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Orlando Magic seeking better value from best players
The Orlando Magic had the fifth-highest payroll in the league, and it was clear they did not get the full bang for their buck. That hurts the team’s future. The Orlando Magic are playing a waiting game with their roster. They are trying to maintain assets and remain competitive in hopes they can one day […] Orlando Magic seeking better value from best players - Orlando Magic Daily - Orlando Magic Daily - An Orlando Magic Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Orlando Magic Daily Oct 22, 2020
Orlando Magic should enter trade market from position of power
The Orlando Magic know change is likely coming their way as they try to get out of the dreaded middle. But the team should control who or what they pursue. The Orlando Magic are in a tricky spot. Nobody will deny this. The team has made the playoffs the last two seasons, coming out of […] Orlando Magic should enter trade market from position of power - Orlando Magic Daily - Orlando Magic Daily - An Orlando Magic Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Orlando Magic Daily Oct 21, 2020
Orlando Magic 2020 NBA Draft Big Board: One month to go
We are officially one month away from the NBA Draft. It is time to marshall the Orlando Magic’s draft board as they prepare for the big day. The NBA season ended a week ago. The Disney campus has emptied. The arenas have been dismantled and the Los Angeles Lakers are still celebrating their title. There […] Orlando Magic 2020 NBA Draft Big Board: One month to go - Orlando Magic Daily - Orlando Magic Daily - An Orlando Magic Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Orlando Magic Daily Oct 21, 2020
2020 Orlando Magic NBA Draft Preview: Killian Hayes could be Orlando’s answer on offense
Killian would provide a replacement at the shooting guard position and could end up being the Orlando Magic’s two-guard alongside Markelle Fultz. In recent history, the Orlando Magic’s notable draft picks have been Jonathan Isaac, Wesley Iwundu, Mohamed Bamba and Chuma Okeke under Jeff Weltman. None of these picks have yet to pan out fully. […] 2020 Orlando Magic NBA Draft Preview: Killian Hayes could be Orlando’s answer on offense - Orlando Magic Daily - Orlando Magic Daily - An Orlando Magic Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Orlando Magic Daily Oct 21, 2020
Who the Orlando Magic could target for a trade in the Southwest Division
In the last of our series of articles looking at possible trade targets for the Orlando Magic this offseason, we discuss the Southwest Division. So far we have picked out one possible Orlando Magic trade target from each team in the Atlantic, Central, Southeast, Northwest and Pacific Divisions that could help address some of the […] Who the Orlando Magic could target for a trade in the Southwest Division - Orlando Magic Daily - Orlando Magic Daily - An Orlando Magic Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Orlando Magic Daily Oct 20, 2020
2020 Orlando Magic NBA Draft Prospect Preview: LaMelo Ball is the star to watch
LaMelo Ball comes with less fanfare than his older brother, Lonzo Ball. But he is a possible number one pick and the best chance at finding a star in this Draft. He can pull up from 30. Only a few players in today’s game have the head coach’s green light combined with the skill, confidence […] 2020 Orlando Magic NBA Draft Prospect Preview: LaMelo Ball is the star to watch - Orlando Magic Daily - Orlando Magic Daily - An Orlando Magic Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Orlando Magic Daily Oct 19, 2020
2020 Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: The margin for error was too small
The Orlando Magic saw players have solid, if unspectacular, seasons in 2020. That was only good enough to stay where they are. And that is not good enough. Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford was always very realistic about his team and what they could accomplish. He was optimistic perhaps, but always realistic. He believed the […] 2020 Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: The margin for error was too small - Orlando Magic Daily - Orlando Magic Daily - An Orlando Magic Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Orlando Magic Daily Oct 18, 2020
2020 Orlando Magic NBA Draft Preview: Aaron Nesmith is the surest shooter in the Draft
The Orlando Magic’s need for shooting should have them focused there in the NBA Draft. There may be no surer bet than Vanderbilt’s Aaron Nesmith. The Orlando Magic will be drafting 15th in the first round when the NBA Draft takes place Nov. 18. While this is far from the strongest draft class in recent memory, […] 2020 Orlando Magic NBA Draft Preview: Aaron Nesmith is the surest shooter in the Draft - Orlando Magic Daily - Orlando Magic Daily - An Orlando Magic Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Orlando Magic Daily Oct 17, 2020
