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.

Desmond Bane averaged 19.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists for the Grizzlies this past season. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty)

What acquiring Desmond Bane means for Orlando Magic after huge trade with Memphis Grizzlies

June 16, 2025 at 10:16 p.m.

The Orlando Magic will send Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and multiple first-round draft picks to the Memphis Grizzlies, a league source said.

Dr. Phillips OL Payton Kirkland chooses Texas Longhorns

July 24, 2022 at 3:57 p.m.

After months of visiting campuses, talking with coaches and thinking over his options, Dr. Phillips offensive lineman Payton Kirkland has made his college decision. The 4-star recruit announced his oral...

Former UCF RB Latavius Murray waits his turn for another NFL shot

July 23, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.

Entering Year 10 of his professional football career, former UCF running back Latavius Murray has a message for the NFL. "I'm ready without a doubt physically," Murray, who's gone unsigned...

UCF athletics director Terry Mohajir said the $18 million needed to pay the buyout for the American Athletic Conference will come from the athletic association, not the Big 12.

UCF settles on $18 million buyout, will start Big 12 competition in 2023

June 11, 2022 at 1:15 a.m.

Nine months after accepting an invitation to the Big 12 Conference, UCF athletics director Terry Mohajir celebrated the program's final hurdle by announcing on Friday that the school would be...

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