After an injury-riddled season that saw the Magic go 41-41 last year, the team is looking to bounce back this season. Especially with the Eastern Conference being more open than in recent years. Paolo Banchero is entering the prime years of his career, and he, along with Franz Wagner, has developed into an underrated yet impactful duo.
Orlando is also bringing back scrappy perimeter defender Jalen Suggs, who had a career year last season. He’ll be joined by new reinforcements in the backcourt. The Magic addressed their lack of shooting by trading away Cole Anthony and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in exchange for Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies this offseason.
