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The Eastern Conference playoffs are over as the Boston Celtics fell to the Miami Heat. The Celtics echoed a lot of the failures of the 2010 Orlando Magic as they struggled with discomfort which makes playoff success impossible. The Magic also are learning to play in discomfort as their clutch play this year was more a lesson and gaining reps. Suppo…

Every draft comes down to a battle between who fits the team you exist better and whose talent will elevate the team you have. For a growing team like the Orlando Magic, figuring out the right balance and the right prospect who satisfies it all will be one of the big debates as the team reviews the prospects available to them. Support Us By Support…

Paolo Banchero is on the cover of SLAM magazine's "Future Issue." But Banchero is not waiting for some far-off future. He believes his and the Orlando Magic's future is coming now. The terms for next season are already getting set. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green chec…

The Orlando Magic are going to be one of the teams to watch on Draft night as their two picks mean they will hold a lot of the keys to the draft and their future. We chat with Locked on NBA Big Board's Richard Stayman about what the Magic could and should do with their picks. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, he…

Markelle Fultz remains something of a national curiosity as he starts to regain his game. Orlando Magic fans know that something special is brewing for him as he started to show hints of the player he was at Washington for the first time. And it leads to a big season to prove just how good he can be in 2024. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! e…

The Orlando Magic are looking for a lot of things as they prepare for their picks at No. 6 and No. 11. The possibilities begin to expand as they get to the 11th pick. But so do the question marks hanging over the prospects. Here we introduce you to some of the options the Magic might have as they pick at No. 11. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsor…

The Orlando Magic are a team hoping to make a big splash. A jump to the No. 3 pick would certainly qualify. So what would it take and is this the time? We chat with Locked On Blazer's Mike Richman about the deal and what the Magic and Blazers are looking for with moves big and small. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that…

The Orlando Magic hold the sixth pick in the NBA Draft. That is an opportunity to add a key player to their roster. So who will they pick? We introduce you to five prospects that are in line for the Magic's selection at No.6 on draft day. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the gre…

The Orlando Magic know where they are picking. And now we know what everyone's wingspan is after the NBA Draft Combine. How does wingspan affect our evaluations and our big board? We dive into players whose measurements hurt and helped at the Combine. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and loo…

The Orlando Magic are not moving anywhere in the NBA Draft thanks to the NBA Draft Lottery. They will sit at No. 6 and 11. So now the work begins to figure out who to take in the draft. And there will be plenty of options and plenty of opportunities to add key players to a growing team ready to win more. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay …

The Orlando Magic are preparing for another NBA Draft Lottery. And while there is certainly talent at the top who would only add more to this team. Winning the Lottery is no longer essential to the team's rebuild. Instead, the Magic need to make sure they add a contributing player to their already promising core. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponso…

As teams continue to get eliminated from the playoffs, the Orlando Magic find themselves in a position to make a big all-in move. The odds though are the Magic are not ready to go after high-priced role players like Jordan Poole or Deandre Ayton. Right now flexibility is their greatest asset as they aim to grow. For parts that fit, head to eBay Mot…

The Orlando Magic's offseason has been all sunshine as everyone anticipates a growing offseason building off their successful season. But it is not a guarantee the Magic take that next step. The reality is they still have a lot of work to do to walk that narrow path into the playoffs next year. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For…

The Orlando Magic are one of the more intriguing and promising young teams in the league. Armed at last with a direction, the team can grow in many different directions and seem to have the foundations for a good team. But it is no sure thing they get there. We dive into the Magic's season, give it a national perspective and look to that next level…

The Orlando Magic's biggest offseason need is shooting. The good news is the Magic have plenty of ways to address this need whether it is through the draft, free agency or even internally. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fi…

We have finished our community mock draft. So what did we learn about the Orlando Magic's draft thoughts and strategy? First, shooting will be the big focus (obviously). But also the team is still going to need talent and be willing to take a big swing to have a successful Draft night. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts th…

