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"We are saddened to learn of the tragic death of Janis Timma, who was a member of Orlando's Summer League team in 2021 and spent time with Lakeland (now Osceola) of the NBA G League in 2021-22," said the Magic-owning DeVos family and the team in a statement. "Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family and all that were close to him."
Dwayne Bacon's brother shot, killed
A Lakeland rapper was killed and a woman critically injured early Saturday morning in a shooting outside Jade Fox Lounge. Raheem Bacon, better known as rap and hip-hop artist "350heem," was killed in a shooting outside the lounge in the Highlands Plaza shopping center at Lakeland Highlands Road and Edgewood Drive South. Lakeland police did not identify Bacon, but several people on social media, including family members, confirmed it. A 48-year-old woman was shot and critically injured, according to police. The lounge was hosting an upscale, celebrity party Friday night featuring an appearance of Bacon's older brother, former NBA basketball player Dwayne Bacon, who has played for the Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic.
Cody Taylor: The Magic have assigned Caleb Houstan and RJ Hampton to the G League. They play tonight in Lakeland versus Fort Wayne.
David Nwaba joins Detroit's G League affiliate team
Marc Stein: Another December transaction from the @nbagleague : Motor City (Detroit's G League affiliate) has acquired veteran NBA guard David Nwaba from Lakeland (Orlando's G League team) for Micah Potter and a 2023 second-round pick after Lakeland claimed Nwaba today via the waiver process.
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Janis Timma, who had been playing in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague for many years, has signed with the Lakeland Magic of the G League. Lakeland is Orlando Magic's G League team, which holds his NBA rights. The 30-year-old Latvian forward, who started this season at UNICS Kazan, has expressed his desire to get to the NBA.
For the 6-foot-4 point guard, this was the next step in his rehab process after he spent time going through practice sessions with the team’s G League affiliate, the Lakeland Magic. He could end up spending more time in Lakeland depending on the Magic's practice, travel and game schedule. “It helped a lot,” said Fultz of his time in Lakeland. “Once the NBA season started you don’t have that much time we’re you’re allowed to go up-and-down with your brothers. So, being able to go to Lakeland and use that resource to be able to go up-and-down and compete with those guys, and just push myself was all good.”
Cody Taylor: Magic two-way players Ignas Brazdeikis and Mychal Mulder will be with Lakeland in the G League tonight vs. Mexico City.
Myla Hill made her amateur mixed martial arts debut on Friday night in Lakeland, Fla. at Rival Fight League: Halloween Havoc, taking on Jenna Loza. Hill didn’t waste any time getting the fight to the ground after landing a right hand, ending up in full mount. After landing a series of punches, Hill, who is the 19-year-old daughter of former NBA star Grant Hill, was able to lock in a tight rear-naked choke to force the very quick tap in the opening round.
Magic sign Jeremiah Tilmon
Josh Robbins: The Magic have waived Jon Teske and have signed free agent Jeremiah Tilmon. These moves are about the G League affiliate in Lakeland, with both players expected to wind up with Lakeland.
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Shams Charania: The Orlando Magic plan to sign forward Robert Franks to a 10-day contract out of their G League affiliate Lakeland, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Raptors 905 guard Gary Payton II, the 2020-21 NBA G League Defensive Player of the Year, headlines the NBA G League All-Defensive Team. Joining Payton II are Brown, Diakite, Lakeland guard Tahjere McCall and Reed.
Josh Robbins: The Lakeland Magic have advanced to the final of the G League playoffs. Lakeland defeated the Santa Cruz Warriors 108-96 tonight and will play in the final on Thursday afternoon.
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