showing progress as a shooter. His trajectory looks exactly like what you want from a young lead guard learning under control, and every indicator points to him being Orlando’s point guard of the future, not just a project waiting for minutes.

[sChOlaRlY_Magi]

So far Bane is not any better than Pope but it’s only 2 preseason games

Bane looks amazing imo.

I think Bane looks great as well. He's got way more juice than I even realized as a slasher and passer, and I thought he had a lot!

Also, remember his nickname, "King of Fakes."

He'll use that slash and then get 3 guys jumping before he passes it or lays it up around them.

It's going to be fun to watch.

[BadMofoPimp]

WCJ proven em all wrong!!!

[VFX]

I hope Mose realizes that Tyus is just not a good fit with the starters already. He was brought here for the 2nd unit and to mentor our young guards. I am hoping to see Jase start next game and have Tyus play with whom he will be playing the most with.

I actually found it odd, that Tyus was chosen to start instead of Jase as Mose does not like to mess with the 2nd unit when there are injuries to the starters and usually brings the 3rd stringer to start instead (what he did with Goga, Cory and Caleb). Maybe Jase already took Tyus spot in the 2nd unit. Tyus will get the Cory Joseph role. I'd be very surprised if that is how they role to start the season already, but maybe they trust Jase that much already that once Suggs comes back, as long as Jase is balling, Tyus becomes the 3rd stringer, you can only hope, lol.

Sent from my SM-A716U using RealGM mobile app

Rookies usually suck. Period.

Tyus is here for one season with Jase under his wing. Thats why he was brought in.

AB doesn’t do anything “point guard” related and is basically a “2/3” defender at this point.

People in this thread seem to forget Suggs is the defacto point guard on this roster unless he is to miss games, which isn’t out of the realm of possibility.

AB and Jase are nowhere near the stability of Tyus at point this season. Next season maybe for Jase. If management believed otherwise, then he wouldn’t have been signed.

This narrative will need to die in preseason please so there aren’t 30 threads to be expected talking about it in the future.

In college, Anthony Black earned the title of best NCAA point guard in his draft class by doing the things that actually matter: dominating minutes, initiating offense, defending the point, and drawing fouls, and none of his peers matched that blend. He was a true lead guard at Arkansas who played heavy minutes, broke freshman records, and carried real two-way responsibility. Orlando didn’t bring in Tyus to block his path; they brought him in to steady the ship this season while Black develops. Already in camp and early games, AB is running offense, making reads, defending top assignments, and showing progress as a shooter. His trajectory looks exactly like what you want from a young lead guard learning under control, and every indicator points to him being Orlando’s point guard of the future, not just a project waiting for minutes.

I’m not going to argue with you because frankly it doesn’t matter at all. Not worth it.

Tyus Jones has been consistently at the top of metrics in a/to and point guard skillset in recent history.

Jalen Suggs is starting on this team until he is moved or on the bench due to injury.

Jase Richardson is a 6’1 combo guard drafted after Orlando spent 4 firsts on a premier shooting guard.

Those are the facts. Take with that information what you must. Spin AB as a point guard however you’d like with that info. I frankly don’t care either way.

[T-Cat]

I'm so excited for Jase Richardson, I'm excited about his upside with this team! He plays with so much poise and confidence! The best Magic Draft pick since, Dwight Howard

Read on Twitter

[RookieStar]

I'm so excited for Jase Richardson, I'm excited about his upside with this team! He plays with so much poise and confidence! The best Magic Draft pick since, Dwight Howard

Read on Twitter

Yeah.... didnt know we just traded for Suggs Franz and Paolo...

[jezzerinho]

I hope Mose realizes that Tyus is just not a good fit with the starters already. He was brought here for the 2nd unit and to mentor our young guards. I am hoping to see Jase start next game and have Tyus play with whom he will be playing the most with.

I actually found it odd, that Tyus was chosen to start instead of Jase as Mose does not like to mess with the 2nd unit when there are injuries to the starters and usually brings the 3rd stringer to start instead (what he did with Goga, Cory and Caleb). Maybe Jase already took Tyus spot in the 2nd unit. Tyus will get the Cory Joseph role. I'd be very surprised if that is how they role to start the season already, but maybe they trust Jase that much already that once Suggs comes back, as long as Jase is balling, Tyus becomes the 3rd stringer, you can only hope, lol.

Sent from my SM-A716U using RealGM mobile app

Rookies usually suck. Period.

Tyus is here for one season with Jase under his wing. Thats why he was brought in.

AB doesn’t do anything “point guard” related and is basically a “2/3” defender at this point.

