The Orlando Magic ’s journey over the past few seasons has been nothing short of fascinating. Once a rebuilding team clinging to young promise and lottery picks, Orlando is now a squad with legitimate aspirations in the Eastern Conference. Two seasons ago, they shocked the league by playing far above expectations, driven by Paolo Banchero’s breakout and Franz Wagner’s steady two-way brilliance. Last season, however, injuries derailed their momentum, reminding everyone just how fragile a young team’s rise can be.

With Banchero and Wagner now healthy, the Magic are poised to reestablish themselves as one of the East’s most dangerous teams. Their 2025 offseason reflected a front office that knows its window is starting to open.

The trade for Desmond Bane gave them an elite shooter and

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