The Orlando Magic have long loved to grab a bunch of long-armed forwards. That has been a guiding light. But three backup forwards have left the team with only questions and a clear need they need to fill or at least get some answers. Jonathan Isaac's injury, Bol Bol's inconsistencies and Chuma Okeke's skills leave a lot of questions for this young…

The Orlando Magic had a successful season full of memorable games. We rank the top 10 games of the season with our top five. These were games that had big meaning for the Magic and pointed toward their bright future. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the …

The Orlando Magic had a successful and strong 2022-2023 season. It was a season of exciting and fun games. So we look back at the top 10 games and why they resonate and why they are so important to this growing young team. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay i…

Wendell Carter proved once again to be a model of consistency and a rock for the Orlando Magic. They needed his interior presence and rebounding and screening to make their mark. Carter though has plenty of room to grow and he will ned to as the Magic eye the postseason next year. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fi…

Orlando Magic fans are excited for what Franz Wagner is going to become quickly in this league. He spent his second year improving on the things he is already good at. But for him to reach his next level, he is going to need to burst beyond his comfort zone and do the things that star players that Wagner is clearly becoming do. Support Us By Suppor…

The first round of the NBA Playoffs is officially over. For an Orlando Magic team that is already eyeing next year's postseason, they should be learning some key lessons from the teams that get eliminated and what comes next for them. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green c…

The Orlando Magic have set a clear directive for themselves this offseason: It is playoffs or bust. At least for the players. Getting there though is going to take some work this offseason. And for Jeff Weltman, every option seems open for them as they prepare for free agency and the draft, needing to find some depth and, yes, shooting. Support Us …

When did you know Paolo Banchero would win the Rookie of the Year Award? Everyone has their own answer for when it became clear how good he would be. He knew from his work that he would hit that mark. So the question is what is he ready to do to work for what's next. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBa…

Paolo Banchero is the runaway winner for Rookie of the Year. He won that award for his stellar play this season that put him among a class of All-Star and superstar players. He is our season MVP for the future he is pointing the Orlando Magic toward. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look…

The Orlando Magic had all the trappings of youth as they learned to play and win in the NBA. They did succeed in starting to establish their homecourt, doing enough to get Magic fans to buy in and fill the Amway Center. But the team still had its struggles to win the games they needed to, dropping plenty they will regret. Support Us By Supporting O…

Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley did well to keep his eyes on the big picture for the team and it helped the Magic grow and succeed this year. The challenge for him will be to shift the team's focus and think about winning more as the team prepares to take its next steps. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head …

The Orlando Magic have a lot of needs to fill this offseason as they try to grow and develop into a playoff team. But the biggest need is not just about adding to the roster, it is about developing the good things they already have and seeing what can sprout. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors…

The Orlando Magic have made it clear they believe they will be a playoff team sooner than later. With their eyes on the postseason for next year, which players are ready to take the step up and are readymade to be factors when the team takes the postseason soon. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Mot…

The Orlando Magic are a developing team that focused on the growth from their roster. They saw positive growth throughout the roster. No one saw more growth than Markelle Fultz for what he could do for this team. And nobody seemed to stall after a promising start like Bol Bol. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, h…

The Orlando Magic's offense is still not good. But they have taken a step at least in one foundational area with their free throw shooting. Still, the 3-point math works against them and they will have to figure that out before moving forward. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for th…

The Orlando Magic are a week into their offseason and we are already looking forward to a busy offseason. The Magic can certainly do a lot and as we wait for the NBA Draft Lottery, NBA Draft and free agency, the Magic will give us clues which of the many paths they will ultimately walk. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts t…

Votes have started to come out revealing Paolo Banchero will not be the unanimous Rookie of the Year. That is OK. There were a lot of rookies that had fantastic seasons. But no one is Paolo Banchero. And it may not be unanimous, but he will win the award. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! HelloFresh Skip trips to the grocery store and count on…

Undeniably, the Orlando Magic's decision to draft Paolo Banchero was the most important and most impactful decision of the season. That it went so unbelievably right has set the franchise up for its future and raised the team's floor and ceiling. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! HelloFresh Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFre…

