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With the 2024–25 season ending in the Oklahoma City Thunder winning their first title, the Orlando Magic enter the offseason as a top contender, focused on building around their core four to chase their first championship.
After what appeared as a devastating injury to Tyrese Haliburton in the series finale, the Indiana Pacers join the list of Eastern Conference teams who could fall in the standings due to star injuries.
With a promising young lineup, FanDuel Sportsbook recently listed the Magic as a top-three favorite to win the Eastern Conference and a top-five favorite to win the 2026 NBA Finals at +1200 odds. Ranked ahead of them are the Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, and the Thunder.
2026 NBA Champion odds per @FDSportsbook.
— The Sixth Man Show (@SixthManShow) June 23, 2025
Magic top 5. Let’s get crazy. pic.twitter.com/xYXIjv2YzT
The Magic are earning league-wide respect for their commitment to building a win-now roster in the Eastern Conference, which appears wide open. Star forward Paolo Banchero is also gaining recognition, listed among the top-10 favorites to win the 2026 MVP at +5500 odds.
Magic fans are showing excitement on social media as the team gains national attention as a true contender.
THE ORLANDO MAGIC WILL WIN THE NBA CHAMPIONSHIP NEXT SEASON.
— Cameron Magruder (@ScooterMagruder) June 23, 2025
@ScooterMagruder: "THE ORLANDO MAGIC WILL WIN THE NBA CHAMPIONSHIP NEXT SEASON."
@EichelBetter: "We up, y’all. Let’s get O Town its long awaited parade."
@felix_mcfelix: "The Magic are the ultimate Dark Horses everybody sleeps on us, I guarantee we going to the ECF."
@zhuffyy: "We’re coming. It’s time."
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