Latest Dennis Smith rumors a sign of Orlando Magic’s difficulties to deal
The Orlando Magic were involved in some early rumors as the New York Knicks look to move around. It previews a difficulty they will face this offseason. The end of the NBA season and the oncoming NBA Draft has reopened the trade possibilities around the league. Everyone — including this site — is thinking about […] Latest Dennis Smith rumors a sign of Orlando Magic’s difficulties to deal - Orlando Magic Daily - Orlando Magic Daily - An Orlando Magic Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Orlando Magic Daily Oct 16, 2020
2020 Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Jeff Weltman needs to put his focus on the roster
Jeff Weltman has worked hard to build the Orlando Magic’s foundation and infrastructure. Now he needs to focus on the roster. When Jeff Weltman came to Orlando, the Orlando Magic were in the deepest hole they have ever been in. The team was struggling to find its way after trading away All-Star center Dwight Howard. […] 2020 Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Jeff Weltman needs to put his focus on the roster - Orlando Magic Daily - Orlando Magic Daily - An Orlando Magic Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Orlando Magic Daily Oct 16, 2020
Former Orlando Magic star Dwight Howard gets his first title as a role player
Former Orlando Magic star Dwight Howard now has a hall-of-fame ready resume after adding the 2020 NBA Championship. A title is merely icing on the cake. It is what it is. Dwight Howard has finally won a ring in Orlando but it was not for the Orlando Magic. Howard is among NBA royalty as he […] Former Orlando Magic star Dwight Howard gets his first title as a role player - Orlando Magic Daily - Orlando Magic Daily - An Orlando Magic Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Orlando Magic Daily Oct 15, 2020
Who the Orlando Magic could target for a trade in the Pacific Division
Our series of articles looking at who the Orlando Magic could target for a trade in each division continues with the Pacific. So far we have covered the entire Eastern Conference — the Atlantic, Central and Southeast Divisions — and the Northwest Division — selecting one player from each team that could help improve the […] Who the Orlando Magic could target for a trade in the Pacific Division - Orlando Magic Daily - Orlando Magic Daily - An Orlando Magic Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Orlando Magic Daily Oct 14, 2020
2020 Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Steve Clifford held everything together
The Orlando Magic had built their foundation thanks to the meticulous planning of Steve Clifford. But the team still needs to grow from that foundation. When the Orlando Magic introduced Steve Clifford as their head coach in the summer of 2018, president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman promised a few things about what fans would […] 2020 Orlando Magic Player Evaluations: Steve Clifford held everything together - Orlando Magic Daily - Orlando Magic Daily - An Orlando Magic Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Orlando Magic Daily Oct 14, 2020
Orlando Magic never gave Frank Vogel a chance to succeed
The Orlando Magic fired Frank Vogel in 2018, since then the coach has won the 2020 NBA title with arguably the best player in NBA history as his first option. A lot can change in two years. Just ask Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel. The coach went from a dumpster fire situation in Orlando […] Orlando Magic never gave Frank Vogel a chance to succeed - Orlando Magic Daily - Orlando Magic Daily - An Orlando Magic Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Orlando Magic Daily Oct 13, 2020
Lessons and trends the Orlando Magic must learn from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers
The Orlando Magic watched the NBA Playoffs and NBA Finals and no doubt learned some lessons on how they need to build their team to copy and compete. The Larry O’Brien Trophy is on its way back to Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Lakers entered the season as favorites to win the title and overcame […] Lessons and trends the Orlando Magic must learn from the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers - Orlando Magic Daily - Orlando Magic Daily - An Orlando Magic Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
