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Orlando Magic Looking To Upgrade Backcourt, Reportedly Targeting Western Conference Young Vet

The Orlando Magic is coming off a kind of disappointing season. While the Magic made the playoffs in consecutive seasons for the second time since the early 2000s, they won six fewer games than they had the previous year and were ousted in the first round.

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Proposed Trade Lands Orlando Magic $123 Million Guard

Acquiring an impact, offensive-minded guard is a top priority for the Orlando Magic this offseason. According to Yahoo Sports' Kevin O'Connor, they're open to trading Cole Anthony, Jonathan Isaac and a first-round pick.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 11

Orlando Magic Predicted To Land Two-Way Wing With 57th Pick

As the NBA Draft approaches, it is unclear what the Orlando Magic will do with its first-round picks. Some predictions suggest the front office will trade for a roster upgrade.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 11

Orlando Magic Could Be On Similar Path To Success As Oklahoma City Thunder

The Orlando Magic are sitting on the couch watching the Oklahoma City Thunder face the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals, but there's a chance in the foreseeable future for them to be in the same situation.

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An NBA player has scored at least 30 points in Game 1 of an NBA finals on 40 occasions since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 11

Chaotic Offseason Plan Could Help Orlando Magic Add Rising Star

The Orlando Magic face the challenge of rebuilding their offense this offseason around Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs. With a variety of assets, they can either take a conservative approach through the draft or go all-in to land a proven shot creator.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 11

Orlando Magic Land Former Lottery Pick In New Trade Proposal

The Orlando Magic's front office will need to prepare a trade package if it wants to make any significant moves this summer. The organization has plenty to offer, including two first-round picks in the upcoming NBA draft.

Orlando Magic News / Hardwood Heroics / June 11

Orlando Magic: Insider Reveals the 2 Key Players That Could Be Traded This Summer to Upgrade

After another first-round exit in the playoffs, the Orlando Magic plan to retool their roster for the 2025-26 campaign. Renowned NBA analysts Kevin O’Connor and Chris Mannix believe the team is a few pieces away from being a legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference.

Paolo Banchero News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 11

Orlando Magic's Paolo Banchero Pegged As One Of NBA's Future Faces

In desperate search of a franchise cornerstone, the Orlando Magic struck gold by drafting Paolo Banchero No. 1 in 2022. Now leading the charge with two playoff appearances and an All-Star selection by his third season, the potential seems limitless.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 10

NBA Insiders Propose Orlando Magic Make Risky Shift For $195 Million All-Star

As the offseason approaches, the Orlando Magic are widely expected to explore the market for a proven shot creator. While adding a guard remains a top priority, targeting a stretch big to help expand the offense is also a possibility.

Orlando Magic News / Athlon Sports / June 10

Magic Reportedly Open to Making Major Move By Trading Two Players in Offseason

The Orlando Magic are one of the NBA’s youngest and most exciting teams in the league. They have made the playoffs in consecutive seasons for the first time since the 2019 and 2020 seasons.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 10

Magic rumors: 2 players Orlando is looking to trade for upgrade

The Orlando Magic are reportedly preparing to package Cole Anthony, Jonathan Isaac, and one of their first-round picks in pursuit of a roster upgrade, as the franchise shifts into “win-now” mode ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 10

Orlando Magic’s 2026 First-Round Pick Could Be One Of NBA’s Most Valuable

Orlando Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman's conservative approach has helped them stockpile eight first-round picks over the next seven years.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 10

Latest Mock Draft Pins Orlando Magic To Defensive-Minded, All-Big 12 Guard

The focal point for the Orlando Magic ahead of the NBA Draft is what the organization will do with its two first-round draft picks. Orlando also possesses two second-round picks, which poses questions about who the front office will take later in the draft.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 10

New Mock Draft Has Orlando Magic Pivoting At No. 25

After weeks of being tied to Florida's Walter Clayton Jr., the Orlando Magic may go in a different direction with the No.25 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.

Cole Anthony News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 10

Re-Draft Shows Orlando Magic's Cole Anthony May Have Been A Steal In 2020

It's been almost five years since the Orlando Magic selected Cole Anthony with the No. 15 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Hindsight is 20/20, and Anthony has been better than expected for the Magic so far in his career.

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Orlando Magic News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Orlando Magic a Team to Watch This Offseason, Insider Says

The Orlando Magic proved they are one of the young teams that could contend for a championship in the future. They concluded the 2024-25 NBA season with a 41-41 record and played in the playoffs as the seventh seed.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 9

ESPN Insider Lists Orlando Magic As 'Team To Watch' This Offseason

Linked to nearly every potentially available guard, the Orlando Magic clearly know where improvement is needed this offseason. While a passive approach in recent summers helped complete the rebuild, ESPN’s Bobby Marks lists them as a potential team to watch this offseason.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 9

NBA Salary Cap Expert Breaks Down Crucial Offseason For Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic are ready to act on a "win-now" mentality this summer. However, the task at hand is easier said than done. The front office will not implement the desired upgrades without making some sacrifices first.

Jamahl Mosley News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 9

Orlando Magic's Jamahl Mosley Reveals Crucial Message Sent Before NBA Finals

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers met in the NBA Finals last week as each organization looks to capture its first championship. Indiana defied the odds and emerged from a stacked Eastern Conference, displaying unforeseen openness in the league.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 9

Orlando Magic Should Sign Olympics Hero In Free Agency

The Orlando Magic are just a few weeks away from free agency, where they look to add some pieces to their championship puzzle. A player the team could look to add is Philadelphia 76ers big man Guerschon Yabusele, who signed a contract in the NBA after an incredible silver medal run with France at last summer's Olympic Games.

Mac McClung News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Mac McClung's Likely Decision on NBA Future With Magic Revealed

Guard Mac McClung represented the Orlando Magic at the NBA Slam Dunk Contest each of the past two seasons. But that might not be enough to keep him with the organization.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 8

Magic rumors: Orlando’s strategy to improve roster gets eye-opening details

The 2024-25 season did not quite go according to plan for the Orlando Magic. They were not able to get into much of a rhythm on the season, dealing with various injuries to their three best players in Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and Jalen Suggs — with Suggs’ injury ending his season prematurely.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 7

Magic rumors: Why Orlando is ‘team to watch’ in trade market

As the Orlando Magic prepare for the 2025-26 NBA season, the organization is reportedly positioned as one of the most active teams in the trade market.

Orlando Magic News / BasketballNews.com / June 4

Orlando Magic unveil team rebrand ahead of 2025–26 NBA season

The Orlando Magic have announced a significant rebranding initiative set to debut in the 2025–26 NBA season. This comprehensive overhaul includes updated logos, refreshed uniforms, and new marketing campaigns, all designed to honor the franchise's storied past while embracing a modern identity.

Orlando Magic News / Yardbarker / June 3