The Orlando Magic successfully leveled up and laid the foundations for their program and their team. Now they have to do it again by becoming a more mature and consistent team. It is a task everyone on the roster knows they have to commit to if the team is going to reach its goals. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! HelloFresh Skip trips to the…

The Orlando Magic leveled up this season, taking a big step on their journey toward contention. That leaves the team with a lot more still to do and improve upon as they look for their next level and their next evolution. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! HelloFresh Skip trips to the grocery store and count on HelloFresh to make home cooking e…

What else is there left to say? The Orlando Magic brought back a few of their starters for their penultimate game. But there was still very much a preseason vibe to the game and the way the team played. That lulled everyone to sleep as the Magic really are not going to learn much with the way things are going for this group. Oh, and the Magic lost …

The Orlando Magic quickly turned toward the end of their season and setting themselves up for the Lottery and next season. The team sat their entire starting lineup and appear set to shut them down for the rest of the season. That gave some opportunity to players at the end of their bench to play. And it went... well, it could have been better. Sup…

The Orlando Magic are eliminated from postseason contention. But that does not mean they still cannot do something special in the final three games. There are still at least a few things to accomplish including Paolo Banchero's scoring mark, the Magic's home record and climbing the team rankings. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! ebay Motors F…

The Orlando Magic's postseason dreams are over. The team was eliminated from the postseason with a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The team showed the grit and fight that are going to make them one of the most promising teams in the league in the very near future. But for now, the team has to take its lessons and look to improve and get back here …

The Orlando Magic still sport a solid starting lineup brimming with potential. But the group has struggled some to hit their high marks from earlier in the season. It is a group that has a ton of potential but also one that is clearly in need of some improvement. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! ebay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Mo…

The Orlando Magic sure looked like they were having a lot of fun as they dismantled the Detroit Pistons for a 128-102 win. The greatest sign of the team's success this season is that it sure does not feel like four games is enough time with this team. Unfortunately, the season will likely end next Sunday. Enjoy it while you can. Support Us By Suppo…

The Orlando Magic and coach Jamahl Mosley have always viewed the long-term picture as more important for their season. They have played the season with a quiet confidence and a calm demeanor. That has been a reflection of their coach in Jamahl Mosley who has always stayed the course and helped guide his team. Just as he did in keeping his cool and …

The Orlando Magic have had a strong March where their offense has started to take off some. That has been partly because Paolo Banchero has started to find some improvement with his shooting and Markelle Fultz is quietly a solid mid-range jump shooter and scorer. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that taste…

The Orlando Magic's season is nearly over. And while there are still slim postseason hopes, we are already thinking about what comes next for the team. While we have already concluded a lot, the team still has plenty more to make in its final statement this season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tas…

The Orlando Magic dug themselves a deep hole in the first quarter and could not fight their way all the way out. That could describe either the Magic's season as a whole or their 113-108 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday night. The team should not be just satisfied with how they fight back as they try to learn consistency and keep growing. S…

The Orlando Magic are trying to fight for their postseason lives with little margin for error. Even though they may be falling in the Lottery standings, the team is building momentum with a young roster that is poised to win. And there are plenty of examples -- including from Magic history -- of how a young team can grow and do this. Support Us By …

As the Orlando Magic's season comes to a close, the team is aiming higher and trying to set themselves up to be a better, playoff team for next year. That work is starting now and looked to get locked in after the Magic defeated the Brooklyn Nets. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy b…

The NBA is a game of runs. That is at least how the cliche goes. But the Orlando Magic are doing a better job understanding and managing this game of turns to set themselves up for wins. Thursday's win over the New York Knicks was once again proof of how the team is maturing and growing to understand how to win more and more. Support Us By Supporti…

As the Orlando Magic's season gets set to close, the team is working to lay the foundation for its future. The postseason dreams this year may be dimming but everyone knows this is the start of a longer journey and that there will be playoff battles to come. That is what this close means and why they need to get the most out of it. Plus we look ahe…