The Orlando Magic are ready for the upcoming season. General manager Anthony Parker led the efforts in making the blockbuster trade they felt they needed to make.
Alongside major roster upgrades to support Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner in a push toward title contention, the Orlando Magic also reinforced their coaching staff to back head coach Jamahl Mosley’s focus on player development.
Aside from trading a haul of four first-round picks, the Orlando Magic also sent veteran guards Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony. While adding their salaries to match Bane's contract was a huge factor in the deal, their presence will be missed.
The Orlando Magic’s 2024-25 season came to a close earlier this week with a first-round playoff exit against the defending champion Boston Celtics. While the team made strides with its young core, the quiet trade deadline activity earlier this year has remained a point of discussion.
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
After the Orlando Magic didn't make any moves at the February deadline, ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported they didn't make any calls. "I've talked with teams who talk with the Magic," Windhorst said.