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Injury to star contenders opens door wide open for Orlando Magic

1 day ago | orlandomagicdaily.com | Philip Rossman-Reich

Jayson Tatum's ruptured Achilles hobbles a perennial Eastern Conference contender. And in an already upside down Playoffs in the East, the door is wide open if the Orlando Magic can walk through it. The New York Knicks were not in as celebratory a mood as they should have been after a humongous Game 4 win Monday gave them a 3-1 lead over the defending champion Boston Celtics. Everyone knew that Jayson Tatum, who collapsed in the fourth quarter chasing a loose ball, was seriously injured.
Mock Draft: Grading the experts' early picks for the Orlando Magic

2 days ago | orlandomagicdaily.com | Philip Rossman-Reich

The NBA Draft order is set as the league converges on Chicago for the NBA Draft Combine. Already it is clear who the Orlando Magic might target with their two first-round picks. The Dallas Mavericks were the talk of an extremely busy Monday in the NBA as they defied the odds and matched the Orlando Magic's rise in the 1993 Draft Lottery for the largest rise in the Lottery's 41-year history (the Magic still hold the record for longest odds to win). The intrigue of the offseason has begun now.
Orlando Magic cannot afford to waste critical Draft night

2 days ago | orlandomagicdaily.com | Philip Rossman-Reich

The Orlando Magic were not patiently waiting for the Lottery results Monday night. They know where they are picking and what they must do. But their Draft night will be one of the most important in franchise history. The time to act is now.
Orlando Magic should buck the talk and avoid superstar guard

2 days ago | orlandomagicdaily.com | Philip Rossman-Reich

Star trades are being flung left and right now as the NBA Draft Lottery takes place and executives gather in Chicago for the NBA Draft Combine. And everyone is still trying to make one move happen for the Orlando Magic. It is officially trade rumor season. Any time all the executives around the league gather in one place, discussions are going to be had about any and everything and some of those rumors will leak. Everyone likes to gab and talk. It is officially the NBA's silly season.
Earth-shattering Giannis Antetokounmpo news shouldn't change Orlando Magic's plans

3 days ago | orlandomagicdaily.com | Philip Rossman-Reich

It appears that Giannis Antetokounmpo has officially signaled his avaialbility on the trade market. That should not change the Orlando Magic's plans in the slightest. For the last several weeks, what might happen to one of the best players in the league felt inevitable. The Milwaukee Bucks' unceremonious five-game exit from the Playoffs, along with Damian Lillard's season-ending injury, set off a long run of speculation and trade machine-ing as the vultures circled around Giannis Antetokounmpo.
How the Orlando Magic can achieve their perfect offseason

4 days ago | orlandomagicdaily.com | Philip Rossman-Reich

The Orlando Magic have made it clear they will be active this offseason to improve their roster. Improving the roster and the offense will take a targeted approach. They should already know what they need to find this offseason. Orlando Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman laid down the gauntlet during exit interviews. He said plainly and clearly that the Magic will be looking to make win-now improvements and vault the Magic to their next phase.
Phoenix Suns have the perfect veteran to boost Orlando Magic's bench

4 days ago | orlandomagicdaily.com | Philip Rossman-Reich

The Orlando Magic are not merely looking to remake some of the offense in their starting lineup, they are going to look to solidify their bench with veterans who can play a key role. There is a perfect veteran available. Everyone is expecting the Orlando Magic to be active this offseason. They are expecting the Magic to make major changes to improve the offense. They are expecting the team to make some significant moves to the roster.
Franz Wagner stands out for skill few talk about

5 days ago | orlandomagicdaily.com | Philip Rossman-Reich

Everyone is focused on where Franz Wagner needs to improve. But what sets him apart is his defense. A skill so few people are talking about. With the Orlando Magic in the spotlight, the national magnifying glass was back on the team. Everyone was watching the Magic to some degree and getting reintroduced to the nerd's favorite League Pass team to talk about (with that offense, who is actually watching them?). There was talk of Paolo Banchero and his clear ascendancy.
Orlando Magic's biggest offseason goal should be easy to accomplish

6 days ago | orlandomagicdaily.com | Philip Rossman-Reich

The Orlando Magic have a lot of tough decisions this offseason that they must get right. The biggest choice is a no-brainer. Franz Wagner went through rookie contract extension negotiations last summer. Wagner was one of the surprise players to sign last summer. Everyone recognized he was a great young player, but few saw him as a potential max contract. There was reporting that executives around the league were upset with the Magic for handing a full max to Wagner.
Orlando Magic's offseason plans hinge on evaluation of key prospect

6 days ago | orlandomagicdaily.com | Philip Rossman-Reich

Anthony Black was likely the reason the Orlando Magic stood pat at the trade deadline. They will likely need to make another decision on his future this offseason. Orlando Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman was asked at exit interviews to reflect on his decision to hang tight at the trade deadline.