People in this thread seem to forget Suggs is the defacto point guard on this roster unless he is to miss games, which isn’t out of the realm of possibility.

AB and Jase are nowhere near the stability of Tyus at point this season. Next season maybe for Jase. If management believed otherwise, then he wouldn’t have been signed.

This narrative will need to die in preseason please so there aren’t 30 threads to be expected talking about it in the future.

In college, Anthony Black earned the title of best NCAA point guard in his draft class by doing the things that actually matter: dominating minutes, initiating offense, defending the point, and drawing fouls, and none of his peers matched that blend. He was a true lead guard at Arkansas who played heavy minutes, broke freshman records, and carried real two-way responsibility. Orlando didn’t bring in Tyus to block his path; they brought him in to steady the ship this season while Black develops. Already in camp and early games, AB is running offense, making reads, defending top assignments, and showing progress as a shooter. His trajectory looks exactly like what you want from a young lead guard learning under control, and every indicator points to him being Orlando’s point guard of the future, not just a project waiting for minutes.

AB was 3rd in usage at Arkansas, behind Nick Smith Jr who got 5 mins a game for the Lakers last year and behind Ricky Council IV, who is an unsigned FA having been cut by the Sixers.

Arkansas played a committee approach to ball handling, in which Black was 3rd banana.He wasnt their go-to initiator and he wasnt a "true lead guard". Like Council (who I rated coming out) he was a swiss army guy for the Razorbacks, but with more defensive responsibility than Smith Jr or Council IV.

Still presenting opinion as fact and still making statements that evidence doesnt back up...

AB is a good player. But your fervent desire for him to be something he has never been so far, is unlikely on its own to make it happen.

[RookieStar]

Rookies usually suck. Period.

Tyus is here for one season with Jase under his wing. Thats why he was brought in.

AB doesn’t do anything “point guard” related and is basically a “2/3” defender at this point.

People in this thread seem to forget Suggs is the defacto point guard on this roster unless he is to miss games, which isn’t out of the realm of possibility.

AB and Jase are nowhere near the stability of Tyus at point this season. Next season maybe for Jase. If management believed otherwise, then he wouldn’t have been signed.

This narrative will need to die in preseason please so there aren’t 30 threads to be expected talking about it in the future.

In college, Anthony Black earned the title of best NCAA point guard in his draft class by doing the things that actually matter: dominating minutes, initiating offense, defending the point, and drawing fouls, and none of his peers matched that blend. He was a true lead guard at Arkansas who played heavy minutes, broke freshman records, and carried real two-way responsibility. Orlando didn’t bring in Tyus to block his path; they brought him in to steady the ship this season while Black develops. Already in camp and early games, AB is running offense, making reads, defending top assignments, and showing progress as a shooter. His trajectory looks exactly like what you want from a young lead guard learning under control, and every indicator points to him being Orlando’s point guard of the future, not just a project waiting for minutes.

AB was 3rd in usage at Arkansas, behind Nick Smith Jr who got 5 mins a game for the Lakers last year and behind Ricky Council IV, who is an unsigned FA having been cut by the Sixers.

Arkansas played a committee approach to ball handling, in which Black was 3rd banana.He wasnt their go-to initiator and he wasnt a "true lead guard". Like Council (who I rated coming out) he was a swiss army guy for the Razorbacks, but with more defensive responsibility than Smith Jr or Council IV.

Still presenting opinion as fact and still making statements that evidence doesnt back up...

AB is a good player. But your fervent desire for him to be something he has never been so far, is unlikely on its own to make it happen.

Gotta clear something up. Nick Smith Jr was the PG ofthat team... Buuuuutttttt... he got injured and missed a lot of games if i remember correctly. It eas clear into my mind because i was watching games who had 1st rd pick potential and i kept waiting in vain when NSJr would play again.

So they gave the keys to Black and he flourished.

[Skybox]

I hope Mose realizes that Tyus is just not a good fit with the starters already. He was brought here for the 2nd unit and to mentor our young guards. I am hoping to see Jase start next game and have Tyus play with whom he will be playing the most with.

I actually found it odd, that Tyus was chosen to start instead of Jase as Mose does not like to mess with the 2nd unit when there are injuries to the starters and usually brings the 3rd stringer to start instead (what he did with Goga, Cory and Caleb). Maybe Jase already took Tyus spot in the 2nd unit. Tyus will get the Cory Joseph role. I'd be very surprised if that is how they role to start the season already, but maybe they trust Jase that much already that once Suggs comes back, as long as Jase is balling, Tyus becomes the 3rd stringer, you can only hope, lol.

Sent from my SM-A716U using RealGM mobile app

Rookies usually suck. Period.

