Orlando Magic’s biggest changes for 2025-26 NBA season, including trading for Desmond Bane

Biggest additions to the Orlando Magic’s roster

For any team to succeed, it’s important to have its cornerstone star on a long-term deal. The Magic did just that this summer by re-signing Paolo Banchero to a five-year, $239 million contract extension.

The Magic’s top brass also acquired Desmond Bane via a trade from the Memphis Grizzlies. The move sent shockwaves throughout the NBA community as it was the first major trade of the offseason.

With that said, here are all the players who have re-signed or joined the Magic ahead of the upcoming season.

Of course, Banchero’s return was the biggest monetary move by the Magic, but when it comes to the most notable change, it’s none other than the arrival of Bane.

After all, the 27-year-old averaged 19.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game for the Grizzlies last season while shooting 48.4% from the field and 39.2% from the three-point line.

Biggest departures from the Orlando Magic’s roster

There are several exciting players on the Magic’s roster next season, but at the same time, there are a few familiar faces who won’t be seen on the team.

Speaking of which, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is arguably the most notable departure from the Magic’s lineup this summer. He was sent to the Grizzlies as part of the Bane trade.

Here are all the players who won’t be on the Magic along with KCP during the 2025-26 season.

It will be interesting to see if these big changes will finally help the Magic get past the first round in the playoffs.