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BUILT FOR THE PLAYOFFS? Who must step up to get the Orlando Magic there and ADVANCE

The Orlando Magic have proven to varying degrees that they are built for the Playoffs. All three of this group's playoff series have gone longer than anyone expected. The

UNCERTAINTY: Rotation SPOTS in flux as Goga Bitadze, Tristan da Silva underwhelm at WC Qualifying

The Orlando Magic will be sorting out several key rotation spots when training camp begins in four weeks. Those got put more in flux with underwhelming performances from

HYPE LOST? Orlando Magic must RECLAIM team's identity on the rise

The Orlando Magic's bright future now faces a ton of uncertainty after their disappointing 2026 season. The Magic have not only lost most of the benefit of the doubt, but

PROVE-IT: Orlando Magic Face Paolo Banchero & Franz Wagner Questions in Critical Season

The Orlando Magic face a pivotal season this year where they will have to ask themselves some pretty heavy questions and determine answers based on how their season turns

PROVEN FORMULA? Orlando Magic Lineups EXCEL — What could make the difference in 2027

The thesis for the Orlando Magic's offseason was that they needed health to unlock one of the better lineups in the league. It animated the team's decision to stick with

QUIETLY LOUD: Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks PLAN to SHAKE UP the East

The Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks were both teams in the hunt in the Eastern Conference last year. But after fairly quiet offseasons, they are both being forgotten in t

SLEEPER ALERT: Orlando Magic, Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner set to CHALLENGE low expectations

The first batch of predictions for the upcoming NBA season are starting to be published. As expected, the Orlando Magic are sort of stuck in the middle. They are projecte

BREAKOUT: Orlando Magic, Paolo Banchero & Franz Wagner READY to SHOCK Doubters in 2026?

The Orlando Magic are not predicted to improve their standing for the upcoming season. Their over/under is set at 43.5 wins, a discouraging step back that likely lands th

AROUND THE LEAGUE: What last moves of the offseason say about the Orlando Magic

What is supposed to be the quiet part of the offseason throughout the NBA has turned into a busy week. The Cleveland Cavaliers executed a complicated sign-and-trade deal

SWING PLAYERS: Orlando Magic Need Jalen Suggs & Wendell Carter to IGNITE for a DEEP Playoff Run

The Orlando Magic face a pivotal season with several players under pressure to prove they can be more. Both Jalen Suggs and Wendell Carter are in the immediate crosshair

OVERLOOKED: Orlando Magic and Paolo Banchero PRIMED to Shock NBA with Eastern Conference Run

The Orlando Magic face loads of skepticism from the national media. Early preseason predictions have the team taking a step back in the win column and in the standings.

LEGACY: Orlando Magic Must EMBRACE Doc Rivers’ Lessons from Heart and Hustle

Former Orlando Magic coach Doc Rivers entered the Basketball Hall of Fame this weekend, allowing us to look back on one of the franchise's most beloved teams. Even thoug

OPENING CHALLENGE: Orlando Magic launch season vs. Atlanta Hawks and a CHANCE to make a statement

The Orlando Magic will open their 2026-27 season against the Atlanta Hawks in a game that should already be viewed as critical in their playoff chase. The Hawks won the

REDEMPTION: Orlando Magic Target Detroit Pistons Rematch to ERASE Playoff Demons Early

The Orlando Magic got their first slate of games announced as they know their path in the NBA Cup. It features a huge game against the Detroit Pistons to close their gro

ANTICIPATION: Orlando Magic await schedule's release and chance to start hot

The Orlando Magic are awaiting the release of their schedule and the path ahead for their vital 2027 season. It is a time for excitement and a time of anticipation. Fans

Overlooked: Why Paolo Banchero & Franz Wagner Must RISE for Orlando Magic to DOMINATE the East

The Orlando Magic are chasing the New York Knicks in a loaded Eastern Conference. Can Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner break through and take their place among the league'

SLEEPER: Orlando Magic Chase Knicks, Can Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner DISRUPT the Conference?

Are the Orlando Magic the forgotten contender in the Eastern Conference? The team underperformed last season, leaving only questions entering this season. But the team s

WIDE OPEN: Why the NBA is built for an Orlando Magic BREAKTHROUGH . . . or else

The NBA's era of parity is here. And almost every team can talk itself into a path to a championship, if not this year, then very soon. That was one of the main selling p

APRON ERA: Orlando Magic Face League-Wide Cap Challenges as NBA Teams ADAPT for Survival

The Orlando Magic confront the NBA's challenging new financial reality as the salary cap rules are reshaping team-building strategy in the apron era. The Magic are now p

PRESSURE: Why the Orlando Magic NEED Results this season (with Keith Smith of Spotrac)

The Orlando Magic face a critical season as they face the pressure of the NBA's salary cap and a growing payroll. After a summer of inactivity, the Magic are giving their