Tyus is here for one season with Jase under his wing. Thats why he was brought in.

AB doesn’t do anything “point guard” related and is basically a “2/3” defender at this point.

People in this thread seem to forget Suggs is the defacto point guard on this roster unless he is to miss games, which isn’t out of the realm of possibility.

AB and Jase are nowhere near the stability of Tyus at point this season. Next season maybe for Jase. If management believed otherwise, then he wouldn’t have been signed.

This narrative will need to die in preseason please so there aren’t 30 threads to be expected talking about it in the future.

In college, Anthony Black earned the title of best NCAA point guard in his draft class by doing the things that actually matter: dominating minutes, initiating offense, defending the point, and drawing fouls, and none of his peers matched that blend. He was a true lead guard at Arkansas who played heavy minutes, broke freshman records, and carried real two-way responsibility.

Sure miss that guy...he is now (almost) NAW

[BadMofoPimp]

Rookies usually suck. Period.

Tyus is here for one season with Jase under his wing. Thats why he was brought in.

AB doesn’t do anything “point guard” related and is basically a “2/3” defender at this point.

People in this thread seem to forget Suggs is the defacto point guard on this roster unless he is to miss games, which isn’t out of the realm of possibility.

AB and Jase are nowhere near the stability of Tyus at point this season. Next season maybe for Jase. If management believed otherwise, then he wouldn’t have been signed.

This narrative will need to die in preseason please so there aren’t 30 threads to be expected talking about it in the future.

In college, Anthony Black earned the title of best NCAA point guard in his draft class by doing the things that actually matter: dominating minutes, initiating offense, defending the point, and drawing fouls, and none of his peers matched that blend. He was a true lead guard at Arkansas who played heavy minutes, broke freshman records, and carried real two-way responsibility. Orlando didn’t bring in Tyus to block his path; they brought him in to steady the ship this season while Black develops. Already in camp and early games, AB is running offense, making reads, defending top assignments, and showing progress as a shooter. His trajectory looks exactly like what you want from a young lead guard learning under control, and every indicator points to him being Orlando’s point guard of the future, not just a project waiting for minutes.

AB was 3rd in usage at Arkansas, behind Nick Smith Jr who got 5 mins a game for the Lakers last year and behind Ricky Council IV, who is an unsigned FA having been cut by the Sixers.

Arkansas played a committee approach to ball handling, in which Black was 3rd banana.He wasnt their go-to initiator and he wasnt a "true lead guard". Like Council (who I rated coming out) he was a swiss army guy for the Razorbacks, but with more defensive responsibility than Smith Jr or Council IV.

Still presenting opinion as fact and still making statements that evidence doesnt back up...

AB is a good player. But your fervent desire for him to be something he has never been so far, is unlikely on its own to make it happen.

If AB keeps it together at this pace, he looks to be KCP 2.0 in his prime. I am fine with that.

[ORLMagicGirl15]

Kinda OT

You guys visit reddit? They showed a clip of a PHI fan(probably) front row seats begging Paolo to score 2 more points and Paolo told him he is addicted or something. So I guess gambling related? Sheeeeeesh what is happening with you guys there. LOL

He’s right and gambling has gotten so out of hand. They bet on everything, even general elections.

[pepe1991]

Kinda OT

You guys visit reddit? They showed a clip of a PHI fan(probably) front row seats begging Paolo to score 2 more points and Paolo told him he is addicted or something. So I guess gambling related? Sheeeeeesh what is happening with you guys there. LOL

He’s right and gambling has gotten so out of hand. They bet on everything, even general elections.

I wrote it on general board. In near future, due how league is set, and how younger people simply have zero desire to watch something for 3 hours, only people who will watch regular season NBA season will be zombie gambling addicts.

This is that "new revenue" that drives NBA now. It's all about gambling promotion and being able to bet on everything.

In UK you can bet time window of a rain.

In my country you can already bet on things on sport that you propose. Let's say you think Jase Richardson will have 3 dunks ,you sent it to house, they give you margin and you place money.

Over time, gambling is worst thing that can happen to any sociaty. It booms in places with low incom, it makes poor people homeless and well suited people poor. At end of a day nobody but house wins. Coutries LOVE it because it's free tax.

And regulations are complete joke. Especially slot machines. Most of them pay out 15% of what they take. Meaning, on 10K that goes inside machine, 1500 goes out, house keeps like 6000, rest goes to country.

It is bit funny how late to a party USA has been with sports betting. In Europe complete leagues are sponsored by gambling/betting houses.
Needless to say, due how it's set, lot of people think majority of games are rigged. You can't have fair league with gambling being sponsor. It's in sponsors best interest to have *interesting* league. Interesting league is one where things aren't predictable. So... "shocking upsets" all the time, shady calls etc.

