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What Are Realistic Expectations For the Orlando Magic?

With Free Agency Madness coming to a close in the NBA, teams rosters are starting to take shape. There is certainly more drama to be had this offseason. Superstars Damian Lillard and James Harden are still hunting for a trade from their current organizations, while rotational pieces such as P.J Washington, Kelly Oubre Jr., and Ayo Dosunmu still sit in free agency.

As for the Orlando Magic, I feel pretty good to say that the roster is set (for the most part) after extending Moe Wagner, bringing in Joe Ingles, and drafting two players in the lottery. So, where does that leave the Magic? How much can they improve on their 34-48 record and 13 seed from the 2022-2023 NBA season? Stefan and I discussed this on ‘In The Zone’ today, and we had some different views on it. Check out that segment below.

Before you jump to conclusions. Let’s take a look at the at the standings from last season and some key additions and losses:

1) Milwaukee Bucks (58-24)

  • Additions:
    • Malik Beasly Malik Beasley (FA)
    • Andre Jackson Jr. (Draft: R2 P6)
    • Robin Lopez (FA)
  • Losses:
    • Jevon Carter (FA)
    • Joe Ingles (FA)
    • Wesley Mathews (FA)

2) Boston Celtics (57-25)

  • Additions:
    • Kristaps Porzingis (Trade)
    • Jordan Walsh (Draft: R2 P8)
    • Oshae Brissett (FA)
  • Losses:
    • Marcus Smart (Trade)
    • Danillo Gallinari (Trade - DNP Last Year due to injury)

3) Philadelphia 76ers (54-28)

  • Additions:
    • Mo Bamba (FA)
    • Patrick Beverley (FA)
  • Losses:
    • Georges Niang (FA)
    • Montrezl Harrell (FA)
    • Shake Milton (FA)

4) Cleveland Cavaliers (51-31)

  • Additions:
    • Georges Niang (FA)
    • Max Strus (FA)
    • Ty Jerome (FA)
    • Emoni Bates (Draft R2 P19)
  • Losses:
    • Cedi Osman (Trade)
    • Lamar Stevens (Trade)

5) New York Knicks (47-35)

  • Additions:
    • Donte DiVincenzo (FA)
  • Losses:
    • Obi Toppin (Trade)
    • Derrick Rose (FA)

6) Brooklyn Nets (45-37)

  • Additions:
    • Jalen Wilson (Draft R2 P21)
    • Dennis Smith Jr. (FA)
  • Losses:
    • Patty Mills (Trade)
    • Seth Curry (FA)
    • Joe Harris (Trade)
    • Yuta Watanabe (FA)

7) Atlanta Hawks (41-41)

  • Additions:
    • Kobe Bufkin (Draft R1 P15)
    • Usman Garuba (Trade)
    • TyTy Washington (Trade)
  • Losses:
    • John Collins (Trade)

8) Miami Heat (44-38) - Eastern Conference Champions

  • Additions:
    • Josh Richardson (FA)
    • Thomas Bryant (FA)
    • Jaime Jacquez Jr. (Draft R1 P18)
  • Losses:
    • Max Strus (FA)
    • Gabe Vincent (FA)
    • Victor Oladipo (Trade)
    • Cody Zeller (FA)

9) Chicago Bulls (40-42)

  • Additions:
    • Jevon Carter (FA)
  • Losses:
    • Patrick Beverley (FA)
    • Ayo Dosunmu (FA)

10) Toronto Raptors (41-41)

  • Additions:
    • Gradey Dick (R1 P13)
    • Jalen McDaniels (FA)
  • Losses
    • Fred VanVleet (FA)

11) Indiana Pacers (35-47)

  • Additions:
    • Bruce Brown Jr. (FA)
    • Obi Toppin (Trade)
    • Jarace Walker (Draft R1 P8)
  • Losses:
    • Oshae Brissett (FA)
    • Chris Duarte (Trade)

12) Washington Wizards (35-47)

  • Additions:
    • Jordan Poole (Trade)
    • Tyus Jones (Trade)
    • Danillo Gallinari (Trade)
    • Landry Shamet (Trade)
    • Bilial Coulibaly (Draft R1 P7)
  • Losses:

13) Orlando Magic (34-48)

  • Additions:
    • Anthony Black (Draft R1P6)
    • Jett Howard (Draft (R1P11)
    • Joe Ingles (FA)
  • Losses:
    • Bol Bol (FA)

14) Charlotte Hornets (27-55)

  • Additions:
    • Brandon Miller (Draft R1 P2)
    • Nick Smith Jr. (Draft R1 P27)
  • Losses:
    • Kelly Oubre Jr. (FA)
    • P.J Washington (FA)
    • Dennis Smith Jr. (FA)

15) Detroit Pistons (17-65)

  • Additions:
    • Ausar Thompson (R1 P5)
    • Monte Morris (Trade)
    • Joe Harris (Trade)
    • Marcus Sasser (Draft R1 P25)
  • Losses:
    • Cory Joseph (FA)
    • Hamidou Diallo (FA)

Check out Stefan and I’s segment below, and tune in to 96.9 The Game Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and on the iHeartRadio app.


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