Never get into that world. - former gambling addict.

[MartinsIzAfraud]

Rookies usually suck. Period.

Tyus is here for one season with Jase under his wing. Thats why he was brought in.

AB doesn’t do anything “point guard” related and is basically a “2/3” defender at this point.

People in this thread seem to forget Suggs is the defacto point guard on this roster unless he is to miss games, which isn’t out of the realm of possibility.

AB and Jase are nowhere near the stability of Tyus at point this season. Next season maybe for Jase. If management believed otherwise, then he wouldn’t have been signed.

This narrative will need to die in preseason please so there aren’t 30 threads to be expected talking about it in the future.

In college, Anthony Black earned the title of best NCAA point guard in his draft class by doing the things that actually matter: dominating minutes, initiating offense, defending the point, and drawing fouls, and none of his peers matched that blend. He was a true lead guard at Arkansas who played heavy minutes, broke freshman records, and carried real two-way responsibility. Orlando didn’t bring in Tyus to block his path; they brought him in to steady the ship this season while Black develops. Already in camp and early games, AB is running offense, making reads, defending top assignments, and showing progress as a shooter. His trajectory looks exactly like what you want from a young lead guard learning under control, and every indicator points to him being Orlando’s point guard of the future, not just a project waiting for minutes.

I’m not going to argue with you because frankly it doesn’t matter at all. Not worth it.

Tyus Jones has been consistently at the top of metrics in a/to and point guard skillset in recent history.

Jalen Suggs is starting on this team until he is moved or on the bench due to injury.

Jase Richardson is a 6’1 combo guard drafted after Orlando spent 4 firsts on a premier shooting guard.

Those are the facts. Take with that information what you must. Spin AB as a point guard however you’d like with that info. I frankly don’t care either way.

I see nothing has changed lol

[eyriq]

Rookies usually suck. Period.

Tyus is here for one season with Jase under his wing. Thats why he was brought in.

AB doesn’t do anything “point guard” related and is basically a “2/3” defender at this point.

People in this thread seem to forget Suggs is the defacto point guard on this roster unless he is to miss games, which isn’t out of the realm of possibility.

AB and Jase are nowhere near the stability of Tyus at point this season. Next season maybe for Jase. If management believed otherwise, then he wouldn’t have been signed.

This narrative will need to die in preseason please so there aren’t 30 threads to be expected talking about it in the future.

In college, Anthony Black earned the title of best NCAA point guard in his draft class by doing the things that actually matter: dominating minutes, initiating offense, defending the point, and drawing fouls, and none of his peers matched that blend. He was a true lead guard at Arkansas who played heavy minutes, broke freshman records, and carried real two-way responsibility. Orlando didn’t bring in Tyus to block his path; they brought him in to steady the ship this season while Black develops. Already in camp and early games, AB is running offense, making reads, defending top assignments, and showing progress as a shooter. His trajectory looks exactly like what you want from a young lead guard learning under control, and every indicator points to him being Orlando’s point guard of the future, not just a project waiting for minutes.

AB was 3rd in usage at Arkansas, behind Nick Smith Jr who got 5 mins a game for the Lakers last year and behind Ricky Council IV, who is an unsigned FA having been cut by the Sixers.

Arkansas played a committee approach to ball handling, in which Black was 3rd banana.He wasnt their go-to initiator and he wasnt a "true lead guard". Like Council (who I rated coming out) he was a swiss army guy for the Razorbacks, but with more defensive responsibility than Smith Jr or Council IV.

Still presenting opinion as fact and still making statements that evidence doesnt back up...

AB is a good player. But your fervent desire for him to be something he has never been so far, is unlikely on its own to make it happen.

Arkansas didn’t hide Anthony Black; they leaned on him to run a balanced offense. He led the team and SEC in minutes, started all 36 games, was top five in the SEC in assists, set the Arkansas freshman records for steals and free-throw attempts, and handled primary creation even when Nick Smith Jr. was available. Smith missed large chunks of the season, and Ricky Council IV was the leading scorer and foul-drawer but more of a finisher with modest assists, which fits a lineup where Black initiates and others cash in. Eric Musselman literally framed Black as the quarterback, which is exactly how Orlando is using him now: big, unselfish, two-way guard who controls tempo, makes the next read, takes top perimeter assignments, and is nudging the jumper forward. That is a true lead-guard profile, and it explains why his trajectory tracks as Orlando’s point guard of the future, while Tyus stabilizes the present.